Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista has released the single, “Rainbow,” under his new record label, Sony Music Entertainment.
The heartfelt duet, featuring Indonesian singer-songwriter Raisa, is out now on major streaming platforms.
"Rainbow" reimagines the South Border classic as a soulful pop-R&B ballad blending Bautista’s smooth baritone with Raisa’s velvety vocals in a lush, emotionally charged arrangement that captures the kind of longing and connection that lingers long after the last note.
“‘Rainbow’ is one of those songs that’s always stayed with me. ... It resonates deeply, not just in the Philippines, but also in Indonesia. Working on it with Raisa gave it new energy and meaning, and it felt right to share it in this way now," Bautista said.
“Simply because I love this song — I grew up with this song — and I didn't even know at first that it was a Filipino artist who sang it! ... When I found out, I was surprised. It has such a special meaning — not just about love but about life. It’s a reassurance of rainbow after the rain. It’s something people can relate to and carry with them every day," Raisa shared.
The collaboration was made possible, thanks to a 13-city ASEAN concert in Japan, where Bautista and Raisa shared the stage as fellow performers.
“We got along very well as friends and as performers during that time. It became a natural idea for us to want to collaborate. We talked about the songs we both loved, and ‘Rainbow’ stood out for both of us. That’s when everything started to fall into place. It wasn’t just the melody, it's message of hope, comfort, and being there for someone through life’s storms really resonated with both of us,” Bautista recalled.
“Christian is already so big in Indonesia — I grew up listening to him. ... He's such a great balladeer and vocalist. We finally got to spend time together on that Japan tour. What I admire most is his musicality and his beautiful personality. When the idea to collaborate came up, of course, I said yes,” Raisa added.
Currently, the two are planning joint performances and a music video.
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