grentperez Releases NEW SINGLE "WHEN THE DAY IS DONE"

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ANNOUNCES NEW EP
'WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER'

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Filipino-Australian rising star grentperez has today announced his highly anticipated forthcoming EP ‘When We Were Younger’. To mark the release, the Western-Sydney bedroom pop phenomenon has also revealed his latest disco-drenched single "When The Day Is Done", out now everywhere via Fast Friends & AWAL. Fans can listen to "When The Day Is Done" here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenthedayisdone and pre-save the EP 'When We Were Younger' here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenwewereyounger

Saturated in disco-soul, grentperez describes the new single as “a timeless classic that the whole family can listen to. Or as my dad would say ‘The song I can dance to'”. Picking up the pace dramatically from his most recent single and drama-rich ballad "Us Without Me", "When The Day Is Done" ends in a completely different place to where you started - gradually building up to a punchy syncopated pre-chorus melody before letting loose into an unstoppable roller-rink ready boogie. “This track embodies the line ‘there’s no place like home’ and when all is said and done, I just want to get back home and to the feeling of family having your back no matter where you are.” Every lovingly crafted detail — from the stacked harmonies on the bridge to the roiling congas to that one delayed beat drop in the final chorus — emanates a pure joy.

Drawing on the themes of having no place like home, today grentperez has also announced his highly anticipated forthcoming EP 'When We Were Younger’ out everywhere on Friday 2nd June . Conceived as a means to get out of a songwriting rut ‘When We Were Younger’, is a seven-track song cycle centered around the concept of nostalgia - motivated by the desire to stave off cynicism and embrace the carefree creativity of childhood. “We would have these super wholesome outdoor writing sessions as we were putting the project together,” he shares. “Connecting with what I remember as a really lovely childhood grounds me in the real world and keeps me thinking of the important friends and family in my life. It keeps me from getting ahead of myself.” Taking listeners on a series of unexpected yet intuitive sonic detours, grentperez fuses the signifiers of a wide variety of nostalgic sounds across the EP: infusing his beloved bossa nova with sprightly Philadelphia soul and the swelling strings of golden-era Hollywood, and taking inspiration from the soundtracks and general vibe of 90s rom-coms.

To mark the release, grentperez has also launched the official pre-order for the 'When We Were Younger' EP physical vinyl, featuring a blue coloured vinyl and offering the first 100 x orders an exclusive signed bookmark featuring custom drawings by grentperez.

Multi-media artist, singer-songwriter and producer grentperez’s handcrafted DIY pop instantly soothes on a series of releases that have helped endear him to rapidly growing audiences at home in Australia as well as further afield in Southeast Asia, North America and Europe.

His debut single "Cherry Wine", released in September 2021 shot up the Spotify viral charts across the globe, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and swept up the #1 spot in Singapore soon after its release. In less than two years, grentperez’s catalogue has seen over 200 million streams to date, and over 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, with hundreds of new fans discovering him daily. 

Born in Australia, grentperez grew up as the youngest of three kids in a Filipino family. Raised on a diet of The Eagles, The Beatles, and Queen thanks to his dad before moving onto the likes of Musiq Soulchild. As soon as he received his first nylon string acoustic, he taught himself Jeremy Passion’s “Lemonade”, learning chords, shapes, and plucking patterns. At the end of 2013, he launched his YouTube channel which currently sits at over half a MILLION subscribers.

Listen to "When The Day Is Done" here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenthedayisdone
Pre-save the EP 'When We Were Younger'  here: grentperez.ffm.to/whenwewereyounger

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PHINMA Education: A Beacon of Light in Laguna and the Philippines

I had the privilege of witnessing the launch of the #TAYÓTAYOLaguna campaign by PHINMA Education at the Calamba Tent last April 25, 2023. PHINMA, which is now the biggest education network in the Philippines, has recently acquired two higher education institutions in Laguna: the PHINMA Union College of Laguna (UCL) and the PHINMA Rizal College of Laguna (RCL). The #TAYÓTAYOLaguna campaign aims to highlight the inclusion of these two colleges in the PHINMA network, as well as to forge a partnership with Laguna, which is the birthplace of the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. I entered the event knowing that I was witnessing a corporate launch, but I left inspired by the messages of hope that I have heard.

