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'TNT' finalist Jex de Castro releases first self-written single 'Sayang'

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Ganiel Krishnan

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744278964446viber_image_2025-04-10_17-45-32-358.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Jex de Castro has released a new single titled &quot;Sayang&quot;</span></span></span></div><p>Former &quot;Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak&quot; finalist Jex de Castro takes a bold step in his musical journey with the release of his newest single, &quot;Sayang,&quot; out now on all digital platforms.</p><p>The emotional track marks a milestone for De Castro—not just as a performer but also as a songwriter and now, an independent artist. </p><p>&quot;This is my first single that I wrote. And the first single as an independent artist,&quot; he shared.</p><p>A few days ahead of the release, De Castro took to Instagram to express his excitement. &quot;It&#x27;s finally happening!&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;This has been a long time coming, and I seriously can&#x27;t wait for y&#x27;all to hear it,&quot; he added. </p><p>Prior to &quot;Sayang,&quot; De Castro has released multiple tracks including &quot;Dahil Tanging Ikaw,&quot; &quot;Akin Ka Na Lang,&quot; &quot;Sa Piling Ko,&quot; and &quot;Sa’yo Lang.&quot; </p><p>His Spotify catalog currently includes five songs, featuring two covers from his time under Viva Records and two original tracks in collaboration with Reverb Worship, a known Christian music label.</p><p>With &quot;Sayang,&quot; De Castro ushers in a new era—one that reflects his personal artistry and independent voice.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/07/23/tnt-alum-jex-de-castro-wins-stars-of-the-albion-grand-prix">&#x27;TNT&#x27; alum Jex de Castro wins Stars of the Albion Grand Prix</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/04/02/23/triumphant-jex-de-castro-joins-asap-as-singing-champ">Triumphant Jex de Castro joins &#x27;ASAP&#x27; as singing champ</a></div>

<p>Former "Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak" finalist Jex de Castro takes a bold step in his musical journey with the release of his newest single, "Sayang," out now on all digital platforms.</p>

Former "Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak" finalist Jex de Castro takes a bold step in his musical journey with the release of his newest single, "Sayang," out now on all digital platforms.