Power Anthems To Turn The Volume Up On Confidence: dia maté, ena mori, Zae, And More

In a culture that often asks women to dial it down, soften the edges, or shrink to fit, confidence today sounds like something else entirely. It sounds louder, sharper, more self-assured. It sounds like turning the volume up.

That idea has been shaping conversations about music and identity, including Cream Silk’s broader advocacy for empowerment. It also extends to its collaboration with Billboard Philippines Volumes, where artists like ena mori, dia maté, and Zae stepped into their own narratives of creative confidence. Across those conversations, one message stands out: confidence is a spectrum.

These Filipina-led anthems live in that same space. From pop declarations to genre-bending alt tracks, they remind us that empowerment can be defiant, playful, or all of the above. The only rule is that it has to feel like you.

Turn the volume up with these confidence-driven tracks.

“Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban” – G22

“Heto na ang mga palaban (hey hey hey)
‘Di basta mapapaandaran
Marunong tumayo sa sariling paa
May talino at galing na hindi mo kaya”

A high-energy performance anthem that leans into strength, discipline, and a refusal to back down. Released in 2025 as a single and later included in their debut studio album The Dissection of Eve, the track positions confidence as a mindset built through pressure and persistence. G22 turn “palaban” into an identity, where showing up fully is already a win.

“Ganda Gandahan” (Remix) – dia maté and Sassa Gurl

“Ganda gandahan (ah)
At tuwing oras ng ambagan
Ang handog ko’y kagandahan, baby
Ganda gandahan (ah)
At kung kailangan nang magbayad
Ang mukha lang ang pambayad, baby”

A playful empowerment anthem that reclaims beauty as something self-authored rather than externally defined. Released late last year, the track is a fresh spin on the singer-songwriter’s original, described as a “fun-filled chika sesh.” dia maté and Sassa Gurl lean into humor, camp, and exaggerated confidence to challenge traditional standards of attractiveness. The song turns self-love into a loud, celebratory act, where personality becomes the main measure of appeal.

“Winning” – KZ Tandingan

“Akala mo ba, ako’y mapipilay?
Walang alalay na iniwan
Walang dahilan, deretsong binitawan
Na para bang walang pinagsamahan
Noong una, nahirapan, tumayo at lumaban
Pangamba ay pinangunahan
Minahal ang sarili, pangarap ay inabot
Ngayon, tignan mo, sino sa ‘ting dalawa ang yamot, yo”

A reflective anthem about resilience and long-term growth. Released in 2022, the Afrobeat track was produced by DJ Flict and co-written with TxTHEWAY, serving as KZ Tandingan’s second global release. She delivers a grounded vocal performance that highlights perseverance through setbacks, framing success as something built through consistency rather than instant triumph.

“AMAKABOGERA” – Maymay Entrata

“Pagod na akong abutin ang standards na sinasabi nila
Ano man ang iyong gawin, talagang may masasabi sila
Isuot ang ‘yong korona’t kumaway na parang reyna
Ako’y magiging ako na aking ginusto”

A pop statement, this track sees Maymay Entrata embracing theatrical energy to embody “kabogera” culture, where presence and confidence are fully on display. Released in 2021, the track celebrates being seen, heard, and remembered, turning performance into a form of personal power. In an interview with Billboard Philippines, Maymay shared that the song was offered to her during a period when she was considering stepping away from the industry, but she chose to release it as a reminder of a message that resonated with her sense of self.

“AMAFILIPINA” – Marina Summers

“Rising like a winnah
Ain’t nobody bringing this morena to the ground
AMAFILIPINA
They fall for my charisma,
Uniqueness, nerve, to T I’m bringing home the winning crown”

A drag-pop empowerment anthem centered on identity, pride, and self-definition. Released in February 2024, the track is an adaptation of Maymay Entrata’s “AMAKABOGERA,” reimagined and tailored for Marina Summers’ performance on RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK vs The World.

This empowering pop anthem celebrates Filipina pride and was famously performed as the opening number for Miss Universe Philippines 2024. Marina channels pageant and ballroom-inspired energy to elevate Filipina identity as something powerful and self-determined. The song reinforces confidence as cultural visibility, where taking up space becomes an act of reclamation.

