Kyla considers her seventh album, Heart 2 Heart, under EMI Philippines as the most challenging of all the records she has done. For this latest project, Kyla did more than just sing because she also shared production work along with Chito Ilagan and good friend Jay-R.
Juggling both roles was not easy, but Kyla discovered the advantages of sitting behind the board and having a hand in shaping up the entire album from start to finish.
In a press conference prepared by EMI Philippines earlier today, November 25, at the Discovery Suites in Pasig City, Kyla proudly enumerated the perks of being a record producer: “Napili ko ‘yong mga gusto kong kantahin and iba din yung experience na you’re in control of the creative process. I was really a part of it.”
Kyla’s participation allowed the inclusion of most of her preferred songs like “Back In Time”—a collaboration number between her and Jay-R. Another original track titled “You Make Me Feel” also found its way to the finished product. The said song was written by Kyla together with Jay-R and Jimmy Muna. A Toto Sorioso composition, “Tahan Na” was likewise included.
The three original materials complement the cover tunes namely “Heart to Heart,” “I Miss You,” “Old Friend,” “Love On A Two Way Street,” “I’ll Never Give Up,” “Stay Awake,” “I’ll Be Over You,” “Drive,” “I Can’t Tell You Why,” “Misty Glass Window,” “Bus Stop,” and Kyla’s longtime favorite Stevie Wonder song, “Ribbon In the Sky.” As a Christmas gift to her fans, Kyla decided to include “My Grown Up Christmas List” as a bonus track.
