SINGER-songwriter Dionela is taking the music industry by storm, securing the No. 1 spot on Spotify Philippines for an unprecedented seven straight weeks, making “sining,” his latest single a massive hit — propelling his career to new heights.
Dionela’s impact doesn’t stop where the borders of the Philippines end — “sining” has also climbed to No. 60 on the Global Charts as of August 11, 2024. Not only does the song have an impressive 56,905,536 million total streams on Spotify as of this writing, but he also amassed a remarkable 7,392,633 million monthly listeners. That means right now, he’s the OPM artist with the most monthly listeners.
His success isn’t limited to just one platform. Dionela’s latest track also claimed the top spot on Apple Music Philippines’ Top 100 Charts. The official music video for “sining,” which also marks Dionela’s directorial debut, has earned 11,220,086 million views on YouTube as of this writing. Featuring veteran actor Joonee Gamboa and BINI member Stacey, the video is a showcase of Dionela’s expanding artistic vision.
A self-confessed romantic, Dionela draws much of his inspiration from the many fun, spontaneous moments he and his girlfriend, Meizy, who also serves as his muse, have shared. In fact, “sining” is just one of many songs he wrote for her, alongside viral TikTok hits like “Musika,” “Oksihina,” and “Sugal.” All those tracks are poetic manifestations of his love for her, which have struck a chord within many.
Dionela teamed up with OPM R&B icon Jay R for “sining.” The song blends Dionela’s modern vibe with Jay R’s smooth vocals. Dionela expressed his excitement about the collaboration, noting that it was a dream come true to work with an artist he has long admired, calling Jay R the king of his genre.
As Dionela continues to break records and captivate listeners, his rise in the music industry shows no signs of slowing down. With heartfelt lyrics and innovative collaborations, Dionela isn’t just making music — he’s creating brilliant works of art that touch fans worldwide. Be sure to stream his songs on your digital music platform of choice and hear the magic for yourself!