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Shop, Sell and Be Entertained on TikTok Shop in the Philippines

Ultimate shopping and entertainment experience for customers, new selling platform for businesses

Manila, Philippines - July 14, 2022 - TikTok, the leading short-form video platform, recently launched its online marketplace, TikTok Shop, in the Philippines. Through this brand new e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop aims to open up more business opportunities not only for brands, but also for small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). All these, whilst providing a fresh new shopping experience for users and opportunities for local content creators alike.

TikTok Shop products can be purchased through product anchors embedded in short videos, live streams, and the TikTok Product Showcase tab of a merchant's TikTok page, making it easy for users to be entertained and yet shop at the same time.

At TikTok Shop in the Philippines, affordable and unique items are on offer locally, even those hard-to-find must-haves. TikTok users can purchase items from various categories of products including fashion, home & living, beauty and personal care. They can enjoy shopping from favorite brands such as realme, Unilove, Perysmith and Kily.phonline

During June 15 to 21, TikTok Shop held its maiden mid-year sale in the Philippines, highlighted by super deals and users enjoyed up to 70% discounts, subsidised shipping and first-time buyers received coupons and discounts. For shipments to the Luzon region, there were shipping vouchers of up to PhP 150 off with a PhP 10 minimum spend. For shipments outside Luzon, there were shipping vouchers of up to PhP 150 off with a PhP 50 minimum spend.

#TikTokShopSuperDeals

Celebrities and top content creators joined the very first sale, including top actress Glaiza De Castro, TV host Macoy Dubs, and top creator Alfea, who did key live sessions and short video posts via TikTok Shop.

The week-long mid-year sales campaign saw TikTok Shop Philippines gain a 33% growth in its daily gross merchandise value (GMV). The e-commerce platform's number of daily orders likewise jumped by 29%, while the volume of livestream climbed 36% compared to the previous week (June 8 to 14).

Top products bought and sold during the mid-year sale were air fryers, high-waist skinny jeans for women, water bottles and colortint make up. Top brands were Gaabor, KILY.PH and Uni-Love. The top creators includes HaroldBalilo, Kntxyrl, Nina Cabrera, actress Glaiza De Castro.

Kimberly Duyag, CEO of the well-known local cloth and garment brand KILY.PH, shared her experience, "We created more than PhP 5 million sales during the first mid-year sales campaign, and we just began to do livestream on a daily basis one month ago. Many sellers have been surprised by the platform's support, especially the free shipping vouchers and discount promotion. Plus it also enables merchants, brands and creators showcase and sell their products directly on TikTok via feed, content or livestream."

The creator Harold Balilo achieved more than 500% GMV growth in one single live session compared with his best live before the campaign. "I started on TikTok Shop in late April. It’s my very first time doing live selling. I’m so thankful and happy as a student and as a small creator looking for a part-time job as a live streaming creator. I can say that TikTok Shop has changed my life and offered huge help for me and my family," said creator Harold Balilo.

Sell products seamlessly and maximize branding on TikTok

TikTok Shop in the Philippines aims to provide local businesses a new avenue for reaching out to customers. It also aims to make purchasing possible and more accessible for Filipinos without leaving their favorite mobile entertainment platform. Merchants will be able to enjoy zero commission fees on the platform for selected products whilst payment service fees are capped at one per cent to payment service partners.

Businesses can check out the Merchant page https://shop.tiktok.com/merchant/ph or view the Seller Recruitment page for more information about being part of TikTok Shop.

For additional information, please visit the Seller Center https://seller-ph.tiktok.com/account/login while the Seller University https://seller-ph.tiktok.com/university/home offers local training to sellers.

Download the app on your iOS and Android devices today.

Source: TikTok Philippines

Singaporean R&B singer-songwriter Sezairi hooks up with Filipino rapper Young Cocoa for catchy new track “Dead”

The infectious song is part of Sezairi’s third album, Violets Aren’t Blue — out today via Sony Music Singapore

Singaporean musician and singer-songwriter Sezairi teams up with rising Filipino rapper Young Cocoa for the slinky R&B jam “Dead.”

