Filipino singer-songwriter Kai Del Rio (fka Kai Honasan) is making her long-awaited comeback with her first solo headline show in nearly 10 years!
The Voice of the Philippines season 2 standout will be performing her 2 new singles - 'Ang Nag-iisa' and 'Storm Like Me' - live for the first time on Friday, 13 September at Sari Sari Cocktails in Makati City.
“When I considered returning to my solo work, I always envisioned releasing a double single as a way to showcase my duality right off the bat. Nagagalit tayo at nasasaktan tayo. When you experience so much pain, you eventually experience hope. These two songs show the spectrum of rage and sadness and how it manifests differently within the same person,” Kai explains.
The dual singles on Underdog Music showcase different sides of Kai's with 'Ang Nag-iisa' (released on 13 September) being a grittier tune influenced by the blues and alt-rock, while 'Storm Like Me' (released on 20 September) is a throwback to her stripped-down roots.
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The official launch reintroduces the beloved indie singer-songwriter, who is now with a new record label and management team, as well as a fresh perspective on the music-making process.
“I took my time because I wanted it to be as real, as sincere and as authentic as possible,” the Liwanag act explains. “These will be my first solo songs in a decade and I wanted to take my time with them from crafting the songs to building the team. That included finding the right musicians, the right group to work with, the right time. Everyone who has worked on these two singles are authentic, decent, good people, but above all they are insanely talented."
Kai is co-producing the concert alongside GNN Entertainment Productions and Locked Down Entertainment, with backing from Lightfirst and Underdog Music.
Kai promises that the show will be worth the wait, as she’ll be performing alongside some of her peers and idols in the local music industry, as well as playing with a special setup for the eagerly anticpated show next month.
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“It’s very different from the ukulele or keytar girl you might have met before, but I hope you’re ready for the ride,” shares Kai. “It’s going to get real, but it’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Tickets are now available here.
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