MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Young, multi-talented performer, Iñigo Pascualo, delivers a funky, new sound in his fresh single, “Should Be Me,” launched under Tarsier Records this month, while in quarantine.
“Honestly it’s such a bop, it’s a song that you can just dance to. I’ve been so excited to let you guys hear it. Maybe we can make a new TikTok challenge,” shared the 22-year-old singer-songwriter in an exclusive #INIGOShouldBeMe e-Listening Party via Zoom, held together with some of his fans.
The upbeat single harks back to late 90s and early 2000s R&B inspiration, written by LA-based R&B artist Nieman and produced by Nick Pacoli. Pascual’s smooth vocals express a young man’s attempt to impress a girl–pumped and eager in the chase.
“Should Be Me” follows the artist’s hit singles in 2019. “It’s the third song off my upcoming international album after ‘Options’ and ‘Catching Feelings’,” he added.
In the midst of the listening party, the young performer got to connect with fans to share updates on his life, imparting his biggest takeaway from the ongoing community quarantine, impacting not just the Philippines, but the rest of the world on a standstill. “There are a lot of things that we take for granted. So my biggest takeaway—cherish every moment, appreciate all the moments with the people around you. I can’t wait to hug people,” he said.
With the release, Pascual continues to make a name in the international music scene as ABS-CBN seeks to bring outstanding Filipino artists to the world stage. Aside from his solo releases, he also had multiple collaborations with foreign artists in 2019, such as Australia’s YouTube star Wengie for the single “Mr. Nice Guy” and UK band New Rules for a mash-up of “Dahil Sa’Yo” and “Fix Somebody.”
Pascual also took part of “Asia Rising Forever,” a special four-hour global online concert by 88rising, which was aimed at celebrating the most exciting Asian talent from around the world, last May 6.
Stream “Should Be Me” on Spotify, YouTube, and other major digital platforms. For the latest on his music, follow Tarsier Records on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @tarsierrecords.