The local soundscape is getting a whole lot more exciting as on May 20, 2025, Dionela and Loonie have dropped their collaborative single entitled “Ikigai.” Combining the subdued yet sweet tune with Loonie’s downbeat bars, the serenade features a lush production that makes the perfect Sunday morning beat. The song’s title, “Ikigai,” is a Japanese concept, translating to “a reason for being” or “a reason to live.”
Dionela has recently been nominated for the first MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN, being named as a contender for the Best Song Asia award for his hit collaboration with Jay R, “Sining.” A fellow local nominee for this award is the renowned singer-songwriter, TJ Monterde, for his evergreen ballad, “Palagi.”
On a similar beat, the celebrated local hip-hop artist recently took home the Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year Award for his song, “Tugmang Preso” during the 10th iteration of the Wish Music Awards. His most recent musical release dates back to June 9 of 2024 with his collaborative piece with fellow hip-hop artists like Ron Henley, Apekz, and Dank Puffs; a remastered version of “KUSH.”
Listen to “Ikigai (feat. Loonie)” here: