It’s OFFICIAL! Lea Salonga will collaborate with BINI!

In a historic convergence of generational Filipino talent, the Nation’s Girl Group BINI and international theater icon Lea Salonga are officially collaborating on “A Parallel World (Amping Mix)” for the official soundtrack of DreamWorks Animation’s animated feature, “Forgotten Island.”

The full official tracklist, revealed by Universal Pictures and DreamWorks, confirms that BINI’s original friendship anthem “A Parallel World” (produced by Nathan Matthew David and Shawn Wasabi) will receive an exclusive second iteration featuring vocals from the Tony Award-winning Broadway legend herself.

1. What is DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island”?

• The Story: Set against a nostalgic 1990s backdrop, Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo (voiced by Grammy winner H.E.R.) and Raissa (voiced by Liza Soberano) who stumble into a mystical portal leading to Nakali, an enchanted realm filled with Philippine mythological creatures.

• Cultural Authenticity: Led by Filipino-American music executive Angela Leus and composer Nathan Matthew David, the score blends 1980s/1990s pop, analog synthesizers, and traditional indigenous instruments—including the Las Piñas bamboo organ and southern Philippine gandingan.

2. Two Icons, One Powerful Anthem

• Bridging Generations: BINI represents the dynamic forefront of modern P-pop, while Lea Salonga remains the gold standard of Philippine global vocal artistry.

• The “Amping Mix”: The remixed track celebrates the core theme of enduring friendship (sisterhood and loyalty), incorporating distinct Filipino lyrical warmth and vocal layers.

• Lea Salonga’s Multi-Role Feature: In addition to this collaboration, Salonga lends her voice across several soundtrack suites (including “Ninakaw Sa Akin,” “Balik,” and “Ang Manananggal Suite”) as she voices the film’s complex mythical creature.

3. A Global Spotlight on Filipino Artistry

The Forgotten Island soundtrack stands as a landmark showcase for Filipino music on the world stage, also featuring performances and tracks from SB19, Sophia Laforteza (KATSEYE), Ruby Ibarra, and H.E.R.

This collaboration marks another massive milestone for BINI’s expanding global footprint and a proud celebration of authentic Filipino storytelling.

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