Pinoy fans were in a frenzy after Grammy Award-winning artist H.E.R. tweeted about her collaboration with Saweetie while using the hashtag #SinigangGang — a nod to their shared Filipino roots, and possibly their favorite dish.
H.E.R. dropped the link to their new single called “Closer,” a pop disco bop featured in Saweetie’s upcoming debut studio album, “Pretty Bitch Music.”
#CLOSER OUT NOW WITH MY BLASIAN BAY SISTER @Saweetie #SINIGANGGANG 🇵🇭#BAYAREAAAAA https://t.co/dOj26Ilpwf pic.twitter.com/FjCaJ7nxIs
— H.E.R. (@HERMusicx) February 11, 2022
“CLOSER OUT NOW WITH MY BLASIAN BAY SISTER @Saweetie #SINIGANGGANG #BAYAREAAAAA,” H.E.R. tweeted, referring to their mutual Pinoy heritage and Bay Area beginnings.
The hashtag #SinigangGang has gained popularity on social media after being widely used by users of Filipino descent in the diaspora.
Naturally, Tweeps were here for the local shoutout.
Omg!! Sinigang Gang 4 life 🙌🏾 dats real ❤️
— Kitty Supreme (@KittyDimaano) February 11, 2022
Sinigang gang 😭😭 lmfaooo
— coral blue #2 semi-gloss lipstick (@tinychurro) February 11, 2022
H.E.R., real name Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, received international acclaim when she was nominated for five Grammy awards in 2017 for her debut album, eventually winning Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Album. She also won a Grammy award for Song of the Year for “I Can’t Breathe,” and the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Fight For You” from Judas and the Black Messiah in 2021.
Saweetie, whose real name is Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, broke onto the scene with the singles “Tap In” and “Best Friend” featuring Doja Cat, which landed in the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. She was nominated for two Grammy awards in 2021.
Dare you to listen to the single and not feel all sorts of Pinoy pride.