I first heard about PHINMA when I was still in university myself. Our school has a classroom named after PHINMA. I knew even then that this institution invests in education and knowledge, so I was not surprised to hear about their expansion in the Southern Tagalog region. While I am a product of a university in Metro Manila, I am aware of the disparity between the different students in our country. I have been a child sponsor since I was in university, so I am deeply invested in uplifting the state of education in our country, even in my own small way. I am glad that I share the same values with PHINMA. 

During the event, I heard that they are proud of their advocacy to provide quality education to the marginalized and the underserved. I was happy to know that they prioritized students from mostly low income families, because these students also deserve to upskill in order to improve their circumstances. Because I was curious about their advocacy, I listened further. I learned that they solved the two major problems which were commonly faced by low income students: expensive and restrictive admissions exams, and inaccessible tuition fees. They also welcome working students and the differently-abled, which is admirable because it truly shows that they foster inclusion and equal opportunity for all. I was excited that this institution, which already has a proven track record in other regions across the Philippines and in Indonesia, is investing in educating Lagunense students.

Because of their awareness that the community must be involved in order to help these students graduate, PHINMA has involved the families of their students by conducting house-to-house visits and teacher training in order to communicate their vision to those who care for the future of our country. They envision a brighter future for Filipino students no matter what their backgrounds, limitations, or competencies are, so they are taking actionable steps in order to keep them in school. They also believe that education is a medium to shape society, and this is evident in the graduates they produce. Their graduates pass the board exams, land jobs within one year of graduation, and communicate effectively with confidence. Without blatantly telling them to serve and prioritize their communities, they train their students to give back to the nation through example. Indeed, when education is used as the means to transform lives and communities, then it is expected that their graduates will also pay it forward and continue shaping society.

Making Lives Better Through Education is the battlecry of PHINMA Education. I believe that they are taking the necessary steps to change lives, mindsets, and communities through quality accessible, inclusive, and effective education. It was an honor to witness their launch at Laguna, and I am excited to witness their growth not just in the birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal, but in other regions and countries as well.

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ADB and ACWA Power Sign Deal for Two Utility-Scale Wind Power Plants in Uzbekistan, the Region’s Largest Wind Development

TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN (24 April 2023) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ACWA Power Company (ACWA) signed $174 million worth of loans to develop the Bash wind power and Dzhankeldy wind power plants, both located in the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan.

The financing comprises loans amounting to $40.5 million for Bash and $46.5 million for the Dzhankeldy funded through ADB’s ordinary capital resources. ADB will also administer $40.5 million for Bash and $46.5 million for Dzhankeldy from the Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure Fund (LEAP), administered by ADB.

Each power plant consists of 79 wind turbines, for a total of 158 turbines that will generate 3,235 gigawatt-hours and displace nearly 2 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent a year. Together, Bash and Dzhankeldy will be the largest utility-scale wind power development in the Central West Asia region. The loans will also fund the construction of 282.5 kilometers of 500-kilovolt, single-circuit overhead transmission to connect to the power grid.

“Uzbekistan is one of the fastest-growing economies in Central Asia, and with it comes a growing demand for energy. This brings a unique opportunity to invest in decarbonization and expansion of renewables in the country’s energy mix,” said ADB Director General for Private Sector Operations Suzanne Gaboury. “Bash and Dzhankeldy are landmark greenfield wind power projects which have a significant demonstrative impact of private sector participation across the region’s energy sector.”

ADB has supported approximately 2,500 megawatts of renewable energy in Uzbekistan since 2019, after the country opened up the sector to private sector participants. The total cost of ADB’s latest collaboration with ACWA is approximately $1.35 billion.

Parallel lenders include the Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (DEG), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, OPEC Fund for International Development, and Proparco.

LEAP is an ADB-managed fund capitalized with a $1.5 billion commitment by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Established in 2016, LEAP focuses on delivering high-quality and sustainable private sector infrastructure projects that reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, and offer accessible and affordable health care, education, and communication services to ADB’s developing member countries.

