This Band And Yuridope Team Up For Heartbreaking New Single “Sa Isip Na Lang” – Listen
The emotional track marks the first-ever collaboration between the Filipino hugot band and the Ex Battalion rapper.
Courtesy of Viva Records.
Courtesy of Viva Records.
Filipino pop-rock band This Band have made their long-awaited return with “Sa Isip Na Lang,” a new hugot anthem featuring rapper Yuridope.
Serving as the band’s first official release since 2023, “Sa Isip Na Lang” arrived on July 17, 2026, marking the first-ever collaboration between the two acts. The track adds on to This Band’s signature brand of emotionally charged OPM while seamlessly weaving in Yuridope’s introspective rap verses.
The collaboration was first announced on July 10, 2026, before being performed live during the indie band’s single launch gig at Viva Café in Quezon City on July 16, 2026 with Yuridope and guest performers nicole and rhodessa.
Exploring themes of heartbreak and letting go, “Sa Isip Na Lang” highlights accepting that a loved one can only remain in memory after a relationship ends. The song’s emotional chorus drives home that difficult truth with the lines, “Oh, tulog ka na lang ng mahimbing / Bukas na lang kung magising / Pagkamulat bubungad ang sulat mo sa akin / Sa isip na lang makakapiling.”
Adding another emotional layer to the track, Yuridope’s reflective verse embraces the comfort that comes with revisiting old memories: “Pansamantalang na magpaalam / Dahan dahan namang gagaan / Kapag magsasara ng mata / Lagi na din naman nandiyan ka.”
Check out the official lyric video below:
Composed of Andrea Manzano on lead vocals, Euwi Von Loria on rhythm guitar and backing vocal, Miccael Galvan on bass, John Kenneth Macaranas on drums, Melvin Carson on keyboards and backing vocals, and Raymart Gubat on lead guitar, This Band have built a loyal following through hugot hits including “Kahit Ayaw Mo Na,” “Hindi Na Nga,” and “Di Na Babalik.”
The new single arrives as This Band experience renewed momentum online, with their 2019 track “Nang Iwan” recently finding a new audience after going viral across streaming platforms and social media.
Meanwhile, Yuridope has also been riding a wave of success, with his collaboration with Skusta Clee, “Rosas,” peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 and spending 18 weeks on the chart.
Listen to This Band and Yuridope’s collaborative single, “Sa Isip Na Lang,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
“Sa Isip Na Lang” is a hugot single about heartbreak and letting go — accepting that a former loved one can only remain in memory after a relationship ends.
It was released July 17, 2026. The collaboration was announced July 10 and performed live at This Band’s launch gig at Viva Café, Quezon City, on July 16.
Yuridope is a Filipino rapper known for introspective verses. His track with Skusta Clee, “Rosas,” peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 and spent 18 weeks on the chart.
This Band features Andrea Manzano (lead vocals), Euwi Von Loria, Miccael Galvan, John Kenneth Macaranas, Melvin Carson, and Raymart Gubat — known for “Kahit Ayaw Mo Na” and “Di Na Babalik.”
Yes — it’s their first official release since 2023. It follows renewed momentum after their 2019 track “Nang Iwan” went viral across streaming and social media.
