TJ Monterde has dropped Unang Halik, a stripped-down, emotionally charged track that rewinds time to a love story that started a decade ago. It’s a personal release, but it hits universally—an ode to memory, commitment, and the quiet moments that change everything.
“This is a song I know I’ll sing to my wife for the rest of my life,” Monterde shared, and you believe him. The track traces its roots back to 2015, on Nami Island in South Korea, where he and KZ Tandingan first became a couple. That day marked the start of a journey—and Unang Halik captures it with striking simplicity.
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The lyrics don’t aim for grand gestures. Instead, they linger in the small, specific moments: the nervous excitement of being near someone for the first time, the glow of a first kiss, and the feeling that something real is beginning. Monterde doesn’t just remember the scene—he invites the listener to live in it.
Sonically, Unang Halik keeps things organic. Chris Rosales (keys), Nicko Vitobina (drums), Makoy Portado (electric guitar), James Narvaez (bass), and Luis Cortez (acoustic guitar, backup vocals) create a soft backdrop that lets the emotion breathe. The track was engineered by Tim Recla, mixed by Shadiel Chan, mastered by Jan Aries Fuertez, and guided vocally by Kristine Tandingan.
Monterde doesn’t overplay his hand. He leans into nostalgia with care, letting the song speak for itself. It’s not about recreating the past—it’s about honoring it.
Unang Halik is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok, and other music platforms.
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