Akin Ka Na Lang Explained
Akin Ka Na Lang |
Cover: | Morissette - Akin Ka Na Lang.jpg |
Border: | yes |
Caption: | Official music video thumbnail |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Morissette |
Album: | Himig Handog P-Pop Love Song (2014) and Morissette |
Genre: | OPM |
Label: | Star Music |
Producer: | Francis Kiko Salazar |
Prev Title: | Begin |
Prev Year: | 2013 |
Next Title: | Run Like A Warrior |
Next Year: | 2015 |
"Akin Ka Na Lang" is a Filipino song first recorded by singer and songwriter Morissette. It was written by Francis Kiko Salazar for the Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs songwriting competition (2014).[1] The song reached the finals of the competition but did not receive an award.[2] Nevertheless, it became a popular ballad in the Philippines.[3] [4] [5] It was released as a bonus track on Morissette's 2015 eponymous debut album.
Personnel
Credits adapted from YouTube:[6]
Live performances
In 2014, Morissette sang "Akin Ka Na Lang" on the variety show ASAP.[7] In 2018, she sang the song again on ASAP together with Ogie Alcasid and fans from Malaysia, South Korea and the United Kingdom.[8] In 2019, Birit Queens (Angeline Quinto, Morissette, Klarisse De Guzman and Jona) reunited to celebrate Morissette's birthday, singing the song.[9] [10]
In 2017, Morissette performed "Akin Ka Na Lang" at MYX Philippines in an acoustic version.[11] In 2018, she sang the song on Wish 107.5, which helped the song to gain popularity. As of October 2023, this live performance on the wish bus had accumulated 168 million views on YouTube.[12] [13] In 2018, at Morissette's concert at Araneta Coliseum, Regine Velasquez made a guest appearance, singing "Akin Ka Na Lang" with her.[14] [15]
Music video
The official music video of "Akin Ka Na Lang" was released on August 31, 2014, directed by Colegio de San Juan de Letran. As of July 2022, it had garnered more than 33 million views on YouTube.[16]
Other versions
In 2015, an acoustic version of the song was released.[17] In the same year, "Akin Ka Na Lang" became part of the official soundtrack of two TV series: Pasión de Amor and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[18] [19] In 2020, Morissette released a Latin version of the song.[20]
Cover versions
Cover versions of the song have been performed by Katrina Velarde[21] and Jex de Castro.[22] In 2022, Gigi De Lana's rendition of the song became part of the official soundtrack of the ABS-CBN television series A Family Affair.[23]
Accolades
Charts
Notes and References
- Web site: Star Cinema Admin . Composer shares story behind 'Himig Handog' entry 'Akin Ka Na Lang' . September 9, 2014 . July 13, 2022 . . January 26, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200126024935/https://starcinema.abs-cbn.com/2014/9/9/news/composer-shares-story-behind-himig-handog-entry-5821/amp . live .
- Web site: Complete List of Winners: Himig Handog 2014 P-pop Love Songs . July 12, 2022 . The Summit Express . September 28, 2014 . May 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220520213014/https://www.thesummitexpress.com/2014/09/complete-list-of-winners-himig-handog-2014-p-pop-love-songs.html . live .
- Web site: WATCH: Angelica Hale teaches Cheryl Porter 'Akin Ka Na Lang'; Morissette reacts to cover . . November 26, 2022 . September 8, 2023 . November 25, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221125200329/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/26/22/watch-angelica-hale-cheryl-porter-sing-akin-ka-na-lang . live .
- Web site: ASAP Throwback: Morissette Amon sings 'Akin Ka Na Lang' with her fans worldwide . . December 4, 2022 . September 8, 2023 . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204140235/http://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/throwback-morissette-amon-sings-akin-ka-na-lang-with-her-fans-worldwide-338658 . live .
- Web site: Cruz . James Patrick . NCT Dream's Renjun sings Morissette Amon's 'Akin Ka Na Lang' . Interaksyon . August 19, 2022 . September 8, 2023 . October 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221012233105/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2022/08/19/225575/nct-dreams-renjun-sings-morissette-amons-akin-ka-na-lang/amp/ . live .
- Web site: Akin Ka Na Lang - Morissette (Music Video) . . . August 31, 2014 . February 9, 2024 . August 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230813140632/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYk--dnJJmc . live .
- Web site: Morissette Amon sings 'Akin Ka Na Lang' on ASAP . . September 7, 2014 . July 12, 2022 . July 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712130222/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNjMx2gQJYs&gl=US&hl=en . live .
- Web site: Benoza . Paulea . WATCH: Morissette Amon performs "Akin Ka Na Lang" with foreign fans . December 10, 2018 . July 12, 2022 . ABS-CBN Push . July 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712130224/https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/12/10/fresh-scoops/watch-morissette-amon-performs-akin-ka-na-lang-51080 . live .
- Web site: WATCH: The blazing birthday performance of the Asia's Phoenix Morissette . June 2, 2019 . September 8, 2023 . . September 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908034544/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/blazing-birthday-prod-morissette-amon-4114 . live .
