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Why did Idol Philippines alum Khimo Gumatay’s debut album take years before it was released?

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p><em>Idol Philippines Season 2</em> grand winner Khimo Gumatay has finally released his debut album after three years in the making.</p><p>During the media conference for the album, Khimo shared that the project is his way of introducing himself and showcasing his artistry.</p><p>“Finally! 3 years ‘to in the making, itong album na ‘to and ayon nakawork ko yung mga tao na mas nag-amplify pa ng album na ‘to like Sir Jonathan Manalo and Sir Rox and also our tropa Jeremy G, ayon sobrang galing nya,” Khimo said.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759567630739NEW THUMB - 2025-10-04T164715.299.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>He added, “Actually yung album na ‘to ay ito yung story or ito yung way to share my story, to share my life, to people na ito si Khimo, na ito yung kaya gawin ni Khimo. I’m here. ‘Yun lang tulad ng lagi kong sinasabi, I’m here because of love and the story of love. And ayon ito yung way to share my music, to share myself, and ayon to spread good vibes sa lahat ng tao.”</p><p>Khimo explained that it took time for him and his team to polish the concept and overall feel of the album, which caused the delay.</p><p>“It&#x27;s 3 years in the making dahil yun nga po yung brainstorming namin ay hindi, hindi, hindi kami naglalabas ng output pag hindi nag-agree lahat. Ayon talagang maganda sa workflow na ginawa namin during that time,” Khimo said.</p><p>Despite the wait, he believes the timing is just right, saying: “Parang blessing in disguise din na itong date rin na ‘to nangyari yung album launch and ayon I’m grateful pa rin kahit matagal na nangyari and andito pa rin ako to share my stories, to share my life, to share kung ano pa yung pwede kong i-share sa mga tao dahil marami pa akong kantang ginawa, marami pa akong kantang isusulat and sana makinig kayo.”</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOv-EzliaLd/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A1722042%2C%22ls%22%3A78502.29999999702%2C%22le%22%3A78796.70000000298%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Khimo’s self-titled debut album KHIMO features eight tracks, including the lead single “Isayaw Mo Lang,” along with “Di Mapigilan,” “Hush, Baby,” “Kamahalan,” “I’m Home,” and his remake of the OPM classic “Hataw Na.” It also includes his previously released singles “Happy Ending” and “Nasunog.”</p><p>Among all the tracks, Khimo highlighted his self-written song “I’m Home” as one that listeners may connect with most.</p><p>“Ang masasabi ko lang ang pinaka siguro yung isa sa mga tracks na siguro magugustuhan ng tao is yung ‘I’m Home,&#x27;” he said.</p><p>“Since yung album is 3 years ago, 3 years ago din, way way back pa bago pa mag <em>Idol Philippines </em>nasulat ko na yung kantang ‘yon, and  ayon kasama siya don and ayon masasabi ko lang na masaya ako. And cute naman yung promise ko talaga sa taong ‘yon kahit anong mangyari kahit iba na yung landas na dinadaanan natin or  mag-cross man yung paths natin i-publish ko ‘tong kantang ‘to kasi yun nga parang sabi ko yun yung time na kaya ko pala mag love nang ganon ka-pure. And ‘yon because of that song, because of that person I wrote that song,” he explained.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DKZAi9VPDyF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A1701153.600000009%2C%22ls%22%3A78502.29999999702%2C%22le%22%3A78796.70000000298%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Khimo revealed he finished writing the song in just 30 minutes. </p><p>“Nasulat ko lang sya in 30 minutes as in tapos na sya kasi ‘yun yung time na inspired talaga ako to write a song, to express myself, and gawin syang song and ayon doon ko siya naconclude na best time to write a song is kapag inspired ka,” he remarked.</p><p>Before winning <em>Idol Philippines</em> in 2022, Khimo also joined Tawag ng Tanghalan Season 3 and performed as part of the duo Binary in Your Moment. He previously released the tracks “Where the Sun Goes,” “My Time,” and “Sino Ka Ba,” which was featured in the soundtrack of <em>The Iron Heart.</em></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDTiRQQPG69/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1683190.900000006%2C%22ls%22%3A78502.29999999702%2C%22le%22%3A78796.70000000298%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Khimo’s debut album KHIMO is now available on music streaming platforms.</p>

<p><i>Idol Philippines Season 2</i> grand winner Khimo Gumatay has finally released his debut album after three years in the making.</p>

Idol Philippines Season 2 grand winner Khimo Gumatay has finally released his debut album after three years in the making.