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P-Pop girl group KAIA pivot towards a more R&B-driven sound in new single “Dalawa”


Photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment

The subdued, laid-back track explores unrequited romance with reassuring sweetness.


P-Pop girl group KAIA explores a more R&B-leaning direction in their new single “Dalawa,” released under Sony Music Entertainment.


Standing out in sublime contrast with their previous releases, the five-member act’s smooth jam alludes to the idea of expressing infatuation in the most reassuring, youthful way.


“Dalawa is a song that tells a story familiar to many: catching unrequited feelings for someone close to you,” describes the eclectic pop quintet.

“While it veers away from the upbeat, dance-pop tunes that we’ve been dishing out since our debut, this particular material sticks to our strengths as a girl group.”

Dalawa (cover art)

Brimming with 2000s-indebted R&B melodies and whimsical beats, “Dalawa” embraces stylistic adventurousness with effortlessness that doesn’t overwhelm the vocals. The track is written and produced by Jayson Franz, who brings a mellow yet groovy direction to the Filipino group’s sound.


“I wanted a different approach for KAIA this time around, but I made sure to take into consideration their individual and collective personalities,” shares Franz.
“I’ve added some string instruments and other sonic elements to help elevate the arrangements. But more importantly, the groove that I was trying to achieve was leaning towards Y2K R&B: simple, yet melodically interesting.”

According to Franz, KAIA was also heavily involved with the demo recording, making sure to relay their own inputs on vocal arrangements and the overall vibe of the song.


“One of the memorable moments during the recording of the track was the first run of every member of KAIA,” adds Franz.
“It was that moment when everyone knew that the song was really made for them. Each one of them has their own personality or taste in terms of the delivery of their lines.”

Dalawa is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music

Entertainment.

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