"Gwapo ng Boses": The Internet Reacts to Jake Zyrus's "Good Luck, Babe" Cover

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Filipino singer Jake Zyrus has captivated social media with his cover of Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” The rendition has gone viral, particularly among Filipino fans who were delighted to hear his voice post-transition.

Zyrus originally shared the cover on his Instagram on January 23rd, and it quickly gained traction. A repost by a Filipino fan account on the X platform (formerly Twitter) sent the video soaring, amassing over 1.5 million views.

Many online users expressed their admiration for Zyrus's vocal prowess, with comments like "Ngayon ko lang narinig ‘yung singing voice ni Jake Zyrus (post-transition) and omg, it sounds good??" and "Gwapo ng boses, grabe."

The cover has also been appreciated by those who were looking for guidance in singing the challenging song, originally performed by a woman.

"Good Luck, Babe!" is a poignant track about a relationship that falters due to one partner's inability to accept their feelings. Chappell Roan, an openly lesbian singer, has described the song as "about wishing good luck to someone who is denying fate."

This latest cover follows other successful renditions by Zyrus, including SZA's "Saturn" and a duet with his girlfriend, Cheesa Laureta, on Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga's "Die With a Smile."

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Zyrus's journey as a transgender man has been well-documented. He came out as a trans man in 2017, having previously identified as a lesbian in 2013. His international career took off with appearances on shows like "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show" following his impressive performance on the Filipino reality show "Little Big Star."

This "Good Luck, Babe" cover serves as a powerful reminder of Zyrus's enduring talent and his continued evolution as an artist.