"Sirena" (lit. 'Mermaid') is a Tagalog-language song by Filipino rapper Gloc-9. It was released as the lead single from the rapper's sixth album, MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata. The song features Ebe Dancel, the former vocalist of now defunct Filipino band Sugarfree. This is the 2nd most viewed OPM song on YouTube (reached 11 million views in July 2013), after Gayuma by Abra, also an LGBT related song. Pop band 1:43, mentions "Sirena" as they mention to Kevin Balot, a transgender Filipina.
| "Sirena" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Gloc-9 featuring Ebe Dancel | ||||
| from the album MKNM: Mga Kwento ng Makata | ||||
| Released | August 25, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Pinoy hip hop | |||
| Length | 4:33 | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Gloc-9 | |||
| Producer(s) | Gloc-9 Kathleen Dy-Go | |||
| Gloc-9 featuring Ebe Dancel singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Sirena" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
edit"I think this is the first time that a song about a gay man is presented in a first person's point of view, I worked very hard on this song for it not to be offending to anyone." -Gloc-9[1]
The song is about the life of a gay person ("bakla"), from his childhood to his teenage years until the deathbed of his father.[2]
Music video
editThe video for "Sirena" was directed by J. Pacena II (who also directed Gloc-9's "Lando", "Balita", "Upuan" among others). The video also features prominent gay personalities like members of the Ladlad Party List such as Danton Remoto and Boy Abunda. The uploaded music video of this song on YouTube reached 2 million views in less than a month.[3] It tells the narration of the events of the song, where the "Sirena" was portrayed by Abner Delina, Jr.
Reception
editOn the interview last February 2024, Gloc 9 emotionally revealed that the song is to be considered as a gift to his son, Sean Daniel, who is a part of the LGBTQ+ community.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "'MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata' (Gloc-9 Album Tour at SM City Bacolod)". The Daily Guardian. 13 October 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ Valera, Miro (19 July 2012). "Gloc-9 Tackles Gay Issues On New Song". MYX. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ Paliza, Andrea (8 September 2012). "Gloc-9 and Ebe Dancel's "Sirena" Reaches 2 Million Views On Youtube In Less Than A Month!". MYX. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 11 August 2016.