The rising OPM star drops his official debut album
Filipino singer-songwriter Paolo Sandejas has released his highly anticipated debut album, The World Is So Small, now available on all digital platforms via Sony Music Entertainment.
This 8-track masterpiece delves deeply into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, capturing the essence of life’s emotional highs and lows—particularly during the transformative 20s.
An Anthology of Life’s Moments
For Sandejas, The World Is So Small is more than just an album; it’s a heartfelt collection of stories that reflect the intricate connections binding us all. From fleeting love to enduring heartbreak and quiet hope, the album mirrors shared human experiences.
“This album is divided into four thematic arcs, each representing a different phase of a relationship,” Sandejas reveals. “It begins with the excitement of the honeymoon phase, moves through struggles with mental health, explores the challenges of long-distance relationships, and finally, transitions to moving on and finding peace. Through these stories, the album captures how we remain connected to each other, no matter where life takes us.”
A Fictional Tale Rooted in Reality
The album’s narrative follows a fictional young couple navigating the complexities of romance, with Sandejas infusing his own experiences into the storyline.
“It’s funny because I often say these songs are about the characters, not me,” Sandejas shares. “But that’s not entirely true. These tracks are deeply personal, and creating a fictional lens allowed me to be more vulnerable.”
The title track, The World Is So Small, stands out as a poignant, cinematic piece. “I imagined it as the final scene of a love story where the couple parts ways,” Sandejas explains. “That visual heavily influenced its sound, making it the most unique song on the album.”
A Diverse Sonic Experience
Blending raw, vulnerable lyricism with an eclectic mix of indie pop, alternative rock, and acoustic ballads, the album offers a seamless listening experience. Despite the challenge of creating the album remotely—with Sandejas in Los Angeles and co-producer Xergio Ramos in Manila—the result is a cohesive and timeless body of work.
“It was such a joy working with Xergio. I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together,” Sandejas adds.
Tracklist
- your favorite song
- sirens
- moonlight
- roses
- just a song
- manila to LA
- all the time
- the world is so small
Special Live Performances
To celebrate the album’s release, Sandejas will perform live at two special events in January 2025:
- January 10 at Nook Molito, featuring syd hartha, Leanne & Naara, and Jolianne.
- January 17 at 123 Block, with performances by The Ridleys, Kenaniah, and SOS.
Tickets are available at bit.ly/worldsosmalllaunch.
The World Is So Small is now streaming worldwide. Don’t miss the official music video for the title track, premiering on Paolo Sandejas’ YouTube channel at 6 PM.
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- Facebook: Paolo Sandejas
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- YouTube: Paolo Sandejas
