“I thought it was a long shot, but I asked my team if there was any chance we could work on something together. Even before it was confirmed, I was already looking through my notes, trying to find a song that would match both our voices or maybe even writing something new. That’s when I stumbled upon Sampung Mga Daliri. It felt like the song was calling me, so I picked up my guitar, rewrote it, and finally finished it. I actually gave them two other options, but Sampung Mga Daliri just felt right. It was the one. After everything, we finally got to bond in person during shoots and trips, and that’s when I really got to know him. You know how famous people can sometimes feel intimidating or hard to approach? justin’s the total opposite. It’s like working with a sibling from a different parent. We just clicked, both musically and personally. Since our styles are pretty similar and we share the same vision for the song, it was easy for us to agree on every idea we pitched. The whole process came together so smoothly. I’m really happy with how it turned out in such a short time.” ~dwta, Rising singer-songwriter, award-winning Bicol-based act
Rising singer-songwriter dwta links up with SB19’s justin for a striking new collaboration, “Sampung Mga Daliri,” a folk-pop lullaby that captures the degradation of a love that was once formidable and promising.
Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the track reimagines the classic Filipino nursery rhyme into a poignant tale of doomed romance, with no way to save it.
The collaboration came as a pleasant surprise to justin, who was immediately drawn to the song’s emotional depth.
“Aside from being labelmates under Sony Music Philippines, when I heard Sampung Mga Daliri, it immediately felt like the right fit. Out of all the songs sent to me, this one really stood out. It had something special.” ~Justine of SB19
Throughout the creative process, Dwta and Justin collaborated closely, despite their hectic schedules preventing them from recording together in person. The two honed the song, attended virtual meetings, and made sure their connection was evident in every note.
"Sampung Mga Daliri," which was produced by dwta and frequent collaborator Brian Lotho, is influenced by the eerie arrangements of "Bloom" by The Paper Kites, but it has a unique twist that captures the sound of both musicians. The end product is a beautiful, emotionally open song that delves into brooding vulnerability—something that Justin and Dwta had not yet done in their earlier releases. By stepping outside of their comfort zones, the song enables them to produce something novel, stirring, and profoundly poignant.
Dwta and Justin recently performed the unreleased song live at the 10th Wish Music Awards on January 19, 2025, to debut their new partnership. Both musicians hinted at the song's arrival prior to its release by posting excerpts of the chorus from "Sampung Mga Daliri" on their individual social media accounts on January 16 and 18. The song's theme of love slipping through your fingers is aptly portrayed in the teaser's captivating single cover, in which Justin tries to reach for Dwta's hands from a window but she grudgingly disengages.
A series of live performances known as "dwta series: Magka-Ibigan" have also been released by Dwta, which connect to the story of "Sampung Mga Daliri" and give fans a closer look at the song's backstory prior to its official release. As they use music to examine the delicate balance of love and loss, this sincere partnership represents a new chapter for both artists.
"Sampung Mga Daliri" is now available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch the music video on dwta’s official YouTube channel at 8 pm. Stay tuned for the short-form miniseries featuring dwta and justin on the former’s YouTube and social media pages.
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