Bash and Dzhankeldy are special-purpose vehicles owned by ACWA Power, a regional leader in renewable energy. ACWA was established in 2008 and is a developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalination plants, with 67 assets in operation, construction, or advanced development across 13 countries. ACWA’s portfolio has a capacity of 43.4 gigawatts of power and 6.4 million cubic meters per day of desalinated water.

ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.

Source: ADB

American pop artist Sarah Reeves thanks Filipino fans for crossover success of “Jealousy”

Fresh off the crossover success of her collaborations with high-profile dance music producers Gattüso, Laidback Luke, R3HAB, and Armin Van Buuren, American pop songstress Sarah Reeves continues to make a dent with the release of her new single “Jealousy.”

The midtempo pop tune finds Reeves face-to-face with her younger self, transporting her back to an easier time when she was innocent, confident, and carefree. The newcomer confesses she’s envious of that girl — a child free of insecurity and full of wonder.

“Jealousy” is also performing well in territories outside the United States, particularly in the Philippines where it lands as one of the top 10 countries in Spotify that have heavily streamed her work for the past few months.

“I would love to visit the Philippines one day and am so grateful to all my fans there,” says the young pop act. “I’m glad the music is connecting to Filipino fans. I hope it is appealing to them because it’s bringing hope and inspiration to every person that hears the music.”

In addition to her solo releases, Sarah Reeves has dedicated a vast portion of her career to writing songs for other artists for TV and film. Her music has appeared in Disney Plus and National Geographic’s six-part original series “Welcome To Earth,” starring Will Smith; Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon international trailer; promos for “American Idol” and UFC; and on television series across major networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and Netflix, among others.

About Sarah Reeves

Pop artist and songwriter Sarah Reeves signed her first record deal at age 18. Since then, in addition to pursuing her own artistry, she has dedicated a vast portion of her career to writing songs for other artists for TV and film. Her music has appeared in Disney Plus and National Geographic’s six-part original series “Welcome To Earth,” starring Will Smith; Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon international trailer; promos for “American Idol” and UFC; and on television series across major networks like ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and Netflix, among others. Reeves has also been featured on tracks by high-profile DJs, including: Gattüso, Laidback Luke, R3HAB, and Armin Van Buuren. The Curb | Word Entertainment artist has garnered over 81 million career streams and 40 million YouTube views.

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POWERHOUSE DUO SOFI TUKKER SHARE ROUSING NEW SINGLE “JACARÉ”

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THE DUO TAKES FESTIVAL SEASON BY STORM WITH PERFORMANCES AT

COACHELLA, GOVERNORS BALL, BONNAROO, LOLLAPALOOZA AND MORE

SOFI TUKKER, the GRAMMY-nominated duo comprised of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, have shared their exhilarating new single, “Jacaré'' out today on Ultra Records – LISTEN HERE.   Accompanying the track is the colorful new music video filmed on location in Rio de Janeiro – watch it HERE.  “Jacaré'' is simultaneously a tribute to both the beauty of Brazil and the LGBTQ+community at large.

Coachella Weekend 1 saw SOFI TUKKER deliver a commanding and high-energy set, with coverage from Billboard, Rolling Stone Entertainment Weekly  and Vogue among others - check out their performance of “Swing” from the show  here.Vogue included them in their “Best Celebrity Fashion Moments,” with the duo donning custom-made looks by Dolce & Gabbana. SOFI TUKKERwill next bring their immersive live show to a sold-out house headlining the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater tonight, Coachella (Weekend 2), and an impressive line-up of upcoming marquee festivals including Governors Ball, Bonnaroo,Lollapalooza, Osheaga, and headline festival sets at Lightning in a Bottle, Electric Forest Festival, Milwaukee Summerfest & Capitol Hill Block Party.  They’ll also hit the European festival circuit including stops at Lollapalooza Stockholm, Down the Rabbit Hole, EXIT Festival, Pohoda, Rock Werchter & Gunnersbury Park London withKygo among others, while their Las Vegas DJ Residency consistently packs in a crowd (see below for all tour dates).

