Filipino pop sensation Maki is continuing to build the vibrant world of his hit album, “KOLORCOASTER.”
Following the monumental announcement that he has surpassed 1 billion all-time streams on Spotify, the ABS-CBN Music artist has officially released the highly anticipated music video for his pink-themed track, “habangbuhay pansamantala.”
The cinematic visual features a stellar collaboration with Justin, a member of the acclaimed P-pop group SB19, adding massive creative synergy to the project.
Coined by Maki as his definitive “pink anthem,” the soft, emotive single captures the bittersweet pain of being treated as a secondary choice in a relationship while simultaneously clinging to the hope of a lasting love. The song’s title playfully yet heartbreakingly subverts expectations.
“It’s very contrasting na ipagsama but it all makes sense kasi it reflects yung nafi-feel ko na forever ba akong magiging temporary na tao for other people,” Maki shared, opening up about the track’s core message. (“It’s very contrasting to put them together, but it all makes sense because it reflects what I’m feeling — whether I will forever be a temporary person for other people.”)
Maki composed the track himself, collaborating on the production alongside Jacob Clemente, Tati de Mesa, and Jovel Rivera to deliver a seamless blend of vulnerable storytelling and rich melodies.
The music video elevates the song’s emotional weight, thanks in large part to the artistic input of SB19’s Justin. Known for his keen directorial eye and creative concepts, Justin proved to be the perfect sounding board for the project.
Maki spoke highly of their working relationship, praising the P-pop idol’s vision.
“Justin is a very intelligent creative person. Sobrang gets namin yung isa’t isa kaya no’ng sinabi ko yung ideas ko sa kanya, game agad siya. Super gaan niyang katrabaho,” Maki said. (“Justin is a very intelligent, creative person. We understand each other so well, so when I shared my ideas with him, he was immediately down for it. He is super easy to work with.”)
This latest release builds on the incredible momentum established by Maki’s debut studio album, which produced massive, culture-defining hits like “Dilaw,” “Namumula,” and “kahel na langit.”
With a booming domestic fanbase, the singer-songwriter is now preparing to take his color-coded musical universe across international borders. The Southeast Asian leg of his “KOLORCOASTER” concert tour is scheduled for later this month, with performances at The Theatre at Mediacorp in Singapore on June 13 and Bengkel Space in Jakarta, Indonesia on June 14. Tickets for these highly anticipated shows are available through makikolorcoastertour.myx.global.
For Maki, the tour represents an opportunity to elevate Filipino music altogether. He emphasized the importance of community support for local acts venturing overseas.
“We’ll do our best to showcase Filipino talent and OPM outside of the Philippines. Para sa akin, mas maganda na sinusuportahan natin yung concerts ng local artists, kilala man sila o hindi, kaya sana let’s explore and try to invest kasi everyone is doing their best,” he said. (For me, it’s better if we support the concerts of local artists, whether they are well-known or not, so hopefully we can explore and try to invest because everyone is doing their best.”]
To celebrate the arrival of the single and music video, Maki has been connecting directly with his fans through targeted promotional events. He recently held a packed, free show dubbed “Pink Fest” last May 29 at the TriNoma Activity Center.
Fans will have another chance to experience his music live before he heads abroad, as he is set to headline the exclusive “Pink Room” event at Solaire North on June 5.
With a billion streams under his belt and a historic P-pop collaboration out in the world, Maki’s global trajectory is clearer than ever.
This article was written with the help of AI, based on an ABS-CBN Newsroom story, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.