Filipino singer-songwriter dwta has never been afraid of vulnerability. But with her latest release, “Tabi!”, the Bicol-born artist steps into a defiant new spotlight—one powered by alt-pop swagger, grunge-inflected guitars, and the unshakable confidence of someone who has finally come home to herself.
Released on her birthday, “Tabi!” is more than a track. It’s a
statement. A sonic shift. And for fans of her earlier introspective work, it’s
proof that dwta is evolving without erasing her roots.
From Soft Folk to
Grunge-Pop: The Sound of “Tabi!”
Long recognized for her tender, acoustic-driven storytelling, dwta now
fuses alt-pop with folk textures, country-style banjo strums, driving
percussion, and raw electric guitars. The result is surprisingly cohesive—a
track where every genre clash feels intentional.
“As I spend more time in the scene, I get exposed to so many creatives
and different sounds,” dwta shares. “Naturally, I pick up
influences along the way and my sound just evolves with it. Tabi! is
a reflection of that growth. You’ve already heard my softer side, so this time
I wanted to show something bolder and more confident. It’s still me, just with
a different energy.”
That energy is exactly what makes “Tabi!” a standout in the Filipino
music landscape. It’s dwta like you’ve never heard her—yet
unmistakably her.
Reconnecting with Her
Bicol Roots to Move Forward
For dwta, “Tabi!” isn’t just a musical departure; it’s a
personal homecoming. Growing up in the Bicol countryside shaped her earliest
memories and artistic instincts. But as her career progressed, she felt some of
that rawness fade.
Now, she reclaims it.
“Tabi! feels like coming back to myself—remembering who I
am, where I came from, and things I experienced growing up in the province,”
she admits. “It’s like I’m finally making space for a stronger version of me.”
In dwta’s own words, the song is both a reckoning and a
reunion. Her past and present collide, giving birth to an artist who is no
longer afraid to take up space.
Walking Away as an Act
of Courage
Thematically, “Tabi!” reframes departure. It’s not about loss—it’s about
liberation.
“I want people to feel like it’s okay to walk away from anything that
disrupts their peace,” explains the Sony Music Entertainment artist.
“Whether it’s a toxic relationship, a bad habit, or even a friendship, it’s
okay to let go. It doesn’t make you weak; it actually makes you stronger.”
She adds: “The vibe I imagine is like those action movie endings where
you walk away while everything explodes behind you. That sense of freedom and
power is what I want people to feel.”
With that image—explosions behind, calm ahead—“Tabi!” becomes an anthem
for anyone choosing self-preservation over comfort.
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