Not every popular band vocalist who goes solo can score a major hit song of his own. But some distinctive voices have enough charm that fans expect them to get out of the shadows of their glorious past.
Music industry insiders are anticipating that Joey G’s new single “Letting You Go” is bound to be a breakthrough for the former Side A lead singer. The song has the balladry, and the kind of melody and lyrics that helped the singer establish himself as among the most admired recording and live acts in the annals of Philippine music.
Released on Valentine’s Day, “Letting You Go” is now accessible in digital stores. The song’s composer Ian Tan ensured that Joey G.’s new tune has pulled heartstrings in ways he is known for delivering.
After recently signing with Icons Music, a division of fast-rising Widescope Entertainment, Joey G wasted no time and recorded his first single under the label. Ian Tan also handled record producing, arranging, and engineering duties, with some valuable help from veterans Dante Tanedo (mixing and mastering), Arnie Mendaros (vocal backup), and Bobby Velasco (keyboard). The vocal recording was laid down at GIG music studio.
Joey G’s first big move as the world recovers from a pandemic is backed by individuals who took a big leap at the height of a global health crisis by establishing a music label catering to both the excitingly new and the iconic. Needless to say, he is in good hands under the guidance of Widescope president Vic de Vera, and music and entertainment director Neil Gregorio, along with the support of his manager-wife Girlie Generoso.
Joey G’s new label knows the worth of a Joey G. and believes in the depth of his talent and charisma. To truthfully say that in another way, the voice behind Side A classics “Forevermore,” “Set You Free,” “So Many Questions,” and “Hold On” has some more in his tank. Few in the biz have excelled in singing covers as he does with Joey Albert’s “Tell Me” and Labuyo’s “Tuloy Pa Rin.” His voice always owns a song as if he’s behind the original. What’s more if it’s a new track in search of identity?
A lot has changed since Joey G. decided to part ways with the group that gave him his first taste of fame, and several hit songs primarily associated with his voice. With all due respect to Side A, the group has remained strong despite his departure. Yet, in the context of the title of Joey G’s new single, it’s not easy for his fans to let him go and fade into the night.
“Strange may it seem, but baby it’s true/From the start I was already loving you,” said a couplet in “Letting You Go.”
Joey G and his fans can surely relate to that, while the new music in the digital realm is set to do its job of revitalizing a beloved man’s storied career.
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