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Kiana Valenciano
MANILA -- Kiana Valenciano or known as Kiana V recently released her new song “Sweet Release,” which she co-wrote with songwriters Rosemarie Tan and Philippe dela Pena.
According to Kiana, the new dance track, produced by De’La, is dedicated to her best friend and designed to showcase her vocal style and songwriting ability.
After the release of the new song, Kiana will soon launch her new album, which she said marks the beginning of her Tagalog era.
During a recent interview at the launch of Kenzo’s spring-summer 2024 line at Greenbelt 3 in Makati City, she shared some insights into the evolution of her sound.
She said she’s currently leaning more toward a pop vibe, reminiscent of her father Gary Valenciano’s iconic style. She also revealed that she’s been working on a lot of Tagalog songs.
“I’ve started writing, and some of my favorite songs are in Tagalog,” said Kiana. “I’m really, really excited. It’s different to express ourselves in our native tongue. It’s really moving, a different experience. I’m having too much fun.”
Her excitement was palpable as she talked about her upcoming album. However, she refrained from giving away too many details. All she said was that if all goes well, the album will drop sooner rather than later. She’s been writing and recording with an eye toward releasing a new batch of songs by the end of the year, if not early next year.
“It’s kind of two years in the making,” Kiana said of the album. “So you’ll hear a lot of my growth through my storytelling, and also sonically; the sound of the music, the genre, has been changing as well. It’s different from what I’ve released in the past, but a good kind of different.”
Although she’s been busy working on new music, she made time to perform at the National Diversity Coalition’s 21st Annual Economic Development Conference at The Landmark in Mission Hills, California.
Most recently, Kiana joined her father onstage at the SM Mall of Asia Arena last April 26 and 27.
“One Last Time” was so well-received that a third night has been scheduled at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 10. Kiana will perform alongside her father again. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Valenciano family’s Shining Light Foundation, continuing Gary’s legacy of giving back through his music.
Since Kiana moved abroad in 2020, this journey has led to tremendous growth in her career and personal life. Her notable achievements include performing at SXSW; opening for Yuna in LA; winning Female R&B Artist of the Year at the 2022 PMPC Star Awards for her song “Corners;” and collaborating with renowned artists like Jesse Barrera; and writing songs for younger independent artists from different songwriting camps.