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Comforting and full of fireworks!
Vocal Performance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Music Production ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Message ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Filipino rock band Lola Amour…
continues to top local and global charts with their viral hit song “Raining in Manila.” The Muntinlupa-based band is a 7-piece band consists of Pio Dumayas (vocals), Angelo Mesina (trumpet), Raymond King (bass), Zoe Gonzales (electric guitar), David Yuhico (keyboard), Manu Dumayas (trumpet), Raffy Perez (drums), and Jeff Abueg (tenor saxophone). They dabble in the genres of modern rock, funk, and pop.
The track gained popularity in different countries. The viral melancholic banger became part of K-pop AU (alternate universe) OST. The writers chose this song because of its scenario, theme, and relevance.
Thanks to ENHYPEN, Raining In Manila also reached South Korea. ICYDK, the group’s members enjoy OPM. Jake listened to it liked the song even though it was written in Filipino during one of his lives after a fan requested it. Soon after, Jungwon messaged ENGENE on Weverse and also vibed to it.
Released by Warner Music Philippines, “Raining In Manila” continues to top Spotify charts and their lyric videos now have 7 million views and counting since its release last June 15. Another milestone for Lola Amour, the band is now ranked in the top 2K “Pop” artists in the world.
The viral track is currently number 2 in Spotify Philippines’ Top 50 and continues to chart on Spotify Viral 50 Daily Charts in New Zealand, Canada, Hongkong, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.
Missing Someone and Moving Forward
“Cause it’s been raining in Manila, hindi ka ba nilalamig?
Mahirap bang mag-isang nanginginig?”
According to the songwriter and lead vocalist Pio Dumayas, this part focuses on the person who has left, but it also expresses concern for the person who was left behind.
“Paumanhin at mukhang hindi ko masasabayan ang iyong yapak
sa pag-ngiti, sa pag-iyak, sa paglipad at pagbagsak ng araw-araw.”
It’s hard when you still wish you can celebrate and be there for the other person’s accomplishments just like the old times.
It’s raining streams and love for Lola Amour! Their music deserves to reach more audiences internationally. They have the right formula for a viral hit—superb production, arrangement, well-written lyrics, catchy melody, and relatable message!
Add this track to your playlists to continue dancing to this perfect anthem to comfort you on a rainy day!
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