The first time she heard the Filipino ballad “Kahit Isang Saglit,” K-pop star Ailee was immediately captivated by its “beauty and emotional melody.”
And then she felt the pressure, realizing that she would have to give it justice in her rendition for “Kaibigan Vol. 1”—an OPM compilation album by Filipino American musical director Troy Laureta. The song was first recorded by Vernie Varga in the 1980s and popularized by Martin Nievera in the 1990s.
“I was curious what the song is about, because it sounds so beautiful. I knew I wanted to sing the song after listening to it. And when Troy asked me to be part of his album, I was like, ‘Yeah, I would totally do it!'” said…
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