Kiana V, a Filipina R&B singer, has released her latest single, “Sana,” which samples “Sana Maulit Muli,” a ballad by her father and music industry icon Gary Valenciano, and written by her mother Angeli Pangilinan. The song, released on her father’s birthday and her mother’s birthday, is a rapturous R&B-tinged ode to her parents.
Dripping with bittersweet authenticity and questioning what it means to move through the conflicting feelings of longing, hopefulness, and heartbreak, Kiana V sings, “So I’ma dip /Shoulda known / You could stay / I’ma go / We’ve doing it your way for too long”. With her crooning soul stylings, honey-smooth vocals, and the effortless weaving of Tagalog with English, Kiana V simultaneously stays true to her roots and reaches new heights, transcending boundaries and making us melt with the push-and-pull of yearning for that true love that got away.“
“Sana” is a song for and about all the ones that got away,” Kiana says. “It’s about acknowledging that you wouldn’t change the past, but you can’t bring this person with you into the future.”
Kiana is working on a full-length project set to drop in early 2025.
Kiana is a powerhouse, possessing a quiet intensity that strikes bone deep. Since her first release in 2016, her catalog of music, including hit songs “Does She Know”, “Misfits” “Corners” and “Safe Place”, has achieved over 43 million Spotify streams to date. She has also
gained notable media mentions from SPIN, HYPEBAE, NME, FADER, American Songwriter, MEGA, and Vogue Philippines, and her songs have been featured in television shows such as the CW’s “Kung Fu”. Kiana has been recognized in the Philippines with an Awit Award for Favorite Female Artist and PMPC for Best R&B Artist of the Year.
In an ever-connected world where music transcends geographical boundaries and the dominance of K-Pop has opened new doors, “SANA” is yet another example of how Kiana is inviting listeners to experience music from other parts of the Asian diaspora, as she ushers in her unique sound to the legacy of Filipino music before her.
Follow Kiana V at www.kianavee.com for all the latest updates and check out the newest single “Sana” on all digital platforms.
