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“Ikaw ang Pinili Ko”: dia maté Intertwines Romanceand Disco Music on a New Pop Anthem

Writer's picture: Jas RicoJas Rico

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dia maté, known for her empowering hit “Ganda Gandahan”, once again serves another

single— “Ikaw ang Pinili Ko”. A new song that will mesmerize her listeners with a funky,

bubbly, feel-good track that showcases how much of a diva dia maté is. With its catchy

rhythm and romantic lyricism, she is fully embracing the main pop girl title, where she is

able to give her listeners the perfect vibe for any mood and setting.


This single is a love letter to her real-life “pinili” or romantic counterpart, who also shares

the same passion for music. dia maté is typically the muse for his songwriting, but this

time, she is turning the tables, and taking over the role of an in-love lyricist. Through her

witty wordplays, she encapsulates her love confession of how she overcame fear and

confusion before entering their relationship, but ultimately letting love take over to guide

her toward making the right choices.


“Ikaw ang Pinili Ko” also gives a peek into dia maté and her significant other’s current

love story. Where both of them are equally talented individuals on their own spectrums,

but thrive even better when they’re together. This brings solid proof to the world that


they are the perfect fit for each other romantically and creatively. The song’s playfulness

but sincere lyrics will make you feel that it is easy to fall in love if you’re with the right

person.


Without bursting the romantic bubble, dia maté was also able to maintain her main pop

girl signature style to the song. The song blends the influence of doo-wop and global

artists like Dua Lipa and Sabrina Carpenter’s music. However, dia maté never fails to

give a hint of local identity to her song, where listeners can recognize a fusion of Manila

sound.


Beyond being a romantic dedication to her lover, “Ikaw ang Pinili Ko” is also a heartfelt

gift to her other soulmate, her fans. As she prepares to represent the Philippines in

Reina Hispanoamericana 2025, she wants to leave a significant gift that they can hold

on to.


Besides the crown, dia maté is also hoping to make OPM resonate in Latin America,

where rich and diverse music resides. By showcasing her own version of chic and

groovy music to a broader audience, she aims to prove that Filipino music definitely

belongs on the global stage.

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