Rising OPM powerhouse Gigi De Lana is stepping into a bold new chapter of her musical journey with the release of her latest single, “Ulap”—a heartfelt collaboration with the beloved folk-pop band Ben&Ben. Written by Paolo and Miguel Benjamin, the track bears the band’s soulful signature, but it is Gigi’s interpretation that gives it an intimate, raw edge.
✨ “When I first heard ‘Ulap,’ it felt like my own story,” Gigi reveals. “That connection inspired me to bring it to life with my own interpretation, adding subtle touches to make it sound uniquely me—tunog Gigi.”
The song captures the fragile point when a relationship begins to lose its spark, clouded by doubts and unspoken emotions. Through her phrasing and emotional delivery, Gigi transforms “Ulap” into more than just a ballad—it becomes an intimate dialogue with someone you once loved deeply.
Unlike her powerhouse belting in past hits, “Ulap” shows a softer side of Gigi. The track leans into gentle tones and quiet strength, but every pause and breath carries weight. Her dramatic vocal textures cut through Ben&Ben’s delicate composition, making the song both piercing and tender.
✨ “It’s the kind of song where every silence matters,” she explains. “The challenge was respecting Ben&Ben’s soul in the song while still making it authentically mine.”
For Gigi, “Ulap” is more than a single—it’s a milestone. From her beginnings as a viral cover singer to now being recognized as one of OPM’s most powerful female voices, this release represents growth, resilience, and authenticity.
✨ “From singing just to survive, to now standing here as my own artist, I see how far I’ve come,” she reflects. “I want to show that strength and softness can co-exist in music. Vulnerability without filters—that’s what sets me apart.”
While “Ulap” opens this exciting new chapter, Gigi teases bigger dreams ahead—whether an EP, a full album, or even a major concert. She also hopes to collaborate with other OPM icons like Moira and SB19, and even global superstars such as Adele and Bruno Mars.
Through it all, Gigi stays grounded, giving her fans the credit for her journey:
✨ “Thank you for walking with me through every season of my life. ‘Ulap’ is for you—a reminder that even in cloudy times, love and hope will always remain.”
With “Ulap,” Gigi De Lana not only honors the brilliance of Ben&Ben’s songwriting but also solidifies her place as a fearless OPM storyteller—one who sings with honesty, heart, and timeless resonance.
