How To Write a Book Seminar

Guys I have a talk on Saturday! 🤗

We are inviting you to The Book Bonanza Book Fair at the Ayala Malls The 30th's 2nd Floor Activity Center from April 25 to 30, where the best-loved book stores and publishers will be featured! 📚✨

☝️🤓 You will surely have fun as the CentralBooks Publish On Demand Team has prepared a seminar for all the young aspiring authors entitled, "How To Write A Book" on April 30, Registration will start at 03:00 PM.

✍🏻 Joining is free of charge, so you're welcome to forward this invitation to all the young aspiring authors and all the bookworms out there! Of course, you can go with your friends, family, and loved ones. There are multiple Readers' Areas where the bookworms can lurk around, sit, and read their favorite book from their favorite bookstore!

🏆 All participants will receive a certificate, freebies, and more?

So what are you waiting for? Click the link below and pre-register now!

👉 LINK: https://bit.ly/HTWAB-Pre-Registration

I Helped Myself 📕

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Maluma teams up with Feid on new single “Mojando Asientos”

Its music video is the first release of his new production company Royalty films 

Global Latin music idol Maluma has just released his new single and video entitled "Mojando Asientos" featuring fellow singer-songwriter Feid. The video for the catchy reggaeton track was shot in Medellín, Colombia by none other than Maluma himself, Juan Luis Londoño, as both its director and producer.

“Mojando Asientos” is the first music video shot by his own production company Royalty Films. 

Making his directorial debut, Maluma’s vision was to create an artistic and visually poetic music video showcasing beauty, innovative imagery and figurative expressions through different environments, colors and nature. It was co-directed by Cesar “TES”Pimienta and Rayner Alba “PHRAA,” who have been longtime day-to-day Maluma collaborators for his brand’s art direction, photo and video content.  

To watch “Mojando Asientos” official video, clickHERE.  

Maluma has always had creative input in his music videos and other projects and establishing the company was a longtime dream that progressed naturally throughout the years.

“I am happy to launch my own production house Royalty Films that will create videos for my music and my foundation as well as other projects including those of fellow artists,” the chart-topping superstar shares. “Royalty Films has been a dream that we wanted to accomplish and now we have the expertise and in-house talent and I am happy to collab with TES and PHRAA who know me so well and believe in my vision.”

Royalty Films was created by Maluma to help support Latino creatives within the music, film, television and commercial fields. The artist’s vision is to continue directing and producing his upcoming music videos, and other top line ventures under Royalty Films, as well as to provide an opportunity to the young creatives who are part of his foundation, El Arte De Los Sueños. 

Among his goals with Royalty Films, is to produce Latino stories that have not been told and to visually continue to disrupt by working with upcoming talent, who want to creatively come out of their comfort zone.

About Maluma

Maluma is one of the leading voices in Latin music and a bona fide global youth idol. Born Juan Luis Londoño in Medellin, Colombia, he formulated his artistic moniker Maluma from the first two letters of the names of his mother, father and sister. 

The 2018 Latin GRAMMY award winner for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album (forF.A.M.E.) is one of social media’s most popular artists with over 25 million Facebook fans, 8 million Twitter followers, and a whopping 61.1 million Instagram followers, making him the leading Latin male artist on Instagram and the first and only one to surpass 50 million followers. His official YouTube/VEVO channel has more than 28.1 million subscribers, having earned him a YouTube Diamond Play Button Award.

With his Maluma World Tour he has achieved unparalleled success, having sold over one million tickets in 105 worldwide concerts in 2017 alone and becoming the top concert-selling Latin artist in the world. In 2018 and 2019, he broke records achieving full houses in all of his shows throughout the United States and Europe selling out Madison Square Garden (New York), the American Airlines Arena (Miami) and two The Forums (Los Angeles), among others. With his 11:11 World Tour he also sold out Israel’s largest venue, Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv (60,000+ audience); made history at the 18th annual Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco, setting an all-time attendance record with his headlining concert in front of 200,000 people; and performed for the first time ever in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in front of 25,000. 

In 2018, Maluma entered the fashion scene with his edgy, youthful and authentic look, and style. He has been named a “Menswear Icon in the Making” and “Men’s Fashion’s Newest Muse” by Vogue. In addition, he was one of GQ’s “Men of the Year” in 2019 and continues to gain the fashion support of designers such as Kim Jones (Dior), Jeremy Scott (Moschino), Olivier Rousteing (Balmain), Donatella Versace, Calvin Klein, Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton and more. In 2019, he attended the Met Gala for the first time, being one of the first Latin urban artists of this generation to be invited by Anna Wintour.  Maluma has also released top campaigns and commercials as the face of global brands such as Moet Hennessy, Michelob and Adidas.

