Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - January 16, 2026
Yazmin Aziz is starting
2026 with something new and deeply personal. The Malaysian-Filipino singer-songwriter officially releases her latest single,
Nagpalinlang, on January
16, 2026, across all major music streaming platforms under Sony Music.
The track marks a major milestone for Yazmin as her first-ever Tagalog song and
comes with a feel-good, band-driven sound made for singing along while still
telling a very real story.
At its heart,
Nagpalinlang is about a hopeless romantic who just wanted to be loved. It
speaks to missing the love-bombing, ignoring the red flags, and eventually
reaching that moment of clarity
where you finally
choose yourself. Instead
of dwelling on heartbreak, the song focuses on realizing the truth,
owning the mistake of trusting the wrong person, and deciding to walk away.
It’s the kind of story that makes listeners laugh, wince, and quietly admit,
“I’ve been there.”
The song doesn’t linger on drama or what came after. It’s about the
decision itself, the moment you see things clearly
and choose better
for yourself. It’s not a breakup song; it’s
a wake-up song.
Nagpalinlang also arrives at a time when love, trust, and very
public breakups are constantly playing out online. While social media is filled
with intense love stories and sudden endings,
Yazmin takes a different approach. She keeps things grounded, honest, and self-aware, focusing on growth, accountability, and the strength
it takes to leave once you recognize deception. While the
song never names names, its timing and emotional specificity have sparked quiet
speculation among listeners who feel it mirrors situations they’ve been
watching unfold in real time.
Musically,
Nagpalinlang stands out from typical heartbreak songs. It blends emotional
honesty with an upbeat, road-trip-ready band sound inspired by the storytelling
style of classic and contemporary OPM bands. It’s the kind of song you blast in the car, sing loudly
with friends, and laugh along
to, especially when you realize
you’ve been there
too. Rather than revisiting
old drama, the message is simple and clear: she saw the truth and she chose to
end it. If people connect the dots, Yazmin lets them and then reminds them the
point isn’t the story but the lesson.
The release follows a strong wave of momentum for Yazmin at the start of 2026. She has gone viral through her comedic short-form videos and song covers, gaining
attention from Filipinos around the world.
Her Bisaya content,
in particular, has brought in new followers, showing another side of her
humor, personality, and ability to connect through shared experiences.
Nagpalinlang was
written by Yazmin Aziz and Adonis Tabanda and produced by Adonis Tabanda alongside Bo Amir Iqram. The collaboration reflects
Yazmin’s Malaysian-Filipino roots, drawing from OPM’s melodic warmth and
emotionally direct songwriting. The song especially resonates with Filipino
listeners, particularly those who can laugh at themselves
for the wrong choices they made while in love,
reclaim their self-worth, and choose to walk
away from situations that no longer feel right.
The single also comes on the heels of a major year for Yazmin. In 2025, she represented Malaysia
as the only Southeast Asian
representative at the Silk Way Star Singing Competition, ranking first for the
most episodes aired across six international television networks. She was
recognized as one of Malaysia’s Top 30 Women of Excellence and received the
Canadian Global Awards for Creatives
and Creators. That same year, she performed at the ASEAN Summit with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, singing
in five languages, and was selected
to perform for the ASEAN–US
Leaders event during
the official visit of President Trump to Malaysia.
A familiar face within the Filipino
community in Malaysia, Yazmin continues to grow her international presence. She is currently working on new music with Jay R, widely known
as the Philippines’ King of R&B, and has upcoming performances in
Cebu City this January and Dubai this February.
With Nagpalinlang, Yazmin Aziz
leaves listeners with a simple but powerful reminder: deception happens,
but staying is a choice
and so is leaving. Filled
with honesty, humor, healing, and OPM-inspired storytelling, the song is for anyone
who learned to walk away with clarity and self-respect. It’s
the kind of honesty that sparks conversation without needing explanations.
Nagpalinlang is available January 16, 2026, on all major music streaming platforms.
About Yazmin Aziz
Yazmin Aziz is a
Malaysian-Filipino singer-songwriter, content creator and host whose career
spans music, digital media and high-profile international performances. Known
for her powerful vocals,
multilingual abilities, and emotionally honest
storytelling, Yazmin has built a global following through both
her music and her viral digital content, including her widely recognized
tagline “Besprenn.”
She represented
Malaysia as the only Southeast Asian
contestant at the Silk Way Star Singing Competition in 2025, ranking first for
the most episodes aired across six international television networks. That same
year, she was named one of Malaysia’s Top 30 Women of Excellence and received
the Canadian Global Awards for
Creatives and Creators. Yazmin has also been recognized by HITZ FM as Artist
of the Month and Artist
of the Week on the Malaysian English Chart.
Beyond competitions, Yazmin has performed for royalties, heads of
state and diplomatic events around the world. Her notable appearances include
singing at the ASEAN Summit Gala
Dinner with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in five languages, performing
during the official visit of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and
being selected as an understudy performer for the ASEAN–US Leaders event during the official visit of President Donald
Trump to Malaysia.
She has also performed at major international events across the United States, Europe, and Asia, including Monte Carlo Fashion Week.
Yazmin’s early career included
several moments that placed her firmly in the public eye. In 2016, a live performance unexpectedly
became a widely reported duet with former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte,
drawing regional media attention and introducing her to a broader audience. Around the same period, she became a
familiar face on Philippine media through appearances and performances
including on ASAP, marking a
formative chapter in her rise within the entertainment industry.
In addition to her music career, Yazmin is a former news
correspondent for ABS-CBN’s TFC News
and holds a strong academic background in Communication and Media Studies. Her ability to bridge cultures
is reflected not only in her performances but also in her online presence, where her comedic
content, song covers, and Bisaya-language videos have resonated with Filipinos
worldwide, helping her amass over 1.9 million followers on TikTok.
With Nagpalinlang, her first Tagalog
release, Yazmin continues to evolve
as an artist, bringing together humor,
emotional clarity, and OPM-inspired storytelling while staying rooted
in authenticity and self-awareness.
About Adonis Tabanda
Adonis Tabanda
is a Filipino Music Producer, Musical Director, Songwriter, and Arranger with over two decades of
experience in live concerts, recordings, and film scoring. He has worked with top Filipino
and international artists
such as Morissette, Jessica Sanchez, Rey Valera, Lani Misalucha, Nicole
Scherzinger, Christian Bautista, Julie Anne
San Jose, and many others. Adonis
has led and produced shows locally and abroad, and has been involved in
projects under Star Music, GMA, and Viva, known for crafting polished
arrangements, cohesive band direction, and artist-driven musical identity.
About Bo Amir Iqram
Bo Amir Iqram,
professionally known as CUURLEY, is a renowned Malaysian music producer, DJ,
singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with over 15 years of experience in music production and sound design.
Signed under 153 Joombas Publishing (Korea) and Nacho Usual
Collective (Malaysia), his innovative sound has shaped records for top artists
across Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Philippines.
He is the Best Producer winner at the Choons Awards and a Silver Award
recipient at the 2024 Kancil Awards
for Music and Sound Design.
Most recently, he received the AIM 2024 award for Best Electronic Pop Song
with MIMIFLY’s “Angkat”.
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