LILY (former Callalily), is one of the country’s most beloved bands and just last weekend, they released their latest single, Higa, an enticing track that is sure to sweep you away with its comforting tone and lovely visuals! “I was drawn to the thrill of attraction. I wanted to sing about the power dynamics and the excitement of that first encounter, Joshua Bulot, the lead vocalist of the band expressed.
Joshua was actually worried that his song is different from the themes that his bandmates has explored before. His self-doubt as the newest member of the OPM hitmakers almost led to Higa being scrapped away.
LILY’s chief songwriter and drummer, Lem Belaro recalls, “When Josh first played Higa to us on his guitar, he was filled with uncertainty. But when we heard his lyrics and chords, it sparked something in each of us. We were inspired to bring his song to life using our skills and instruments.”
But the team felt that Higa was the perfect song to demonstrae the band’s musical range. “This song was a great opportunity for me to experiment with different genres. I’m known for playing rock, but I was able to incorporate funk, jazz, and swing elements – something that our audience hasn’t heard from us before” shared Aaron Ricafrente, LILY’s bass guitarist.
Everyone knew that Joshua’s raw and honest narration was a step in the right direction. “This song truly reflects our growth as songwriters. We’ve taken a more mature approach, even exploring topics like sensuality.” says Nathan Reyes, LILY’s rhythm and lead guitarist.
Each components of the songs clearly complements each other and perfectly balances with Joshua’s Voice. “Higa is truly a team effort. There was freedom to explore, resulting in a truly unique piece of music reflecting LILY.” added Ezra Bañez, LILY’s Keyboardist
Higa is a gift to LILY’s loyal fans and is a gateway for new audiences to explore their new music. Alden Acosta, LILY’s lead guitarist teases, “The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation. We encourage the listeners to discover what each word means to them.”
LILY collaborated with Malupiton, one of the country’s top content creators and featured him on the Higa music video. Higa encaptures each group’s personality and incorporates sharp comedic sensibilities of both Malupiton and the band. If you haven’t watched the video yet, keep an eye out for the mysterious woman with a fiery red hair—her presence adds an intriguing twist that invites you to delve deeper into the ever-evolving sound of LILY.
Higa, LILY’s latest single is now available on all streaming platforms and the music video is now available to watch on YouTube. WATCH: LILY’s ‘Higa’ Music Video featuring Malupiton here.