Since joining Sony Music Latin in 2015, Maluma has released five albums Pretty Boy Dirty Boy (2015), F.A.M.E. (2018), 11:11 (2019), PapiJuancho (2020) and 7DJ (2021). Maluma is the youngest artist to simultaneously hold both the #1 and #2 spots on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart and only the sixth act to ever achieve the feat he has now repeated three times. To date Maluma has had twenty-one #1 singles on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart.

To connect with Maluma, visit: 
https://www.instagram.com/maluma/
https://www.facebook.com/MALUMAMUSIK
https://twitter.com/maluma
https://www.youtube.com/user/MalumaVEVO
https://www.tiktok.com/@papijuancho
Snapchat: malumaworld
https://maluma.online/

“Mojando Asientos” links:
All DSPs: https://Maluma.lnk.to/MojandoAsientos
Apple Music: https://Maluma.lnk.to/MojandoAsientos/applemusic 
Spotify: https://Maluma.lnk.to/MojandoAsientos/spotify 
Amazon: https://Maluma.lnk.to/MojandoAsientos/amazonmusicstreaming 
YouTube: https://Maluma.lnk.to/MojandoAsientos/youtube 
iTunes: https://Maluma.lnk.to/MojandoAsientos/itunes 
Deezer: https://Maluma.lnk.to/MojandoAsientos/deezer 
TikTok: https://Maluma.lnk.to/MojandoAsientos/tiktokusemysound 
Pandora: https://Maluma.lnk.to/MojandoAsientos/pandora

Maluma’s “Mojando Asientos” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music. Watch the music video here.

Source: Nyou

Only Growing Up: Coming Soon!

So my seventh book will be published soon 🔥 #authorlife @ukiyotopublishinghouse

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Meet The World 🌎

So happy to have met one of my fave podcasters and now fellow author, @angelydub! She’s so approachable IRL. I learned heaps from her life story and I also met new friends (hello @missphia_b @patatapam @janellailawww)! Guys, please get a copy of Angely’s first book, Meet The World here. 🐘 #shopeeambassador

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I Moved Forward 🌻

Hello! My fifth book, I Moved Forward, is now available worldwide! Buy it here for only $2.99: https://linktr.ee/speakoutsam 📕 #authorlife #imovedforward #amazonauthor

I Moved Forward ⏩

Hi everyone! Please buy my fifth book, I Moved Forward here. 📖 It is now available worldwide! 🍾 I share how I carried on after many adversities, and I know that everyone can learn from my story. Price starts at only $2.99 on Amazon. Please buy and support me. Thank you 🙏🏼 and NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS! ✨

I Helped Myself 🐶

Special thanks to my college friend @patbuen for purchasing a copy of my book, #ihelpedmyself! 📕🐶 Read about my story and learn how I raised money to publish my first book, how I established my career as an author, and how I overcame life’s challenges! 📚 Buy a copy here starting at only $2.99 (that’s less than a frap!): https://linktr.ee/speakoutsam 📖 #authorlife #amazonauthor #selfhelpbooks

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Speak Plan Live 🌸

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K-Pop rock girl group Dreamcatcher drops sophomore album, [Apocalypse : Save us]

After much anticipation, Dreamcatcher finally drops theirsecond album, ‘[Apocalypse : Save us]’ today via Sony Music Entertainment Korea. This is their second full-length album following the release of their first album ‘[Dystopia : The Tree of Language]’ two years ago, and approximately nine months since their EP ‘[Summer Holiday]’. 

Dreamcatcher presents a 14-track filled album as they embark on a new journey, making way for their ‘Apocalypse’ trilogy.

Following Dreamcatcher’s ‘Dystopia’ series, the K-Pop rock group introduces their new ‘Apocalypse’ era. Their new album ‘Apocalypse : Save us’ is a desperate plea and cry to save the planet from ecological damage and global warming. The title track “MAISON” (translating to “home” in French) stays true to Dreamcatcher’s sonic identity and style based on rock genre and distortion bass. The track serves as a warning to the deafened ears and those who are turning a blind eye to the environmental concerns surrounding everyone’s home, the Earth. In addition, the album presents solo tracks of each member, which marks their first album involving all seven members’ songwriting. 

Dreamcatcher is set to perform at 2022 Primavera Sound Barcelona in June as the first K-Pop group to do so. The group has been taking a different approach by combining rock, metal, and electronica elements within their music. Their uniqueness has earned the attention of many and the seven-membered K-Pop girl group has been slowly but steadily hitting one milestone after another. Dreamcatcher is known as the first female K-Pop group to top the Billboard Next Big Sound chart, while also demonstrating various major achievements of ranking No. 5 on the Billboard World Albums chart for their EP ‘Prequel’, and No.7 on the same chart for ‘Nightmare - Escape The ERA’. 

LISTEN TO ‘[Apocalypse : Save us]’ HERE

TRACK LIST

1. Intro : Save us

2. Locked Inside A Door

3. MAISON

4. Starlight

5. Together

6. Always

7. Skit : The seven doors

8. Cherry (Real Miracle) (JI U SOLO)

9. No Dot (SU A SOLO)

10. Entrancing (SIYEON SOLO)

11. Winter (HANDONG SOLO)

12. For (YOOHYEON SOLO)

13. Beauty Full (DAMI SOLO)

14. Playground (GAHYEON SOLO)

ABOUT Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatcher is a 7-member K-pop girl band/group that has captured the global audience with their unique storytelling and distinguished music style incorporating edgy punk-rock and metal sound. Dreamcatcher’s first EP ‘Prequel’ debuted as No.5 on the Billboard World Albums Chart and peaked at No.1 on the US iTunes K-Pop Top 100 Chart in 2017. In that same year they were listed No. 3 on Billboard’s Best New K-Pop Acts of 2017 and continued to make various chart achievement by becoming the first female K-Pop group to reach No.1 on Billboard Next Big Sound. Dreamcatcher continues on with their journey in hopes of reaching more of their fans across the world. 2022 Primavera Sound Barcelona in June as the first K-Pop group to do so

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Dreamcatcher’s sophomore album, ‘[Apocalypse :Save us]’ is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment Korea. Watch the music video of their new song “Maison” here.

 Source: Nyou

Filipino hip-hop group PLAN B delivers a spellbinding crossover jam on “Love”

The 10-piece ensemble taps SB19’s PABLO as producer for their debut R&B/rap single

10-member hip-hop group PLAN B marks their highly anticipated debut with “Love,” their first official single under Sony Music Philippines.

The smooth, soulful track was arranged by SB19’s PABLO, who delivers his producer stamp with no-skips-required hook and signature swagger. In return, the newly formed mega-group breathes new life to the genre with a star-turning performance that serves as testament to their craft.

With an inescapable groove that seems built for vibing, PLAN B’s “Love” chronicles multiple failed attempts in pursuing someone on a romantic level.

Its music video perfectly encapsulates the lyrics written by PLAN B’s Mateo and Gio themselves. Directed by Chapters PH’s Ken Tan, the visuals find two friends outdoing each other in billiards and bowling to compete for a girl’s attention, only to find out in the latter part of the narrative that she’s already taken.

Highlighting the crew’s music-making style, PLAN B’s “Love” went through arduous approval process during its conception. As the group puts it, “we all agree first of all on everything. When the internal discussion is finished, we look for a suitable beat that fits the narrative. Then we send it to boss B and kuya HBOM for final approval.”

PLAN B is an up-and-coming hip-hop/rap ensemble, consisting of members from all around the Philippines: Alyas Dom (Metro Manila), DK (Pangasinan), Dyno (Bicol), Gio (Metro Manila), G-Next (Laguna), GOSGE (Cavite), Kaizler (Pangasinan), Kier (Pangasinan), Mateo (Cagayan De Oro), and Skyruz (Misamis Oriental). 

They are currently managed by Skye Productions, which counts H-BOM, Ren and more as part of its roster. 

PLAN B’s “LOVE” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. Watch out for the premiere of the music video at April 13 (Wednesday), 6pm.

Source: Nyou

TECNO Mobile Gives the Power of POVA Neo to Local Community Heroes

Grab PH drivers and riders, and everyday heroes from Malolos Bulacan received POVA Neo smartphones at TECNO Mobile’s recently-concluded CSR events.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES/ 12 APRIL 2022 – Staying true to its commitment to bring innovative and high-performing smartphones to emerging markets, and providing support to Filipinos, one community at a time, premium smartphone and AIoT brand, TECNO Mobile, recently concluded its first couple of CSR activities in the Philippines for 2022. These events are part of TECNO’s ongoing CSR program, which kicked off in 2021 with the City of Manila, the Ina ng Lupang PangakoParish in Payatas, and the scholars of Project Malasakit as its beneficiaries.

The project is in line with the launch campaign of POVA Neo, TECNO Mobile’s latest smartphone offering, which celebrates everyday heroes who power on with their day-to-day tasks in order to serve the community. For this year’s CSR activities, TECNO Mobile partnered with Grab PH, plus a few of the country’s up and coming content creators, to reach out to local communities once again, and inspire people and make a difference. Through this initiative the brand also hoped to motivate more people to participate in community outreach programs, and make them see that it isn’t about the size of the donation, but the sincerity to help others. 

TECNO Mobile Gives Back to Grab PH Riders and Drivers

Grab PH riders and drivers have been lauded as true heroes of the pandemic over the last two years, helping make day-to-day life easier for thousands of Filipinos by making things accessible, even from home. These drivers face various challenges each day they spend on the road, but they never stop moving, and continue to provide their much-needed services to the community. 

Recognizing their efforts, TECNO Mobile celebrates the everyday contributions of Grab PH by giving back to the company’s hardworking drivers and delivery riders. The meaningful collaboration between TECNO Mobile and Grab PH is reflective of the positive message that the POVA Neo campaign aims to impart.

A donation handover took place at the Grab PH Headquarters in Metro Manila on April 9, 2022 during Grab PH’s Papugayevent, which the company mounts each quarter to show appreciation to, and recognize their outstanding drivers. As a beneficiary, Grab PH received 65 units of POVA Neo smartphones. This smartphone’s large battery capacity is perfect for the riders and drivers of Grab PH, and will be a big help as they navigate through the city, and provide excellent on-time service. The donation was received by Grab PH’s Papugayawardees, Grabfood rider Richard Aguilar, Grab driver Ricky Dalansay, Grab rider Arc Cabuello, and Grabfood rider Michael Sales.

Influencers for the Greater Good

Earlier in April, TECNO Mobile and online influencers Vishnu Isles, Matt Nicolai, Benette Ballester, Xai Smith, Acy De Castro, Edlyn Mea, Banessa Raya, Carol Reyes, Cedrix Eligio, Aldrich Ching, Von Razo, Sharleen Jonson, Blair Madamba, Karen Aquino , banded together to celebrate and recognize the everyday heroes of Malolos, Bulacan. These are individuals who unfailingly provide their services for the betterment of the community, in spite of adversities faced. 

At the handover event held on April 5, 2022 at the Malolos City Hall Auditorium, 50 POVA Neo units were donated by TECNO Mobile, to be shared with its beneficiaries from City Health Office and the Office of Senior Citizen Affairs, PNP, Bureau of Fire Protection, Force Multiplier, Social Services, Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association, the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, and local students. The donation was received by the Chief of Staff from the Office of Mayor Gilbert “Bebong” Gatchalian of Malolos City, Bulacan, Atty. Belle Castro.​​

POVA Neo: The 6000mAh Battery Beast

POVA Neo is loaded with amazing features that give users the power to conquer everyday tasks – An ultimate power supply, large screen, smooth performance, a smart camera, and more. With its 6,000mAh battery and Battery Lab 2.1, POVA Neo has more than enough power to last the entire day. Plus, with 18 watts fast charging, it only takes POVA Neo 35 minutes to store enough power for up to 5 hours of gaming. 

 Other awesome features of POVA Neo include:

● Big screen display for an immersive and smooth full-frame visual experience

● HiOS 7.6 with a fresh, easy to use UI interface

● ET Engine enhancements that deliver outstanding performance

● An extremely fast touch-driven response that’s perfect for gaming

● Game Space that provides players with a cool interface and fast play

● A Smart Camera with 13MP HD quality image system; advanced AI lens capable of 120FPS Slow Motion capture, 1080P Time Lapse, and HDR Photography that fully preserves details in both light and dark areas; Beauty, Body, and Bokeh Beauty modes; AR Animojis and Stickers; and front and rear Panorama Shooting

POVA Neo is available in three colors – Obsidian, Geek Blue, and Powehi Black, and is priced at Php 5,999 for the POVA Neo 4GB+64GB, and Php 6,999 for the 6GB+128GB model.

Join the Scan To Win with POVA Neo Promo, and get the chance to take home exciting prizes! Every purchase of participating TECNO Mobile smartphones from April 1 to 30, 2022 at the TECNO Mobile Concept Store in SM North Edsa, TECNO Mobile kiosks, and partner retail stores nationwide, entitles a customer to play the Spin to Win game. Almost 1 Million Pesos worth of fantastic prizes will be given away to more than 300 winners, including Yamaha Mio Gear 125cc Motorcycles, Samsung 50" UHD Smart TVs, the latest smartphones , cash and AIoT devices from TECNO Mobile, and cash rewards! For more details, visit http://bit.ly/POVAScanToWin.

#KeepthePowerandCarryOn with TECNO Mobile’s #POVANeoPowerAllDay! Stay updated on all the latest promos when you like and follow TECNO Mobile Philippines on Facebook. Visit www.tecno-mobile.com/ph to learn more about your favorite TECNO Mobile smartphones and gadgets.

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About TECNO Mobile

TECNO is a premium smartphone and AIoT devices brand. With “Stop At Nothing” as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, giving them elegantly designed intelligent products that inspire consumers to uncover a world of possibilities. 

TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations and design breakthroughs demonstrated through their mastery of serving consumers who are “young at heart” and never stops pursuing excellence. TECNO’s portfolio spans across smartphones, tablets, smart wearables and AIoT devices made for consumers in over 70 emerging markets world-wide.

For more information, please visit www.tecno-mobile.com. 

Source: TECNO Mobile Philippines

Sam&Steff, Janine Danielle, and EJ De Periolead WATERWALK RECORDS’ new releasesfor first quarter of 2022

WATERWALK RECORDS, a label under Sony Music,focused on bringing fresh Christian music to a new, streaming generation, features faith-based entertainment acts from the Philippines and across the Asian region. Crossing genre and denominational lines with songs that promote spiritual maturity and journey, the Christian record label announces its new music releases for the first quarter of the year.

Sam&Steff, a pop duo composed of Sam and Steff Evangelista, kicks off the trilogy of contemporary worship tunes. The newly formed music act recently wrote the praise anthem ‘Oh, Your Goodness!,’ which expresses “how overwhelmingly sweet it can be to experience what God’s goodness really means.”

According to the 19-year-old twins, the track serves as a “battle cry for people who are facing life’s uncertainty, chaos, and confusion, but still managed to hold on to the truth that God is here to stay and won’t ever let us go.” 

Sam&Steff shares, “It’s a song sung to remind ourselves He holds all things together and He can take what was meant to harm us and turn it for our good.”

Up-and-coming artist Janine Danielle takes music to a more meaningful worship experience in ‘Why Do You Love Me.’ The inspirational ballad was written and composed specifically for her by Spotify Philippines’ most streamed female artist, Moira Dela Torre, and Moira’s husband, award-winning musician Jason Hernandez.

“Why Do You Love Me is a song about God’s unconditional love and pursuit,” adds Danielle. “It’s about a kind of love that you could never earn no matter how good you are and a love that you could never lose no matter how messed up you are; A love that constantly pursues and a love that will never leave you restless; A love that’s reassuring. It’ll be always there.”

The lyrics were inspired by a conversation between Moira and Danielle about the similarities in their life story. “We both grew up in a broken family and were both raised by strong single moms,” explains Danielle. “Growing up, I had fear of abandonment and rejection. I was trapped in my insecurity of not being good enough. But it was when I encountered God’s love that made me feel safe and secure. I found my identity in Him. He redefined what love meant— a love that is not conditional depending on my performance but a love that will stay through my worst and best.”

Last but certainly not the least, EJ De Perio, releases an ethereal sonic treat that provides an interesting take on a conversation between De Perio and God, the creation and the Creator.

Known for his work as a promising singer-songwriter with mellow folk and pop sensibilities, EJ De Perio wrote ‘Buntong Hininga’ based on his own dream. 

“Nanaginip ako (I have dreamed) where I felt like falling and falling,” says De Perio. “Takot ako sa dilim (I’m afraid of the dark). Tas hindi ako makagalaw (I can’t even move). But then, I rested and surrendered to my dreams, and I saw stars and heard voices singing in harmony. I woke up crying and wrote everything I felt. It’s like a conversation between God and me. He was just waiting for me to surrender everything or to give up everything and then He took over.”

WATERWALK RECORDS A&R and acclaimed producer Jungee Marcelo takes pride in the latest batch of releases from the music label, as it conveys each singer’s spiritual insights via their respective artistry. Marcelo points out that it has always been the desire of WATERWALK to hone the uniqueness of each artist’s style.  

