Isa Lang
| "Isa Lang" | ||||
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| Single by Arthur Nery | ||||
| Released | December 16, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 4:29 | |||
| Label | Viva | |||
| Songwriter | Arthur Nery | |||
| Producer | Axel Fernandez | |||
| Arthur Nery singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Isa Lang" on YouTube | ||||
"Isa Lang" (lit. 'Just One') is a song by Filipino singer-songwriter Arthur Nery. It was released as a single on December 16, 2021, through Viva Records. It is a R&B and soul track that portrays a candid perspective of someone desiring reciprocal feelings from their crush. The music video features Kaila Estrada, and depicts a slow-burning romance between the two leads, characterized by the gradual buildup of romantic tension.
Composition
"Isa Lang" is four minutes and twenty-nine seconds long.[1] Written by Arthur Nery and produced by Axel Fernandez, it is a R&B and soul track that portrays a candid perspective of someone desiring reciprocal feelings from their crush.[2]
Musically, the track was described as effectively combines "doubt and certainty" within its melancholic verses and intricate R&B hooks.[3]
Music video
On July 18, 2025, the music video for the single was released, nearly four years after its track release, and features Kaila Estrada. In the music video, it depicts a slow-burning romance between the two leads, characterized by the gradual buildup of romantic tension.[4]
In a press release, the music video for "Isa Lang" revitalizes the track through the involvement of actress Kaila Estrada. Estrada's compelling presence imbues the visuals with emotional depth, effectively conveying the song's themes of vulnerability, yearning, and sorrow. The cinematic approach provides a poignant and faithful extension of the song's emotional narrative, designed to resonate with fans.[5]
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[1]
- Arthur Nery – vocals, songwriter, arranger
- Axel Fernandez – producer, mastering engineer, mixing engineer
- Lei Rodriguez – violin
- Sherwin Dacuyan – piano
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Philippines (IFPI)[6] | 10 |
| Philippines Hot 100 (Billboard Philippines)[7] | 10 |
| Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[8] | 6 |
References
- ^ a b "Isa lang - Song by Arthur Nery". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 18 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
- ^ Go, Mayks (9 October 2024). "Arthur Nery's "Isa Lang" Enters The Top Philippine Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ "Music scene heartthrob Arthur Nery, the soulful band Bandang Lapis, and the indefatigable Andrew E., headline Viva Record's pre-Christmas week releases". Pikapika.ph. 17 December 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ Saenz, Rome (21 July 2025). "Arthur Nery Premieres Music Video For "Isa Lang" Starring Kaila Estrada". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ Sabio, Nikki (19 July 2025). "WATCH: Arthur Nery drops 'Isa Lang' MV after 4 years". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Philippines Chart Top 20 from 02/21/2025 to 02/27/2025". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 11 September 2025. [Select 2025 Week 9]
- ^ "Philippines Hot 100 – Week of March 8, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ^ "Top Philippine Songs – Week of January 25, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved 11 September 2025.