Rising Kapamilya singer Jem Macatuno has reimagined the song “Kumpas” as the official theme song of the mega blockbuster film “Meet, Greet & Bye.”
Viewers commended Jem’s heartfelt emotions and tender vocals on the lyric video of the song posted on ABS-CBN Star Music YouTube channel.
“I prefer this version, bagay na bagay sa movie. Just finished watching it, and I ended up crying,” one of the viewers said.
“Grabe talaga tong vocals ni Jem, punong puno ng genuine emotions, remember yung PBB Eviction song na Bagong Simula, sobrang tusok na tusok, and this version of Kumpas, pengeng tissue,” posted another netizen.
A contestant of “The Voice Teens” season 1 and a housemate in “Pinoy Big Brother: Otso,” Jem continues to shine as one of the standout rising artists under ABS-CBN’s StarPop label. His previous releases include his self-penned single “EDSA” and his remake of “Ikaw ang Aking Mahal.”
“Kumpas” was composed by Moira dela Torre, who first popularized the song, and Jason Marvin Hernandez. The original version served as the theme song of the hit ABS-CBN series “2 Good 2 Be True.”
Check out “Jem’s “Kumpas” remake, watch the movie “Meet, Greet & Bye,” which is now in its third week in cinemas worldwide. For more details, follow Star Music on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
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