With elements of electronic, house and jazz influences, “Jacaré'' was penned as an ode to Brazil and its inherent sensuality. Inspired by the country’s vibrant culture, “Jacaré'' pulsates with Tucker’s irresistible beats and puts Sophie’s seductive vocals on full display.  The lyrics were written by Sophie who is fluent in Portuguese, and longtime collaborator and Brazilian poet Chacal.

Sophie and Tucker explain, "Jacaré means alligator in Portuguese but it's also a derogatory word for women who like women. We wanted to take the word and flip it into something positive and joyful rather than a term used as an insult or threat. This song is super fun and sexy and inspired by our time in Brazil. We wrote the lyrics together with our longtime collaborator and friend, the Brazilian poet, Chacal. It's been a highlight in every DJ set we've done recently. It's a celebration of Brazil, of women and the LGBTQ+ community.”

Directed by Aerin Moreno (whose credits include previous SOFI TUKKER videos, Dove Cameron and Madison Beer clips) the visually thrilling music video perfectly captures the exuberance of “Jacaré.” The band comments, “it’s definitely the most fun video we've ever made. We have wanted to make a video for a long time based on the concept of us fighting for the same girl. It's just such an unusual and unique dynamic we have as a band. It's a silly and sexy story, played out in the most beautiful city in the world, Rio de Janeiro.”

Earlier this year, the magnetic duo recorded a not-to-be-missed session with KEXP featuring a stripped-down version of “Jacaré” with live instrumentation. Watch it HERE.

With more new music on the horizon, SOFI TUKKER also recently collaborated with Kx5 (Kaskade & deadmau5) on "Sacrifice", and producer, DJ & pianist LP Giobbi’s on the new single, “If Love Is A Skill,” - watch the intimate music video featuring LP Giobbi on grand piano, Sophie (SOFI TUKKER) on vocals and Michael Cheever (Le Chev) on drum machine HERE.

Having amassed over a billion streams, several Platinum records and Gold records on five continents, SOFI TUKKER’s inclusive and global perspective on electronic music is laced with themes of liberation, unity, and self-empowerment. Their vibrant fan community “The Freak Fam” are highly engaged both on and off-line.  SOFI TUKKER’s latest full-length album, WET TENNIS (When Everyone Tries To Evolve, Nothing Negative is Safe) is the follow-up to their GRAMMY-nominated debut album Treehouse.

SOFI TUKKER’S music has been used in campaigns for film, TV and video games with brands such as Apple, Peloton and Smartwater to name a few.  With a mutual love of fashion, they launched their own fashion imprint WET TENNIS in 2022. Last week they launched Sophie’s stage pants as part of the fashion line, which immediately sold out. Most recently they were the face of G-STAR RAW’s colorful denim campaign – see the spot HERE – while Sophie was featured in a Nikecampaign tied to International Women’s Day designing her own sneaker.

Novo Fogo Organic Cachaça, an independent producer of Brazil’s national sugarcane spirit, announced earlier this year that SOFI TUKKER are their new global brand ambassadors and equity partners. Novo Fogo shares the band’s passion of preserving the Atlantic Rainforest through their reforestation project The Un-Endangered Forest.The partnership draws inspiration from SOFI TUKKER’s appreciation of Brazilian music, language, culture, energy, and human and environmental diversity.  A clue hidden in the “Jacaré” video alludes to a future announcement to come on their partnership.

In addition to their many musical and entrepreneurial pursuits, the band are passionate activists committed to equality and have raised funds and awareness for organizations including Planned Parenthood, The Trevor Project, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Natural Resources Defense Council, The Nature Conservancy, the March for Our Lives and Red Cross Ukraine.  

