YARA’s version of the novelty hit is produced by Thyro Alfaro, the award-winning composer behind some of the biggest OPM hits
P-Pop powerhouse YARA reimagines
the glory era of Y2K music with a modern update on Sexbomb Girls’ signature
hit, “Bakit Papa?”—out today via Sony Music
Entertainment.
Paying tribute to the novelty classic
that ushered in a new wave of all-women, sing-and-dance pop groups, YARA gave
the song its smooth makeover with a synth flavor on top.
“This version of ‘Bakit Papa?’ is more R&B-leaning,” shares the four-member girl group. “It has a sensual feel, matched with sultry choreography.”
YARA’s contemporary spin on “Bakit
Papa?” is co-produced by reliable hitmaker Thyro Alfaro, who is responsible for
some of the most memorable chart-toppers of the last decade, including hits
from Sarah Geronimo, James Reid, and Sam Concepcion. Alfaro worked with John
Paul Soliva on the arrangement and Niño of Popinoy on
the production side, while taking into consideration the artistic direction
that YARA wanted to achieve for this particular track.
The result is an R&B bop that is
just as captivating and exciting as the original but distinctly aligns with the
Filipino girl group’s brand of sass.
YARA takes pride in being more involved
when it comes to the creative aspects of music-making. In “Bakit Papa,” they
worked closely with Sony Music Entertainment to bring their vision into
reality.
“From styling to choreography, from
coming up with promotional strategies to executing the material, we
collaborated with our label to ensure that we get the best results possible,” says
the ADDA artist.
The release of “Bakit Papa?” comes with
a performance video that highlights the unapologetic fierceness of the song.
The visuals also feature a choreography that adds a sensual dimension to the
mix while delivering fun and nostalgia at the same time.
YARA is a four-piece girl group composed of Gelou, Rocher,
Christa, and Kim. They’re one of the newest P-Pop acts under Sony Music
Entertainment, which includes
SB19, 4th Impact, and more among its top-prized talents.
YARA’s “Bakit
Papa?”
is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music
Entertainment. Watch out for the performance video soon.
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Instagram: yara_official.ph
Twitter: official__yara
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