On February 16, Kapamilya singer Yeng Constantino wanted to remind Filipino’s their power to decide through her collaboration song with rapper Gloc-9, Paliwanag, during the media conference for the song’s release.
“We have the power bilang mamamayan to decide, siguro nga parang ‘yun ‘yung naging impact para sa akin na every morning–Kuya noong nakuha ko na ‘yung final mix nito, papunta akong It’s Showtime or ASAP, pinapatugtog ko ito lagi tapos walang palya everytime, lalo na doon sa pinaka-passionate na part noong kanta, which is ‘yung sa huli, ‘yung talagang dire-diretso na. Talagang naiiyak ako.”
Constantino clarified that she and Gloc-9 are not preaching with their song Paliwanag. She highlighted that people would have different interpretations of their new music.
“I agree with Kuya Gloc-9 na we are not here to preach to anyone kasi iba iba tayo ng pinaniniwalaan, iba-iba tayo ng interpretasyon. Pero, kung ano man ang maging interpretasyon ng mga tao sa kantang ito, may it lead to something beautiful and something na maghahango sa kanila kung saang dilim sila nandoon.
“‘Yung mga questions na ‘yun na kung ano ba ‘yung kaya kong gawin as a powerful person sa desisyon na magle-lead din sa change din ng life ko. So, napaka-importante niyang kanta.”
Constantino then stated their song’s message, embodying the need and longing of the Philippines for action.
“Marami na po tayong narinig na pangako. What we need right now is action, ‘yung prutas po ba ng paggawa. We’re longing for that as a country and can’t wait to see kung ano ‘yung gagawin nila kung sino man ang maluklok.’
Gloc-9 and Yeng Constantino collaborate for the newest anthem of change, Paliwanag, arranged by Thyro Alfaro. The single under Universal Records drops on February 18, 2022, on all digital streaming platforms.
