James Reid. Picture: Instagram/@james
With “Randomantic” gaining a newfound appreciation in social media and amongst music followers, James Reid stated he’s glad that many listeners are tuning in to the monitor.
“Randomantic” was included in Reid’s EP (or prolonged play) “Reid Alert” launched in February 2015. The monitor facilities across the persona prepared to do all types of romantic gestures to point out his love, with the lyrics saying, “Haharanahin kita sa’n man tayo magpunta / ‘Yung tipong kahit wala lang / O kaya could on the spot dinner date and this time I received’t be late / Lahat ay dahil wala lang / I simply wanna do easy random issues to say, ‘I really like you.’”
The monitor gained a newfound appreciation among the many public, with netizens utilizing it because the background music for fan edits involving their celeb crushes like Seventeen’s Wonwoo and Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena.
@hoshiimoshi he’s so randomantic coded #wonwoo #seventeen #fyp ♬ Randomantic – James Reid
@_ac.xcvbn sensible athletic males >>> #ejobiena #polevault #parisolympics2024 #philippines #fyp #foryou @EJ Obiena ♬ Randomantic – James Reid
It additionally made it to the ninth rank of the Billboard Philippines’ High Philippine Songs charts dated Sept. 9.
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When requested about “Randomantic’s” renewed success, Reid stated he’s glad that many listeners are creating a newfound appreciation for the tune.
“I really like that tune! It’s my favourite tune on the album ‘Reid Alert,’ and I’m loving it proper now. It’s nice to see that it’s coming again [in popularity] and to see so many individuals posting about it,” he advised INQUIRER.internet on the sidelines of the Preview Ball nude carpet. He was additionally accompanied by his girlfriend, Issa Pressman.
Pressman additionally chimed in, saying, she and Reid would additionally see netizens utilizing it because the background monitor for fan edits. “Folks would submit it and apply it to their fan edits,” she stated.
On ‘Sandal’
Reid additionally spoke about his new single “Sandal” which was written with Luke April, a member of the Davao-based hip-hop and R&B group, PlayerTwo.
“It feels good as a result of that tune could be very particular to me. Perhaps some of the distinctive songs I’ve personally written as a result of it was achieved in Tagalog. I had numerous assist from Luke April from PlayerTwo who’s such an unbelievable artist,” he stated.
The singer-songwriter additionally shared that it’s meant to be a dedication to Pressman, who makes him “be happy.”
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“I wrote it for Issa, I simply wished the tune to be one thing that may heat you on a chilly day. It’s very comforting, and it type of lets [her] know that [she can lean on me,” he said. “She’s always [a source of comfort for me].”
Reid and Pressman went public with their romance in March 2023 after they have been seen collectively at Harry Types’ live performance in Bulacan. They made their first public look months later, with the singer-actor saying they’re “very glad collectively.”
“There’s no higher technique to say it. I’m very in love. I’m very glad. One of the best half about [the event is] that I’m right here with Issa,” Reid stated of Issa in September 2023.
