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EXCLUSIVE: Here’s what Christian Bautista hopes for with his new track ‘Sa’yo Lamang’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista is showcasing a new side beyond his signature romantic charm with his latest city pop–inspired track, “Sa’yo Lamang.”</p><p>In an exclusive interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN,</strong> the OPM singer shared what made him say &quot;yes&quot; to exploring the city pop genre which is a different sound to the soft ballads he is known for.</p><p>“I still love soft ballads pero from time to time, it&#x27;s really important also to remember that love has many facets, love has many aspects. When I heard talaga the song napa vibe talaga ako and hopefully it connects with a lot of audiences out there,” Christian said.</p><div><br/><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772239643172NEW THUMB (96).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><br/></div><p>He added that while the track offers something different, it still stays true to the core of his music, which has always centered on love.</p><p>“Love sometimes, especially in OPM is usually either super serious the longing or sometimes super parang meron na sya pero mahal ko pa rin or heartbreak. So it&#x27;s good na from time to time we show a different aspect of love which is that love can be so much fun if you&#x27;re with a great person,” he said during the question and answer with the press.</p><p>In a press release, Christian shared that “Sa’yo Lamang” reflects exactly where he is both musically and emotionally at this point in his career.</p><p>“Fully committed, joyful and ready to connect,” he described. “This year, I’m all in. I want listeners to feel uplifted, have fun and start the year with good energy.” </p><p>The song was produced by South Korean artist-producer Ziv, who has previously worked with Filipino acts such as Ben&amp;Ben. Christian spoke warmly about their collaboration, describing the experience as both smooth and inspiring.</p><p>“Ziv loves the Philippines so much and the Filipinos also. He has produced for Ben&amp;Ben and other artists as well and we work very well together. he is so kind and respectful and has lots of talagang great ideas and I’m so happy to receive these ideas and project them into the songs as well.” Christian told <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN.</strong></p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVKqw5REj_m/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%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A1259192.5999999642%2C%22ls%22%3A165500.5%2C%22le%22%3A165504.09999996424%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="847" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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>He also highlighted Ziv’s extensive experience, adding: “Ziv has such a well experience locally and internationally… Ang dami na rin niyang nagawa in Japan and in many other countries so his influence and the genius also of our producers sa office sila Cholo, sila France… Nagsuggest kami ng different vibes, emotions, and directions at ito yung lumabas.”</p><p>“Sa’yo Lamang” is accompanied by a fun and nostalgic music video that leans into retro styling and a Filipino favorite pastime, karaoke.</p><p>“Siguro bumagay sa city pop talagang maalala mo yung nostalgia, maalala mo yung styling, maalala mo yung karaoke and everything just really molded together very well. And even sa mga meetings namin we realized that this is the best way to go (for the music video),” Christian said.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVLUCr1ml4x/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%3A1239270.800000012%2C%22ls%22%3A165500.5%2C%22le%22%3A165504.09999996424%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>“Concept is easy - videoke, karaoke lahat ng Filipino naka-experience na siguro ng karaoke. We also wanted to bring that vibe or that fun na kasama ng karaoke and especially kapag nakakuha ng 100 just as long as hindi mo magigising ang iyong kapitbahay,” he added.</p><p>Having a groovy and fun track, Christian hoped for fans and listeners to enjoy the song while reliving the feeling of being in love for the first time.</p><p>&quot;I really hope that it does affect a lot of people. I really hope it gives them a lot of fun. I hope na parang especially dun sa mga tao na matagal na kasi di ba, pag tayo naiin-love pag honeymoon phase first few months pa lang lahat okay. Madaling sabihin yan, pero give it a few years when life really happens and hits you kailangan ready pa rin kayong sabihin sa&#x27;yo lang ako,&quot; he expressed.</p>

<p>Christian Bautista brings nostalgia and feel good music with new love song "Sa’yo Lamang.'</p>

Christian Bautista brings nostalgia and feel good music with new love song "Sa’yo Lamang.'