Raise Your Flag

 Catriona's RYF version now streams on all platforms 

By Earl D.C. Bracamonte

Prior to her trip to Australia to reunite with her parents, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray had a successful collaboration with R&B artist JayR - doing a cover of the song "Angel of Mine." Originally interpreted by Monica, Cat and JayR did a splendid job in doing a duet of the 1998 hit, some 23 years after its premiere on the airwaves.

In the music video, the singers' angels - Mica Javier and Sam Milby - did cameo appearances. The video and sound recordings were done in and around JayR's home/studio in Antipolo.

On another successful recording, Cat was equally excited for the release of her version of "Raise Your Flag." The slightly upbeat melody of the said  composition was used during the production number of the Bb. Pilipinas 2019 edition.

"I'm so proud to finally be releasing #RYF - a song and personal anthem of mine. The message of this song has always meant more than raising our country's flag on a universal stage - it's about feeling that your dreams are VALID, that your voice MATTERS, and that life is best lived when it is lived for OTHERS."

Part of the song goes . . .

"For the ones who think they can't get somewhere

For the ones who think no one believes in them

For the ones who feel like giving up . . ."

#RYF will be streamed on all music platforms starting May 28, 2021. The EP was recorded and mixed through Star Music PH and CS Music. 

Last year, Budakel - the trio comprised of Bugoy Drilon, Daryl Ong, and Michael Pangilinan - also did a beautiful cover of "Angel of Mine" with talent search veteran Katrina Velarde.

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