CATRIONA GRAY NOW A RECORDING ARTIST
The 2018 Miss Universe explained that her single, ‘R.Y.F’ (‘Raise Your Flag’), goes beyond its message of patriotism. It also means standing up for someone or something and advocating causes that matter amid challenging times
Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray said that her version of the song “R.Y.F.” (“Raise Your Flag”) marks her journey as a beauty queen-turned-recording artist and her “call to action” to help uplift people’s lives.
“‘R.Y.F.’ is an anthem for me. The song is very much a reflection of my journey. There is no better way to kick off my career in music than by singing this song,” said Catriona at the #RYFSpotlight virtual media conference.
“In a way, the role of lending my voice to ‘R.Y.F’ is very similar to being Miss Universe because the song has a message that I believe in,” she added.
Catriona explained that “R.Y.F” goes beyond its message of patriotism. It also means standing up for someone or something and advocating causes that matter amid challenging times.
“It’s about raising your voice for something you believe in,” she explained. “I know that it’s very trying for us because there are many surmounting challenges, so it really is just trying to see how you can be of help to someone even in the smallest of ways.”
The new “R.Y.F.” single, with lyrics tweaked by Catriona herself, is a collaboration between ABS-CBN’s Star Music and CS Music. It was released on 28 May and has been included on Spotify’s New Music Friday Philippines playlist.
The song was originally written by Trisha Denise and ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo, inspired by Catriona’s memorable statements as 2018 Miss Universe.
It was first recorded by Kapamilya singer KZ Tandingan and rapper Kritiko.
Stream Catriona Gray’s single, “R.Y.F.,” available on various music streaming services. For more details, like Star Music on Facebook (www.facebook.com/starmusicph) and follow on Twitter and Instagram (@StarMusicPH).