2023 Tour Dates

4/21- Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre

4/22- Indio, CA @ Coachella Music and Arts Festival

4/30- Las Vegas, NV @ TAO Beach Day Club (DJ Residency)

5/13- Las Vegas, NV @ Marquee Dayclub (DJ Residency)

5/18- Las Vegas, NV @ Marquee Dayclub (DJ Residency)

5/19 & 5/20- Austin, TX @ Seismic Spring: Lite Edition (Hybrid DJ Set)

5/20- Baltimore, MD @ Preakness (Hybrid DJ Set)

5/25- Las Vegas, NV @ Hakkasan Nightclub (DJ Residency)

5/26- Bakersfield, CA @ Lightning in a Bottle Music Festival

5/27- Vancouver, BC @ Harbour Event & Convention Center (Hybrid DJ set)

6/04- Las Vegas, NV @ TAO Beach Day Club (DJ Residency)

6/11- New York City, NY @ The Governor’s Ball Music Festival

6/17- Manchester, TN @ Bonaroo Music Festival

6/19- Oklahoma City, OK @ The Jones Assembly

6/22- Rothbury, MI @ Electric Forest Festival 

6/23- Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest

6/29- Stockholm, Sweden @ Lollapalooza Stockholm (Hybrid DJ set)

6/21-7/2- Ewijk, The Netherlands @ Down the Rabbit Hole

7/1- Werchter, Belgium @ Rock Werchter 

7/6-7/9- Constanta, Romania @ Neversea Festival

7/6-7/8- Trenčín, Slovakia @ Pohoda Festival

7/8- Novi Sad, Serbia @ Exit Festival

7/21- Seattle, WA @ Capitol Hill Block Party

7/22- Las Vegas, NV @ Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub (DJ Residency)

8/3- Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza

8/5- Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival

8/6- Toronto, ON @ Veld Festival (Hybrid DJ set)

8/10- Chorzów, Poland @ Fest Festival

8/12- London, England @ Gunnersbury Park with Kygo

8/13- Newquay, England @ Boardmasters Festival

8/26- Las Vegas, NV @ Marquee Dayclub (DJ Residency)

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SB19’s JOSH CULLEN redefines love song with edgy hip-hop twist in “Pakiusap Lang”

The song comes with a music video that stars KAIA’s Angela and Charice as his love interests

After debuting as a bonafide solo star with the edgy banger “Wild Tonight,” SB19’s Josh Cullen continues his winning streak with the release of his follow-up single under Sony Music Entertainment. 

Aptly titled “Pakiusap Lang,” the P-Pop artist proves that there are no four walls that can contain him when it comes to writing and producing a straightforward love song meshed with trap-laden beats and hip-hop verses.

“The lyrics came from my heart, and I wanted to make sure the arrangement and sonic vibe reflected my Filipino hip-hop side,” Cullen reveals. “My cousin and his friends helped out with the chorus, and we all had a good time putting it together.”

According to SB19’s resident lead rapper and sub-vocalist, “Pakiusap Lang” is a song that is based on his personal experiences and thoughts about relationships. He further explains, “It's all about the struggles of maintaining a relationship when you can't be with your partner all the time due to work or other struggles going on in life. The song encourages the listener to hold on and trust the process.”

A romantic rap ballad that forays into emotional honesty as much as it does with stylistic finesse, “Pakiusap Lang” shows a different side of Cullen: an entertainer that doesn’t need to resort to gimmicks just to prove his point.

The release of the track comes with an upcoming music video that explores the idea of “holding onto the memories of your loved one, even when you know it’s time to let go.” Directed by frequent collaborator Toothless (who also helmed the MV of SB19’s “Bazinga), the visuals bring Cullen’s ideas to life and expand on his initial concept with an element of mystery and an understated delivery.

It also stars KAIA members Angela and Charice, who happen to be the main characters in the MV. The two multi-talented artists also dabbled into acting prior to their debut as a P-Pop artist.  

Cullen shares, “When I was planning out the music video for ‘Pakiusap Lang,’ I knew I wanted to create a story that was emotional and impactful. As I was brainstorming ideas, I thought about the possibility of incorporating plot twists into the video, to really capture the viewer's attention. That's when I had the idea to feature KAIA members Angela and Charice in the video. I had worked with them before and knew that they would bring a lot of talent and creativity to the project. Plus, their presence in the video would add an extra layer of intrigue and excitement for viewers. It was a pleasure to work with such talented and dedicated individuals, and I couldn't be happier with how the video turned out.”

