Filipino band Lola Amour earned recognition at the debut of Music Awards Japan (MAJ), winning an award for their single "Raining in Manila."
The record-breaking hit was awarded the Special Award for Philippine Popular Music, which recognized its status of excellence in the Philippines. This award honors six artists whose creations have been celebrated in their respective countries. Other winners who nabbed the award were SEVENTEEN (South Korea), Jeff Satur (Thailand), ZhouShen (China), Salma Salsabil (Indonesia), and Tùng Dương (Vietnam).
Music Awards Japan, which took place on May 21 and May 22 at Kyoto's Rohm Theatre, aims to celebrate the finest in Japanese and Asian music. Its inaugural edition featured leading Japanese stars like Hikaru Utada,Atarashii Gakko!, Number_i, and Creepy Nuts.
Since its release in June 2023, Lola Amour's "Raining in Manila" has racked up millions of streams across various streaming platforms and gone viral on TikTok, garnering them fans from all over the globe. The track also showcases the band’s first time experimenting with a Japanese music genre – city pop.
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“Never in our wildest dreams did we think that we would receive international recognition and what an honor it has been to receive it at the Music Awards Japan 2025. ‘Raining In Manila’ was inspired by the themes of 80s city pop, so it hits even closer to home. To all our friends around the world that inspired ‘Raining In Manila,’ this one's for you!” Lola Amour vocalist Pio Dumayas shared.
What's more, since the band is celebrating nine years together, they are pulling out all the stops with a new single, "Misbehave,"and a live concert!
Pre-save 'Misbehave' for a chance to watch them live at Luneta Park on May 30, 2025! You can pre-save and receive free passes to the show here.
For more information, visit Lola Amour on their official Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly known as Twitter).
Location: Luneta Park, Roxas Boulevard 1000 Manila City
