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Released 20 years ago

Nina

Nina Girado · 2006

42 min · 11 tracks · contemporary R&B

Smooth contemporary R&B melodies intertwine with heartfelt pop balladry, showcasing emotional depth and vocal prowess.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Can’t Make You Love Me — This track stands out for its poignant expression of heartache, allowing Nina's vocal intensity to shine through intricate melodic lines. Its emotional weight makes it a defining moment on the album.
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    Where Is Love — The song captures a sense of longing and vulnerability with its delicate arrangement and heartfelt lyrics, highlighting Nina's ability to convey deep emotions through her performances.
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    Love Is Contagious — Infused with an upbeat tempo, this track showcases Nina's versatility while maintaining the emotional core that characterizes much of the album. Its catchy chorus exemplifies modern pop sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate moments of heartfelt emotion
  • soulful melodies for quiet evenings
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • emotional explorations of love
  • reflective listening during solitude

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer upbeat party tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 23, 2006, 'Nina' was Nina Girado's fifth studio album, following her successful self-titled album in 2003 that established her as a leading figure in Philippine pop music. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation for emotional ballads and gaining broader recognition across Southeast Asia.
Stylistic neighbors
Jhené Aiko· H.E.R.· SZA

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Do 4:43
  • 2 Ooh Boy 3:29
  • 3 Where Is Love 4:08
  • 4 I Can’t Make You Love Me 4:10
  • 5 I Need Your Love 3:39
  • 6 I Didn’t Mean to Make You Mine 4:02
  • 7 Love Is Contagious 3:44
  • 8 What If 4:22
  • 9 Is It Over 3:57
  • 10 Someday 3:34
  • 11 Araw Mo 2:34

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