“Pakiusap Lang” will be part of Josh Cullen’s upcoming debut EP, which will be released sometime this year. According to the rising multihyphenate, the maiden record sounds like a fusion between hip-hop and pop music, with his cousin Ocho helping him out in producing, conceptualizing, and refining the tracks. “You can expect a mix of different sounds and genre influences, but overall, it's a reflection of my journey as an artist and a person,” Cullen adds.

JOSH CULLEN’s “Pakiusap Lang” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. The music video of “WILD TONIGHT” will drop at 7pm on April 21, 2023 (Friday).

Source: Nyou

Clara Benin finds beauty in unlearning people and places on new song “small town”

The multi-awarded Filipino singer-songwriter releases ahopeful, bittersweet tune about taking control of one’s journey by not sticking to the past

Filipino singer-songwriter Clara Benin drops a song about leaving the past behind, and embracing the newness that comes with it. 

On her new single “small town,” the Parallel Universe artist continues the journey of acknowledging that the world is changing and that unlearning people and places could be an enriching way of taking control of one’s life and destiny.

“small town was inspired by my high school experience living in the province, where it was inevitable to bump into someone you know when you're out in public,” Benin reveals. “It's a post-breakup song about trying to find yourself again and struggling because everything around you reminds you of your ex.”

While the exquisitely moving track comes from a place of familiarity, Benin mentions that “small town” is inspired by her growing fascination with coming-of-age films of the early 2000s. The pensive pop-rock lullaby is written by Clara Benin herself and Gabba Santiago and produced by Sam Marquez and Tim Marquez of One Click Straight.

The OFFMUTE muse reveals, “I really enjoyed working on this song, because it felt like reliving my teenage years, when I felt so lost and angsty all the time. It's nice to look back on those years now that I'm older and write about all my experiences then.”

“small town” serves as Clara Benin’s last single before she releases her first studio album in eight years. According to Benin, the up-and-coming record reflects her growth as a singer-songwriter whose work displays vulnerability and versatility in equal measure.

Clara Benin’s “small town” is out now on all digital music platforms via OFFMUTE. Watch the music video here.

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About Clara Benin

Clara Benin is touted as the indie darling of the Philippines. She is one of the first artists under Sony Music’s new regional label OFFMUTE. Her signature angelic voice and melodic acoustic guitar playing bring a kind of serenity that her listeners gravitate towards. She has collaborated with Singaporean artists Charlie Lim for a remake of her hit single “Wine” and Gentle Bones for the pop track “A Day At A Time”. 

Widely loved for her warm and quiet demeanor, the acoustic-folk artist has played in notable festivals like Wanderland Arts and Music Festival in the Philippines, Music Matters in Singapore, and Zandari Festa in Korea. She sold out her first solo concert in 2016 for her album “Coming Home” and had a back-to-back concert with fellow artist Ben&Ben in 2018.

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JACKSON WANG “SLOW” WITH GLOBAL R&B SUPERSTAR CIARAOUT NOW

FIRST-EVER CHINESE SOLO ARTIST TO PERFORM HIS OWN SET AT COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

Singer and performer Jackson Wang releases his new single “Slow” with GRAMMY-Award winning artist Ciara. Jackson and Ciara join forces to showcase their unique talents and electrifying chemistry on this evocative and soul-stirring track, which blends their signature styles seamlessly with its raw emotion and undeniable groove. The track, co-written by Jackson himself, is produced by Grammy-Award winning DVLP (Eminem, J Balvin, Skrillex), Luyo and Tristian Hoogland (Joji, James Blake, Flume). Listen to “Slow” here. Watch the lyric video here.
 
Jackson who grew up on all things Ciara, has been a long-time admirer of the R&B icon. Jackson says, “Collaborating with Ciara was like catching lightning in a bottle. Her energy, passion, and creativity elevated this track to new heights, and her unwavering commitment to excellence inspired us to create something truly magical."
 
