"Rosas"
Single by Nica del Rosario featuring Gab Pangilinan
LanguageTagalog
English titleRose
ReleasedMarch 4, 2022 (2022-03-04)
Recorded2022
GenreOPM, political
Length4:33
LabelFlipMusic Records
Composer(s)Gianina Camille "Nica" del Rosario, Rap Sanchez
Producer(s)Nica del Rosario, Rap Sanchez
Nica del Rosario singles chronology
"Kay Leni Tayo"
(2021)		 "Rosas"
(2022)		 "Live Forever"
(2022)
Music video
"Rosas" on YouTube

"Rosas" (transl. rose or pink) is a song by Filipino singer-songwriter Nica del Rosario featuring theater actress Gab Pangilinan. It was written and produced by del Rosario and Rap Sanchez and was released on March 4, 2022, through FlipMusic Records. The song was a tribute to 2022 Philippine presidential election candidate, former Vice President Leni Robredo.

Background

Prior to "Rosas", del Rosario also recorded and released a campaign jingle, "Kay Leni Tayo" featuring Jeli Mateo and her then-girlfriend (her wife now) Justine Peña on August 17, 2021, two months before the filing of the certificate of candidacy for President of Leni Robredo.[1] While "Kay Leni Tayo" was fast, young, and incorporates rap melodies, "Rosas" was a much slower, and more heartfelt song. The song features theater actress Gab Pangilinan, who was also the niece of the vice-presidential candidate and Robredo's running-mate, former senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan. Del Rosario described the song as the "imagined point-of-view of Vice President Leni Robredo... what she would like to say to the people of this nation [Filipinos]". It was also inspired by Sara Bareilles-penned song, "Seriously", performed by Leslie Odom, Jr., taking the point-of-view of Barack Obama.

Composition

"Rosas" is a pop, OPM, and political song performed in the key of D♯/E♭ Major using 6
8 time with a tempo of 150 beats per minute.[2][3]

Music video

The official audio of "Rosas" was released on March 4, 2022, at a length of four minutes and thirty-three seconds,[4] and the lyric video was released on March 19, 2022.[5]

The music video premiered on April 22, 2022, a day before Robredo's birthday and was directed by Treb Monteras.[6] Several number of women ranging from actresses, vloggers, activists, models and singers appeared in the video, including Gabby Padilla, Yana Kalaw, Levina Alabanza, Leanne & Naara, Natasha Kintanar, Janina Gacosta, Robredo's daughters Aika and Tricia Robredo, Wynona Galvez, Gretchen Laurel, Zsaris, Saab Magalona, Jennycha Victorio, Janina Vela, Chai Fonacier, Mia Reyes, Ayn Bernos, Madelene de Borja, Gelyn Rosillo, Tippy Dos Santos, Cha Roque, Ma Line Nalangan, Ymi Sy, May Alabanza, Mela Habijan, Kelsey Hadjirul, Ceej Tantengco, Pangilinan's niece Hannah Pangilinan, Mitzi Sumilang, Alex Castro, Ana Patricia "Patreng" Non, Save San Roque Alliance and Bing Domantay. This music video was made possible through the efforts of Film Workers for Leni, FlipMusic Records, and all volunteers and supporters of Leni Robredo.

As of October 2022, the music video has more than two million views on YouTube.

Live performances and other versions

Rallies

On March 20, 2022, del Rosario and Pangilinan performed at F. Ortigas Jr. Road (Emerald Avenue) in Pasig City for the grand rally, dubbed as "PasigLaban".[7] On April 5, 2023, del Rosario and Pangilinan performed at Rizal Capitol Grounds in Antipolo, Rizal for People's Rally.[8] On April 23, 2022, del Rosario and Pangilinan, together with Bukas Palad Music Ministry performed their hit new version at Pasay City for the celebration of Robredo's 57th birthday, dubbed as "Araw Na10 'To! H2H Day at People's Rally para sa Kaarawan ni VP Leni Robredo" which was attended by more than 400,000 people.[9][10] On May 7, 2022, del Rosario performed at Ayala Avenue in Makati City with Filipino comedian and It's Showtime host Vice Ganda during the Angat Buhay Pilipino Miting De Avance.[11] It also performed by Baay, Linao, Burdeos, Lumanlan and Ramos for their new rock version, a day after release.[12]

