Alex
With hypnotic production and unwavering
conviction, the bop celebrates resilience, ambition, and the confidence to
stand your ground
Manila, Philippines – Filipino
hip-hop artist Alex Bruce delivers a bold new statement with the release
of her new single “Gabriela,” out today via Sony Music Entertainment.
Brimming with
brooding production, hypnotic rhythms, and razor-sharp verses, “Gabriela” doubles
as an anthem for
those determined to prove themselves.
While the track
exudes confidence through every verse and beat, its message reaches beyond
swagger and vibes. It offers a more nuanced take on empowerment, especially for
women who have been continuously wronged by the system.
“Confidence isn’t
about thinking you’re better than anyone else,” Alex Bruce explains. “It’s
about trusting yourself even if other people don’t. I’ve never liked how
confidence gets praised in men but questioned in women. When men are confident,
they’re seen as leaders. When women are, they’re often called arrogant or ‘too
much.’ Gabriela is my way of saying: own who you are and don’t make yourself
smaller to make other people comfortable.”
Like her previous
releases, “Gabriela” reveals Bruce’s style of merging sharp-witted,
confrontational lyricism with alpha-female energy. It demonstrates her strength
as both an emcee and a wordsmith, championing confidence, authenticity, and the
power to own one’s place without apology.
The song will be
featured on the official soundtrack of the Filipino sports drama, Bilyarista,
which made its world premiere at the 56th International Film Festival
of India (IFFI) in Goa in November 2025 and will be screened in the
Philippines sometime soon. Starring Loisa Andalio and John Arcilla, with cameos
by pool legends Efren “Bata” Reyes and Francisco “Django” Bustamante,
Bilyarista follows the story of a young woman determined to rise through the
competitive world of billiards in pursuit of becoming a world champion.
“Gabriela” is out
now on all major digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music
Entertainment.
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