Ciara says, “The first time I heard the song Slow, I knew wanted to be a part of it. I loved the melodies and the catchiness of the song. Jacksons voice and his energy are infectious, and I am excited to be part of his incredible journey!”
 
Jackson created a historic moment at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival this past weekend as the first-ever Chinese solo artist to receive an official invitation from Coachella and perform his own set. He achieved a breakthrough moment enlisting Ciara for an surprise performance of their new single “Slow.” Leading up to his performance, Jackson trended No. 1 on Twitter’s worldwide trends with the hashtag #JacksonWangCoachella. In 2022, Jackson reached a milestone as the first-ever Chinese solo artist to perform on the main stage as part of 88rising’s ‘Head In The Clouds Forever’ set. Again, he trended No. 1 on Twitter’s worldwide trends following the performance, further growing his influence. Jackson will return to the stage this weekend to showcase his extraordinary talent as a live performer. For information, visit https://www.coachella.com/.
 
The release of Jackson’s sophomore album MAGIC MAN (TEAM WANG records/88rising Records/Warner Records/RYCE MUSIC GROUP) received widespread critical acclaim from the likes of Associated Press, NPR, Vulture, The Daily Beast, Consequence, UPROXX, and more. It debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s “Top Current Sales” & “Top Album Sales” the week of release and at No. 15 on Billboard 200 marking Jackson’s highest charting album. It features previously released singles “Come Alive,” “Dopamine,” “Blue,” “Cruel” and “Blow.”
 
Jackson launched his MAGIC MAN World Tour, his first-ever tour as a solo act, with sold-out shows in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, London, and Paris. Jackson will kick-off the North American dates on April 26th in Los Angeles at the Shrine Expo Hall. The limited six-city tour will stop in San Francisco and Chicago, then wrap up on May 11thin New York at the Barclays Center. Later this year, Jackson will embark on additional dates in South America. See below for a complete list of tour dates. For more information, visit tour.jackson-wang.com.
 
As a globally acclaimed artist and a creative director, Jackson’s goal is to showcase a Chinese-influenced sound on the international music stage and highlight Chinese and Asian culture worldwide. In his ascent, Jackson has amassed over 93 million followers across socials.

Jackson Wang 2023 Tour Dates

April 23Coachella Valley Music and Arts FestivalIndio, CAApril 26Shrine AuditoriumLos Angeles, CAApril 28Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumSan Francisco, CAApril 30Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports ArenaVancouver, BCMay 4Wintrust ArenaChicago, ILMay 6Coca Cola ColiseumToronto, ONMay 15Escapaco UnimedSao Paulo, BRMay 18Movistar ArenaBuenos Aires, ARMay 22Movistar ArenaSantiago, CLMay 25Arena CDMXMexico City, MX

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Grammy Award-winning duo For KING + COUNTRY recruits DJ R3HAB for remix of their No. 1 hit “Love Me Like I Am,” featuring Jordin Sparks

Multi-GRAMMY® award-winning duo FOR KING + COUNTRY drops the new remix version today of theirNo.1 hit single “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” feat. Jordin Sparks.

Dubbed “LOVE ME LIKE I AM (R3HAB REMIX),” the song was remixed by internationally-renownedDJ R3HAB, and is available on all digital platforms.

Written by Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Josh Kerr, and Michael Pollack (BMI Pop Writer of the Year; “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus; Justin Bieber, Beyonce); and produced by FOR KING + COUNTRY, Josh Kerr (GRAMMY® winning songwriter), and Jeff Sojka, the original track, “LOVE ME LIKE I AM,” is featured on their current GRAMMY® nominated, AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD-winning studio album, WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR?. The acclaimed album serves as the duo’s second Top 10 Billboard 200 charting album (#7).

The RIAA Platinum-selling brothers made up of Joel and Luke Smallbone recently scored their latest No.1 Billboard Christian Airplay Chart with “LOVE ME LIKE I AM” withJordin Sparks, marking their 13th No.1 hit single (and 8th consecutive No.1 hit single) on the chart.  

Additionally, the Smallbones, with Hillary Scott of Lady A, recently garnered a 2023 GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song” for their collaborative track, "For God Is With Us". The song was co-written by the Smallbones, Josh Kerr, and Jordan Reynolds, with the official music video viewed more than 8.9 million times since its 2022 release. 

