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James Reid wraps up his 'jgh' era with TJ Monterde collab 'Pahinga'

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174918848370220250606060636_JamesTJ_PR New.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>James Reid and TJ Monterde. Handout </div>MANILA, Philippines — Multi-awarded singer, actor, and producer James Reid returns with a heartfelt new single, “Pahinga,” featuring pop balladeer TJ Monterde.Released Friday under Sony Music Entertainment and Careless Music, the track headlines the newly expanded &quot;jgh (Deluxe)&quot; EP, now also available on all major streaming platforms.Co-written by Reid, Monterde, Jason Marvin, and Brian Lotho, and produced by Reid and Lotho, “Pahinga” offers a tender reflection on love’s quiet strength. Blending elements of country and R&amp;B, the ballad explores the emotional maturity of relationships — where healing comes not from confrontation, but from stillness and understanding.“It began with a real-life experience,” Reid shares. “I realized you need to quiet the mind so you can hear your heart. ‘Pahinga’ is about patience and perseverance in relationships.”The track’s lyrics — “Pahingi nang isang minuto, mataas lang emosyon ko ngayon. But after all this, mahal pa rin kita” — capture the vulnerability of love in its most honest form.With Monterde’s signature warmth and Reid’s introspective delivery, “Pahinga” resonates as a lullaby for grown-up hearts learning to rest in love.The single anchors the “jgh (Deluxe)” EP, a follow-up to Reid’s 2024 release “jgh” (short for “just got home”), which marked his return to pop with a distinct OPM sensibility. The deluxe edition includes live, stripped-down versions of the original tracks, along with three new songs: “Your Boy,” “Hurt Me Too,” and “Pahinga.”“I’ve really enjoyed recording live versions of my songs,” Reid says. “We wanted the audience to feel like they’re there hanging out with me.”“Pahinga” is now streaming worldwide. A live performance video is also set to premiere soon on James Reid’s official YouTube channel.

Released Friday under Sony Music Entertainment and Careless Music, 'Pahinga' headlines the newly expanded 'jgh (Deluxe)' EP, now also available on all major streaming platforms.

Released Friday under Sony Music Entertainment and Careless Music, 'Pahinga' headlines the newly expanded 'jgh (Deluxe)' EP, now also available on all major streaming platforms.