Filipino electronic soul duo Bajula has finally released the highly anticipated music video for their new single “Catching You.”
The unabashedly funny music video finds Alvin “Vertigo” Guanlao and Jolo “Frazier” Juatco awkwardly grooving to their own music, while doing their best impersonation of an R&B boyband from the ‘90s.
“The concept was basically just us introducing our style and music to the public; it’s just the two of us singing and showing our awkward dancing skills mixed with some retro 80’s vibe,” Vertigo explains in a statement. “It’s a DIY music video directed by us and Hennie Ken Avila. He is also our sound engineer so working with him is always a breeze.”
The music video serves as an attempt to give their audience an idea on the actual song performance. “We did it all DIY,” shares Frazier. “As independent artists, it’s a humbling experience to take control of the visual narrative and reflect ideas on something that is representative of your art. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished so far as a creative team.”
The smooth, nostalgic track was released a few weeks ago on various streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music and more. Built around retro-R&B polish and silken production, Bajula’s “Catching You” tackles the pitfalls and intricacies of romantic relationships. It’s a debut tour-de-force: a vintage slow jam whose production exudes confidence and flow, but never leaning towards the flashy side of things.
“Catching You” is the first single off Bajula’s upcoming debut album, Sensual Dance Club.
