British singer-songwriter James Arthur scores another viral hit in Asia with “Car’s Outside”

The song has peaked at No. 34 of Spotify Philippines, and has charted inside the top 10 of Spotify Indonesia and Malaysia for several weeks

 Photo Credit: Edward Cooke

British singer-songwriter James Arthur has gone viral in the Philippines with the growing popularity of “Car’s Outside,” an old song off his 2019 album, YOU.

The uptick in demand comes from the piano-driven ballad’s resurgence on the short-form video app TikTok. To date, the rousing ditty has garnered more than 500,000 videos on TikTok alone, including combined original and sped-up versions.

“Car’s Outside” also proved to be popular on streaming, as it peaked at No. 34 of the Spotify Philippines’ Chart, becoming one of the surprise hits of 2023.

Elsewhere in Asia, the track has gained success on asimilar platform, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia, where it has landed in the Top 10 of the respective countries’ Spotify overall charts.

Aside from “Car’s Outside,” James Arthur is also receiving impressive traction in the region, especially with his cover of Christina Perri’s hit, “A Thousand Years.” Both songs have climbed in the top 5 of James Arthur’s most popular songs in Spotify and are steadily climbing in several music charts worldwide—thanks to their viral appeal and relatable message.

The Middlesbrough-born, and most successful X Factor winner of all time has scored 4 top 10 albums, with 2016’s Back From The Edge hitting the Number 1 spot. Over his career, he has collaborated with the likes of Anne-Marie, Sigala, Rudimental, Marshmallow & many more.

James Arthur’s “Car’s Outside” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Source: Nyou

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Javier Parisi’s Imagine: The Beatles Legacy is happening this week!

Javier Parisi, the world’s greatest John Lennon tribute act, will be staging his highly anticipated concert this week!

Delivering his best impersonation of the legendary rock icon with authentic musical performance, the Argentinian act is slated to headline his own show featuring some of the most notable hits of The Beatles and John Lennon.

The concert will take place on July 15, 2023, Saturday at the Music Museum. Globally renowned and endorsed by John Lennon’s family and inner circle, Parisi takes world-class impersonation and interpretation to an entirely new level—this time, in front of the Philippine audience.

“I’m really excited to meet the Filipino fans,” said Parisi. “Aside from the performance, this event also serves as a celebration of Lennon and The Beatles’ unparalleled legacy in utilizing music as an agent of social change. It’s my honor to share this gift to the music lovers out there who want a piece of the past even just for a moment. I promise to entertain and not disappoint.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Javier began studying guitar and learning the English language when he was eight. The charismatic star was heavily influenced by The Beatles growing up, and even created a Fab Four tribute band with friends from his hometown to perform in various venues all over the world.

Having grown his fanbase through the years with his pitch-perfect copy of Lennon’s look and sound, Parisi made a mark with his incredible impersonation that reached global cities from end to end, and even ended up performing in musicals produced the Lennon estate.

Tickets are still available via Ticketmax and Ticketworld, or you may call the Music Museum at 8721 0635 / 8721 6726.

IMAGINE: The Beatles Legacy is presented by DMC Philippines.

Source: Nyou

Dominic Fike drops new album, Sunburn

Photo by Bethany Vargas

Dominic Fike has finally released his sophomore album Sunburn via Columbia Records/Sony Music Entertainment. The album finds him returning to his native Florida, examining the culture and environments in which he was raised that are unique to the Sunshine State. Included in the album's release is the standout track, "Mona Lisa," which Dom created with longtime collaborator Kenny Beats and was also featured in the box office-topping film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

Also featured on Sunburn are "Frisky" and "Think Fast," two tracks that have been teased over the past few months and have already become fan favorites online. The latter of those songs features contributions by Weezerfrontman Rivers Cuomo on guitar and backing vocals -- a full circle moment for Dom given Weezer's influence on him and his history of covering the band's "Say It Ain't So" as part of a medley with his own song "Westcoast Collective" on his first North American tour.

Next week Dom will launch his North American Don't Stare At The Sun tour. The tour marks his first live performances since his breakout set at this year's Coachella, where "his talent jumped out every time he took the mic" according to Rolling Stone. Over the course of the tour, Dom will perform at iconic venues like New York's Prospect Park, Los Angeles' Greek Theater, and Chicago's Huntington Bank Pavilion, making this his largest tour to date.

The album is available digitally as well as on standard CD and vinyl formats (the former with 12-panel folded insert poster and the latter with a 12-page insert booklet), an exclusive CD edition with 60-page photo book on glossy paper stock, as well as deluxe and color vinyl editions (the former of which is on black vinyl with a 24-page insert booklet and the latter of which comes on Florida orange vinyl with a 12-page insert booklet). Digital and CD formats are available for purchase now and vinyl is available for pre-order.

album artwork

Dominic Fike

Sunburn

July 7, 2023

Columbia Records

1. How Much Is Weed?

2. Ant Pile

3. Think Fast

4. Sick

5. 7 Hours

6. Dancing In The Courthouse

7. Mona Lisa

8. Bodies

9. Sunburn

10. Pasture Child

11. 4x4

12. Frisky

13. Mama's Boy

14. Dark

15. What Kinda Woman

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Dominic Fike’s new album, Sunburn is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment.

About Dominic Fike:

First discovered by the world through a collection of demos on Soundcloud recorded at home while on house arrest, Dominic Fike’s rise since has been the kind only seen once or twice per generation – praised by everyone from The Fader to The New Yorker as “the future of pop music” for his fusion of hip-hop and sun-damaged rock that spawned a #1 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart and subsequent collaborations with the likes of Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Omar Apollo, Kenny Beats and more. While he quickly built a devoted fanbase for his music – evidenced by his sold out debut North American Rain Or Shine tour in 2019 – Dom’s profile grew exponentially when he emerged as Elliot, a fan favorite in season 2 of HBO’s Euphoria. While it would have been easy for Dom to tap any number of super-producers and songwriters for his forthcoming sophomore album Sunburn, Dom decided to revisit his roots and return to his native Florida to pen a love letter to the complicated locale in which he was raised. Aided by drummer Henry Kwapis(Dijon), producers Devin Workman and Jim-E-Stack (Bon Iver, Caroline Polachek), Sunburn is comprised of 14 ruthlessly honest dispatches from about heartbreak and regret, addiction, sex, and jealousy. It’s the sound of someone who returned home to discover himself once more, who found the right words in small rooms – conjuring timeless spells to close this last chapter of his life and open the door to an even more searingly bright future. The album is perhaps best represented by its title track “Sunburn,” a mission statement about life in South Florida: being too broke for higher education, the tears of a mother terrified about losing it all, and the resolve of the narrator to never let that happen. As the refrain goes: “when I die, lay me in the sun.”

Source: Nyou

A record-breaking number of Filipinos travelling to Israel

The Israel Ministry of Tourism welcomed the increase in the number of Filipinos who visited the holy land breaking its all-time high of June 2023 record. A whopping growth of 40 percent with 19,300 Filipino tourists to Israel from January to June 2023 versus 2019, the statistics release by the Israel Ministry of Tourism. 

Speaking about the growth, Sammy Yahia – Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism Philippines said, “2023 has been outstanding and by far the best year for Israel tourism in the Philippines. It has been an important market for us, and we see huge potential in the Philippine market. The Israel Ministry of Tourism in the Philippines will continue to make progress on the issues of awareness and connectivity.” 

Filipinos can enjoy visa-free travel to Israel for up to 59 days, while Israelis can enjoy visa-free travel to the Philippines for up to 59 days. 

Source: ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM Philippine Office

Oh, Flamingo!’s acclaimed album, Pagtandaavailable for exclusive pre-orders at the band’s birthday concert this week!

The Filipino indie-rock quartet will be celebrating their career-spanning milestone with a self-curated festival featuring their peers and contemporaries in the local music scene

Filipino indie-rock quartet Oh, Flamingo! will be celebrating their 10th anniversary in the music scene with a birthday concert happening on July 15, 2023 (Saturday), from 4 pm onwards at the 123 Block in Mandaluyong City.

