‘checkmate’ by philip la rosa feels like the moment you finally walk away – bittersweet, sharp, but strangely freeing. it’s a song that captures the ache of betrayal and the clarity that follows.

based in western australia, philip teams up once again with producer nic rollo, their chemistry sparking through polished synth-pop textures and a hook that refuses to let go. the track leans into lauv-inspired warmth while carrying its own weight of lived experience – the sting of a broken friendship transformed into something defiant and alive.

it’s another milestone in philip’s catalogue: contemporary yet timeless, intimate yet infectious. proof that even endings can shine.

thank u for making this philip ❤️