P-Pop girl group KAIA heads in a new R&B-leaning direction with their new single "Dalawa," released under Sony Music Entertainment. Bringing in the 2000s-eque R&B melodies and wmsical beats, "Dalawa" embraces adventure with effortless vocals.

Standing out in sublime contrast with their previous releases, the five-member act’s smooth jam alludes to the idea of expressing infatuation in the most reassuring, youthful way. Written and produced by Jayson Franz, he brings a mellow and groovy style to the group's style. “Dalawa" is a song that tells a story familiar to many: catching unrequited feelings for someone close to you,” described by the pop group.

While it veers away from the upbeat, dance-pop tunes that we’ve been dishing out since our debut, this particular material sticks to our strengths as a girl group.

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The group was heavily involved in the demo recording, voicing their inputs on vocal arrangements and style of the song. “I wanted a different approach for KAIA this time around, but I made sure to take into consideration their individual and collective personalities,” shares Franz. They leaned more towards the Y2K R&B trend by adding string instruments and other sonic elements to the arrangement.

There was one moment during recording that made everyone excited for the song. “One of the memorable moments during the recording of the track was the first run of every member of KAIA,” adds Franz. “It was that moment when everyone knew that the song was really made for them. Each one of them has an own personality or taste in terms of the delivery of their lines.”

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KAIA is taking us back to their pre-debut with a new version for us to appreciate. The P-Pop girl group released an acoustic performance for their pre-debut single "KAYA." The performance video showcases a more stripped-down version of the track, with each member contributing to the sound of the acoustic performance.

From Guitars to a Cajon and shaker, the ladies of KAIA are showcasing their talents beyond vocals and dancing, and it's awesome to see. Even by taking out the full production of the track and going acoustic, the "KAYA" performance was still hyped and energetic, just with a different vibe. Check out the performance video below and see for yourself.

Cover Photo Courtesy of KAIA Facebook

This year, P-Pop girl group KAIA has been making their mark in the industry with a strong pre-debut and debut launch. Their music videos Kaya and Blah Blah have each had over half a million views, respectively, and they took the stage at the inaugural PPop Con earlier this year. When groups debut, it's always exciting to see their artistry evolve with each release or comeback, but the story before the debut is always an interesting one to witness.

For the past few weeks, KAIA has been releasing episodes for their new series, "Road to Debut." They reminisce on the entire process and talk about the journey to get to where they are today. You can now binge the whole 6 episode docu-series as the last episode premiered a few days ago.

Check the playlist below and see how KAIA came to be.

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