Filipina main pop girl singer-songwriter dia maté, dropped “Ikaw ang Pinili Ko,” available on all streaming platforms on Jan. 17.

dia maté, known for her empowering hit “Ganda Gandahan”, once again serves another single— “Ikaw ang Pinili Ko”. A new song that will mesmerize her listeners with a funky, bubbly, feel-good track that showcases how much of a diva dia maté is. With its catchy
rhythm and romantic lyricism, she is fully embracing the main pop girl title, where she is able to give her listeners the perfect vibe for any mood and setting.

This single is a love letter to her real-life “pinili” or romantic counterpart, who also shares the same passion for music. dia maté is typically the muse for his songwriting, but this time, she is turning the tables, and taking over the role of an in-love lyricist. Through her witty wordplays, she encapsulates her love confession of how she overcame fear and confusion before entering their relationship, but ultimately letting love take over to guide her toward making the right choices.

“Ikaw ang Pinili Ko” also gives a peek into dia maté and her significant other’s current love story. Where both of them are equally talented individuals on their own spectrums, but thrive even better when they’re together. This brings solid proof to the world that they are the perfect fit for each other romantically and creatively. The song’s playfulness but sincere lyrics will make you feel that it is easy to fall in love if you’re with the right person.

Without bursting the romantic bubble, dia maté was also able to maintain her main pop girl signature style to the song. The song blends the influence of doo-wop and global artists like Dua Lipa and Sabrina Carpenter’s music. However, dia maté never fails to give a hint of local identity to her song, where listeners can recognize a fusion of Manila sound.

Beyond being a romantic dedication to her lover, “Ikaw ang Pinili Ko” is also a heartfelt gift to her other soulmate, her fans. As she prepares to represent the Philippines in Reina Hispanoamericana 2025, she wants to leave a significant gift that they can hold
on to.

Besides the crown, dia maté is also hoping to make OPM resonate in Latin America, where rich and diverse music resides. By showcasing her own version of chic and groovy music to a broader audience, she aims to prove that Filipino music definitely belongs on the global stage.

Stay tuned for more of dia maté updates through her social media pages as she plans to release her debut album this 2025. Do not forget to check out “Ikaw Ang Pinili Ko” on all streaming platforms.

Keep up with dia maté through her official pages:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diaxmate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diaxmate
Twitter: https://x.com/diaxmate
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4UcpNyDTbuLdGygQNjuXfd