Belle Mariano releases new EP ‘Believe’ ahead of concert

Actress-singer Belle Mariano is back with a new EP “Believe,” a collection of inspiring tracks about accepting one’s fate, overcoming pain and making big dreams. The release is an exciting prelude to her sold-out concert of the same name happening later this month.

The album has five songs, including “Biglaan,” ‘Pakisagot,” “Little World Changer,” “I, Save, Me” and “Apelyido,” all produced by StarPop label head Roque “Rox” Santos.

Belle is set to perform the tracks in “Believe: The Belle Mariano Birthday Concert” on July 13, 8 p.m. at The Theatre at Solaire produced by ABS-CBN Events and StarPop. Fans may also catch its livestream via iWantTFC mobile app and website or through iWantTFC Tickets.

Joining Belle as her special guests are Donny Pangilinan, Moira dela Torre, Denise Julia and Martin Nievera.

The Kapamilya star couldn’t contain her astonishment at doing a concert as big as this at this time in her life. “It’s hard for me to visualize all of this. It’s too grand for me,” Belle said in disbelief. “I used to sing in the videoke with my lolo and it feels like I’m not just fulfilling my dream, I’m also fulfilling his.”

Growth in the industy

Preparing for the musical event has made her have more faith in her capability as a performer. She said, “The process of the concert made me believe in myself. This marks my growth in the industry.”

Belle is also introducing a more mature sound and storytelling in her latest music offering.

“Biglaan,” which speaks of destiny finding its way to bring something more than what is expected, serves as the EP’s main track. Another empowering song, “Little World Changer,” is a dreamy ode to a young person’s big aspirations.

“Pakisagot” is about a girl weeping in prayer and demanding answers on why terrible things happen to good people, “I, Save, Me” is about processing heartache and false hope, and “Apelyido” is about that special moment when one finally finds the right person.

As a music artist, Belle opened up about how she wants to be remembered whenever music listeners hear her songs. “I want to make the listeners believe in themselves,” she said.

Belle’s previously released albums include “Daylight” and “Somber and Solemn.” Among her hit songs are “Sigurado,” “Kahit Na, Kahit Pa,” “Tanging Dahilan” and “Bugambilya.”