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Kelvin Miranda shares story behind new single 'Sumayaw'

By Bianca Geli

Kapuso actor and singer Kelvin Miranda is back with another single under GMA Music.

Kelvin released his song "Sumayaw" on November 18.

According to Kelvin, this is a huge step for him as it's his first time to sing a more upbeat song.

"Medyo kinakabahan kasi parang first time namin maglabas ng upbeat na kanta and hindi ako sure kung tatanggapin siya ng mga fans kasi hindi sila sanay.

"Nae-excite rin ako na marinig nila, kasi pinaghandaan namin ito. Na-arrange talaga ng maganda ng friend ko si Nhiko Sabiniano and ni Sir Paolo from GMA Music," he said in a press interview with GMA.

Kelvin added that he is still exploring what genre will best suit his vocal range.

He said, "Siguro kaya ito 'yung napili nilang genre for me kasi part siya ng exploration. Pagdating sa music, limitless talaga, kailangan gawa ka ng gawa at mag-explore ka para marami kang magawa, parang artwork din.

"Hinahanap din namin 'yung genre na babagay sa akin. Kaya itong 'Sumayaw,' part siya ng exploration. Mahirap siya pero nag-enjoy naman kami. Sana sa mga susunod pang mga taon magkaroon ulit ng magandang opportunity sa singing career ko."

He revealed that "Sumayaw" is a song about letting go of your worries and embracing happiness in life.

"Sayaw kasi is a metaphor for being carefree. Kung may problema ka, isayaw mo na lang. Pero since para sakin, iba ang dating kung ako magsasayaw so kinanta ka na lang," he explained.

"Ang mensahe niya is 'wag mong pigilan ang sarili mo sa mga bagay na magpapasaya sayo basta alam mo lang 'yung limit.

Likewise, Kelvin tries to enjoy his work as much as he can to avoid feeling any pressure.

"Actually, when it comes to music and acting, kailangan mo lang talagang bigyan ng puso. Kasi kapag inisip mo na trabaho lang doon ka mape-pressure, pero kapag nae-enjoy mo yung ginagawa mo hindi ka na mape-pressure, maha-handle mo 'yung pressure kasi masaya ka sa ginagawa mo. Kung ano mang dumating na blessings, tatanggapin ko ng buo."

Listen to "Sumayaw" by Kelvin Miranda, out now on all music streaming platforms!

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