Recording a song in Tagalog has long been one of Nicole Scherzinger’s dreams. But though she doesn’t speak the language, the American pop star is known for her versatility and her ability to convey emotions through her singing. That’s what Nicole did in her rendition of the classic ballad “Pangako,” which is featured in “Kaibigan”—a compilation album produced by her friend and Filipino-American musical director Troy Laureta.
Looking at the comments section of the song’s official YouTube video, the words “soulful,” “expensive” and “emotional” were often used to describe Nicole’s performance. Filipino fans likewise praised her diction and pronunciation. “Her accent is ba…
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