Rock version

On May 7, 2022, FlipMusic Records released a rock version of its popular campaign song performed by Maysh Baay of Moonstar88, Jomal Linao and Allan Burdeos of Kamikazee, Ariel Lumanlan of Chelsea Alley/Arcadia, and Carissa Ramos of Catfight.[13]

Post-elections and Stages

On June 6, 2022, del Rosario and Pangilinan, together with Matthew Chang performed their extended version at The 70's Bistro.[14] On September 30, 2022, del Rosario performed her acoustic version of extended version at Stage Session.[15] On November 11, 2022, del Rosario and Pangilinan performed at Arlington Memorial Chapels using their extended version.[16]

Extended version

"Rosas (Extended Version)"
Single by Nica del Rosario, Gab Pangilinan, Matthew Chang, and Tinig Tumitindig Grand Choir
ReleasedJune 3, 2022 (2022-06-03)
Recorded2022
GenreOPM, political
Length5:17
LabelFlipMusic Records
Songwriter(s)Gianina Camille "Nica" del Rosario

On May 10, 2022, del Rosario posted on Twitter the new additional verses and snippets for "Rosas", which was eventually called the "extended version", after partial, unofficial results showed Robredo's opponent, Bongbong Marcos leading by a wide margin. The words were inspired by Robredo's speech, where she expressed gratitude to supporters, assured volunteers that their efforts have not been in vain, and called them on to continue the fight beyond the elections.[17][18]

On May 14, 2022, five days after the election, del Rosario and Pangilinan, together with violinist Matthew Chang, performed the extended version on a thanksgiving event, dubbed as "Tayo ang Liwanag: Isang Pasasalamat", at Ateneo de Manila University Campus Grounds in Quezon City.[19]

It was released on June 3, 2022, across all streaming platforms, and features Gab Pangilinan, violinist Matthew Chang and Tinig Tumintindig Grand Choir.

Notable cover versions

Chart performance

"Rosas" debuts at number twenty-one on Billboard Hits of the World (Philippines Songs) chart on the week dated May 14, 2022.[21] It eventually skyrocketed and peaked at number two the following week, behind anees' "Sun and Moon".[22] It also topped local iTunes and Apple Music charts.[23] On Spotify Philippines daily chart, "Rosas" rises to number-one on the election day (May 9, 2022) with 372,499 local streams, becoming the first all-female duet by OPM artists number-one song on the said chart.[24] It remains at number-one, the following day, with an increased 403,997 local streams.[25] "Rosas" became the first number-one song by an OPM female artist since Moira Dela Torre's featured role on Ben&Ben's 2021 song "Pasalubong" and the first number-one song by an OPM female lead artist since Dela Torre's "Paubaya" (2020). With the notable performance of "Rosas" on Spotify, Nica del Rosario became the first OPM female artist to reach the top ten of the Spotify Philippines Daily Top Artists chart. At that time, Del Rosario and Gab Pangilinan has joined Dela Torre as the only OPM female artist to reach number-one on Spotify Philippines chart.[26]

It also reached number-one on the Philippines and global Spotify Viral charts.[27][28] "Rosas" became the second Most Played song on RadioPH on April 21, 2023, and the Most Played song.[29]

Track listings

  • Digital download[30]
  1. "Rosas" – 4:33
  • Digital download – Extended Version[31]
  1. "Rosas" – 5:17
  • Digital download – Brian Cua Dance Remix[32]
  1. "Rosas" (Brian Cua Dance Remix) – 4:16
  • Digital download – Toy Armada Orchestral Tribute[33]
  1. "Rosas" (Toy Armada Orchestral Tribute) – 4:28

Personnel

Credits adapted from YouTube.[6]

  • Gianina Camille "Nica" del Rosario – vocal, guitarist, composer
  • Gab Pangilinan – vocal
  • Matthew Chang – violin
  • Rap Sanchez – mixed, mastered
  • Jeralph Sanchez – composer

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Rosas"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Philippines (Billboard)[22] 2

