The rising singer-songwriter dana paulene returns to her music land to explore the power of vulnerability in her new single, “akong ako”.
dana paulene makes her comeback with her latest single, “akong ako,” under Viva Records. The song revolves around the kind of love that gives reassurance and embraces one’s vulnerability. It unravels the freedom of showing the authenticity of oneself.
In one of dana paulene’s TikTok video, she shared the emotions connected to her newest single.
May sinulat akong kanta na tungkol sa taong tatanggapin ka even at your lowest point. ‘Yung tipong wala kang make-up, ang laki ng eyebags mo, umiiyak ka sa harapan niya, pero tanggap ka niya. And even more, mahal ka pa rin niya.
The video piqued the interests of the listeners, unraveling their hopeless romantic side.
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dana paulene’s Shares the Backstory of the Song
dana shared the interesting backstory of her song, akong ako. She said that when she was about to hit the bed, there’s this striking melody in her head. It allowed her to stay a little and for some reason, wrote a few lyrics to accompany the melody.
Later on, she completed the verses during the launch of her first single entitled “uod love story.” It was inspired by the infamous relationship question, “Would you still love me if I were a worm?”
This song of dana is a reminder of how versatile she can be, turning unconventional ideas into heartfelt and appealing music.
In an interview, she said that the song “akong ako” is a reintroduction of herself, where she gets more candid showing her fragile yet beautiful side to the listeners. She said that while she’s in the process of writing the song, she has her own set of challenges. She had to unlearn some personal beliefs while also embracing all aspects of herself.
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dana paulene’s Journey and Love for Music
The journey of dana in music started at a young age. She was five when her parents started to recognize her natural talent in singing during their family karaoke session. She then grabbed the mic and hummed in synchonize with the song’s tune. Even though their family was not musically inclined, they have shown support to her passion, even enrolled her in voice lessons.
During high school, she eagerly participated in choir and theater groups, enhancing her skills in performance and music. In addition, she was discovered by Punch Liwanag of Viva Music group while she was amidst her busking sessions around Metro Manila.
dana didn’t expect much from that encounter, however, when she received an email from Viva Records, she knew that something great was knocking on her door.
Moreso, dana draws her inspiration in her own experiences that you’ll find in her notes app, journal entries, and meaningful conversation with friends. She said:
Naniniwala ako na ako ‘yung best na makakapag-kwento kung ano ‘yung nararamdaman ko.
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dana has been creating her own name in the music industry, and it will not be long for her to be known. With her powerful voice that can really captivate the listeners down to her unique way of conveying her emotions, turning it into her own masterpiece. She will indeed leave her own impression in this industry.
Dive into the story of dana paulene through her latest single, “akong ako,” out now on all major streaming platforms.
Source: Press Release
