Arthur Nery To Release First Fully Bisaya Song “Ayaw Baya”
Written fully in Bisaya, the song is a heartfelt dedication to his hometown, Cagayan de Oro.
By Rome Saenz
Courtesy of Arthur Nery
Courtesy of Arthur Nery
Arthur Nery is gearing up to release long-awaited new music.
Recently, it was announced that the R&B/soul 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 is set to debut his first-ever fully Bisaya song entitled “Ayaw Baya” on August 1, 2025. With a title loosely translating to “Please don’t,” or “Just don’t,” the track was written as a heartfelt dedication to his hometown, Cagayan de Oro.
In an official press release, the song was described to “blend his (Arthur’s) signature neo-soul and R&B stylings with the rich texture of regional language.” Additionally, it was said that in this new featureFeatureA collaboration in which one artist appears on another's track, usually credited with the abbreviation feat. Features quickly introduce performers to each other's audiences, and a well-chosen guest can liftGo to Feature Glossary, “Arthur explores themes of love, abandonment, and the silent grief of unspoken farewells.”
This marks Arthur’s first musical drop following the premiere of his sophomore album appropriately titled II: The second. The record contains some of his popular tracks like “o ninanais,” “Segundo, Siguro,” and more. Released in September of 2024, this preceded his second-ever concert at the Araneta Coliseum on October 25, 2024.
In related news, Arthur Nery recently premiered the music video of his hit single “Isa Lang” featuring Filipino actress and model, Kaila Estrada. Read more about it here.
In anticipation of “Ayaw Baya,” listen to II: The Second here: