Bakunawa by Ruby Ibarra

Bakunawa is Ruby Ibarra’s first single release from her highly anticipated forthcoming sophomore album and features Ouida, Han Han, and June Millington. Produced by LASI of Bolo Music Group, it is an intergenerational collaboration that also spans across different Filipino languages (Tagalog and Bisaya), and genres, fusing elements of hip-hop and indie rock. Bakunawa is an upbeat energy record, with a pulsating bassline and rhythmic, poetic rap lyrics that speaks to themes such as personal reflection, growth, and realizing one’s power. The song’s title is in reference to the Filipino folklore story about a dragon who swallowed the moon; similarly, this song is uncompromising and unwavering in its cultural identity and power within one’s self.

Ruby Ibarra is a rapper, spoken word artist, and director from the Bay Area, CA.

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