OPM star Maki says he wanted Maloi of P-pop girl group BINI for the music video of his single "Dilaw." Nicole Agcaoili, ABS-CBN News

MANILA – Rising OPM artist Maki is happy about the release of his latest single “Dilaw” which reveals his own interpretation of love.

During the “Dilaw Fest” on Saturday, Maki said he's excited now that he's in a new chapter of releasing happy songs like "Dilaw" after heartbreak songs "Saan?" and "Sikulo."

He revealed that “Dilaw” is a song about realizing that there’s someone out there who’s willing to offer unconditional love.

“A love that feels like more on ‘di sya super intense na passionate na love like you know. Kasi minsan ina-associate natin madalas sa mga for like Valentine’s na kulay red lahat. While for me, after realizing yung feeling of love – yung totoong feeling ng love dini-describe ko sya as yellow in this song,” he said. 

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That’s why he saw Maloi of P-pop girl group BINI as a perfect fit for the music video.

“The first time I met her [Maloi], she really had this kind of energy na sobrang jolly, sobrang sunshine. So grabe, sabi ko talaga sa team na pag di si Maloi nakuha natin, wag na tayo mag-shoot. Kasi talagang she really embodies the color yellow,” he said. 

Maki also shared that some of the scenes in the music video just came out naturally, implying the good chemistry formed between the two. 

“When we were shooting yung field scenes mainit sya oo pero nagulat kami nung umulan na lang bigla ng mga dahon,” he said.

“Bigla kaming tumayo ni Maloi, sabi ko tara takbo tayo. Sabi nya sige [tapos] bigla nalang sumunod yung cameraman. Tapos yun magic,” he added.

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Meanwhile, an emotional Maki expressed appreciation to his team behind the newly released song. 

“Bago samin lahat to so I'm really really glad kasi ito yung nakasama kong team kasi walang gumagalaw ng walang puso. Lahat sila they always do everything with heart. Just like I do," he said.