Sobrang excited si Christian Bautista sa bago niyang song collaboration kasama ang Indonesian singer na si Raisa.
Kahapon, July 30, 2025, inilabas na sa lahat ng streaming platforms worldwide ang duet nina Christian at Raisa ng South Border hit song na "Rainbow."
Si Raisa ay isang sikat na singer sa Indonesia kung saan sa Instagram pa lamang ay meron na siyang 37 million followers.
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CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA TALKS ABOUT RAISA
Sa panayam ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) at iba pang entertainment press kay Christian ay tinanong siya kung paano sila nagkakilala ni Raisa.
Lahad ng Filipino balladeer: "Nagkaroon kami ng tour sa Japan. It's an ASEAN tour, Me, Raisa, and Alexandra [Bounxouei] from Laos.
"And we toured for 13 cities sa Japan and naging close kami, nag-connect kami, naging friends kami.
"At tulad nga yung sabi niya kanina, it wasn't a matter of what, but when, yung ganun, mag-collaborate.
"Here it is. 'Rainbow' is out now."
Sikat din sa Indonesia ang Asia's Romantic Balladeer na si Christian.
Nagkaroon ba ng clamor na sila ay mag-collab?
Tugon ni Christian: "Well, we just released it kanina, so makikita natin in the next few weeks or months how it will be received.
"But we are hoping that it will touch a lot of lives. Now, with your help."
Gagawa ba sila ng music video para sa "Rainbow"?
"Yes, we plan to have music videos and concert, pero wala pang dates.
"So, that is our goal for the next few months," sabi ni Christian.
Pupunta ba siyang Indonesia para i-promote ang duet nila ni Raisa?
"Yes, of course," sambit ng Filipino singer.
"And hopefully, Raisa can get to fly here as well because I would love for you to personally hear Raisa's voice because it's so amazing."
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CHRISTIAN, RAISA EXPLAIN the song "RAINBOW"
Bakit nga ba ang 2004 hit song na "Rainbow" ng South Border ang napili nilang i-record?
Paliwanag ni Christian: "Nung narinig ko yun, hindi ko alam na magiging singer ako, and then here I am.
"I've always wanted to sing it, and here I am singing it as a duet.
"It's just so inspirational if you listen to the lyrics."
Sa pamamagitan ng isang video message, nagkuwento naman si Raisa kung bakit gusto rin niya ang "Rainbow."
Sabi nito: "When we started talking about the song, we both agreed on one thing, that it had to be meaningful.
"Something that wasn't just nice to sing, but something that truly connected with who we are and what we want to share to our fans. That's why we chose 'Rainbow.'
"So, both Christian and I grew up listening to this song, and it's one of those timeless tracks that always make you feel something: hope, encouragement, and that sense that even after the storms in life happens, there's always beauty waiting for you."
Maganda rin daw ang mensahe ng kanta.
Dagdag ni Raisa: "We all go through the challenges, and whether it's personal, professional, or just the everyday struggles, 'Rainbow' has always been that song that says, 'You're going to make it through.'
"That message is something that both Christian and I always believe in, and something that we know our fans both in the Philippines and Indonesia can connect to.
"So this duet isn't just a collaboration, it's also a gift for everyone who needs a reminder that brighter days are ahead.
"It's also a way for us to build a bridge between these two beautiful countries."
Ang "Rainbow" ay ni-release sa ilalim ng Sony Music Entertainment, ang bagong record label ni Christian.