Belle Mariano has released her new extended play (EP), “BELIEVE,” featuring five songs produced by StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos. The mini-album, which includes songs like “Biglaan,” “Pakisagot,” “Little World Changer,” “I, Save, Me,” and “Apelyido,” is set to be performed at her sold-out concert “BELIEVE: The Belle Mariano Birthday Concert” on July 13 at 8 pm at The Theatre at Solaire. Fans can watch the live stream via the iWantTFC mobile app and website.
Joining Belle as her special guests are Donny Pangilinan, Moira dela Torre, Denise Julia, and Martin Nievera.
The Kapamilya star couldn’t contain her astonishment at doing a concert as big as this at this time in her life. “Hindi ko siya na-visualize. It was too grand for me,” Belle said in disbelief. “I used to sing in the videoke with my lolo and it feels like I’m not just fulfilling my dream, I’m also fulfilling his,” she added.
Preparing for the musical event, however, has made her have more faith in her capability as a performer. She said, “The process of the concert made me believe in myself. This marks a growth of who I am in the industry.” She is also introducing a more mature sound and storytelling in her latest music offering.
“Biglaan,” which speaks of destiny finding its way to bring something more than what is expected, serves as the “BELIEVE” EP’s focus track. Another empowering track, “Little World Changer,” is a dreamy ode to a young person’s big aspirations.
“Pakisagot” is about a girl weeping in prayer and demanding answers on why terrible things happen to good people, “I, Save Me” is about processing heartache and false hope, and “Apelyido” is about that special moment when one finally finds the right person.
As a music artist, Belle opened up about how she wants to be remembered whenever music listeners hear her songs. “I want to make the listeners, the audience, believe in themselves,” she said.
“BELIEVE” EP follows the New Gen Phenomenal Actress’ previously released albums “Daylight” and “Somber and Solemn.” Among her hit songs are “Sigurado,” “Kahit Na, Kahit Pa,” “Tanging Dahilan,” and “Bugambilya.”
This year, she received the Listener’s Choice award in Billboard Philippines’ Women in Music and was named Spotify’s Lullaby Artist Awardee.
Belle’s “BELIEVE” EP will be out on Friday (July 5) on various streaming platforms. For more details, follow StarPop on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.
