In a music landscape shaped by fast-moving trends, Abby Asistio is choosing to slow things down—with intention and heart.
With her latest release, “Grabe Ka Naman Saktan,” she steps into a new era of her artistry through Modern Kundiman—a reimagined take on the classic Filipino love song, grounded in emotional honesty and contemporary storytelling.
Arranged by John Apura, the track blends the depth of traditional kundiman with a modern sound, creating space for a story many know too well.
“Grabe Ka Naman Saktan” explores a kind of love that hurts more than it heals. It captures the quiet strength it takes to finally walk away from a toxic relationship—not with anger, but with clarity and self-worth.
“There’s a different kind of bravery in choosing yourself,” Abby shares. “Not loud, not dramatic—but steady, grounded, and real.”
The release has also gained strong traction, landing on notable Spotify editorial playlists, including New Music Friday Philippines, OPM Rising, EQUAL Philippines, OPM Says Chillax, and more—introducing her sound to a wider audience, in partnership with Symphonic Asia.
Alongside this release is her earlier single, “Hala Uy,” a fun and flirty track about respecting boundaries in relationships. Together, the songs highlight both the light and heavier sides of love—playful, complicated, and deeply human.
Abby continues to perform these originals alongside her reimagined kundiman classics and timeless OPM in her live sets, bringing her sound to life on stage.
Because in the end, the most powerful love songs aren’t always about holding on.
Sometimes, they’re about finally letting go.
Listen to Grabe Ka Naman Saktan on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/292rYJLw0TqS2uC2LJJAAK?si=P0zvf_F3RqyK7qQ0IXswtQa
