Kiana Valenciano drops 'Sweet Release'; joins dad Gary Valenciano in concert
Kian Valenciano is creating waves in the music industry once again with her new single titled “Sweet Release.” The dance track was designed to showcase her unique vocal stylings and songwriting ability.
She co-wrote this captivating single with songwriters Rosemarie Tan and Philippe dela Peña. As the kids say these days, “Sweet Release” is a bop.
Produced by De'La, the song is sure to set dance floors ablaze with its catchy hook and irresistible rhythm.
Kiana V's songwriting is deeply personal, drawing from her own experiences, and she's been hard at work in the studio lately. In fact, “Sweet Release,” which she says is dedicated to her best friend, is just the first taste of what's to come from this talented young woman in 2024.
During a recent interview, she shared some insights into the evolution of her sound. According to Kiana, she's currently leaning more toward a pop vibe, reminiscent of her father Gary Valenciano's iconic style.
She also revealed that she's been working on Tagalog songs.
“I've started writing, and some of my favorite songs are in Tagalog,” said Kiana, who has been exploring writing in Tagalog since she started creating songs in English. “I'm really, really excited. It's different to express ourselves in our native tongue. It's really moving, a different experience. I'm having too much fun.”
Her excitement was palpable as she talked about her upcoming album. However, she refrained from giving away too many details. If all goes well, the album will drop sooner rather than later as she's been writing and recording a new batch of songs.
“It's kind of two years in the making,” Kiana said of the album. “So, you'll hear a lot of my growth through my storytelling, and also sonically; the sound of the music, the genre, has been changing as well. It's different from what I've released in the past, but a good kind of different.”
Meanwhile, Kiana, now based primarily in the U.S., recently joined her father, Gary Valenciano, on stage during the first two nights of Pure Energy: One Last Time on April 26 and 27 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Gary has spoken at length about how proud he is that Kiana is forging her path in the world, though he admits he misses her. That's why it's so heartwarming that Kiana made time to be by her father's side for what will likely be remembered as the most memorable concert of Gary's 40-year career thus far.
Kiana will perform alongside her father again. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Valenciano family's Shining Light Foundation, continuing Gary's legacy of giving back through his music.