Aside from commemorating their decade-long milestone with a star-studded festival lineup, the four-piece act is also opening pre-order opportunities for the vinyl release of their critically acclaimed album, Pagtanda, which topped NME’s 10 best Southeast Asian albums and EPs of 2023 so far.

“As music fans that grew up listening to physical music, it's a big deal for us to release our record on vinyl in this digital world,” Oh, Flamingo! said. “The album itself is an homage to our youth, and to have our music released on physical format encapsulates that concept. Attendees of our 10th birthday get first dibs on being able to pre-order the record!”

Available on white vinyl for an October 2023 release, Pagtandais the band’s debut full-length album, and is produced by R&B/soul maestro Lustbass and mastered for vinyl by OPM legend Ely Buendia.

Attendees of the multi-format festival are in for a treat as they will be given a chance to order the album at the Offshore Musicbooth for an exclusive discounted price of PHP 1,300 only.

Oh, Flamingo!’s 10th Birthday celebration will feature performances by some of their peers and contemporaries in the music industry, including The Itchyworms, Ang BandangShirley, Ourselves The Elves, Ena Mori, DJ Love, SPIT, The One Pesos, and T33G33.

A mini bazaar featuring lifestyle, culture, and art booths will be stationed in the area for the attendees to enjoy and explore. Limited-edition merch will also be available for purchase.

In true Oh, Flamingo! antics, there will be games and activities that they’ve prepared as a way to thank their followers for their unconditional love and support of the band all these years. “It will be fun, with good music and bands, as well as a lot of sabaw moments,” shares the band in a collective statement.

This event is presented and produced by Oh, Flamingo! and GNN Entertainment Productions, in partnership with Jack Daniel’s Philippines, Klean Kanteen, Hysteria, Ticket Melon, CME, and Minsan Studios. Tickets to the show are available for purchase via bit.ly/HBDOHFLAM10.

Follow Oh, Flamingo! on socials: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

 Source: GNN

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STEVE AOKI AND QUINTINO COLLABORATE ON “MOTOR”

Listen to “Motor” Here: https://steveaoki.lnk.to/Motor

2x-Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist, producer, and DJ Steve Aoki has collaborated with Dutch powerhouse Quintino to release their second joint single “Motor.” Arriving just in time for the summer, the festival anthem is an infectious mix of Aoki’s signature electro sound and Quintino’s hard-hitting big room beats. 

“Motor” is the highly-anticipated follow-up to Aoki and Quintino’s main stage staple “Mayhem,” which appeared on Aoki’s 5OKI EP. Initially premiered by Billboard, the track became a fan favorite amongst fans and DJs, receiving spins from the likes of David Guetta and Afrojack. To date, “Mayhem” has accumulated over 75 million streams. 

Most recently, Aoki and Quintino have joined forces to remix one another’s work. Last year Quintino remixed Aoki’s HiROQUEST: GENESIS dance anthem “Save Me (ft. Harvey).” In February 2023, Aoki’s supergroup trio 3 Are Legend (Steve Aoki, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike) provided an explosive remix of Quintino’s hard-hitting tune “Name Of Your DJ (ft. MC Ambush).”

This summer both artists are scheduled to hit the European festival and club circuit. Fans can catch both Aoki and Quintino performing individual sets at Tomorrowland, Airbeat One, Amnesia Ibiza, and many other stops.  

For a full list of Steve Aoki’s summer dates, please visit: https://steveaoki.com 

For a full list of Quintino’s summer dates, please visit: https://linktr.ee/quintino 

ABOUT STEVE AOKI:

Counting nearly 3 billion music streams to his name, Steve Aoki is a true visionary. Billboard described the 2x-GRAMMY-nominated music producer, artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, NFT futurist and Dim Mak Records founder as “one of the most in-demand entertainers in the world.”  A Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Traveled Musician in a Single Calendar Year,” Aoki has performed at nearly every top festival around the world, including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Fuji Rock Festival, Tomorrowland and Electric Daisy Carnival. In 2022, Aoki also graced recent covers of Entrepreneur Magazine, Electronic Musician, and Adweek as their “Visionary of the Year.” 

As a globally successful cross-genre solo artist, Aoki has collaborated with an impressive list of varied artists, including BTS, Maluma, Snoop Dogg, Linkin Park, blink-182, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Uzi Vert, 2 Chainz and Daddy Yankee, on top of having released three Platinum singles, six Gold singles, and over ten Top 10 radio records. After unveiling four Neon Future albums, Aoki recently released HiROQUEST: Genesis, featuring collaborations with Taking Back Sunday, Mod Sun, Kane Brown and more. 

Aoki approaches each new endeavor with the same sense of dedication he’s put into his past achievements, including the Grammy-nominated Netflix documentary I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead (2016) and his memoir BLUE: The Color of Noise (2019). In 2012, he also founded THE AOKI FOUNDATION to support organizations in brain science and its research. His influential record label Dim Mak, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021, is known for being a launching pad for the careers of prominent acts like Bloc Party, The Chainsmokers, Bloody Beetroots, The Kills, Zedd and Diplo. Most recently, Aoki created the A0K1VERSE, an NFT membership community, powered by the Passport, that welcomes his fans to both virtual and real-world experiences. Aoki is also executive producer for “American Hiro,” a series in development with FX Networks directed by Jon M. Chu, chronicling the life of his father, Hiroaki “Rocky” Aoki, the legendary entrepreneur and daredevil businessman who created the Benihana empire. In whatever space Steve Aoki enters, the multi-hyphenate innovator continues to set trends and inspire creativity on a global level.

ABOUT QUINTINO:

Highly talented Dutch DJ and producer Quintino is one of the leading forces in the global dance music scene today. With an established reputation for his live performances, Quintino continues to be a staple on the main stage working alongside legendary names such as Tiësto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Nervo, Alok and Hardwell. Mastering the fundamentals as a DJ in the Dutch club scene, the young DJ started making big steps in 2011 when he released ‘Epic’ with Sandro Silva which became platinum and one of the most played club tracks of the year. Over the past years Quintino has shaped his big room progressive sound to be at the forefront of electronic dance music. Known for his big sing along vocals and skills on stage, Quintino continues to prove why he is remained in the top tier and will be for years to come. “I want to take things further, whether it’s the music merchandising or highly produced shows” Quintino emphasizes. “My performance has become so much more than I started out with. I’m in the big league now and want to present myself as the creative artist that I am”.

CONNECT WITH STEVE AOKI:
ONLINE  | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER

Source: Blackstar

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[Quezon City, July 8, 2023] – Flash Portable Studio is proud to announce a new portable booth in the world of photo booths and self-shoot studios. With the introduction of their magic mirror booth, they are redefining the way people capture and preserve special moments.

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Filipino pop-rock outfit NOBITA hits home with soulful new track “ParuparoNa Walang Hanggan”

Fresh off the success of viral hit “Unang Sayaw,” Filipino pop-rock outfit NOBITA continues to smash out of the gate with another song with commercial potential.

Their new single “Paruparo Na Walang Hanggan” plays on the band’s musical strengths, blending deeply personal lyrics with soulful, harmony-laden arrangements. Like their previous releases, NOBITA’s latest song hits home with vulnerability that people can relate to.

“Paruparo Na Walang Hanggan is a song for someone who continues to believe in love, no matter the struggles they may have experienced in the past,” the chart-topping band shares in a statement. “The main hook and most of the melodic lines just came out spontaneously during one of our rehearsals for an event. It felt like we just vomited it subconsciously.”

While it’s a love song to the core, “Paruparo Na Walang Hanggan” embraces a more intricate sonic direction, going as far as adding layers of choir-like elements, sparse keyboard textures, and bluesy chords to create something slightly out of the ordinary. Isagani Palabyab, their constant collaborator, co-produced the track and helped redefine its kundiman sensibilities with a modern flair.

NOBITA adds, “We take pride in making songs that the audience can feel what we feel and remember easily the melody and lyrics of the song when they first hear it. We’re grateful to Isagani for encapsulating this vision into something memorable and subtle, and still giving off that familiar sound of ours.”

The song will be included in the setlist for their upcoming 6-city tour in the US, which kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada on August 11 and wraps up in Fairfax, Virginia on August 26. Tickets are available at www.ToggleSwitchPH.com.

For more information about the tour, check out the details below:

August 11: Las Vegas, NV (The Usual Place)

August 12: Los Angeles, CA (The Vermont Hollywood)

August 18: Seattle, WA (Substation Seattle)

August 19: San Francisco, CA (The Historic Bal Theater)

August 25: New York, NY (Sounds of Brazil)

August 26: Fairfax, VA (Jammin Java)

NOBITA’s “Paruparo Na Walang Hanggan” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

Source: Nyou

KNOCK2 & NGHTMRE UNVEIL LONG-AWAITED FESTIVAL ANTHEM “ONE CHANCE” FEAT. MARLHY

LISTEN TO “ONE CHANCE” HERE

OFFICIAL VISUALIZER HERE

(Photo: John Liwag)

Today, rising San Diego DJ/producer Knock2 teams up with dance music titan NGHTMRE for a highly-anticipated collaboration “One Chance (feat. Marlhy)”, out now via 88rising and available on all streaming platforms. “One Chance” is Knock2's inaugural single via the pioneering 88rising label.

“One Chance” is a natural collaboration between the two heavy-hitter DJs who have shared the stage and teased the single on many occasions over the past year – from NGHTMRE’s appearance at Brooklyn Mirage to Knock2’s debut Los Angeles headline. ““From the first time I heard a Knock2 track, I knew he was going to revitalize the entire sound that I fell in love with when I started,” says NGHTMRE, “He is insanely talented and it was an honor to work on this record with him.” 

The track is sure to be a regular on the festival circuit this summer with its monstrous production, driving BPM, and sultry vocals from Marlhy – it begs to be heard live. On the collaboration, Knock2 says, “I’m really proud of how the record turned out. I love playing it out anytime I get the chance."

2023 has been a landmark year for Knock2, as he rides the continued success of breakthrough hit "dashstar*", a ubiquitous festival anthem with 26+ million Spotify streams. In January, Knock2 released his widely acclaimed ROOM202 EP – which spawned party-ready hits like "Make U SWEAT!" and "rock ur world" – and took his ROOM202 concept around North America for a debut headline tour. The 13-date tour sold-out instantly; which led to a series of venue upgrades and additional dates. Knock2 also made his festival debuts at Coachella and 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Festival New York to overflowing crowds and frenzied energy. 

Looking to the future, Knock2 is bringing his ROOM202 experience to Europe, with a sold-out London headline at Ton of Brix and a debut appearance at  Lollapalooza Paris. With a mountain of anticipated IDs, his first festival headline slot at Imagine Festival (performing b2b with Dillon Francis); Knock2 is poised to become one of the biggest figures in dance music, charting his own course and breaking all the rules.

Listen to “One Chance,” here.  

Knock2 Tour Dates

7/14 - Breakaway Festival Kansas City, MO

7/20 - Melkweg Upstairs - Amsterdam NL

7/21 - Ton of Brix - London, UK

7/23 - Lollapalooza Paris

8/5 - Lollapalooza - Chicago, IL

8/6 - HARD Summer - Los Angeles, CA

8/25 - Breakaway Festival - Columbus, OH

9/15 - Imagine Festival - Atlanta, GA (co-headline B2B w/ Dillon Francis)

About Knock2

San Diego native Richard Nakhonethap, better known as “Knock2”  is one of the biggest acts to break out of the electronic music scene in 2022. He has been captivating the dance music scene since the release of the near-universal bass-house anthem “dashstar*” - a festival banger that has tracked over 26 million Spotify streams and garnered support from DJs like Tiesto, DJ Snake, Joyryde, and many more. Knock’s productions blend monster melodic grooves with huge energy, expertly balancing between bass and house music with a trap influence. In 2022, Knock launched his debut headline experience, “ROOM202” - a conceptual warehouse show that brings raucous party energy into intimate settings. In 2023, Knock released his debut EP, also titled ROOM202, and embarked on a sold-out headline North America tour. With slated festival appearances at HARD Summer and Lollapalooza, and collaborations with iconic dance figures in the works, Knock2 is poised for an even more triumphant year ahead. 

About NGHTMRE

Los Angeles-based producer, DJ, and label owner Tyler Marenyi best known as NGHTMRE has solidified himself as a global force in modern dance music. In 2015, Skrillex dropped Tyler’s previously unreleased single “Street” on Ultra Music Festival’s main stage - a career defining moment that led to his ascent to stardom as NGHTMRE. With his own Gud Vibrations record label co-curated alongside SLANDER, and collaborations with ZHU, The Chainsmokers, Gunna, Tory Lanez, A$AP Ferg, Dillon Francis, and more, NGHTMRE is a heavyweight champion in both EDM and hip-hop and critical acclaim has come from  media giants like Billboard, Complex, Forbes, and The Fader. 

About Marlhy

Unafraid and always forthright, multi-instrumentalist Marlhy is carving out her own lane. Her music shines a light back on musicianship, and the talents she’s honed since childhood. A prolific drummer, Marlhy integrates her abilities seamlessly into her work - performing on and co-producing every record. In the new world of seemingly instant sound-bite “success” and the pull to compromise one's own artistry for the former, she has remained true to herself. Noted as, “the next alternative act you need to know”, Marlhy is a seasoned singer, songwriter, musician and forward-thinking artist whose talent has beget collaborations with artists such as Kellin Quinn (Sleeping with Sirens), Duke & Jones, NGHTMRE and Virtual Riot.

About 88rising

88rising is a pioneering global music and media company representing the best of Asian talent. Since its inception, 88rising has paved the way for many music industry firsts: the first to have an Asian artist top the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts, Spotify’s Weekly Global Albums chart and enter the top 10 on Mediabase’s Top 40 chart, the first to launch an all-Asian radio channel in North America, and the first and only record label to have a main stage slot at Coachella. 88rising is also most notably the first company to launch an Asian-centric music festival in the United States, Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival, in partnership with powerhouse promoter Goldenvoice. The 5th annual flagship festival sold-out before a lineup was even announced and expanded globally to Jakarta and Manila in December 2022. In 2021, 88rising executive produced and curated the soundtrack to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Marvel Studios’ first Asian-American superhero. 88rising continues its film endeavors with Jamojaya,  which stars multi-hyphenate Rich Brian and is executive produced by 88rising founder & CEO Sean Miyashiro. The film will premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Previously, in 2019, 88rising was awarded Label of the Year by NetEase, one of the largest music streaming platforms in China. With over 160 million followers across global social media platforms and over 40 billion total streams and views, 88rising’s global influence is undeniable.

CONNECT WITH KNOCK2

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Source: Blackstar

Filipino singer-songwriter BenjPangilinan drops music video for “Love, That’s Rare”

The nostalgic MV was conceptualized by Benj himself and his sister, Hannah

Filipino singer-songwriter Benj Pangilinan is the newest recording artist this year to be launched under Sony Music Entertainment—home to some of the biggest acts in the country, including P-Pop royalty SB19 and multi-awarded band Ben&Ben.

Serving charismatic flair with undeniable vocal chops, the promising star has shown immense promise with the release of “LOVE, THAT’S RARE.” The track serves as his official single under the international record label, and is co-produced by Grammy-nominated Xerxes Bakker(Imagine Dragons, Snoop Dogg).