The track, which follows the release of Young Cocoa’s bossa-meets-rap ditty “Nova” and Sezairi’s streaming hit “Restless Love,” is produced by Canadian hiphop/electronic producer duo Potatohead People. It also comes with a visualizer that expands on the song’s theme with a moody, melancholic touch.

Setting the theme for an exhilarating listening experience, the catchy bop serves as the focus track from Sezairi’s third album, 'Violets Aren'tBlue', which features his previous singles, ‘Raindrops’, ‘Blue’, ‘Fool’, and ‘Restless Love’, and three new tracks that continue his plunge into the depths of love, infatuation, and the desperation of seeking to fill an empty heart.

In this album, Sezairi turns the famous 18th-century poem on its head, challenging the cliched expectations and idealism of great love and being swept off your feet by someone who sees you better than you see yourself.

"The reality isn't quite the same. Just like how violets aren't actually blue, love isn't actually easy. The true strength of love lies in the adversity, the physical labor in the gardening of two people to make each other truly blossom."

Starting at the first moment of attraction and the infatuated daydreams of an idealised future that follows, we follow Sezairi throughout the album on a journey of the bittersweet realities of temporary love.

Tracklist:

1. Dead (ft. Young Cocoa)

2. Fool

3. Blue (ft. msftz)

4. Violets (Interlude)

5. Raindrops

6. Restless Love

7. Lullaby

8. Raindrops (Outro)

In addition to Young Cocoa, who is signed to Southeast Asian label OFFMUTE, Sezairi pulled together a myriad of talents to co-create this piece this work: Korean artist and labelmate msftz, New Zealander producer Josh Fountain (BENEE, MAALA, Theia), Canadian producer duo Potatohead People, Australian singer-songwriter Brooke Toia, music video director duo Nasri Lian and Hanie Hidayah, fellow Singaporean artists Linying and lewloh, illustrator Sleeping Geisha, and more.

"On a personal level, this album is really the result of a long depressive episode amidst the pandemic and discovering how to re-contextualisemy past experiences so I can live alongside them in peace. Working on the songs in isolation was incredibly difficult but assembling my dream team of creatives to work with made it incredibly worth it."

‘Violets Aren’t Blue’ is available on all digital streaming platforms from 8th July 2022.
Link goes live upon release: lnk.to/Sezairi_VioletsArentBlue

ABOUT SEZAIRI

Sezairi represents artistry at its most humble state — from his very core, driven by a love and passion for music. Since the early beginnings of his career, Sezairi has accumulated invaluable experience, shaping him both as an artist and an individual.

2021 sees Sezairi continuing creative reflections on life with his new music.  'Blue' featuring fellow Sony Music Korean artist, msftz, marks Sezairi’s first cross-cultural release. ‘Fool’ is Sezairi’s latest offering — a romantic ballad pop track Sezairiwrote about his experience with first love to reach new audiences. He collaborated with Josh Fountain, producer for viral TikTok track ‘Superlonely’ by BENEE, to produce the track. 2021 also saw Sezairi co-writing and singing this year’s National Day Song, ‘The Road Ahead’, with fellow Singaporean musicians Linying, Shye, and Shabir.

In November 2020, Sezairi returned to the music scene with the bi-lingual ambient funk number, ‘Raindrops’. This was the start of a new chapter of Sezairi’s work with a more open and introspective approach to his music and songwriting.

Sezairi released his highly anticipated EP, ‘Undertones’, in January 2020 which featured singles he had released since 2017— ‘She Moves, ‘In Secret’, ‘Mirage’ and the highly successful ‘It’s You.

In 2017, Sezairi worked tirelessly with notable writers and producers in Sweden to bring to life the evocative ballad, 'It's You'. The track has gained great success with over 300 million streams globally after it went viral on Tik Tok in 2021. It has since been certified 3x PLATINUM in Singapore, 3x PLATINUM in Indonesia, and 2x PLATINUM in Malaysia.

