Papa Obet, the popular Barangay LS 97.1 disc jock, has a new Christmas single out titled “Paano ang Pasko.”
It isn’t his first. He has released several songs of the ilk in the past.
Is he out to topple Jose Mari Chan?
Papa Obet smiled when we asked him this recently.
He said, “Hindi naman. If ever, gusto kong maging Jose Mari Chan pero hindi para palitan siya! Gusto ko maging katulad niya.”
But why Christmas tunes?
“Gusto ko lang maalala ng mga listeners ko kung sakali na si Papa Obet may Christmas song na puwede nilang pakinggan sa paglipas ng panahon.”
“Paano ang Pasko” is a sad Christmas song that reflects on the difficulty of celebrating the holiday without loved ones. The song under GMA Music is now available on digital platforms worldwide.
“Ito ay para sa mga tao who need companionship this Christmas, especially those in faraway places. The song conveys the difficulty of celebrating Christmas without our loved ones. It’s the time of the year when we’re supposed to be surrounded by the people we love, but for some people, that’s not the case,” said Papa Obet.
The song’s melody and lyrics will surely resonate with listeners especially those experiencing loss and longing.
“I believe that sad songs have a stronger impact. Music is more powerful when it evokes emotions. That’s why I created a sad Christmas song. For me, every time I hear a Christmas song. I am transported back to my childhood, when I was a kid with no problems, just receiving gifts, eating, and having fun. Christmas is so magical, I want to feel and relive that feeling. And that longing feeling is also what they will hear in this song,” shared Papa Obet.
We asked Papa Obet his biggest dream as recording artist.
He said, “Gusto ko lang makatsamaba ako ng isang song na tatatak sa listeners. Yun lang, masaya na ako.”
Catch Papa Obet’s “Paano ang Pasko,” now available on digital platforms worldwide.
