Rising OPM star Beza Trestiza has officially stepped into the spotlight with her debut single, HPR (Higit Pa Rito), under the Ascend family. This release is part of her Unfolding Dreams artist launch and is a heartfelt anthem that celebrates passion, purpose, and self-belief. Beza’s journey from being a student performer to a professional singer-songwriter is one of hard work and honesty that really connects with people.

Before her first performance, we talked to Beza, a new voice in the OPM scene, about the music that inspires her, her pre-performance rituals, and the real-life story behind her first single, Higit Pa Rito (HPR). Beza talked about her inspirations, goals, and the passion that drives her journey in a private and honest conversation.

Beza’s love for OPM comes through when she talks about the artists who have influenced her sound. She really liked Janine Teñoso because her style of telling stories is similar to her own. “Grabe ang genre niya,” Beza said with excitement, explaining how Teñoso’s ability to mix stories with music inspires her own work. She wants to play music with Teñoso or record with him so they can combine their storytelling skills. “Para ding nagkukwento na nilagyan ng melody,” she said, explaining how her song HPR is similar in that it captures feelings that fans can relate to deeply.

Beza also talked about her current Spotify obsession, the upbeat, colorful music of Cup of Joe. But when it comes to singing, Morissette Amon is her biggest idol. Beza said, “Since bata pa po ako, ina-idolize ko na siya,” and she said Amon’s Ang Huling El Bimbo was her favorite performance piece. The song’s emotional depth and high energy make it a great way for Beza to show off her own dynamic stage presence.

Beza’s way of performing is as sincere as her music. She talked about her ritual before a performance, which includes a moment of prayer and reflection. “Praying is something I do all the time, but it doesn’t mean I’ll do a perfect job.” “You have to work for it,” she said. Her prayer is simple but deep: she asks for help to get through the preparation and hard work she’s put in, hoping to connect with her audience in a real way. “Please help me with what I’m preparing,” she said, stressing her desire to make the performance meaningful for everyone.

Higit Pa Rito: A Song That Speaks to the Heart

Beza uses her influences to make a song that is both very personal and something that everyone can relate to. The song combines her talent for telling stories with a happy melody that makes people feel things. Beza said that fans have connected with HPR’s honesty, which shows how much she put into it. “It’s like telling a story with music,” she said, echoing what she likes about her OPM idols.

Feel the heart and soul of BEZA in her debut single HPR (Higit Pa Rito).

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Beza’s first OPM song is a bold move that shows her authenticity, passion, and talent. This is the start of an exciting new chapter. Higit Pa Rito is more than just a song; it’s a message about her dreams and a call to others to follow theirs.

Beza’s HPR (Higit Pa Rito) is now streaming on Spotify.