“Na Na Nandito Lang” – BINI

“’Wag kang susuko, ‘wag magpatalo
Ano mang pagsubok ng mundo, oh-oh-oh
Tibayan ang puso, lakasan ang loob mo
Tumingala, taas noo”

A soft pop track that feels like a gentle reminder of emotional presence and reassurance. Released in March 2024 as part of their first EP Talaarawan, BINI offer a grounded take on confidence, one that shows up through consistency, comfort, and simply being there for others. The song holds space for moments of doubt, offering the comfort of knowing someone is present so no one has to feel alone. Instead of loud declarations, it finds strength in stability and care.

“Ako Naman Muna” – Angela Ken

“Sa’n na ‘to patungo
Sa’n na ‘ko patungo
Dahan-dahan nating simulan muli ang paghakbang
Dahan-dahang tumingin sa salamin
Upang makita ang ating kagandahan”

A self-prioritization anthem that reframes boundaries as necessary rather than selfish. Released in March 2021, this song by Angela Ken captures the internal shift toward choosing oneself first, emphasizing emotional clarity and self-care.

Following its success, she also released an English version of the song, extending its message to a wider audience. The track reflects a modern confidence narrative where stepping back becomes part of moving forward.

“ayaw” – syd hartha

“Hindi ako asong sunud-sunuran
Panay lamang ‘oo’
Ano’ng tingin mo sa sarili mo?
Hindi ako papel na blangko
Sulat-sulatan kung kailan mo gusto
Ano’ng tingin mo sa sarili mo?”

A minimalist alternative track that centers emotional boundaries and personal clarity. Released in June 2019 as her first official single, this folk-pop and indie-leaning song serves as an empowering anthem against abuse, emphasizing consent and the importance of respecting boundaries. Singer-songwriter syd hartha leans on restrained production and introspective delivery to highlight the strength in refusal. The song treats “no” as a complete statement, reinforcing confidence through self-preservation.

“A to Z (Drop It)” – Alex Bruce and Zae

“’Wag na ‘wag mong titigilan, my sis
Sige bounce, work it, work it, let it speak
So lemme do my thang”

A rhythmic, forward-driving collaboration that channels ambition and self-assurance through lyricism. Released in 2024, the track brings together two of the most talked-about Filipina rappers in the music industry today in a collaborative single rooted in passion and women empowerment.

Alex Bruce and Zae assert creative control through sharp verses and dynamic pacing, turning the track into a statement of ownership and direction. It reflects confidence as movement, momentum, and refusal to be confined.

“Funny” – ena mori

“According to the news from this morning
We can’t wear ponytails in school ’cause that is naughty
Doesn’t matter if it’s hot or rain is pouring
You can get to make the rules, and never sorry!
Maddie, Stacy, Mitski, and Saki
Cropped top hearts with a color murasaki
Wearing long nails to protect us from you creepin’
When my best friends come, what is there to stop?”

An alt-pop track that blends irony, introspection, and emotional nuance. Released in 2026, ena mori approaches confidence from a more understated angle, where self-awareness becomes the core strength. Encapsulating themes of female rage and the power of girlhood friendships, the song sits in a subtle tension between vulnerability and control, suggesting that confidence does not always need volume to be felt.

Turning the volume up, in every sense

Confidence is not a fixed sound. It shifts depending on who is speaking, singing, or stepping into the frame. That is exactly what has made recent conversations around women in music, including those highlighted in Billboard Philippines Volumes, so compelling. ena mori, dia maté, and Zae each approach it differently, yet converge on the same truth: taking up space is its own artistry.

Listening to these power anthems is a reminder of how confidence can be practiced. From bold declarations to acts of self-assurance, these songs echo the same message: your voice matters, in whatever volume it comes in.

That same belief is at the heart of Cream Silk’s approach to hair care. The new Cream Silk Hydration & Volume Salon Renewal Mask is designed to give Filipinas visible volume and hydration, helping hair look fuller, bouncier, and more alive with every use. By addressing dehydrated, flat-looking hair, the treatment helps create the lift and movement that can make a noticeable difference in how they feel about themselves. After all, when hair looks healthy, volumized, and full of life, confidence tends to follow.