KAIA members (from left) Angela, Sophia, Charlotte, Alexa, and Charice in an idea picture for “You Did It.” Picture: X/@KAIAOfficialPH
KAIA, a P-pop lady group consisting of Angela, Charice, Alexa, Sophia, and Charlotte, believes within the energy of mixing Filipino tales with their very own, which interprets into creating relatable songs for his or her listeners.
The quintet made their debut in April 2022 with a objective to indicate power amid trials. This was mirrored within the identify of the group itself, which is a mixture of the Cebuano phrase “kinaiya” (self) and Filipino phrase “kaya” (capabilities).
They’ve since launched the songs “You Did It,” “Flip Up,” “5678,” “Dalawa,” “Blah Blah,” and “Kaya.”
Two years later, KAIA stated in an unique interview with INQUIRER.web that they’re comfortable to be a part of the teams contributing to the rise of the P-pop business.
“We’re very comfortable that P-pop is rising, particularly the teams now. They’re striving in the case of music. Nakikilala na talaga ang music natin (Our music is changing into identified), and us as KAIA, we’ll proceed working exhausting,” the group’s chief Angela stated.
KAIA’s Angela, Charice, Alexa, Sophia, and Charlotte are the portraits of boss girls after they go onstage. However offstage, they’re common adults who are sometimes keen to talk with anybody, however every of their internal strengths emerge the second they share their ideas.
This was seen in Angela, who acknowledged they wish to be “hands-on” with the issues they do, significantly in creating “relatable” Filipino music.
“We wish to be hands-on with our music, so it could translate to our story which in flip, contributes to Filipino tradition. This could make Filipinos relate to us,” she stated.
Realizing their ‘weaknesses’
When requested what makes them stand out, the lady group considers being conscious of their “weaknesses” as their greatest power. This, together with being “open” to sharing their concepts whereas being accepting of what each member can provide.
“Kapag alam mo ang weak point mo, alam mo paano kayo magtutulungan at collaborative efforts. D’un mo malalaman s’an niyo mapupunan ang isa’t isa. Hindi ka naman excellent (If you already know your weak point, you already know how one can assist one another and present collaborative efforts. You realize which gaps to fill. We’re not excellent),” Angela stated.
“And I believe that’s what’s particular with KAIA, we work via our weaknesses collectively. That’s what makes KAIA, KAIA. We’re open to criticisms, areas for enchancment, and all feedback — constructive or detrimental — we take it and we work on it.” she additional added.
P-pop lady group KAIA in an idea picture for “You Did It.” Picture: X/@KAIAOfficialPH
Charice chimed in along with her twin, saying she’s pleased with the group for being “open” in the case of brainstorming future tasks and ideas for performances. “I’m pleased with us as a result of we freely give concepts with the whole lot we do. I’m additionally tremendous pleased with the girlies for listening to one another’s concepts too,” she stated.
“Lahat kami could opinions (All of us have opinions),” Alexa added with a figuring out smile.
Pertaining to their starvation to be higher, Sophia stated the group will not be one to settle.
“What I like about KAIA talaga is we don’t settle in any respect. Which might generally be overwhelming, however on the identical time, that’s the place we change into higher performers,” she stated.
On their second 12 months
After celebrating their second debut anniversary with a school-themed fan con final April, Charlotte admitted their profession will not be completely easy crusing, however they’re in a position to transfer ahead as a result of they love one another.
“Madali lang ituwid ang lahat kasi mahal namin ang isa’t isa (It’s simple to get via the whole lot as a result of we love one another),” she stated.
KAIA additionally identified that Alexa’s robust sense of “self-love” is without doubt one of the explanation why they stayed robust not solely as a lady group, but additionally as shut associates.
“We observe collectively loads. I really feel that’s the place the ‘self-love’ is available in, which in flip, reminds us that we all the time do our greatest. This additionally helps us in shifting ahead to the longer term. We do what we do as a result of we love what we’re doing. I hope we all the time imagine in ourselves,” Alexa stated after being gestured at by her bandmates.
Sophia and Angela chimed in, saying their willpower comes from the group themselves, with the primary vocalist saying they “encourage one another to be higher.”
“For those who love what you’re doing, it doesn’t really feel like work. Our work may be very particular to us. We’re very keen about our craft,” Angela added.
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Pertaining to their followers (known as ZAIA), Angela stated the “intimate relationship” they share with them is without doubt one of the explanation why they stayed robust collectively till now. “Our relationship with our ZAIA may be very intimate. They’re very particular to us. To have the ability to rejoice two years with them feels overwhelming for us,” she stated.
P-pop lady group KAIA in an idea picture for his or her “KAIAVERSITY” fan con final April. Picture: X/@KAIAOfficialPH
Aside from their followers, Charice additionally shared that their coaches and their workforce additionally performed an enormous half of their careers, and why they stayed robust collectively till now.
In July 2023, KAIA was included in Canada-based MsMojo’s listing of breakout “worldwide lady teams so as to add to your playlist,” which ushers a brand new period of feminine artists within the music business. The lady group was not too long ago in Singapore with SB19’s Josh and hip-hop artist Al James for a live performance.