The success of 'It's You' had the track featuring in multiple charts across the region. It peaked at #15 on Spotify Global Viral 50 and #2 on Spotify Indonesia Top 50 & #5 Viral 50, #17 on Spotify Malaysia Top 50 & #3 on Viral 50, #4 on Apple Music Indonesia Top 100 and #1 on Indonesia Youtube Music amongst many other notable playlists.

'It's You' was also featured on Spotify’s Hot Hits playlist billboard in Indonesia and Apple Music's ‘Best of 2018: Editors' Picks’ Global Playlist, where it sat comfortably on the 3rd spot amongst some of music's most recognised and memorable songs from around the world.

FOLLOW SEZAIRI

- Twitter: ​https://twitter.com/sezairi

- Facebook: ​https://www.facebook.com/sezairi

- Instagram: ​https://www.instagram.com/sezairi

- YouTube: ​https://www.youtube.com/user/sezairisezali

 Source: Nyou

Sony Music Philippines celebrates success of its dance music releases through an electric spinning event

Sony Music Philippines, in partnership with Electric Studio, recently celebrated the return of big, jubilant dance/electronic anthems with an indoor spinning event that offers full-body fitness experience and top-notch music.

Pedaling its way with high-performance rides and well-curated jams, the Somebody Like You: Electric Spinning Event featured some of the label’s most prominent club music releases of 2022 as backdrop to an energizing workout. The spinning event took place in Electric Studio, BGC, Taguig City last July 8, 2022 (Friday).

Most notably highlighted during the ‘ultimate sweat session’ is “Somebody Like You,” a critically acclaimed collaboration between Filipina R&B/soul songstress KZ Tandingan and international producers GATTÜSO and Frogmonster. The rousing EDM track recently topped Mixmag Asia’s list of 20 Summer Anthems: Festival Edition, joining the ranks of other dance music heavyweights such as Grimes’ “Shinigami Eyes” and Peggy Gou’s midnight remix of Kylie Minogue’s “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head.”

With a collective 1.75 billion streams between them over the last 2 years, the unexpected trio pushes the boundaries of dance music with a truly global collaboration that features two versions: one in English and another one in Mandarin.

Riders also got to experience some songs off The Chainsmokers’ No.1 Billboard Dance/Electronic album, So Far So Good, including the chart-topping hit “High” and new single “The Fall,” featuring fast-rising producer duo Ship Wrek. The Chainsmokers’ fourth studio album received positive reviews from several music critics, with music publication Pitchfork praising the record for “easily” being “their most enjoyable front-to-back listen.”

The Somebody Like You: Electric Spinning Event also rounded out an energizing ride that aims to improve one’s stamina and speed, all while blasting Sony Music Philippines’ recent goldmine of rhythmic and dance tunes.

Listen to The Chainsmokers’ So Far So Good album: https://thechainsmokers.lnk.to/SFSG

Listen to KZ Tandingan, GATTÜSO and Frogmonster’snew single “Somebody Like You”: https://lnk.to/GTSxFMxKZ-SomebodyLikeYouDC

Source: Nyou

I Befriended Myself: Soon to Be Published!

My eleventh book will be published soon! This will be released worldwide via Amazon and Google Play this year. 📚 This book is memorable to me because my friends helped me finish this work. My best friend Jay and I came up with the idea while brainstorming after lunch. Then, I reconnected with Miguel, who understood me and my work. We went to Cebu, and that was there I finished writing this. Then, I submitted it at The Workstation PH, which is the coworking space at Cebu owned by our good friends Joao and Ling ❤️ To support me and my work, you can purchase my books via Amazon and Google Play, and via this link. 🖤 NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS!✨ #authorlife #amazonauthor #ibefriendedmyself

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Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin star in the music video of Ace Banzuelo’sstreaming hit “Muli”

The Gen Z superstars portray a romantic couple struggling to put their love back together

 ABS-CBN stars Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin reunite onscreen for the music video of Ace Banzuelo’s chart-topping electronic ballad “Muli.”

