KAIA members (from left) Angela, Sophia, Charlotte, Alexa, and Charice in an idea photograph 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 purpose to point out energy 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.internet that they’re pleased to be a part of the teams contributing to the rise of the P-pop business.
“We’re very pleased that P-pop is rising, particularly the teams now. They’re striving relating to music. Nakikilala na talaga ang music natin (Our music is turning into recognized), 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 interior strengths emerge the second they share their ideas.
This was seen in Angela, who acknowledged they need to be “hands-on” with the issues they do, significantly in creating “relatable” Filipino music.
“We need to be hands-on with our music, so it might translate to our story which in flip, contributes to Filipino tradition. This is able to make Filipinos relate to us,” she stated.
Figuring out their ‘weaknesses’
When requested what makes them stand out, the lady group considers being conscious of their “weaknesses” as their largest energy. 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 your weak point, how one can assist one another and present collaborative efforts. You understand which gaps to fill. We’re not excellent),” Angela stated.
“And I feel that’s what’s particular with KAIA, we work by our weaknesses collectively. That’s what makes KAIA, KAIA. We’re open to criticisms, areas for enchancment, and all feedback — optimistic or adverse — we take it and we work on it.” she additional added.
P-pop lady group KAIA in an idea photograph for “You Did It.” Picture: X/@KAIAOfficialPH
Charice chimed in together with her twin, saying she’s happy with the group for being “open” relating to brainstorming future tasks and ideas for performances. “I’m happy with us as a result of we freely give concepts with every part we do. I’m additionally tremendous happy with the girlies for listening to one another’s concepts too,” she stated.
“Lahat kami might opinions (All of us have opinions),” Alexa added with a figuring out smile.
Concerning 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 typically be overwhelming, however on the similar 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 solely easy crusing, however they’re capable of transfer ahead as a result of they love one another.
“Madali lang ituwid ang lahat kasi mahal namin ang isa’t isa (It’s straightforward to get by every part 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 in addition as shut pals.
“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 long run. We do what we do as a result of we love what we’re doing. I hope we all the time consider in ourselves,” Alexa stated after being gestured at by her bandmates.
Sophia and Angela chimed in, saying their dedication comes from the group themselves, with the principle vocalist saying they “encourage one another to be higher.”
“In the event you love what you’re doing, it doesn’t really feel like work. Our work may be very particular to us. We’re very captivated with our craft,” Angela added.
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Concerning 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 have fun two years with them feels overwhelming for us,” she stated.
P-pop lady group KAIA in an idea photograph for his or her “KAIAVERSITY” fan con final April. Picture: X/@KAIAOfficialPH
Other than their followers, Charice additionally shared that their coaches and their crew 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 record 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 just lately in Singapore with SB19’s Josh and hip-hop artist Al James for a live performance.
