"RomCom" is a song by the Filipino singer-songwriter Rob Deniel. It was released on August 25, 2023, through Viva Records. It was written by Deniel and produced with Jean-Paul Verona. The song has been described as romantic-styled pop with retro influences and was inspired in part by the American film La La Land. Its accompanying music video features references to several Philippine romantic comedies and includes appearances by Vladia Disuanco, Bini member Maloi Ricalde, Hyacinth Callado, and Sam Benwick.
Deniel released the single "Sinta" (transl.My Love), which has been noted for its resemblance to the classic Original Pilipino Music style known as "Manila sound." He had transitioned from recording with GarageBand on his iPhone to working in a professional studio.[1]
After the release of "Sinta," he released new single titled "RomCom" on August 25, 2023.[2]
Composition
"RomCom" is three minutes and fifty-seven seconds long.[2] It was written by Rob Deniel and produced with Jean-Paul Verona. The song has been described as romantic styled pop with retro influences consistent with Deniel's established musical aesthetic.[3] In an interview during the single's launch on August 27, Rob stated that the song explores the experience of falling in love for the first time. He cited the 2016 American musicalromantic comedy-drama film La La Land as a primary inspiration, noting that unlike the movie, the song concludes with a happy ending. Deniel also mentioned that he drafted four versions of the song ranging from slow to fast before settling on the mid-tempo arrangement that he felt best conveyed its intended essence.[4]
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