The live record—taped at her landmark 10 Year Manila Exclusive Set—chronicles a decade-long journey of self-discovery, emotional growth, and musical evolution as an artist.
Celebrating ten years in the entertainment industry, Ylona Garcia is reflecting on her career-defining moments with the release of ylona, so far. (live). Dropped on October 5, 2026, under Sony Music Entertainment, the nine-track live album serves as an auditory retrospective of the music and memories that have shaped her path since she first entered the public eye.
Far more than a simple compilation of concert audio, the project breathes new life into the defining soundtrack of her career. By delivering refreshed, live versions of her catalog, Garcia revisits the songs that carried her from her teenage beginnings to her current status as a matured musician. This reimagined collection highlights her profound self-awareness, artistic maturity, and complete ownership over her musical narrative.
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A Nine-Track Journey of Evolution and Rediscovery
The live project delivers nine definitive tracks that map out the trajectory of Ylona Garcia’s decade-long career. The tracklist features foundational hits and fan favorites, including:
• “my name is ylona garcia”
• “lie so well”
• “space”
• “dahan dahan dahan lang”
• “o pag ibig”
• “don’t go changing”
• “don’t say goodbye”
• “win the fight”
• “entertain me”
For day-one fans, these brand-new live renditions offer a clear sonic representation of her growth. The refreshed arrangements highlight a stark, powerful evolution in how Garcia connects with her own catalog today compared to when she first recorded them.
“Before, I was so grateful for the opportunities I was given that it was hard for me to be fully present in them,” she explains. “I did my best to perform each song in the studio and on stage, but I was often more focused on making sure everyone else was happy than connecting with the music itself.” A decade later, she approaches these songs from a more personal place, letting her present-day perspective reshape music that once represented earlier versions of herself.
Rollout Kicks Off with Powerful “entertain me (live)” Single
The campaign for the new live album officially launched with the lead single “entertain me (live).” Captured directly during her milestone 10 Year Manila Exclusive Set at Backyard Live, this specific performance set the sonic benchmark for the entire project. It gave listeners a raw preview of the record’s overall atmosphere while cementing its core message: an artist completely reclaiming her narrative.
“It became a reminder that people can take things from you, but they can’t take away your heart or your mind,” she says. “That’s what this project represents to me—taking back ownership of my story and who I am as an artist.”
Backyard Live Concert Videos Document the Reclaimed Era on YouTube
The energy of the landmark concert continues to live on past the physical event through a permanent series of performance videos recorded at Backyard Live, which have now been released on Ylona Garcia’s official YouTube channel. These visual releases allow audiences to deeply connect with the project’s current timeline, letting global fans seamlessly step into or look back on the electric atmosphere of the 10 Year Manila Exclusive Set.
Furthermore, the videos provide a front-row seat to watch exactly how Garcia has physically and vocally reimagined the classic tracks her listeners have known for a decade. Through these permanent visual archives, the artist actively pays tribute to the dedicated fans and lifelong supporters who have anchored her career from her very first steps in the industry.
“I hope they feel how much I care about my work and the impact it has on them,” Ylona says. “I wanted them to feel the intentionality behind reimagining music they already know through the perspective of who I am today. More than anything, I wanted to give them a glimpse of the artist I’ve become while still honoring the girl they first fell in love with.”
A Full-Circle Reunion and Homage to the Stage
Among the album’s most poignant tracks is the live rendition of “o pag ibig,” featuring a surprise reunion with Bailey May. This performance links Ylona Garcia’s modern artistry directly with the foundational beginnings of her career. Having not crossed paths since they were 16 years old, the two pop artists stepped back onto the stage together to breathe new life into the track with a decade of personal growth and life experience behind them. Despite the long separation, their performance retained a seamless, effortless chemistry. “Performing ‘O Pag-Ibig’ together honestly felt like no time had passed at all,” Garcia shares.
At its core, ylona, so far. (live) serves as a definitive love letter to the live stage that shaped her into a powerhouse entertainer. Garcia reflects that live shows were her ultimate training ground, and when the concept of turning her exclusive Manila set into a live record arose, she recognized it as the perfect vehicle to honor her roots. “I think these live versions capture all of who I am,” she concludes, cementing the project as a true reflection of her decade-long evolution.
Tracklist — ylona, so far. (live)
- “my name is ylona garcia (live)”
- “lie so well (live)”
- “space (live)”
- “dahan dahan dahan lang (live)”
- “o pag ibig (live)” ft. bailey may
- “don’t go changing (live)”
- “don’t say goodbye (live)”
- “win the fight (live)”
- “entertain me (live)”
ylona, so far. (live) is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
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