The visual narrative captures the disintegration of what used to be a promising relationship, with ‘FranSeth’struggling to process their pain.

Going the abstract route, the MV depicts an imagery of a home on the verge of breaking apart: burning couches, dying lights, and a smashed piano. Ace Banzuelo himself, makes a significant appearance as the ‘inner emotions’ of Seth.

“Everything was heavy on symbolism, but still reflects the intensity of the song,” says Chapters’ very own Jake Soriano, who directed the music video of “Muli.”

Soriano has worked with both Francine and Seth in the past, but according to him, this project was the first time that he witnessed the loveteam deliver a nuanced performance and showcase their range as dramatic thespians. “They’re easy to work with, because aside from being good actors, they’re also very kind and professional, and both are super funny. We always get a good laugh during shoots.”

For his part, Ace was very much involved in the brainstorming and creative process of the music video, and was very open in collaborating with Francine and Seth.

“At first, I was okay to do the music video alone with what I had, and then we started to get tweets, comments, and messages from multiple fans that they wanted to see me collaborate with local actors,” shares the young singer-songwriter and producer. “Our team reached out to the loveteam, and we were so happy that they were game! Working with Seth and Francine was super fun, I’m proud that we were able to capture the vision of song, and present it through the long-awaited video.”

Few hours before the premiere of the music video, FRANSETHxACE MULI MV immediately topped Twitter Philippines trending list at No. 1, with fans expressing their excitement on the teamup.

“Muli” has been the most streamed OPM song on Spotify and Apple Music for more than a month now. It continues to make an impact on several music charts worldwide, reaching No. 1 on Apple Music Viral Hits – Philippines, No. 2 on Spotify Top 50 – Philippines and Spotify Viral 50 – Philippines, No. 3 on Apple Music Top 100: Philippines, and No. 6 on Spotify Viral 50 – Global. “Muli” has also landed on Spotify Viral 50 charts in four other territories: UAE, Singapore, Canada, and New Zealand, making it one of the biggest crossover hits that came out in the country this year.

Ace Banzuelo’s “Muli” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.Watch the music video here.

Source: Nyou

Ben&Ben shows queer love in its full and complex humanity in the “Paninindigan Kita” music video

Pat Lasaten and Agnes Reoma star as a romantic couple standing up for love in a world that invalidates the LGBTQ+ community’s struggles and rights

Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben caps off the Pride celebration with the release of “Paninindigan Kita” music video, starring Pat Lasaten and Agnes Reoma.

Recognizing the importance of celebrating queer love and engaging in the fight towards greater acceptance, the visuals reflect the real-life experiences of Ben&Ben’s power couple Pat and Agnes as they live and love fearlessly in a world that rarely gives them a sense of belongingness.

“We're both excited and nervous because we're not very public about our relationship,” says keyboardist Pat Lasaten. “We also aren't into PDA, in fact our bandmates seldom see us hold hands.”

Bassist Agnes Reoma adds, “Expressing this story to a wider audience will be a fun challenge, as we aren't actors. Nonetheless, we're excited for the number of queer kids who'd see it.”

The “Paninindigan Kita” MV is helmed by prolific filmmaker Niq Ablao, who has directed some of the most enduring music films in recent memory, including Moira’s “Paubaya,” featuring Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto, and Ben&Ben’s “Upuan,” featuring Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano.

According to Ablao, the visual narrative tackles the journey of Pat and Agnes, “from the first time they decided to stand up for love regardless of gender and how they chose to stand by each other no matter what.” She emphasizes that, “This shows some of the struggles and challenges especially of those in the LGBTQ+ community - who feel like they have to hide simple expressions of love.”

Abalo is optimistic that the MV would shed a new light and a deeper understanding of how love should be: “Regardless of gender and sexuality, we love who we love and we stand by them no matter what. Brave are those who fight and take pride for it.”

“Paninindigan Kita” is written by Paolo Benjamin and Miguel Benjamin, and was the first song recorded in an actual studio since the pandemic started. Ben&Ben made the entire track at Spryrta, the same place where they recorded their multiplatinum full-length album, LimasawaStreet.

It follows the release of last year’s “Di Ka Sayang,” another empowering LGBTQ+ anthem that inspires confidence and fearlessness in the face of adversity, and this month’s “Langyang Pag-ibig,” which chronicles the inevitable disintegration of a romantic relationship.

“Paninindigan Kita” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.Watch the music video here.

About Sony Music Entertainment

At Sony Music Entertainment, we honor the creative journey. Our creators shape movements, culture, communities, even history. And we’ve played a pioneering role in music history, from establishing the first-ever music label to inventing the flat disc record. We’ve nurtured some of music’s most iconic artists and produced some of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, we work in more than 100 countries, supporting a diverse and distinctive roster of talented creators at every level and on every stage. Situated at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, we bring imagination and expertise to emerging products and platforms, embrace new business models, and employ breakthrough tools—all to support the creative community’s experimentation, risk-taking, and growth. And we form deep, trusted, cause-based partnerships to uplift and empower communities around the world. Sony Music Entertainment is part of the global Sony family. Learn more about our creators and labels here. 

Source: Nyou

Only Growing Up Paperback

Super happy to share that the paperback version of my latest book, #onlygrowingup, is now available in the Philippines! 📖 Buy my book and read my only child narrative here. ✨ NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS! ✨#amazonauthor #authorlife @ukiyotopublishinghouse

Global R&B star Giveon drops mega-anticipated full-length debut album, Give or Take

The American singer-songwriter releases the music video for new single “Lost Me”

Delivering the R&B event of the summer, GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum star GIVĒON presents his anxiously awaited full-length debut album, Give Or Take, today via Not So Fast/Epic Records.  Available HERE.

To celebrate the arrival of the record, he just shared the energetic and cinematic music video for the new single “Lost Me.” Watch it HERE. Upbeat production sets the track in motion as guitar wraps around the simmering beat. It culminates on an instantly catchy chorus, “I’m not looking for the one, later but for now I’m having fun.”

It stands out as one level of the story at the heart of Give Or Take. Across the record’s 15 tracks, he relays his account of the past year to his mother, speaking bluntly on the ups, downs, romances, relationships, and everything in between. To bring this to life, he worked with an all-star cast of producers and collaborators, including Cardo, Boi-1da, Jahaan Sweet, Sevn Thomas, OZ and more.

The journey commences with the sparse piano of “Let Me Go” where his robust baritone echoes over 808s as he muses, “Either love me, or I gottaleave.” Elsewhere, “July 16th” highlights the dynamics of his voice as he confesses, “I’ve been down this road before,” in between string-laden piano. “At Least We Tried” reflects on a past relationship with candor and clarity, while the finale “Unholy Matrimony” hinges on airy production as he paints a picture of a, “White gown hanging in the closet, black tuxedo that I never got to wear,” as a dream of marriage fades to black.

Honest, heartfelt, and hard-hitting, Give Or Take is everything R&B should be in 2022 and more.

He heralded Give Or Take with the ballad “Lie Again.” It has already amassed over 12.2 million Spotify streams and 5.3 million YouTube views on the music video. Right out of the gate, Rolling Stone hailed it as “beautifully painful,” and Complex proclaimed, “He shows his strength in vocals as he asks his partner to lie to him about past indiscretions.”

Last September, GIVĒON shared “For Tonight,” the lead single off the record, which is now RIAA certified Gold. The song was praised by outlets such as Complex and Rolling Stone on its way to amassing more than 175 million streams worldwide. Earlier this month, GIVĒON released a live version of “For Tonight” as part of the VEVO LIFT performance series. That followed his appearance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards where GIVĒON joined Justin Bieber and Daniel Caesar for a smooth, jam session-style performance of their chart-topping hit “Peaches.”

TRACKLISTING:

1. Let Me Go

2. Scarred

3. Dec 11th

4. This Will Do

5. Get To You

6. Tryna Be

7. Make You Mine

8. July 16th

9. For Tonight

10. Lost Me

11. Lie Again

12. Another Heartbreak

13. At Least We Tried

14. Remind Me

15. Unholy Matrimony

ABOUT GIVĒON

GIVĒON has always used his raw, evocative songwriting to mine a confusing world for answers, and that approach has connected to the tune of over 1 billion global streams and nearly 1 billion YouTube views thus far. But, lately he's been fixed on a problem he can't solve. As he puts it, “Sometimes the truth is rewarded, and sometimes it’s frowned upon. Does a little deception make us feel better?” This sort of tension is at the heart of GIVĒON’s work. His debut album Give or Take shows off the emotional curiosity and deep warmth of his songs over cinematic R&B arrangements. This sensitivity and love for storytelling traces back to his upbringing in Long Beach, CA, where his mother shielded him and his brothers from the area’s gang culture, and encouraged him to sing. After years of hustle, he bonded with producer Sevn Thomas (Drake, Rihanna) in 2019 and placed “Chicago Freestyle” on Drake’s 2020 mixtape Dark Lane Demo Tapes. GIVĒON’s March 2020 debut EP Take Time held his first top 40 Hot 100 hit, “Heartbreak Anniversary,” and by March 2021, his When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time compilation debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 (It’s since gone Platinum, and highlight “All to Me” went Gold—his 10th RIAA certification). Since then, the seven-time Grammy nominee has been forging connections in person on tour, and he’s been hard at work writing Give or Take. Its arrival shows just how much he’s grown, both as an introspective songwriter and an empathetic human being. Source: Nyou

FOLLOW GIVEON:

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Source: Nyou

Emerging singer-songwriter liesl-mae looks inwards and recountsstories of personal-growth in her captivating new single, “THE TRIP”

Talented singer-songwriter liesl-mae takes fans on a journey of self-discovery with the release of her latest single, “The Trip.” Simple, vulnerable, and authentic, liesl-mae’s analogous approach to storytelling reveals an old soul steeped in awareness far beyond her age. The Kuala Lumpur-based songstress is signed to OFFMUTE – Sony Music Entertainment’s Southeast Asian label – and is one of four artists that the label announced upon its launch on 19 March, 2021.

“The Trip” begins stripped down and intimate as liesl-maedetails the starting point of a journey she’d like to embark on. Eager and excited, everything around her seems to imply the time is right to charge towards her goals and ambitions. However, living in an age where people are constantly being inundated with the thoughts and opinions of others, liesl-maehighlights the importance, now more than ever, to check in on oneself; ensuring that the expectations we set for ourselves are indeed important to us and the goals we strive to achieve are in alignment with our values.

The sparse instrumentation, a nod towards limitless potential and endless possibility, is equally daunting in its expanse as it is exhilarating. Symbolic of the balancing act involved in deep reflective thought, “The Trip” is, in essence, an exercise in maturity and self-understanding - an antidote to the unrealistic expectations promulgated and exacerbated by social media.

In dealing with the mental exhaustion and burnout that typically ensues, “It’s important to look back at all the things that have made us who we are, the things we are thankful for; the people, experiences, and memories… And realise that there’s more to life than the hardships we go through”. Instead of allowing ourselves to be defined by our struggles, “Life can only get better when we’re here to make it better” says liesl-mae.

Personal growth and exploration are strong themes that undergird the entirety of the project; from the initial conception of the song, to working with producer Jose Ong to bring it to life. “[Jose] made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process and really pushed me in terms of finding my identity as an artist for this song in particular. He was super receptive to my feedback and helped me learn a lot in our few studio sessions together - from sing[ing] more expressively, to building harmonies, and just overall encouraging me to try things I’d never tried before.”

