Rising artist JERGE, known for his TikTok comedy skits, has been named in the Spotify RADAR Philippines Class of 2025. He is part of a growing group of emerging Filipino artists, including Dilaw, Ena Mori, BGYO, ONE CLICK STRAIGHT, and Costa Cashman. JERGE’s new single, “Kalul’wa,” showcases his creative pursuits, featuring ethereal vocals and somber acoustic instrumentation. The song explores the lingering weight of past traumas and the painful process of moving forward.
Expressing his disbelief and gratitude, JERGE took to Instagram to reflect on his journey. “Music has been my way to tell a story, express my emotions, and connect with people since day one. And now, with Spotify and the RADAR program, I get to share my world with even more listeners.”
Rooted in personal experience, JERGE describes the track as a deeply confessional piece. “With everything I’ve been through these past few years, I’ve realized that there are things you need to leave behind no matter how much you love them,” he shares. “Kalul’wa is about accepting that not everything is meant to stay; sometimes we just need to let go to protect our peace.”
Produced by Paulo Agudelo, the track carries a sense of warmth and solace, subtly embracing the listener with its cinematic sound. However, bringing “Kalul’wa” to life was not without challenges.
“Before we could even begin recording, I didn’t have a guitar to compose freely. I had to rely on MIDI from my laptop to create the demo,” JERGE recalls. “Once the demo was finalized, I worked with Sir Paulo Agudelo in the studio, where we recorded the instrumentals and vocals.”
Marked by an evocative sense of quiet isolation, “Kalul’wa” embodies both pain and healing: piercing yet tender, sorrowful yet cathartic.
JERGE’s “Kalul’wa” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Evosound PH.
