Kakayahay nahahayag, saan man malapag.
Magtutulay sa atin, di mag-iiba.
Sa tugtugan na ‘to lahat tayo ay iisa.
Musika ang tumutunaw sa mga hirap at daing.
Pinoy ka, dito ka.
By Caesar Vallejos, OPEN FOR BUSINESS
With the message of hope for Filipinos around the world, 95.5 Pinas FM celebrates its relaunching on-air and online with a new jingle entitled “Pinoy Ka, Dito Ka” composed by one of the Philippines’ fastest-rising Original Pilipino Music (OPM) artists Rapido, and sung by Acel Bisa and Ney Dimaculangan, former vocalists of Moonstar88 and 6Cyclemind, respectively.
Acel Bisa is widely popular for her song “Torete” while Ney Dimaculangan is the voice behind the hit song “Sandalan.” Both OPM artists, according to Rapido, lent their voices in the jingle, pro bono, as an expression of their contribution to OPM and in helping promote Filipino music around the world.
Also collaborating in the production of the new Station ID are singer, model and one of the hosts of ‘Letters and Music’, Lorraine Ojimba; and beatmaker, arranger, and producer Ace Gutierrez of Acegutz Beat.
E25 record artist Rapido, who also composed the soundtrack of the award-winning film “Guerrero” explained that the concept behind the jingle is to further establish 95.5 Pinas FM as the home of OPM. “Ito ang tulay natin para makipag-communicate tayo sa mga tagapakinig saan mang panig sila ng mundo,” Rapido said.
“Nagagawa na natin dito yung 100% na tugtugang Pinoy pero natutulungan din ng 95.5 Pinas FM ang mga artists, maging ang mga baguhan, nabibigyan natin ng lakas ng loob. Dahil dito, walang mainstream, walang nasa itaas, walang nasa ibaba, as long as OPM artist ka,” the songwriter emphasized.
Music as part of Pinoy culture
Rapido highlighted the intrinsic love of Filipinos for music. “Kultura na ng Pinoy ang mapagmahal sa musika kaya’t maraming dahilan upang suportahan natin ang sariling atin,” Rapido said.
Kahit anong emosyon ng tao, naihahatid ito through music. Pero dito, na-a-absorb yung problema, mga alalahanin mo sa pamamagitan ng musika at marami ng patunay na nakakagamot sa atin ang musika,” he narrated.
“Saan man naroon ang Pilipino, saan mang bansa siya pumunta, pag may nabalitaan tayong sumikat, sasabihin natin, ‘uy Pilipino yan, ang galing niya, at we are proud to be Filipino,” he said.
Rapido was trying to address the OFWs and Filipinos around the world in the first line of the jingle. “Saan mang parte ng mundo, laging may umuusbong lagi na Pilipino na ipinapakita yung talent niya,” he stressed
Rapido mentioned how Filipino music uplifts the spirit of OFWs: “Maisip lang natin ang mga mahal natin sa buhay, makinig lang tayo ng Pinoy music, tumatatag na tayo.”
Aside from the beautiful melody, Rapido also wanted to showcase deeper Tagalog terms in his lyrics. “Maganda ang Tagalog, gusto kong gumawa ng music na madaling sabayan pero gusto ko ring mag-isip ang mga tao kung ano ang kahuluhan ng mga salitang nakapaloob dito. Mag-bibigay daan ito upang mas magamit natin ang wikang Filipino sa iba pang pamamaraan,” Rapido said.
“Let’s push and explore more on the use of Tagalog,” he added.
Passion for music
Rapido has been rapping and writing music since high school. “Mamumuhunan ka talaga, pera, pagod at pagpapagal,” he said.
He narrated how he was discouraged to pursue music, even by his loved ones, who prodded him to take on other opportunities, start on a business and even work abroad. But he pursued his passion and his songs have been accepted and widely known in his community. It was Fliptop, the rap battle competition, which served as the ladder for him to pursue his passion for singing and music writing.
Addressing other new OPM artists, Rapido humbly said, “we have to keep learning.”
“Mabigyan din natin ng aim yung bagong artist, kung ano ang vision, mission niya, ba’t siya kumakanta. Kasama sa pamumuhunan na pag-aralan ang musika,” he explained.
“Gusto kong may mai-contribute akong kapaki-pakinabang sa industriya. Yung kaya kong gawin na ‘in’ yung values. Gusto kong pasikatin yung mga bagay na hindi interesting sa iba. Gusto ko na darating ang panahon na yun naman ang pag-tutuunan nila ng pansin at mas nakaka-aliw para sa kanila,” Rapido said.
From a rap battle artist, Rapido has transformed himself as a songwriter.
The network management led by Eagle President Rowena dela Fuente-Deimoy and FM Station Manager Raymond Stone commended Rapido for his latest creation. “With his composition of 95.5 Pinoy FM latest jingle “Pinoy Ka, Dito Ka”, Rapido has made a great contribution in the OPM industry,” the executives said.
To listen to the latest jingle, subscribe to the Youtube Channel of 95.5 Pinas FM or click HERE.
See complete lyrics of the jingle below:
1
Kakayahay nahahayag saan man malapag
Di nababagabag sapagkat lalong tumatatag
Lumilingon sa pinanggalingan upang ikaw damayan,
Ibabangon at sabay kang dadalhin sa paroroonan
Awit ko, awit nya sabay nating awitin
Kwento ko, kwento nya sabay nating gamitin
Magtutulay sa atin di mag-iiba
Sa tugtugan na ‘to lahat tayo ay iisa
Chorus:
Taas-noo, kahit saan, taglay nating galing,
Musika ang tumutunaw sa mga hirap at daing
Pinoy ka dito ka, ito ay tanging sariling atin. 95.5 Pinas FM.
2.
O kay sarap ibigin ng ating musika
Hatid ay bagong pag-asa at panibagong sigla
Ito ay tahanan natin, ng bawat Pilipino
Ating ipagmalaki o syempre atin tooo ohhh
(Repeat Chorus)
