Fresh visual drops from AJAA, AZTER, Brent Manalo, Heath Jornales, and WRIVE
Music has an incredible power to give voice to our deepest emotions—whether it’s the thrilling butterflies of a new crush, the agonizing limbo of holding onto a fading romance, or the quiet resilience needed to push through life’s hardest moments. Capturing this exact spectrum of human experience, the latest music video drops from ABS-CBN Music artists Brent Manalo and Heath Jornales, alongside rising P-pop groups AJAA, AZTER, and WRIVE, offer beautifully distinct visual stories that every viewer can see themselves in.
Unspoken Attraction Takes Center Stage in Brent Manalo’s “Pareho Tayong Nahihiya” MV
In the music video for “Pareho Tayong Nahihiya,” directed by John “Sweet” Lapus, Brent and Analain Salvador star as coffee shop colleagues who are secretly infatuated with one another. The narrative centers on their quiet, everyday chemistry at work as they struggle to express their mutual feelings, ultimately leaving their attraction unconfessed. Produced and written by StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos, the track is featured on Brent’s debut EP, “Lover Boy.”
Heath Revisits Past Love and Lingering Affection in “Back to You” MV
In his self-penned single “Back to You,” Kapuso singer-actor Heath Jornales delivers a deeply personal take on love, longing, and the magnetic pull of a relationship that keeps slipping away. The track’s official music video features fellow Sparkle star Kayla Davies as his childhood crush, capturing Heath’s earnest efforts to express lingering feelings despite the emotional and physical distance between them. Produced by Rox Santos, the heartfelt song stands out as a definitive highlight of Heath’s debut EP.
P-Pop Boy Group AZTER Unpacks Vulnerability and Optimism in Latest ‘Parang May Mali’ Visuals
The school-themed universe of P-pop rookies AZTER takes center stage in their new music video, “Parang May Mali.” Utilizing a classroom backdrop that directly matches the core motif of their inaugural album univerZity, the music video mirrors the song’s focus on the bittersweet intersection of relationship stagnation and lingering optimism. The single, penned by the songwriting trio of Roel Rostata, Patrick Rodriguez, and John Reinard Fernandez, is paired with striking synchronized choreography crafted by Cedrick Mateo and AZTER’s own Kean. Director Edrex Clyde Sanchez helmed the visual presentation.
WRIVE and ‘It’s Showtime’ Host Cianne Dominguez Deliver Dynamic Visual Release for Reimagined ‘Sumayaw Ka’
The iconic rhythm of Gloc-9’s “Sumayaw Ka” gets a fresh, contemporary makeover courtesy of the five-piece P-pop group WRIVE and collaborator Cianne Dominguez. Retaining its core message of resilience, the track invites audiences to dance away their anxieties and keep moving ahead. This modern adaptation was brought to life by producers Darren Cashwell and WRIVE member Russu. To match the song’s high energy, the music video finds the members clad in cool denim attire, letting loose and performing inside a sealed studio room. The accompanying visualizer heightens the mood by shifting fluidly between extreme high and low camera angles, mimicking a raw, security-camera aesthetic.
AJAA Turns Shy First Encounters Into a High-Energy, Disco-Vibe Celebration in ‘KAKABAKABA’
The sweet anxiety of a new crush takes center stage in AJAA’s fresh single, “KAKABAKABA.” Sourced from their newest EP 4:ÜS, the track tells a heartwarming story about overcoming initial awkwardness to find joy in a special someone’s company. Director Mark Putian brings this concept to life in a whimsical music video that tracks the four-piece group through a vintage thrift store. Their onscreen efforts eventually lead to a lively, prom-themed party where they get to share the floor with their crush. This bright release was composed by Dennis Campañer and brought to sonic completion by producer Gab Tagadtad.
Check out these new music videos from AJAA, AZTER, Brent, Heath, and WRIVE available on ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel.
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