Dionela Joins Forces With John Roa For New Single “Sarah” – Listen
The release comes at a particularly meaningful time, as the “Marilag” hitmaker and his wife are preparing to welcome their first child.
Dionela and John Roa: Courtesy of UMG Philippines.
Dionela and John Roa: Courtesy of UMG Philippines.
Filipino musician Dionela releases a heartfelt new single, “Sarah,” featuring singer-songwriterSinger-SongwriterA musician who writes and performs their own songs, typically accompanied by guitar or piano. Valued for personal storytelling and authenticity, singer-songwriters form a major part of the Filipino musicGo to Singer-Songwriter Glossary John Roa.
Released on November 11, 2026 through EMI Records Philippines, the collaboration follows the release of “Monday Afternoon” in August, which marked Dionela’s first new music in over a year.
Adding John Roa to the mix, the R&B track marks the two artists’ first official song together, having previously shared the stage during the “Marilag” hitmaker’s The Promise Tour.
Accompanying the release, both artists also came together for a black-and-white visualizer, seated on accent chairs in the middle of a bare room.
Check out Dionela and John Roa’s official visualizer below:
Produced and composed by Dionela, with mastering by Jan Fuertez, “Sarah” is built around the modern tradition of making a wish whenever the clock strikes 11:11. The song encourages listeners to look back on their wishes, appreciating which have come true with blessings they now get to experience.
It also draws inspiration from the Bible verse Hebrews 11:11, which centers on the biblical figure Sarah, who held fast to her faith in God’s promise that she would one day bear a child. This biblical reference serves as the namesake for the song.
Listen to the collaborative track, “Sarah,” below:
Drawing from both inspirations, the track expresses gratitude for a romantic partner as an answered prayer, opening with the lines, “Became a believer when I saw ya / Heavenly debris, she in front of me / Like I am living to adore ya.”
The new track arrives as the 26-year-old singer-songwriterSinger-SongwriterA musician who writes and performs their own songs, typically accompanied by guitar or piano. Valued for personal storytelling and authenticity, singer-songwriters form a major part of the Filipino musicGo to Singer-Songwriter Glossary returns to the Philippines fresh from his Asia tour, which wrapped on October 27, 2026.
Its release also coincides with the announcement of a deeply personal milestone, with Dionela and his wife, Meizy Mendoza, expecting their first child. The news adds another layer of meaning to the song’s themes of faith and gratitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
“Sarah” is an R&B single by Dionela featuring John Roa, released on November 11, 2026 through EMI Records Philippines. It is the two artists’ first official song together.
The song is built around the 11:11 wish tradition and Hebrews 11:11, which centers on the biblical Sarah’s faith, expressing gratitude for a romantic partner as an answered prayer.
Dionela produced and composed “Sarah,” with mastering by Jan Fuertez. The R&B track features singer-songwriter John Roa and was also released alongside an official black-and-white visualizer.
Dionela released “Monday Afternoon” in August, his first new music in over a year. “Sarah” follows it and arrives after his Asia tour, which wrapped on October 27, 2026.
Its release coincides with Dionela and his wife, Meizy Mendoza, announcing they are expecting their first child, adding meaning to the song’s themes of faith and gratitude.
