Boy Abunda leads a call for solidarity, equality, and respect in the Philippines’ first Pride EP “ Say It Clear, Say It Loud ,'' performed by Kapamilya singers and members of the LGBTQ+ community Anton Antenorcruz, Raven Heyres, and Saga. The six-track EP, released on Friday (June 28) before the Pride 2024 celebration comes to a close, was produced by the veteran host in partnership with record label Star Music. Boy wanted the mini-album to become his legacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
He shared, “I’m going for legacy. Ano ba ang naging contribution na nagawa ko para sa LGBTQ community? We haven’t thought of music as a tool to tell our story.” The King of Talk’s personal journey helped him write the songs in the EP.
“I am not a professional composer but I know the story. I know the joys and pains of being gay. I know how it is to pray.
I know how it is to be discriminated. So ang baon ko lamang habang ginagawa natin ang mga awiting ito ay ang kwento ng mga miyembro ng LGBTQIA+ community,” he said. The EP features solo tracks from the “Tawag ng Tanghalan” alumni—Anton’s “Kalbaryo,” Saga’s “Diyos Ko, Diyos Ko Po!,” and Raven’s “Papa Alleluia.
” s Anton highlighted the equality message of the song “Kalbaryo.” “Para sa akin po hindi kabawasan ng pagkatao ang pagiging bakla o pagiging lesbian. Lahat po tayo ay pare-parehas na tao at pantay-pantay,” he said.
Saga meanwhile said “Diyos Ko, Diyos Ko Po!” truly resonated with him and .
