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After his OPM smash "Randomantic," James Reid releases his new single titled "Sandal."

James reconnects with his mellow pop roots in the new single with acoustic elements and smooth vocals.

“I just wanted to reconnect with my roots in music, blending my past music with my new sound and writing style,” the actor, singer-songwriter, and label mogul said in a statement. “It's also been a long-time request from my fans. Most of the songs in my new EP are written in Filipino.”

The stripped-down OPM track marks the new direction of his upcoming EP set to be released soon.

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"Sandal" is written by James himself, together with Luke April of the Davao-based hip-hop and R&B group, Playertwo.

Both James and Look wanted to create a material that aims to easily comfort someone going through a tough time. As the former pointed out in his press statement, “The idea is that love is strength and vulnerability, and that I will be your sanctuary.”

He added, “This song means a lot to me personally. I wrote it for my girlfriend when she was having a terrible day. I wanted her to know that no matter what you're going through, you can always lean on me.”

“Sandal” is also produced by Tim Marquez, who has helmed tracks for eclectic Filipino acts such as Ena Mori and Zild, and previously worked with James Reid on the piano ballad “Hurt Me Too.” Building on the initial ideas brought by Luke April, Tim approached Reid's new direction with a slow dance feel.

James Reid's “Sandal” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment and Careless.

Listen to "Sandal" below.