Following their 2024 collaboration, the pair deliver another heartfelt tune steeped in emotion, chemistry, and grace
Chart-topping R&B artist Arthur Nery and Filipino singer-songwriter Jolianne collaborate on the song “Palayo Sa Mundo” which is distributed by Sony Music Entertainment. A image of passionate love that is powerful enough to keep the world waiting is painted by the soulful yet smooth pop song.
The two Bisaya musicians flawlessly mix their vocals in “Palayo Sa Mundo,” their second collaboration after “Lullaby,” off Arthur Nery’s 2024 album II: The Second. The duet is endearing and intimate at the same time.
“Working with Arthur came so naturally,” Jolianne shares. “For one, we’re both Bisaya, so that was an effortless connection. Musically, we also speak the same language. We share a lot of the same influences, and we’re both deeply rooted in R&B.”
Written during a songwriting camp with producer Luke April (James Reid, Playertwo), the song evolved from an English concept titled “The World Can Wait” into an emotionally arresting Tagalog piece that pays homage to classic OPM romance.
“Arthur is a real poet,” the rising newcomer recalls. “And he wrote the song so quickly. It felt like a masterclass watching him in his element.”
Arthur Nery reveals that the song wasn’t intentionally written as a love song at first. “Joli wanted a track about self-reflection or identity crisis,” he shares. “The direction of the song changed after I wrote the first two lines. While Luke let us listen to his guitar sample and production, I wrote and arranged the lyrics freely and we just let the song take us to where it is now. It was a fun experience.”
For what it is, “Palayo Sa Mundo” reflects on the bittersweet nature of love that persists even when fate intervenes.
“This song is about that bittersweet feeling of loving somebody you know loves you too,” Jolianne explains. “But sometimes fate has its own plans, and things don’t turn out as we hope. Still, love in its purest form is worth offering, because love isn’t about guarantees. It’s, I love you because I do, not because I expect it back.
The track’s stripped-down but warm arrangements highlight the duo’s vocal chemistry while retaining the melodic pop appeal of the material.
“We honored ‘Lullaby’ by taking the acoustic pop approach,” Jolianne continues. We were looking for something classic and personal. It’s always a duet when Arthur and I sing together, not a sing-off.”
“Palayo Sa Mundo” by Jolianne and Arthur Nery is currently available on all digital music platforms through Sony Music Entertainment.
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