Zack Tabudlo is different. OPM (Original Pinoy Music) has a certain sound. Usually, OPM’s are live bands, guitars, slow melodies with a taste or rock n roll, blues, and contemporary. There is nothing wrong with that BUT when compared to other modern genre’s a.k.a. K-pop, it is really hard for OPM music to gain main stream media play in attention. Hence, the reason why we are reviewing a song (and reviewing the album soon) that was released in 2023. Simply put, we didn’t even know the album existed until recently. Zack’s music style is modern as evident by his song Gusto.

“Gusto” by Zack Tabudlo is a captivating song that beautifully captures the feelings of longing and desire. The lyrics express the hesitancy and vulnerability of someone who wants to confess their emotions but struggles to find the right words. The collaboration with Al James adds depth to the track, creating a harmonious blend of voices.

Released on his album 3rd Time’s A Charm, this track features Al James. Gusto is a Tagalog song but here is a translation of the lyrics so you can understand just how deep this song is:

[Verse 1]
Oh, love, do you hear yourself?
Everything that comes out of your mouth is crazy
I know that I’m a fool
I know that I fall in love easily
It’s because I’m only human too

[Pre-Chorus]
I also have feelings too
I’m not numb just like you
I know that someone like you is used to letting go
Should I drift away from you?

[Chorus]
How about me?
Who already fell for you
Did you just really let go of me?
How about me?
Who waited for you for so long
Was all of that just nothing to you?
What the hell am I gonna do? (Hmm-hmm)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na, na)

[Verse 2]
Are you doing all of this on purpose
Or are you hurting me just for fun?
After when I gave my shoulder whenever you cry
What the hell do you think of me?
Am I a slave?
Don’t you have any manners?
What did you do?
I even trusted you

[Pre-Chorus]
I also have feelings too
I’m not numb just like you
I know that someone like you is used to letting go
Should I drift away from you?

[Chorus]
How about me?
Who already fell for you
Did you just really let go of me?
How about me?
Who waited for you for so long
Was all of that just nothing to you?
What the hell am I gonna do? (Hmm-hmm)
(Na-na-na-na-na-na, na)

[Outro]
How about me?
Who already fell for you
Did you really just let go of me?
How about me?
Who waited for you for so long
Was all of that just nothing to you?

Lyrics from genius

Gusto is a modern day twist of the OPM genre. We cannot wait to hear more music from Zack and from the looks of it, we got a lot of catching with his past music. You can list to Zach Tabudlo’s Gusto and many other OPM hits we like on our OPM Spotify playlist.