KZ Tandingan isn’t afraid to get a little salty on her upcoming single, “Toyo.”
The beloved singer-songwriter makes an exciting comeback to the music scene with “Toyo” –– which encapsulates the various emotions of someone going through the different stages of a love relapse. Penned by Asia’s Soul Supreme herself, the track finds a home for those who have mistaken themselves to have moved on from heartbreak, even if they still find themselves confused, in denial, and somewhat irrational as their past lovers make an effort to come back into their lives.
“So itong ‘Toyo’ tungkol sa isang tao na nagta-try nang mag move-on. And then one day, itong taong ito nakatanggap siya ng tawag mula sa taong tina-try niyang kalimutan. Ang tanong ngayon, bibigay ba siya?” teased Tandingan, regarding the track’s narrative.
(So this song “Toyo” is about one person who is trying to move on. And then one day, this person accepts a call from that person who they’re trying to forget about. Yet the question is, will they pick up the phone?”)
Mixed and mastered by Tim Recla, “Toyo” is released under Star Music with ABS-CBN Music operations and creative head Jonathan Manalo as its supervising producer. Tandingan also introduced the song to the public during a special launch party held yesterday (September 26) at the Takeover Lounge in Quezon City –– which saw performances from guest performers such as MC Einstein, Angela Ken, and several others.
The track marks the Kapamilya singer-songwriter’s latest single, following her track “Dito Ka Lang” which was released last year alongside her latest collaboration track with her husband TJ Monterde for “Palagi.”
Listen to KZ Tandingan’s “Toyo” below: