Happy and proud to see the local music scene thriving, the diva is very much open to collaborating with the new breed of artists. The three mentioned songs and most of the other tracks are taken from Himig Handog, goes to show the respect and love Rachel has for OPM. Gustong-gusto ko ‘yung melody, lyrics, at ‘yung pagkakakanta ni Bituin was perfect.”Īlso two of her favorites from the album are “ Hanggang” originally performed by her good friend Wency Cornejo and “ Kung Ako Ba Siya,” which she requested because it was sung by Piolo Pascual. OPM lovers could also listen to her version of Bituin Escalante’s “ Kung Ako Na Lang Sana,” which gave her legit love-at-first-sound feels during the Himig Handog 2002. Kaya memorized ko itong kantang ‘to since I was a little girl,” shared Rachel in this episode of Kapamilya Chat. “It was one of the songs na kinalakihan ko at kinakanta ko even while I was only six years old.
The oldest song in the album is “ Ang Pag-ibig Kong Ito” that was originally recorded by Leah Navarro in the 1980s. The masterpiece called “ The Great OPM Songbook Vol.1'' consists of classic hits that played meaningful parts in Rachel’s younger years, all rearranged for a fresher sound that will satisfy the ears even of the new generation. She said she’s excited yet a bit nervous about her comeback. And one that delivered the most relatable, ‘saksak-puso’ breakup anthems is Rachel Alejandro, who is now back on making new music after a decade.Ĭoming home from the States last June, Rachel, the original “Queen of Heartbreak Songs,” started working on a full recording album, her first under Star Music. To be heartbroken in the ‘90s, when social media is not yet a thing, people let out the ‘hugots’ through songs.
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