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EXCLUSIVE: Gigi de Lana enjoys the process of being an independent artist

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Peter Andrew Acierto

Push Team

<p>Singer and actress Gigi de Lana admitted that there are challenges that she faces now that she’s an independent artist. In an exclusive interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN</strong>, she expressed how she learned how to enjoy the process despite the hardships that it gives.</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN8HEMmEoAe/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A648369.400000006%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Gigi was previously part of Star Music but parted ways with them and since then, she has been growing and learning more about her craft.</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2023/6/22/gigi-de-lana-gets-scammed-loses-funds-for-mothers-medical-bills-1447"><strong>READ: Gigi de Lana gets scammed; loses funds for mother’s medical bills</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>“It’s hard because ang dami kong pinagdaanan. Ang daming nangyari sa buhay ko and it’s not easy. Lahat naman, kapag nag sisimula ka, hindi naman talaga madali but inaccept ko na hindi madali. So, nung inaccept ko siya, mas dumali yung process, ganun naman talaga eh. I’m enjoying [the process],” she admitted.</p><p>She maintained that while she learned to enjoy the process, she has also received a valuable lesson–– learning how to trust the people around you. Despite having a small team, Gigi is more confident as she knows they will be there no matter what.</p><p>“You have to trust kung sino yung nag hahandle sa&#x27;yo or kung sino yung mga kasama mo. Kailangan mo ng team na sasama sayo from the very beginning kahit bumagsak ka or kahit tumaas ka–– kahit ano mangyari sa&#x27;yo. I’m proud of what’s happening to me now,” she explained.</p><p>When asked what was the difference of having the backing of a music label as compared to being an independent artist, Gigi shared how she became more determined and confident with her decision making.</p><p>“Kinoconsider talaga nila yung mga decisions ko and aligned din siya sa mga gusto ko ngayon. Mas naeexplain ko ngayon kasi before, hindi ako marunong mag explain. As in, halimbawa, gusto ko kumanta pero hindi ko sasabihin na gusto ko kumanta. Magpapaligoy ligoy muna ako,” she admitted. </p><p>Now that Gigi is slowly returning to the music scene once more, she assured her fans that more songs will come out in the coming months just as she planned with her team.  </p><p>“I am writing my own songs now. Talagang pinupush ko yung limit ko kasi ganun naman ang artists eh–– you never stop growing,” she said.</p><p>Meanwhile, her latest single, &quot;ULAP,&quot; is now out on all music streaming platforms available. The song is composed by Miguel and Paolo Guico of Ben &amp; Ben and the music video for the song is directed by actor-director Francis Magundayao. </p>

<p>Now that she left her music label, Gigi de Lana shares some of the learning she had as an indepdendent artist in this exlcusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN. </p>

Now that she left her music label, Gigi de Lana shares some of the learning she had as an indepdendent artist in this exlcusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN.