Diamante (Morissette song)

"Diamante"
Official music video thumbnail
Single by Morissette
from the album Himig Handog P-pop Love Songs (2016)
LanguageTagalog
ReleasedJanuary 13, 2016 (2016-01-13)
Genre
Length3:56
LabelStar Music
Songwriter(s)
  • Jungee Marcelo
Producer(s)
  • Jungee Marcelo
Music video
"Diamante" on YouTube

"Diamante" (transl. "Diamond") is a song recorded by Filipino singer Morissette. This song was among the top 15 finalists for the 2016 Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs songwriting competition. The song was written by Jungee Marcelo and was included in the compilation album titled Himig Handog P-pop Love Songs (2016), which was released on January 13, 2016.[1]

Critical reception

Joseph Atilano, a critic from Philippine Daily Inquirer, praised the song for showcasing Morissette's artistic growth and versatility.[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Jane Sotelo and produced by the San Beda College Alabang. It was released on ABS-CBN Star Music official YouTube channel on April 1, 2016.[3]

Personnel

Credits adapted from YouTube:[3]

  • Morissette – vocals
  • Jungee Marcelo – songwriter, producer
  • Marlon Oliveros – arrangement
  • Niño Regalado – drums
  • Dante Tañedo – mixing, mastering

Cover versions

In 2019, Antonette Tismo, a contender from The Clash, performed the song to secure her place in the Top 10.[4] In 2023, the 3rd runner-up of Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 6), Jezza Quiogue, performed a medley of Morissette's songs, including "Akin Ka Na Lang", "'Di Mapaliwanag", and "Diamante".[5] Rachell Laylo, the 1st runner-up of Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 4), also performed the song at the 74th anniversary of General Nakar in Quezon Province.[6]

Accolades

Awards and nominations for "Diamante"
Year[a] Award Category Result Ref.
2016 Himig Handog Best Song Nominated [7]

Notes

  1. ^ Indicates the year of the ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

  1. ^ Villano, Alex (March 20, 2016). "LISTEN: The top 15 of Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2016". Rappler. Archived from the original on July 30, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Atilano, Joseph (June 14, 2016). "My thoughts on Morissette Amon". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Morissette - Diamante (Official Music Video)". Star Music. April 1, 2016. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (December 9, 2019). "Antonette Tismo wins The Clash comeback episode". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Basco, Karl Cedrick (May 6, 2023). "Lyka Estrella is 'Tawag ng Tanghalan' 6th grand champion". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "David Licauco, Kelvin Miranda, other celebrity guests charmed people of General Nakar". LionHearTV. July 29, 2023. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  7. ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn; Anarcon, James Patrick (April 24, 2016). "Himig Handog 2016 winners revealed; Bailey May and Ylona Garcia win in four categories". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on February 19, 2024. Retrieved February 19, 2024.