OPM band juan karlos’ new single is an anthem of hope amid the pandemic

With many people under quarantine because of the pandemic, it has felt like the people have been trapped in their homes, scared of what’s to come. With all this uncertainty, we turn to a voice that has proven well to be a source of hope and inspiration.

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juan karlos’ BLESS Ü is an open letter to his audience, as he expresses his outlook of a nation in distress. The encouragement he shares on the track is the hopeful sentiment that we all need right now.

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Photo courtesy of Universal Music Philippines

With this single, juan karlos hopes to reach audiences with a purest intention of uplifting their spirits in the most challenging of times yet. Although the pace at which we receive bad news out speeds our ability to process it, in the span of 5 minutes, you completely forget the fear and anger you might be holding and take in what juan karlos reminds us is: “we’ll all get through together.

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To further emphasize juan karlos’ lyrics, he has decided a portion of the revenue streams of BLESS Ü will help fund the collective fight against COVID-19 in the Philippines, particularly through mass-testing efforts.

Following the release of the song, the band will also hold a special online concert to serenade audiences and raise funds.

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