Happy Independence Day, guys!

I finally get to share the project we've been working on. Sabay tayo is the Official Song of the Gilas Pilipinas and the Philippine delegates for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Listen to the full version of #SabayTayo by: Sponge Cola and Karylle feat. Frank Magalona here. 

Sabay Tayo

Sabay-sabay tayong lalaban
Binubuklod ng 'sang puso
Wala tayong inuurungan
Tiwala lang, atin 'to

Wo-oh-oh
Wo-oh-oh
Sabay-sabay, sabay tayo
Wo-oh-oh
Wo-oh-oh
Sabay-sabay, sabay tayo

'Di lang isa
Kung 'di lahat
Nakaangkas sa 'yong likod
Mga pangarap nang lahat 

'Di lang isa
Kung 'di lahat
Nakaangkas sa 'yong likod
Mga pangarap nang lahat

'Di lang isa

Baraha ay binabalasa
Kasama ka sa pag-asa
Ito ang ating tanging pinanghahawakan
Ginto sa langit na hindi mailarawan
Ay ating makakamit pag ang dilim ay mailawan
Ligpitin ng tahimik ang mga haharang sa daanan
Nakatikom ang bibig 'yan ang estilo ng galawan
Magpakita ng galing na hindi kita sa ibabaw
Sisikat rin muli ang tatlong bituwin at araw

Sabay-sabay tayong lalaban
Nagliliyab sa 'ting puso
Patak ng pawis at pagsubok
Iaalay sa 'ting laro

Wo-oh-oh
Wo-oh-oh
Sabay-sabay, sabay tayo
Wo-oh-oh
Wo-oh-oh
Sabay-sabay, sabay tayo

'Di lang isa
Kung 'di lahat
Nakaangkas sa 'yong likod
Mga pangarap nang lahat 

'Di lang isa
Kung 'di lahat
Nakaangkas sa 'yong likod
Mga pangarap nang lahat

'Di lang isa

Paa sa lupa
Mata sa langit
Paalam na sa mga luha
Nangunguna
Na ang madasalin
Muling huhupa ang hirap sa pagpatak ng pawis
Sa pagkat walang tamis kung 'di mag-aambag ng alat
Mag-aklas bumawi ang armas mo'y aklat at lapis
Huwag kang manghula, ang utak ay iyong patalasin
Para maipalago ang isa sa mga pangarap
Ng isinasapusong gilas ng silanganan

'Di lang isa
Ahhhh...ahhhh
Nakaangkas sa 'yong likod
Mga pangarap nang lahat 

'Di lang isa
Ahhh...ahhh
Nakaangkas sa 'yong likod
Mga pangarap nang lahat

'Di lang isa

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Stay tuned for more behind the scenes pics!

It was an exciting day to say the least!

Woke up at 4:45 AM.

Grabbed a quick breakfast in our super cute hotel at Bohol Shores.

Flew home from Bohol-MNL.

Went home to shower & change for #ItsShowtime

Showtime!

Hung out with my cousin-in-law, Ate Donna Cruz and her beautiful mom, Tita Yolly after she sang her mega hit song “Kapag Tumibok ang Puso” on Singing Mo ‘To. I love this song so much. She lead the dancing during our wedding which was a dream moment of mine, which we forgot to prepare for. I thank our good friend DJ Mars Miranda for putting it on the playlist in the exact moment! Anne Curtis ran back from her car and joined in on the shadam-dancing! It was the group dance number under the stars that I had hoped for.  Ate Donna’s new album “Now and Forever” is out now under Star Records.

I had a short meeting with some volunteers for the launch at TGIFriday’s. Friendship is everything! Thanks @direkjavi, my best friend and “Mayor of Eastwood,” @TrinaVMilan & my cousin, JP Mateo.

Had a press con & bloggers con in Bigoli’s Eastwood. Ate some spaghetti at Bigoli’s. Yum!

Walked to the Open Park.

Did a short sound check.

We sang a little prayer with the band & the crew. One of my fave liturgical songs of all time “Anima Cristi.”

The album launch proper was amazing. The date of the launch got pushed back so many times that it became so meaningful to do the launch after so many months of anticipation. :) My band KPH played together with singers Anna Achacoso-Graham (aka Mrs. Graham- check out her cafe in Scout Rallos, QC) and Froi, guests Robin Nievera, my husband and DJ Madz Abubakar.

We sold 2-2-1  CDs! WOW! I have never sold so many CDs in my life!

We trended in the Philippines: #KarylleADPLaunchEastwood

I met up with all the people who bought CDs.

The nicest compliments I got were:

A man said he loved the range of my music. He wasn’t familiar with me or my work but he heard me singing as he was walking out of the mall. He and his wife watched and bought a CD!

There was a family who was visiting from Canada! They lined up and waited so long just for a picture!

Another family who watched came all the way from CDO. They mentioned that they have a lettuce farm! I’d love to go visit them there one day! The girl’s best friend is my fan and she was going to surprise her with an autographed CD! Sweet!

I heard so much great news from the students but one stood out. She passed her nursing board exams. Another girl was teaching and doing her thesis! Wow, talk about willpower and determination! Congrats to the two ladies! Parang PUP siya nag-aaral and networking ang topic ng thesis niya. It’s all new to me and it sounds very interesting!

I was so thrilled to see everyone with their Karylle CDs and even Mareng Miriam books. Pasenya na Mare at minsan naka-sign ako sa libro mo. At first, sobrang 'di ko kaya i-sign dahil hindi naman ako nagsulat but since na-meet ko naman si Mare at nakakasama paminsan-minsan, parang she doesn’t mind naman.

During the signing, I got a bit tired from my full day (read above) and needed to drink water and take candy breaks!

When we finally finished, I went upstairs to meet my family, friends and some bandmates who stayed! I booked a table via my app called Booky (You’ve heard of #bookrylle of course. Ha ha).

I saw Direk Enzo Valdez and the rest of the team from Sindikato after dinner. They took videos of the whole event. And that’s why you have to make sure you have your #ADifferentPlayground CD already because @innoveePH is preparing a new surprise for you on the iSmartPhoto app. Follow the instructions and watch the new full video of #Baliktanaw from your smartphone, on your CD! Wait….WHUTTT?!

How can I watch a music video on my CD?!

Thank you for helping out with the album launch:

@ALVTalents and Arnold Vegafria
@UnisilverTime
@DirekJavi
Sunil of @innoveePH
@statussalon_
Twitter: @itsshowtimena IG: @itsshowtimeofficial_ig
To all the radio stations who are playing my songs! Different blog na lang 'yan…kasi may photos pa =)
@goldsgymphilippines, all my trainers who came to watch and also my chat friends sa #FitspirationPH on Viber
@leoposadas, @rowenasonido8, @sidney_yap
KPH band: Alvin, Piox, Edwin and Chris + Ana & Froi, Robin Nievera
All the songwriters who worked on the music of the album: @robinnievera, Kiko Salazar, Tito Cayamanda, Ryan Cayabyab and National Artist Bienvenido Lumbera.
@polyeastrecords for making this music project come to life!

Check this out if you wanna see more photos.