The Pop recording "Diwa" from the Philippines continues Rob Deniel's exploration of his signature soft rock sound, influenced by classic Manila Sound. Known for his romantic musicality, Deniel, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, has previously released hits such as "Ang Pag-Ibig" and "RomCom," along with charting songs like "Miss Miss," "Arrowmance," and the slow-burn anthem "Puso." His musical growth was also evident in earlier indie-pop and retro-pop tracks like "Gabi" and "Sinta," following his debut hit "Ulap," which he wrote, arranged, and produced himself. Deniel also gained widespread attention for his emotional covers of Ogie Alcasid’s “Nandito Ako” and “Ikaw Sana,” which went viral and were later included on his EP “RD Covers” alongside other signature renditions.