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Filipino singer-songwriter/producer Zack Tabudlo transports the joy of long, lasting real love on his new single “Habang Buhay”—out today on all streaming platforms via Island Records Philippines and MCA Music Inc.
Expressing security in the promises of unconditional romance, Zack Tabudlo allows himself to bask in the golden feeling of being swept away by love, while looking forward to more affectionate years with that special someone.
“Habang Buhay has its own life with the happiness itself of the song alone,” says Zack Tabudlo in a statement. “I haven't written any song with such a happy and positive meaning before, so this is definitely something different.”
Written, produced, mixed, and mastered by Tabudlo himself, the shiny, retro-pop tune is inspired by a lot of old school OPM classics such as VST & Company, and other ‘80s songbook stalwarts such as The Police and Fra Lippo Lippi.
Taking into the account the nostalgic tendencies of his influences, the young music prodigy makes the song current with its explicit nod to more melodic, guitar-pop stylings that have come to define his hits—from the chart-topping “Nangangamba” to the streaming smash “Binibini.”
A music video will be released soon to complement the song’s effervescent vibe, but Tabudlo is mum about its entire concept. The alt-pop hitmaker assures, “There will be a music video for it but I'd love to keep the people behind it a secret for now. I love to give the fans a big surprise.”
Zack Tabudlo’s “Habang Buhay” is out now on all streaming platforms worldwide via Island Records Philippines and MCA Music Inc.
Photo by Jaime Cabalum
About Zack Tabudlo
Young Zack Tabudlo wanted to conquer the world—a feat that is
aspired by many. An abstract concept that encompasses the realization of one’s
ideals as they stand on top of all they have ever dreamed of. An end goal for
many. A meter of success.
Zack thinks differently. Since he was a child, he’s had a clear
view of the path he wants to take. He knows that conquering the world is not an
overnight achievement nor a single-day celebration of whatever success means.
For Zack, to conquer the world means to continuously wield the gift that is
given to him—music.
At the age of 10, Zack became a finalist in the reality talent
show Talentadong Pinoy. At 12, he made Coach Bamboo Mañalac turn his chair upon
hearing the first note of his audition piece for The Voice Kids Philippines.
Being a part of the competition pushed him to form the youth
singing group, Gravity, with his
fellow contenders. With Zack as its frontman, Gravity’s ensemble released Imposible, a song about an unrequited
love sung in a catchy pop beat. Aside from Gravity, Zack was also one half of
the teen pop duo Zack and Fritz with
fellow The Voice Kids alumna Eufritz Santos.
He began his solo music career in 2018, venturing not only in
performing but also in songwriting and music production. He believes that to
conquer the world of music means to understand and experience it holistically.
“[I have] Worked with different
producers—international and local—for months. And having to incorporate all the
styles these producers and artists have shown me—it’s definitely something
different.”
He plunged even deeper into his passion under the mentorship of
Jonathan Ong and Chris Anthony Vinzons of Sonic State Studio. He was also
mainly mentored by Cleng Saturno and even got the opportunity to learn from
celebrated composer Vehnee Saturno.
In 2020, Zack joined Island Records Philippines where he
continued honing his identity as a musician. His singles Nangangamba, Cruel, Sigurado, Iyong Iyo, and Elizabeth are testaments of his evolving creative songwriting and
production style. The versatility in infusing the elements of pop and RnB with
his arresting vocals is unique in his genius.
This dynamic artistry has launched Binibini, another masterpiece that would bring him to an even
bigger canvas in Times Square, New York City. Being featured in one of the most
bustling cities in the world is more than just exposure—it’s the realization of his dreams. The record-breaking track
reigned at the top of Spotify charts for six consecutive weeks and has been the
longest-running #1 local track by a Filipino RADAR artist on The Philippines
Top 50 Chart in 2021. The same song topped the charts for four consecutive
weeks in the Global Viral chart of the same platform.
This gained him a global footing and made it to the Viral 50
charts of Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. His world-class
appeal also gained him an international collaboration with British
singer-songwriter James TW. Through this team-up, Binibini was reimagined in English with the title Binibini (Last Day On Earth).
“Everything that I achieve,
small or big, are milestones to me.”
For Zack, everything that happens in his career is an important
experience that will make him grow more as an artist. His Alt-Pop and RnB
genres that have captured the hearts of his listeners are, in his own words,
“windows” to other genres he wishes to explore in the future. As an artist who
continuously challenges convention, Zack is excited to create bigger things for
his fans.
“There's a lot of power you can
gain with your craft and a lot of consequences and responsibilities you have to
commit along the way. Values and roots are also a big reminder to stay grounded
through the process... To think of all the things you went through before, and
people who believe in you and guide you, are in a way my motivation to become
better and bigger at my craft.”
The young artist believes that keeping his feet on the ground
means maintaining his footing as he continuously runs towards his dream--to
conquer the world through music. Because for Zack Tabudlo, “music itself was the dream.”
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