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Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls covers 'Pangako' to honor Filipino heritage
Nicole Scherzinger just did a cover of Ogie Alcacid’s classic song "Pangako" in full Tagalog.
The Pussycat Dolls member shared a clip of the recording on her Instagram with a caption saying, "I really hope that this collaboration makes my Filipino fans proud!"
Nicole's cover was a collaboration with Filipino-American producer Troy Loreta, who released the song as part of his album "Kaibigan: A Troy Laureta OPM Collective."
"I’ve always wanted to honor my heritage and when my music director and dear friend @troylaureta came to me with this project it felt like the perfect opportunity!" Nicole said.
The American singer-songwriter also said it was her "first time singing in Tagalog," which came as a surprise to many netizens who expressed their amazement in the comments.
"I hope you all enjoy it as much as I loved singing it from all my heart to yours," Nicole said.
"Pangako means promise and it’s available now on all streaming platforms," she added.
Nicole Scherzinger’s father is of Filipino descent while her mother is of Hawaiian and Ukrainian descent.
She is the lead vocalist of the pop girl group Pussycat Dolls known for many chart-topping hits, including like "Dont Cha," "Buttons" and "When I Grow Up." —JCB, GMA News
