Dilaw emerges from the creative community of the Philippines, where a new wave of pop artists is reworking classic and contemporary sonic influences to resonate with both local and global audiences, fitting neatly into the pop genre while carrying the distinct artistic perspective of its creator, alternative and city pop singer-songwriter Maki. Maki has built his artistic practice around sharing music that balances easy, melodic accessibility with lyrical and emotional depth that draws from heartbreaking, painful personal experiences, a contrast that has allowed his work to reach listeners across a wide range of backgrounds and tastes. The tension between his approachable, gentle melodies and the raw, weighty emotion at the core of his songs has become a signature of his discography, drawing listeners in first with the warm, approachable sound of his work before inviting them to sit with the nuance and vulnerability of the stories he tells.