Singer Anthony Rosaldo continues to evolve as an artist. After starting as a singer and venturing into theater, he’s now embracing the digital world, using his musical talent and social media to reach a wider audience.
His latest single, “Batubalani,” marks this new chapter, delivering a sound meant to leave a lasting impression
Drawing inspiration from the Tagalog word for “magnet,” “Batubalani” is a vibrant, catchy love song that talks about the irresistible force of attraction.
“It is a love song. So, if you guys listen to the lyrics, it’s about a person who can’t be parted from the one he loves. So, he’s always looking for a chance to get close to her,” Anthony explained during the recent GMA Playlist Media Con held at Corte Ibiza in Quezon City.
According to Anthony, “Batubalani” was initially envisioned as a rock ballad. However, with producer Roxanne Fabian at the helm, the song evolved into something fresh and infectious.
“I got two samples of the arrangement. And the one I liked is from Roxanne Fabian. It sounded new. It sounded very fresh to me. This is something different. This is something that they haven’t heard from me,” he said.
But creating a song that sticks isn’t just about the sound—it’s also about how audiences engage with it.
“As you all know, the audience now, mostly, are on TikTok. So, I thought, this would be nice to have a TikTok dance challenge. So, there. It started there,” he said.
However, Anthony admits that while TikTok has become a major platform for promoting music, he’s not one to jump on every trend himself.
“The TikTok dances, I don’t do them anymore because it’s not for me. But you know, you have to follow along. So, we thought that we should find the right person to choreograph, to create something from that song,” he shared.
The 31-year-old teamed up with Mastermind, a renowned Filipino dance crew famous for their viral moves, to bring the song to life visually.
The result is a dynamic music video, which you can now watch on Anthony’s official YouTube channel.
“Batubalani” is also available for streaming on all digital platforms.
