Los Angeles-based Filipina artist and songwriter Kiana V returns with her new album, 'I KNOW BETTER', a reflection on the messiness of knowing what you should do but choosing differently anyway. Fans can listen to the album HERE.

A nine-track project blending R&B, soul, and pop, 'I KNOW BETTER' explores the ups and downs of modern love – giving too much too soon, the unexpected return of someone from your past, the difference between words and actions, and finally seeing a situation for what it is. The album is about learning that growth isn't always linear. "I think we all wish that once we know better, we automatically do better," Kiana says. "But sometimes you see the mess you're creating and you still lean into it. That's the human part of it, I guess."

'I KNOW BETTER' is Kiana's first fully independent album, released after previous work with Tarsier Records and 88rising's Paradise Rising. It's a record made on her own terms, from the songwriting through the visuals.

Born and raised in the Philippines, Kiana has spent the past several years splitting her time between Los Angeles and Manila, developing a sound rooted in emotional storytelling, soulful melodies, and a love for nostalgia. As she enters a more internationally oriented phase in 2026, marking her 10-year career milestone with a new album, her momentum continues to build across APAC and beyond. While the Philippines remains her #1 audience market, where she has earned an Awit Award for Favorite Female Artist and a PMPC Award for Best R&B Artist of the Year, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong also rank among her Top 10 markets, highlighting the growing cross-border appeal of her R&B sound. With the US and Australia now ranking within her top audience market, Kiana's reach is extending well beyond Asia, signaling a significant step forward in her international trajectory.

Following the album's release, Kiana is set to return to the Philippines to perform at PLUS63 Festival on November 28th alongside Khalid, DENỸ, SHNTI, and more.

'I KNOW BETTER' Tracklisting:

1. Too Much Too Soon
2. Got Away
3. Forget About You
4. Swear You Won't
5. Push and Pull Interlude
6. Masquerade
7. Falling Out
8. I Know Better
9. Lover Girl

Stream 'I KNOW BETTER' here