The release of the electro-pop ballad is accompanied by a music video directed by Filipino filmmaker Gilb Baldoza, who has done important work for fellow recording artists such as Julie Anne San Jose and Rico Blanco. The main idea behind its visuals was conceived by Benj and his sister Hannah.

“We wanted to try our best to tell a story that made people see a different side of Love and all that it brings,” the alt-pop prodigy explains. “Working with Direk Gilb was super fun. His energy is infectious. I learned so much from him on the process of what it takes to create a short film.”

Despite coming from a lineage of well-respected entertainers, Benj Pangilinan wants to be known for bringing his personal stamp to his own art. Not worried about what other people think, the multi-hyphenate artist is keen on redirecting his focus on making music that represents his own vision.

I'm not trying to impress anyone,” he admits. “I guess I just try to focus on being as authentic as possible to shine His light on others.”

The music video of “LOVE, THAT’S RARE” is out on July 7, 2023 (Friday) at 7pm on YouTube via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch it here.

Source: Nyou

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Jvke releases new remix of global hit single “golden hour,” with SB19

Today, multi-talented viral artist, songwriter, and GRAMMY®-nominated producer JVKE celebrates hitting 1 billion streams for the all-conquering global hit "golden hour" with a brand-new remix featuring the multi award-winning P-Pop boy group SB19, out now via AWAL.

Stream/download JVKE “golden hour (SB19 Remix)” HERE

Produced by JVKE, “golden hour” is a classic love song that highlights his ability to articulate the feelings of romance and beauty through his lyrics. The vivid imagery is backed by a complex instrumental arrangement of a piano and strings that builds throughout the track. The remix of "golden hour" combines SB19’s incredible vocal harmonies with JVKE's trademark production style, creating a stunning new bi-lingual version in Filipino and English.

On the release of “golden hour”, JVKE shared, “This might just be my favourite song i’ve ever written. It feels like a pause in time, with all your attention on that special someone. the sun is shining... it’s your golden hour. I wanted to capture the emotion that you feel when you see something beautiful. That feeling is golden hour.”

Speaking on the remix SB19 noted, "It’s always fun collaborating with another artist - just like how it is when we, as members of a group, collaborate with each other. But it’s something else when there’s a collaboration of two cultures, which is what happened when we collaborated with JVKE. It’s really special how the embedded culture in each of us affects how we write songs and how we portray our experiences in a song, and we’re glad that we’re able to include some parts of our Filipino culture in this song.

JVKE added, “SB19 are crazy talented. As an artist, when I open my art to others so they can add their own interpretation, I never know how im going to feel about what they contribute. With SB19, I was just blown away. I hope this isn’t that last time we work together.”

The original “golden hour” is already a smash hit single worldwide having amassed over 1 billion streams along with over 3 billion views across YouTube, TikTok & Instagram, a #1 spot on the Global Spotify viral chart and hit Top 20 on the Billboard Global chart. The track has also been flying high on radio airwaves around the globe including Top 10 on the U.S. Top 40 radio airplay chart. “golden hour” also hit Top 50 on the global Shazam chart, alongside official single charts in U.S., U.K., Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Switzerland, Australia and New Zealand, while also hitting #1 on both Shazam and Spotify charts in Malaysia and Singapore. “golden hour” is now certified Platinum in the US, Double Platinum in Australia, Gold in New Zealand and Silver in the U.K.

Cumulatively, JVKE has amassed over 2 billion career streams, an awe-inspiring 35 billion views of his music across social media along with an ever growing global audience of over 23 million followers. JVKE’s 2020 breakthrough smash “Upside Down” generated over 200 million streams to date and 15 million TikTok video creations and spawned a Charlie Puth remix. His 2021 follow up track “this is what falling in love feels like” launched his career into the stratosphere, amassing over 390 million streams and 45 million views and reaching #33 U.S. Top 40 Radio. Last year JVKE recently released his stunning debut album, “this is what ____ feels like (Vol. 1-4)”,  a collection of songs written, produced, engineered and recorded by JVKE and his brother ZVC that experiments with production, time signatures, tuning and style to create a truly unique listening experience.

