Single: Marlisa - "Unstoppable"

NicknDamienRhot

Listen here: http://self-musicfirsthand.tumblr.co...lipino-version

Filipino Version is available on iTunes Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. English Version, officially the first single off her album, will be released soon worldwide.

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The unstoppable Marlisa
Kristine Abante / 11 June 2015

X-FACTOR AUSTRALIA WINNER Marlisa Punzalan pays homage to the motherland this weekend with the release of the Filipino version of her second single Unstoppable.

The song, dubbed in Tagalog, is being released worldwide by Sony Music just in time for the celebration of the Philippines’ 117th Indepenence day on June 12.

The follow up to her Platinum selling winning single, Stand By You, and co-written with Jon Hume (Evermore) and Dean Lewis, Unstoppable (the Flipino version) is an uplifting pop smash with a strong message of resilience. When asked about the track Marlisa says: “It’s about rising up to the challenge as a nation, as family or as a group of individuals.”

Since winning The X Factor last year, 16-year old Filipino-Australian Marlisa embarked on a promotional visit to the Phillippines performing on major TV programs including It’s Showtime, A.S.A.P, in-store performances at Lucky Chinatown and Eastwood Mall Open Park, but the most meaningful of all was her return to their family’s hometown in Bataan for a very special and intimate performance.

“It was my second time to visit the Philippines. I was 9 years old when we last came, and it was really good to be reunited with family and friends, and being warmly welcomed by everyone. I am overwhelmed and very grateful to my Filipino fans for all their support.”

Marlisa’s father Lito and mother Andrea migrated to Australia in the mid ’90s; she and her older brother Martin were born in Sydney, Australia. Marlisa was excited to fly to the Philippines because she wanted to meet her Filipino fans and get in touch with her roots. She says she learned to sing in Tagalog from her mom.

“I did not really speak Tagalog growing up, but my mom helped me a lot. She helped translate the song.”

“I enjoyed coming home to the Philippines. I loved the food, and everyone treated us so well. It was also a great experience performing with top artists there. I would love to sing more in Filipino next time,” she adds.

Marlisa is currently filming her music video for Unstoppable (the Filipino version) with the track available to purchase digitally now.

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Jeiboy

Omg yes is this her debut single???

MusicLoverDude

Releasing in more than just Australia is smart.

NicknDamienRhot

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Originally posted by MusicLoverDude

Releasing in more than just Australia is smart.

Actually, it's not available in Australia. This Filipino Version is only available in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UAE. And it's blocked everywhere else. Which I think is a pretty dumb strategy considering they're pretty much preventing a large swath of her possible fanbase (uh... Filipinos around the world) from even hearing it.

NicknDamienRhot

Finally the full song: http://self-musicfirsthand.tumblr.co...lipino-version

And it's amazing! The Tagalog lyrics are pretty good so it should be interesting to hear what the English lyrics will be.

But you still can't actually buy it.