Labit presents: SOL
A Â self-discovery journalÂ
Photo Credit: Erica Hernandez
Filipino-American singer, songwriter, and storyteller Labit today (October 17th) shares his debut album SOL. Named in honor of his grandmother Solita (“Grandma Sol”), SOL is a widescreen coming-of-age statement that turns kitchen-table wisdom, late-night truth-talks, and hard-won self-belief into vivid storytelling. Across 18 tracks, Labit blends honeyed vocals, warm analog textures, and diaristic lyrics into songs that feel both lived-in and cinematic at once.
In the advance singles, Labit's already started sketching out the album’s emotional arc. "MANGOES AND RICE" is an intimate love letter to growing up Filipino-American. written as a conversation with his sister and brought to life in a video that foregrounds heritage, family, and community. With "CLEANING OUT THE FRIDGE" (ft. Emily Rowed), Labit leans into radical honesty: “airing it out,” tearing down walls, and choosing to rebuild. With "PARALLEL," he captures the a-ha clarity of finding love right beside you. The hazart-directed video reframes an iconic “song-in-the-back-seat” moment inside a family Buick LeSabre, another nod to Grandma Sol.
“SOL is me taking stock of who raised me, what shaped me, and how to move forward with grace,” Labit says. “These songs are about finding clarity: in love, in family, and in myself.”
The record’s palette moves from soft-focus nostalgia to full-color uplift: late-night confessions that spill into sunrise (“FEBRUARY”), the anxious comedy of trying to keep up (“ALL MY PLANTS ARE DYING”), and the quiet strength of choosing the right person in a chaotic season (“BETTER”). Throughout, recurring motifs - cars, kitchens, seasons - tie the chapters together, while Labit’s upfront vocal and conversational writing keep the storytelling close.
SOLÂ features the previously released "MANGOES AND RICE," "CLEANING OUT THE FRIDGE (ft. Emily Rowed)," and "PARALLEL," alongside new standouts like title track "SOL,"Â a quiet dedication to the grandmother whose name, counsel, and compassion echo throughout the album.