JVKE also currently features on the international hit single “Angel” from the Fast X soundtrack alongside Charlie Puth, Jimin from BTS, Muni Long, Kodak Black andNLE Choppa.

JVKE has also featured as MTV PUSH global artist and appears prominently in the trending VOX documentary “We tracked what happens after TikTok songs go viral”. In addition to what the piece portrays, JVKE has been able to stand out amongst his peers and cut through the virality to establish himself as a true multifaceted artist on the rise.

SB19 is a multi-awarded five-member group from the Philippines composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. The “SB” in SB19 stands for “Sound Break,” which represents their aspirations of disrupting the music scene and bringing Filipino music and culture onto the international stage.

SB19 broke into the global spotlight as the first Southeast Asian and Filipino act to be nominated in the Billboard Music Awards as Top Social Artist in 2021.

They are also the first Filipino act to land on the international Billboard Social 50, Next Big Sound Charts, and also remarkably hit #1 on the Billboard Hot Trending Songs with “Bazinga”. The band debuted in October 2018 with their single “Tilaluh”’ and quickly gained popularity with their second single “Go Up”. Since their debut, SB19 has amassed fans across the globe - known as A’TIN - and were recognised by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts as Philippines’ Youth Ambassadors.

SB19’s latest release “GENTO” debuted at #8 on the Billboard World Digital Sales Charts, ahead of the release of their new EP, “PAGTATAG!” in June this year.

“golden hour (SB19 Remix)” artwork

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 Source: Nyou

GNN Pop takes concert-goers on a nostalgia trip with Kyla and Jay R reunion concert

The highly anticipated show is also co-presented by Cornerstone Entertainment

Manila, Philippines, July 5 2023 (6 pm) – GNN Pop, a subsidiary of the Manila-based events, PR, and multimedia outfit GNN Entertainment Productions, has recently announced its debut offering for 2023.

For its inaugural edition, the pop-focused entity takes concert-goers on a nostalgia trip with the return of Filipino R&B royalty, Kyla and Jay R to the big stage.

GNN Events Director Marie Lara Pauline Bobier reveals that the concert aims to celebrate Kyla and Jay R's versatility and chemistry as musicians and performers. “The setlist will be a collaboration between the core production team and the two R&B royalty, putting a premium on songs that defined their iconic status, while also challenging them creatively to the best of their abilities. This is a very important project for us, GNN, as this is our first pop concert. We promise that Back in Timewill be an unforgettable reunion for all of us."

Made possible by two of the most iconic voices in OPM, Back In Time: Kyla and Jay R The Reunion Concert will take place on September 2, 2023 (Saturday) at the New Frontier Theatre in Cubao, Quezon City.

The highly anticipated show aims to bring Y2K vibes back to life with soulful collaborations, captivating numbers, and show-stopping vocal performances. It also marks the tandem’s 20th year of creative partnership, which spawned numerous sold-out concerts, top endorsement deals, and chart-topping hits such as “Let The Love Begin,” “Undeniable, “Say That You Love Me,” and “Back In Time.”

During the intimate press conference held at the Empty Stomach and Lounge Bar in Taguig City on July 5, 2023, Kyla expressed her excitement about working with Jay R again for this special project.

“Jay R has always been one of my favorite collaborators,” shares the Hanggang Ngayon hitmaker. “We’ve done concerts together in the past, but I’m most excited about this one because there’s so much growth and maturity in terms of our musicality. This show will surely give us an opportunity to reflect on where we’re at in our respective careers and personal lives, while allowing us to be more involved in terms of song selection and artistic direction . I can’t wait to hit the studios and rehearse real soon.”

Back In Time: Kyla and Jay R The Reunion Concert is also co-presented by Cornerstone Entertainment, one of the leading multimedia entertainment agencies in the Philippines.

Tickets are available now via Ticketnet Online and all Ticketnet outlets nationwide. You may also contact Tel. (02) 8588 – 4000 loc. 4066 for more information.

Source: GNN Pop

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