In a moment, everything shifts. Filipino singer-songwriter and producer LUMI dives into the dizzying thrill of instant attraction in his latest single “Kislap,” out now on all streaming platforms.
Driven by pulsing drums, atmospheric guitars, and LUMI’s signature Tagalog lyricism, “Kislap” (which translates to “spark”) zeroes in on a feeling that’s as universal as it is fleeting — that rush of electricity when you lock eyes with someone who might change everything.
For long-time listeners, this moment has been a long time coming. “Kislap” marks a formal consolidation of LUMI’s artistry — bringing together two previously distinct creative identities: Lucas Miguel, known for stripped-back, emotionally driven Tagalog tracks, and LUMI, who leaned into more polished, genre-fluid production.
“These were never separate personas, just different corners of the same room. At some point, I realized they weren’t too different — they were both me,” he explains. “This new chapter is about bringing those worlds together.”
Rather than a reinvention, this move reflects an artist stepping fully into his sound — now rooted in a more confident pop rock direction while staying grounded in the emotional storytelling that has always defined his work.
A Glimpse Into What’s Next
While “Kislap” stands strong as its own story, it also follows an online tease that hinted at LUMI’s upcoming debut album. No official title or details have been announced, but the post suggests that a larger body of work is already in motion.
As anticipation builds, “Kislap” sets the tone: confident, emotionally immediate, and ready to resonate on a bigger stage.
“Kislap” doesn’t aim to retell a full love story. Instead, it holds space for the beginning — that first flicker of feeling that’s impossible to explain. A look. A pull. A spark. It’s a song made for the dreamers, the quiet observers, and anyone who’s ever had their world shift from across a room.
“There are so many songs about heartbreak or falling in love. I wanted to write about what happens before all that — the second you realize something’s about to begin,” LUMI says.
With his evolving identity now fully in place, “Kislap” represents a sharpened direction from one of OPM’s most promising new voices — emotionally honest, sonically ambitious, and full of promise.
