Sct. Rallos is the 4th single and part of totâ’s narrative and story of battling out his fears and anxieties. The title is a place in the Philippines where totâ grew up and spent most of his childhood. In the song, he recalls his fond memories of playing out epic battles against the imaginary monsters and creatures he pretends to be living under his bed. Thus, he composed and wrote Sct. Rallos is like an epic rock song wherein totâ is preparing for a world of adventure and battle.

totâ is Josh Villena’s passion project and a solo endeavor in a self-created genre he calls “tindig-balahibong rock” (goosebumps rock). Josh Villena has 18 years of music-making under his belt – from playing guitar for Peryodiko and Reese Lansangan to writing songs and performing with his bands: Maya’s Anklet and Autotelic. totâ, despite being a solo endeavor, is joined by a band composed of none other than his father, Mel Villena – a known musician, composer, and musical director, and siblings Ria, Miko, and Mark. The name “tota” is derived from his nickname “ota” which was a mispronunciation of Josh’s toddler self of his real name “Joshua.” Carrying that nickname is a fulfillment of his longing to create music for himself and explore deeper and darker themes such as fear and anxiety. Not only is he now revealing the name from his childhood, but also the stories inspired by that time in his life.

Sct. Rallos by totâ is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide. Also available by request on V81 Radio’s mobile app.