R&B Queen Unveils Feelings After Epic 25th Anniversary Show

Following the massive, sold-out success of her 25th Anniversary Concert, “The Kyla Soundscape,” held at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Kyla faced the press with a mix of relief, raw emotion, and profound gratitude. She didn’t just sing her heart out for 25 years in the business—she laid her heart bare in the post-show interview, giving us all the tea on her biggest fears, her lifelong dream, and the moment that gave her “suntok sa buwan” (hit the moon) levels of validation.

The Anxiety Was Real: Did She Expect A Sold-Out Venue?

Despite her legendary status, Kyla admitted to crippling anxiety before the show. “Makakahinga na po ako kasi grabe yung kaba ko talaga,” she confessed. The biggest shock? The concert actually selling out!

Kyla was candid about the current music landscape, saying, “sa ‘yung generation namin medyo realistically mahirap na kaming makapagpuno ng venue… I don’t know, hindi na ‘yung time namin ngayon.” This humility made the final attendance even more meaningful, leading her to express overwhelming gratitude.

The Jazz Risk That Paid Off (And That Viral Song)

The most surprising and rewarding moment for Kyla involved an unexpected track: the difficult jazz piece, “How High the Moon.” She revealed she almost didn’t perform it, admitting, “Hindi ko masyadong kinakanta ‘yun kasi hindi lahat nakaka-appreciate.” She was visibly moved when the audience embraced the classic, affirming that they “love music” beyond genre.

This fan validation was a game-changer! Kyla said the enthusiastic reaction gave her encouragement to potentially pursue a full jazz concert in the future, admitting, “Maybe that gives me encouragement to pursue that.”

Flashbacks, Future Dreams, and Global Ambition

Twenty-five years is a long road, and Kyla became emotional recalling the journey. She reminisced about the old days when fans, some of whom were “mga high school pa lang sila non,” would diligently follow her to mall shows and Hard Rock Cafe performances to get her CDs and autographs—a level of physical connection that is now “wala nang ganun.”

The biggest heartstopper? Kyla shared a deep, buried secret about her international ambition. Back when she was struggling to break into the local scene, she had a burning desire to send a demo to the legendary American producer, Quincy Jones. Though that dream remains unfulfilled, she declared that the international goal still lives in her heart: “‘Yung that dream is still in my heart and I still kind of want to pursue that.”

For a queen who just celebrated her monumental career milestone, Kyla is proving that after 25 years, she is just getting started, driven by immense gratitude for her devoted fans and the unending pursuit of her global dreams.