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 Acclaimed Filipina artist Nicole Laurel Asensio returns to the Philippines after her successful run of shows abroad, diving straight into the heart of her craft with her latest single “LET OUR LOVE,” released under Warner Music Philippines. Reuniting with long-time collaborator and producer Gabe Dandan, the duo once again captures raw emotion through a lush blend of Soul, R&B, and Jazz — a sound reminiscent of 90s sophisti-pop yet distinctly timeless. Described by Asensio as a “fearless expression of the soul,” Let Our Love began as a creative spark between two artists who trust instinct over convention. “It was the first time I asked Gabe to create something from scratch, no prior ideas or references,” Nicole shared. “When I heard what he made, my heart raced — the creativity was torrential.” The track features stunning arrangements by Michael Guevarra on horns, Mike Lichtenfeld on keys, Aman Dela Cruz on percussion, and backup vocals from Kevin Yadao and Mel Tor...

After 18 years as a singer, songwriter, actress and all around performer, Nicole’s timeless artistry and unique identity in modern day Jazz is stepping up to the world stage. Nicole is no stranger to performing for international audiences as she has participated in events and concerts in U.K., Barcelona, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Maldives, U.S.A, Shanghai, Tokyo to name a few, however this residency is definitely a first for her, and a first for performers born and raised in the Philippines. This June 2025, Nicole will be the first Philippine-based recording artist/ performer to take an artist residency in the elite Café Carlyle, the live music venue inspired by its namesake in New York City, located in Carlyle & Co., a progressive private members’ club that’s part of the Rosewood Hotel Group, in Hong Kong.    “Café Carlyle Hong Kong brings an unrivalled line-up of international names and unmatched talent to Hong Kong’s most intimate stage. This June we’re thrilled to introdu...

Nicole Laurel Asensio is all set to celebrate her birth month with 'CHANGES OVER TIME,' a brand new collection of original music in tandem with producer Gabe Dandan, as well as a series of shows across the metro.  'Changes Over Time' is a four-track EP that lures the listener into a labyrinth of sound, traversing themes of time. Orchestral elements and intoxicating rhythms are delicately coalesced into the electronic components of the songs to complement artist Nicole Asensio’s poetic propensity and meandering melodies. All the tracks were mixed and mastered in Dolby Atmos by Waxiefied Sound Production. “This EP is a cocktail of different styles from me and Nicole’s favorite eras of music. There are elements from the 80s, acid jazz influences from the early 90s, neo-soul influences from the mid-90s, and a melding of 70s disco and modern house/electronic. The Dilla swing feel is present throughout the EP but expressed through the different sonic platforms each of these e...