Sparkle artists Akira Kurata, Shaun Salvador, and Seb Pajarillo unpack the stages of love with songs under GMA Playlist

GMA Playlist singers and Sparkle artists Akira Kurata, Shaun Salvador, and Seb Pajarillo are showcasing the dynamic range of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with their new singles.

Their songs collectively form a powerful narrative that explores the emotional journey of a relationship—from the joy of new beginnings to the struggle for perseverance, and finally, to the reflections of a lasting, beautiful memory.

The Beginning of New Love

Akira Kurata’s debut single “Dahil Sa’yo” captures the pure, high-energy excitement of falling in love. The upbeat pop track narrates the initial stage of a relationship, the sheer joy and vibrancy of a newfound romance.

”I want listeners to feel happy and full of love. ‘Dahil Sa’yo’ is not a slow song. It’s a song that you can dance to while singing. I hope it makes the listeners want to celebrate love,” says Kurata, a winner of the GMA Playlist Choice award.

Relationship Struggles and Perseverance

Shaun Salvador’s track “Get Through,” on the other hand, shifts the focus to the middle stage—the commitment required to sustain love when a relationship faces difficulties. The single is a raw, relatable anthem for couples who are fighting to get through hard times together.

Shaun shares, “It’s a real conversation between two people trying to save their love. It captures the exact moment when you're still holding on to hope even if things are falling apart.”

The song talks about the crucial moment of holding onto hope and committing to making love worth fighting for.

Remembering the Beautiful Memories

Completing the story is Seb Pajarillo’s soulful ballad “Guhit,” which translates to “stroke” or “mark.” This single explores the aftermath of love, focusing on the lasting imprints and memories that remain long after a relationship has ended.

Seb’s vocals convey the melancholy mood of looking back on memories—the heartbreaks and the triumphs. The song “Guhit” acknowledges the marks that people leave in our hearts.

“’Guhit’ is about the memories that stay with us. This song is a reminder that not every love story disappears completely, they just turn into beautiful memories,” he shares.  

All three singles are now available on digital platforms worldwide.

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