Rising multi-hyphenate star Ashtine Olviga has officially transitioned from the screen to the recording studio, marking a major career milestone with the release of her debut solo single, “Love Like U.”
Released under Viva Records on April 22, the track has quickly solidified Olviga’s position as a formidable new voice in the OPM landscape.
Within hours of its midnight drop, the single surged to the No. 1 spot on the iTunes Philippines songs chart. The digital momentum extended to social media, where the track occupied the No. 6 and No. 7 spots on the trending list of X (formerly Twitter).
Just days following its debut, the song has already surpassed 100,000 streams, fueled by a dedicated fanbase that has followed her journey from P-Pop roots to her breakout acting roles.
The track, produced by renowned hitmaker Thyro Alfaro, explores the romantic realization of finding love in unexpected places.
Reflecting on the lyrical narrative of shifting from friendship to romance, Olviga sings:
“Bakit ba ngayon ko lamang napansin? / ‘Diba dati kaibigan lamang ang tingin?”
Critics and fans alike have praised the song’s soulful groove and Olviga’s polished vocal delivery. The emotional core of the single is anchored by its infectious chorus:
“The way you love me like you do / Has got me fallen deeper every day.”
Industry observers note that this successful music launch follows Olviga’s recent win as the People’s Choice Awardee at the Billboard Philippines Women in Music awards.
With a solo concert and a music video scheduled for release in May, the “Nation’s Mutya” is proving that her artistry knows no bounds.