R&B songstress Kiana V meaningfully dropped her latest single, “Sana,” on August 26. The track samples “Sana Maulit Muli,” a powerful ballad by her famous dad, OPM icon Gary Valenciano, and was written with her mother, Angeli Pangilinan. Sung in both English and Filipino, “Sana” reflects the universal longing for second chances and the enduring power of love.
Announced on her father’s birthday, the song was released on her mother’s birthday, thus the birthday cake art card for “Sana.”
The single blends bittersweet authenticity with themes of longing, hopefulness and heartbreak, with Kiana V crooning the lyrics, “So I’m a dip / Shoulda known / You could stay / I’m a go / We’ve been doing it your way for too long.” Her soulful vocals and the seamless integration of Filipino and English highlight her roots while reaching new heights. Overall, the song captures the essence of yearning for a lost love.
“‘Sana’ is a tribute to those who got away,” the artist explained. “It’s about acknowledging that you wouldn’t change the past, but you can’t bring this person with you into the future.”
‘Sana’ was announced on Gary V.’s birthday and released on the day of mom Angeli Pangilinan-Valenciano’s birthday, thus the art card.
In a world where music transcends geographical boundaries, “Sana” exemplifies how Kiana V continues to introduce listeners to her unique sound, adding to the legacy of Filipino music.
With her powerful voice and quiet intensity, Kiana V draws comparisons to Tinashe and Aaliyah. Her music, including hits like “Does She Know,” “Misfits,” “Corners” and “Safe Place,” has amassed over 43 million streams on Spotify. The artist has also received notable mentions from media outlets such as “Spin,” “HypeBae,” “NME” and “Vogue Philippines,” and her songs have been featured on television shows like the CW’s “Kung Fu.”
Since following her father’s footsteps in OPM, Kiana V has been recognized in the Philippines with an Awit Award for Favorite Female Artist and a PMPC Award for Best R&B Artist of the Year.
“Sana” is now available on all leading digital platforms.
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