SB19’s Pablo drops new single as he eyes solo album in 2024

SB19’s Pablo with his brother Josue. Image: Sony Music Entertainment

Pablo, leader and chief songwriter of SB19, hoped that his new single “Determinado” is a reminder to “confront fears” and find the strength to move forward.

The hip-hop and rock-inspired single, which was released on Sunday, Jan. 14, is a collaboration between Pablo and his brother Josue. The song is said to be a “realization to find the courage” to do “what [they] want.

Pablo and Josue have worked together as frequent collaborators and as a music production duo called Radkidz, where the SB19 member said they “always learn and draw inspiration” from each other.

“The [song is] a realization when we find the courage to do what we want, and what kind of artist we aspire to be. We are confronting our fears and roadblocks, but still moving forward,” Pablo said in a press statement.

“Our music is not just the output. It’s a collective of all the micro-things that happen behind the scenes and throughout the process. We are more assertive now,” he continued.

The P-pop idol also spoke about the possibility of releasing a solo album sometime in 2024, although no further details are yet to be disclosed.

“Going back to the song title, we are indeed on this journey. I have so many things planned to do in 2024, and definitely one of those is to release my own album,” he said.

“Determinado” is Pablo’s second single as a solo artist, which was performed for the first time at a brand event on the day of the song’s release.

He made his solo debut with the song “La Luna” in January 2022.

Born as John Paulo Nase, he is the leader, music director, main rapper, and lead vocalist of SB19 since October 2018. The P-pop powerhouse also consists of the members Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin.