© Presented by PhilStar Global MRLD. It is a success in Indonesia.Indonesians love Filipino music. Both Jose Marie Chan and Christian Bautista have huge followings. You better believe they still listen to the late Victor Wood and Eddie Peregrina. These two jukebox kings have been among the most popular idols since the 1970s, even including Bahasa.
The sounds may have changed over the years, but Indonesians still enjoy listening to Pinoy artists. His latest discovery is the smooth, simple, expressive, guttural Visayan singer-songwriter mrld. See how mrld wants to be known but is actually Meriel de Jesus.
Mrld's debut single An Art Gallery Could Never As You has been streamed over 63 million times on Spotify. The numbers on other music platforms are also great. Now you can add the big surprise of the moment. This is the news that the song entered the Indonesian charts. It is now 167 on the top 200. Well, 167 may sound low, but remember that this is a new entry by a new foreign artist and is the only Filipino entry on the chart. That means a lot.
It was an inch by inch journey. mrld composed "An art gallery can never be as unique as you" when he was just 14 years old using his mother's cell phone. The song is now three years old and suddenly changed his life. How else do you imagine that fame has now spread to other shores without lifting a finger?
Although mrld has yet to perform in Jakarta, let alone go to Indonesia, their song continues to generate strong streams and downloads and I hope it hits the charts one day. This is mainly because children her age relate to the song's positive message. You are more valuable than museums, you are unique, you are adorable, you are not alone.
Things continue to look good for Cebu's latest contribution to the music industry. The following mrld singles, all pop ballads with an alternative twist, also do very well. Watch her over 60 million streams for Ligaya. Next up are Ikaw Pa Rin, Malagyang Pagkukunwari and Just Since. It seems his mantra "work until your enemies compete" has come true.
Mrld tries the cover one last time. Here is his version of the song If composed by Nathan Azarcon and made popular by Rivermaya in the 90s. The song is part of the soundtrack of the romantic drama Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko starring Bela Padilla and South Korean actor Yoo Min Goon. .
More updates. Bandang Lapis from the phenomenal Sa Kim Buhay continues the poetic version of his new love song with Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak. With the usual combination of a catchy melody and simple yet soulful rap-tinged lyrics, Bandang Lapis pays homage to their latest album Dalagang Filipina. The group believes that the Philippine Dalaga is a special creature and should be loved and respected and never cry.
Hanggang Sa Buwan is also currently unavailable. This is the theme of the upcoming love story of Kalix and Luna, the girlfriend of the VivaOne series, Lluvia en España. Composed by singer-songwriter Martin Riggs, the track features OC Records new discovery Kenenaiah. The 17-year-old scored a wonderful goal on his debut for Bahala Na. Perhaps the romantic atmosphere of Hanggang Sa Buwa gives her the image of an idol that suits her beauty.