Awards and nominations

Year Awards ceremony Category Results Refs
2022 Big Bold Brave Awards Gen Z Approved Hit Nominated [34][35]
2023 Awit Awards 2023 Record of the Year Pending [36]
Song of the Year Pending
Best Collaboration Pending
Best Ballad Recording Pending

See also

References

  1. ↑ Maquiling, Jacob (June 25, 2023). "Beyond 'Rosas': 6 songs you didn't know were written by Nica del Rosario". Rappler. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  2. ↑ "BPM and key for Rosas by Nica del Rosario | Tempo for Rosas". Song BPM. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Rosas - Nica del Rosario, Gab Pangilinan". TuneBat. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Nica del Rosario ft. Gab Pangilinan - ROSAS (Official Audio)". YouTube. March 4, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Nica del Rosario ft. Gab Pangilinan - ROSAS (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. March 19, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  6. 1 2 "ROSAS (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)". YouTube. April 22, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  7. ↑ "PASIGLaban || Rosas By Nica Del Rosario & Gab Pangilinan Live at Leni-Kiko Pasig Grand Rally". YouTube. March 20, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  8. ↑ "ROSAS LIVE @ Leni Kiko People's Rally in RIZAL 4.5.22". YouTube. April 5, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Rosas (Araw Na10 'To! H2H Day at People's Rally para sa kaarawan ni VP Leni Robredo)". YouTube. April 23, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Robredo's marching orders to 412,000 in Pasay: Open your hearts, fight fake news". 24 April 2022.
  11. ↑ Manila Bulletin (May 8, 2022). "TV host Vice Ganda sings "Rosas" to VP Leni Robredo". YouTube. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  12. ↑ "ROSAS and Narda ( Live)". YouTube. May 8, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Rosas - Rock Version (Official Music Video)". YouTube. May 7, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Rosas New Version by Nica Del Rosario and Gab Pangilinan (The 70's Bistro)". YouTube. June 7, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Nica Del Rosario - "Rosas" Live at Stages Sessions". YouTube. September 30, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Nica Del Rosario ft. Gab Pangilinan - Rosas (Live in Arlington Memorial Chapels)". YouTube. November 11, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  17. ↑ Verse 3 at bagong pre-chorus. Sabayan niyo ako, May 10, 2022, retrieved July 27, 2022 – via Twitter
  18. ↑ "'Hindi tayo nabigo': Robredo campaign anthem 'Rosas' updated with new lyrics amid #Halalan2022 results". ABS-CBN News. May 10, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  19. ↑ "New version of 'Rosas' at Leni-Kiko thanksgiving in Quezon City". YouTube. May 15, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  20. ↑ "Julie Anne San Jose, ibinahagi ang cover niya ng awiting "Rosas"". Kami.com.ph. May 8, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Philippines Songs". Billboard.
  22. 1 2 "Philippines Songs". Billboard.
  23. ↑ "'Rosas' reaches #1 on PH iTunes Chart, Top 10 on PH Apple Music PH and Top 15 on Spotify PH charts". 8 May 2022.
  24. ↑ "Spotify Charts - Spotify Charts are made by fans".
  25. ↑ "Spotify Charts - Spotify Charts are made by fans".
  26. ↑ "Here are some of the amazing chart performances for "Rosas" and other Kakampink-related jingles, songs, and chants". 11 May 2022.
  27. ↑ "Spotify Charts - Spotify Charts are made by fans".
  28. ↑ "Spotify Charts - Spotify Charts are made by fans".
  29. ↑ "MUSIC ARTISTS 📊 on Twitter". Twitter. 21 April 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  30. ↑ "Rosas - Single by Nica del Rosario". Spotify. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  31. ↑ "Rosas (Extended Version) - Single by Nica del Rosario". Spotify. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  32. ↑ "Rosas (Brian Cua Dance Remix)". Spotify. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  33. ↑ "Rosas (Toy Armada Orchestral Tribute)". Spotify. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  34. ↑ "Here Are The Nominees Of Big, Bold Brave Awards". Nylon Manila. May 18, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  35. ↑ "WATCH: The Winners Of The Big Bold Brave Awards". Nylon Manila. July 7, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
  36. ↑ Liwanag, Punch. "First batch of Awit Awards 2023 nominees revealed". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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