Maki, ibinunyag ang matinding betrayal na naging inspirasyon sa kanyang mga kanta
- Maki revealed that a painful experience involving betrayal became a major inspiration for his songwriting
- The OPM singer recalled how his former partner, who was also his best friend, ended up with the person he had been jealous of
- He admitted that moving on was especially difficult because the heartbreak happened during one of the lowest points of his life
- Maki shared that he chose to face his emotions and channel his pain into music rather than distract himself from the experience
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OPM singer Maki opened up about a painful experience involving betrayal that continues to influence his songwriting, revealing how a past relationship left him with some of the most intense emotions he has ever experienced.
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During his appearance on the new season of Gandang Gabi Vice, the "Dilaw" hitmaker shared that heartbreak and personal struggles have become significant sources of inspiration for his music. He also recalled how his former romantic relationship ended in a way that confirmed the suspicions he had while they were still together.
Maki explained that the pain of betrayal was particularly difficult because his former partner was also his closest friend.
"Feeling ko, mas nalabas ko talaga 'yong sa songwriting ko muna 'yong sa sakit. Kasi 'yon ang pinaka-extreme na naramdaman ko sa buhay ko, ever. 'Yong pain ng betrayal," he said.
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During their conversation, host Vice Ganda pointed out that writing happy love songs could sometimes be more challenging than creating sad ones. He suggested that heartbreak songs often allow artists to express their emotions more easily.
Maki, however, shared his perspective on why sad songs resonate with listeners.
"Pero feeling ko kasi, mas na-i-explain doon 'yong love," Maki added.
Vice then reflected on how sadness can be connected to the experience of loving someone deeply.
"Kasi love comes with pain, di ba? Kapag sad song kasi madalas ang ano, tapos nakaka-relate 'yong mga tao, ibig sabihin, nagmahal ka talaga."
The discussion eventually returned to Maki's earlier mention of betrayal, prompting him to share more details about his previous relationship.
According to the singer, their connection initially began as a friendship before developing into a romantic relationship. However, things eventually fell apart, and his former partner ended up with someone he had previously felt jealous of.
"Mahirap kasi 'pag 'yong jowa mo, best friend mo rin. Tapos lahat binigay mo," he said.
Maki admitted that the situation made him realize that his suspicions had not been unfounded. He recalled how his former partner went to the person he had been worried about after their relationship ended.
"So, ibig sabihin, totoo. Nagseselos ako. kasi ano, di ba? So, no'ng wala na kami, pumunta siya doon sa pinagseselosan ko. So, tama nga 'yon, tama nga ako. Ibig sabihin, hindi totoo lahat," he remarked.
Vice sought clarification about what Maki meant, asking whether he felt that his former partner's feelings and displays of affection had never been genuine.
"Ibig sabihin, hindi totoo 'yong mga naramdaman at ipinakita niya sa 'yo?" Vice asked.
Maki agreed, explaining that he could not consider such actions genuine love.
"Oo. Para sa akin, gano'n siya. Kasi hindi mo gagawin 'yon sa taong mahal mo, eh. So, ibig sabihin, hindi 'yan totoong pagmamahal."
Beyond the relationship's painful ending, Maki also acknowledged how difficult it was to recover emotionally. The experience happened when he was already going through one of the lowest periods of his life, making the heartbreak even harder to process.
Rather than immediately finding ways to forget what happened, he eventually learned to acknowledge his feelings. He allowed himself to experience the sadness and gradually worked through the emotions by incorporating them into his songs.
However, there was another difficulty surrounding the experience. Maki revealed that his former partner had specifically told him not to share the story with anyone, leaving him without an outlet to express what he had been going through.
"Saka ako ang magfi-feel ng bago na emotion. So, you know, kung nilagay ko sa songs, nilagay ko sa mga ano. Kasi may ano 'yan e, 'yong ex ko kasi, may ano siya sa akin, 'Bawal mo sabihin kahit kanino.' So, wala rin akong outlet...Siya 'yong gumagawa ng narrative," he said.
Despite the painful experiences behind some of his songs, Maki has continued to establish himself as one of the notable hitmakers in the OPM scene.
Maki (born Ralph William Datoon) is a fast-rising Filipino singer and songwriter who first captured widespread attention with his viral breakout hits "Saan?" and "Bakit?" He cemented his mainstream success with his chart-topping, record-breaking single "Dilaw," which made history on both the global Spotify and Billboard charts.
In another report, Cup of Joe vocalist Gian Bernardino caught the attention of viewers after making an unexpected admission about his feelings toward fellow OPM artist Maki during a television interview. Gian revealed that he once had a crush on the singer, prompting an enthusiastic reaction from the studio audience.
Meanwhile, Zack Tabudlo responded to a social media user who accused him of taking advantage of a popular reality show pairing to gain attention for his music. The netizen suggested that the singer was attempting to benefit from the tandem's popularity, particularly amid the growing recognition of other OPM artists.
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