- Web site: ASAP Birit Queens make a comeback on Morissette's birthday celebration! . June 2, 2019 . September 8, 2023 . ABS-CBN Entertainment . September 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908035916/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/birit-queens-comeback-on-morissette-birthday-4113 . live .
- Web site: MORISSETTE - Akin Ka Na Lang (MYX Live! Performance) . . July 12, 2022 . July 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712130222/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oi_jfdpl78&gl=US&hl=en . live .
- Web site: Morissette performs "Akin Ka Na Lang" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus . February 7, 2018 . Wish 107.5 . October 2, 2022 . April 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230420171748/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2FXQgtmPDw . live .
- Web site: Morissette is the first and only 'Solo Female Singer' in the Philippines who reached 100 Million + views TWICE in 2019 on YouTube. . July 12, 2022 . Twitter . July 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712130231/https://twitter.com/chartmorissette/status/1212047718316535808 . live .
- Web site: February 22, 2018 . Asia's Phoenix Morissette Soars High, Stuns Jam-Packed Big Dome in First Major Solo Concert . July 12, 2022 . . May 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220512203248/https://wish1075.com/asias-phoenix-morissette-soars-high-stuns-jam-packed-big-dome-in-first-major-solo-concert/ . live .
- Web site: WATCH: Morissette weeps at concert as Regine joins her for duet . . February 21, 2018 . September 8, 2023 . September 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908040807/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/21/18/watch-morissette-weeps-at-concert-as-regine-joins-her-for-duet . live .
- Web site: Akin Ka Na Lang – Morissette (Music Video) . . June 5, 2022 . YouTube . August 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230813140632/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYk--dnJJmc . live .
- Web site: Morissette – Akin Ka Na Lang (Acoustic) (2015) . September 8, 2023 . . September 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908002515/https://music.apple.com/us/album/akin-ka-na-lang-acoustic/1690682312?i=1690683126 . live .
- Web site: Magbanua . Djan . Morissette 2 taon pa lang bumibirit na . . August 26, 2016 . September 8, 2023 . July 9, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190709020356/https://bandera.inquirer.net/129963/morissette-2-taon-pa-lang-bumibirit-na-isinapuso-ang-lahat-ng-payo-ni-sarah-g . live .
- News: Coco binubuhay din ang OPM . . PhilStar Global . Lanie . Mate . 28 June 2018 . July 11, 2020 . July 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200711160247/https://www.philstar.com/pang-masa/pang-movies/2018/06/28/1828626/coco-binubuhay-din-ang-opm/amp/ . live .
- Web site: Morissette – Akin Ka Na Lang (Latin Version) (2020) . September 8, 2023 . . September 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908003029/https://music.apple.com/us/album/akin-ka-na-lang-latin-version-single/1682987421 . live .
- Web site: Katrina Velarde belts out - Akin Ka Na Lang MORISSETTE / The Music Hall June 22, 2019 . John Anthony Luna . July 12, 2022 . July 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712130222/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwMJcXAsCEo . dead .
- Web site: Akin Ka Na Lang — Jex De Castro . September 8, 2023 . . September 8, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230908041909/https://vivavicor.com/discography/akin-ka-na-lang-jex-de-castro/ . live .
- Web site: 'A Family Affair' cast bumida sa 'ASAP Natin 'To' stage . July 12, 2022 . ABS-CBN News . July 12, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220712130228/https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/06/19/22/a-family-affair-cast-bumida-sa-asap-natin-to-stage . live .
- Web site: Angel . Dark . June 23, 2014 . Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014: Top 15 Finalists . Philippine News . July 12, 2022 . March 13, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170313215717/https://philnews.ph/2014/06/23/himig-handog-p-pop-love-songs-2014-top-15-finalists/ . live .
- Web site: Aliw Awards 2014 finalists revealed . . dead . August 10, 2023 . March 18, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230318065518/https://www.pep.ph/guide/arts-and-culture/14847/aliw-awards-2014-finalists-revealed .
- News: Awit Awards - 2015 finalists . June 22, 2023 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20150824090429/http://awitawards.com.ph/downloads/28thawitawardsfinalists.doc . August 24, 2015 . dead .
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- Web site: Morissette, Yeng, KZ, Sheryl Cruz, Kim Chiu, Michael P, and Daniel competing for Song of the Year in Star Awards for Music . Philippine Entertainment Portal . August 9, 2023 . dead . June 8, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210608134941/https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/21704/morissette-yeng-kz-sheryl-cruz-kim-chiu-michael-p-and-daniel-competing-for-song-of-the-year-in-star-.
- Web site: January 15, 2019 . 4th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners . Wish 107.5 . July 12, 2022 . January 19, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190119230802/https://www.wish1075.com/4th-wish-107-5-music-awards-complete-list-of-winners/ . live .
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- Web site: January 19, 2020 . 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners . Wish 107.5 . July 12, 2022 . January 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200129110645/https://www.wish1075.com/5th-wish-107-5-music-awards-complete-list-of-winners/ . live .
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