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  Following her string of introspective releases, acclaimed singer-songwriter syd hartha is back with her latest single, “ ako naman muna ,” via Sony Music Entertainment .  With bossa nova, Manila Sound, and alternative pop influences, the sweet, softly grooving pop track captures the push and pull dynamics of young romance that ultimately leads to letting go. Beneath its breezy, nostalgic arrangements lies a bittersweet realization that choosing yourself is the truest form of love. “I wrote ‘ako naman muna’ after my first time experiencing a situationship,” syd shares. “As a lover girl at heart, I kept on giving so much of myself to someone who made me believe we wanted the same thing—to truly love each other. It took me a while to realize that wasn’t the case. It broke me, but it also inspired me to make it up to myself, to put myself first again and give the same kind of love I kept giving away back to me instead.” Produced with a light, rhythmic touch that evokes the easy ...

  Filipino singer-songwriter syd hartha continues to captivate music listeners from various generations with the release of her new single “ Panalangin ,” a cover of Apo Hiking Society ’s early ‘80s hit. syd reinterprets the source material with a stripped-down arrangement and a delicate touch, adding her own stamp while retaining the essence of what makes the song a timeless classic. Despite the fact that it is a cover, "Panalangin" is one of the most popular songs in Syd's gig repertoire. "It personally reminds me of very special memories I want to cherish forever." The folk-pop recording artist adds, “I’ve always considered Panalangin to be one of the sweetest and most timeless OPM songs. The original version is very upbeat and pop, and I decided I wanted to add a feminine touch to it—something that sounds more mellow and softer, as if it came from a female perspective.” syd’s version of “Panalangin” was arranged and produced by Brian Lotho of Sonic State ...