“With much consideration to their preferences as music ministers, we welcome all inputs and collaborations to synthesize a gift that we could offer to God as our means of humble service,” shares Marcelo. “As written in 1 Peter 4:10, ‘each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.’ We aim to give our very best production masters for the Master.”

For more updates on the new tracks, artists, and upcoming events, please follow:

WATERWALK RECORDS: Facebook | Instagram

Listen to their tracks:

Sam&Steff - “Oh, Your Goodness (04/07) 

Janine Danielle - “Why Do You Love Me” (04/12)

EJ De Perio - “Buntong Hininga” (04/13; pre-save link)

Source: Nyou

dwta draws inspiration from Bicolano folklore and indigenous healing on “Santigwar” music video

The song chronicles the journey of blossoming romance with choreography-heavy visuals

Folk-pop singer-songwriter dwta integrates Bicolano folklore with interpretive dancing on the music video of her new single “Santigwar,” released under Sony Music Philippines. 

Drawing inspiration from the indigenous healing ritual practiced commonly in some rural areas in the country, the clip explores themes of mysticism in telling a story of two individuals fighting for love against all odds.

“As far as the concept for the MV, we wanted to really incorporate visually the traditional practice of Santigwar, in the middle of a blooming relationship between a girl and a boy,” the promising newcomer explains. “In most cases, our elders taught us that anything unexplainable can be cleansed or healed through a Santigwar. When we get a reading from a Santigwar, the usual case is that an elemental may have played or got annoyed with us causing us to get sick. Love, as far as we know makes us feel extremes which may seem overwhelming sometimes that we may confuse or doubt it.”

The MV of “Santigwar” is directed by budding filmmaker Elyandre Dagli, who made it possible to chronicle the journey of a blossoming romance through choreography-heavy visuals. Dagli, according to dwta, is very hands-on and passionate about his craft. “It was evident on the finished output,” said the multi-talented artist. “I am honored to have worked with him and the whole crew behind the project. They were really professional.”

dwta’s “Santigwar” was initially released on streaming platforms last February 2022. Defying the conventions of a typical Bicolano love song, the lullaby-inflected pop track makes use of mythological references and quirky wordplay as part of its lyrical statement.

The reception to the song, so far, has been overwhelmingly positive. “We were surprised with the feedback we're getting from the song because it has now been a trend to use it to confess to their crushes.” The Tiwi, Albay native adds, “They would send it to them with a note saying, mari na, mapa-santigwar kita.”

dwata’s “Santigwar” is out now on all digital music platforms via Sony Music Philippines. Watch the music video here.

About dwta

Born and raised in Bicol, dwta (formerly known as Jhasmine Villanueva) is a Filipino singer/songwriter who aims to tell stories with her songs. Using folk instruments, catchy melodies, and an enticing voice, she makes an ethnic and modern sound of her own. She writes songs based on her playful mind. With the mindset of "Mulat na Manunulat" (socially aware writer), she uses her music to voice out relevant societal issues and to inspire others.

dwta is currently a Music Business Management student from MINT.

Source: Nyou

UE Jam Sessions advocate for responsible voting on “PINTO” music video

The visuals send a strong message to all the voters of the upcoming 2022 elections

The UE Jam Sessions are taking a stand for responsible voting.

The inspiring anthem “PINTO,” which encourages the youth to support candidates who are advocating for progress and genuine reform, is re-released with a music video directed by Vivian Tricia Rabano, a 16-year-old UE student.

The MV stars UE Teatro Silangan actors and actresses, and artists from UE Himig Silangan and Music Aficionados.

The visual treatment, according to a statement released by the music organization, portrays “true-to-life scenarios that will be able to wake up the audience's senses to vote wisely for the upcoming 2022 elections.” 

“We’re trying to send a strong message to all the voters coming from the young generation to vote for the good of their future,” says 12 Stone Records’ Tommy Tanchanco. “While some of the participants in this campaign are 13-17 year old students, they’re also well aware that their future is at stake in this electoral process. In their own little way, they want to make their voices heard, and appeal to our fellow countrymen to elect pro-people candidates with a compelling track record.”

“PINTO” was released late last year on all digital music platforms worldwide, with promising newcomers COSINE, Shareena, and Autumn Tandog as part of the initial lineup interpreting the material. 

Written from the perspective of someone convincing the youth to take complete ownership of their destiny and elect someone who cares about welfare of its people, the song is one of the several music projects spearheaded by UE Jam Sessions, with 12 Stone Records’ Tommy Tanchanco and SSG President Nexie Joy Salvador serving as Executive Producers.

Watch the music video here.

Source: Nyou

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