FOR KING + COUNTRY is currently on their 2023 “What Are We Waiting For?  The Tour Part II,” and tickets for the tour can be purchased HERE.  

The Christian pop duo also visited Manila in 2019 as one of the headlining acts for Found Music Festival at CircuitMakati. Just recently, the multi-awarded act expressed their interest in going back to the Philippines sometime in the future.

“You know, we hope to always come back to the places that we’ve been, because every country has its own individual culture—taking part in that was a thrill for us,” says Luke Smallbone, one-half of the award-winning music act. “By visiting different cultures around the world, you can learn something from each of them. We just enjoyed being able to spend time with our Filipino friends.”

About FOR KING + COUNTRY

FOR KING + COUNTRY is one of the music industry’s most respected and decorated duos. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone have been awarded four GRAMMY® Awards, seven GMA Dove Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and 16 K-LOVE Fan Awards; and their 11 No. 1 songs have produced an astonishing 2 billion career streams. The RIAA Platinum-selling act’s live show has been hailed as a must-see concert event that continues to wow sold-out crowds whether in the U.S., Australia, Germany, Netherlands, or New Zealand. FOR KING + COUNTRY’s WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? released this year, became the duo’s second Top 10 album on the Billboard 200; following their RIAA Gold certified album, BURN THE SHIPS, which also debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart. The duo has had seven consecutive No. 1 songs including “For God Is WithUs,” “joy.,” “TOGETHER” (feat. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly),” and the 11-week Platinum smash, “God Only Knows.”  Featured on major networks including MTV, BBC2, ABC and more, the global hitmakers have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE, R3HAB, Hillary Scott and Timbaland, amongst others. www.curb.com.

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YUNG BLEU DELIVERS LOVE SCARS IIALBUM

Yung Bleu has delivered his latest album Love Scars II, out on his own imprint Moon Boy University and EMPIRE. The album is full of elevated lyricism over sonically pleasing melodies creating another timeless R&B project from Bleu. Across 15 tracks are features and production from Ty Dolla $ign, Chris Brown, Tink, Hitmaka, Chrishan Dotson (Makasound), OG Parker, and more. Earlier this year, Bleu shared “Kissing On Your Tattoos” and “Games Women Play” to lead into this new album.

Love Scars II is the second installment of this album series, Love Scars: The 5 Stages of Emotion, which introduced us to the 3X Platinum hit single “You’re Mines Still”. The first installment garnered praise from Hypebeast, Billboard, Complex, Pitchfork, The Fader, and more. This second edition is based on the same creative vision, but will dive deeper and touch on situations and topics that one may feel or experience in the midst of relationships and/or situationships. Love Scars II taps back into Bleu’s unique and consistent sound that had his fanbase engaged while simultaneously capturing a new audience. The artwork itself pulls from the original Love Scars with emphasis on the scars but now has transitions to a deeper/internal look.

Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, Yung Bleu is a multifaceted Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum singer, rapper, and songwriter with over 3 billion streams to date. He’s been nominated at 2023 iHeart Awards, won Best New Artist at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards, and toured with Chris Brown & Lil Baby. Prior to Love Scars II, Bleu also shared TANTRA, which boasts “Walk Through The Fire” featuring Ne-Yo which is Top 20 at R&B Radio, Moon Boy which went Gold and peaked at #12 on the Billboard 200 Charts, and his Investments mixtape series which boasts “Miss It” and “Ice On My Baby” – both surpassing 100M Youtubeviews each.

Love Scars II Tracklisting

1. Casamigos Nights
2. Games Women Play

3. The Way You Rock

4. Lonely Winters

5. Waterfalls (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)

6. Under My Spell

7. Distant Lover (Feat. Chris Brown)

8. Angel Dust

9. 2am In Dallas
10. Can’t Help Who You Love
11. Kissing On Your Tattoos

12. Pussy Papa

13. You Got It (Interlude)

14. Till The Death
15. Stingy (feat. Tink)

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