Translating the track’s metaphoric nature to its accompanying visual components was of the utmost importance to the music video’s director, Dexter Anthony. “Since The Trip is all about mental health and what [liesl-mae] has gone through, I didn't want to stray too far away from her own story.” Tastefully highlighting key lyrical moments with strong visual cues and motifs, the music video conveys an affecting sense of restraint; one that allows liesl-mae’s mellifluous storytelling to breathe and occupy its due space.

“The Trip” is due to be released on 24 June 2022. Watch theofficial music video here.

ABOUT LIESL-MAE

liesl-mae is a 24-year old singer-songwriter from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Handpicked by Sony Music Entertainment, liesl-mae is the first Malaysian artist to be signed to Sony’s Southeast Asian label OFFMUTE. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Lizzie Alpine, Dodie, Billie Eilish, Kodaline, and Bruno Major, liesl-mae’s artistry is defined by her distinct voice and vocal style which can best be described as calming and dreamy, with an almost lullaby-like quality to it, and paired with nuanced lyrics that display a marked simplicity and realness.

Her past releases “Solace” (2021) and “Headspace” (2022) have amassed a total of over 565,000 streams on all digital streaming platforms.

Driven by an unwavering sense of self in her dedication to her craft, liesl-mae is right on the cusp of going from bedroom singer-songwriter to full-fledged recording artist and performer. Her first original release entitled “Headspace” was released in early 2022. Watch the “Headspace” music video here.

Find liesl-mae on:

Apple Music | Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube

 Source: Nyou

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Eminem, Måneskin, Diplo, Swae Lee, Kacey Musgraves, and more, add prestige to the ELVIS OST

Sony Music Philippines, in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Ayala Malls, pay tribute to the songs from the biopic with performances from the country’s top OPM acts

 ELVIS is out now on Philippine cinemas this week

 The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s 2022 film, ELVIS is set to arrive on all digital music platforms this June 24, 2022 (Friday) via RCA Records/Sony Music.

Aside from the classic Presley cuts originally recorded by the rock superstar, the compilation will also feature previously released tracks by Doja Cat, Eminem, and Måneskin, as well as reimagined versions by Tame Impala, Jazmine Sullivan, Swae Lee & Diplo, Kacey Musgraves, and more.

Austin Butler, the American actor who plays the titular role, contributes four tracks in the soundtrack, including “Trouble,” a remake of Presley’s bluesy 1958 smash.

Other prominent songs highlighted in the OST include Måneskin’s version of Elvis Presley ’s “If I Can Dream,” Eminem and CeeLo Green’s collaborative track “The King and I,” Swae Lee and Diplo’s recently dropped tune “Tupelo Shuffle,” and Doja Cat’s Billboard Hot 100 hit “Vegas,” whose extravagant and colorful visuals earned widespread acclaim from critics and fans.

ELVIS is an epic, big-screen spectacle from visionary filmmaker Baz Luhrmann that explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).

The soundtrack features Elvis’s extraordinary body of work spanning the 1950s, `60s and `70s, while also celebrating his diverse musical influences and enduring impact on popular artists today.

Complete track list:

1.  Suspicious Minds (Vocal Intro) - Elvis Presley                

2.  Also Sprach Zarathustra/American Trilogy - Elvis Presley      

3.  Vegas - Doja Cat              

4.  The King and I - Eminem & CeeLo Green          

5.  Tupelo Shuffle - Swae Lee & Diplo

6.  I Got A Feelin’ In My Body - Elvis Presley and Stuart Price  

7.  Craw-Fever - Elvis Presley                      

8.  Don't Fly Away (PNAU Remix) - Elvis Presley & PNAU    

9.  Can't Help Falling in Love - Kacey Musgraves                

10.  Product of the Ghetto - Nardo Wick

11.  If I Can Dream - Måneskin                              

12.  Cotton Candy Land - Stevie Nicks & Chris Isaak          

13.  Baby, Let's Play House - Austin Butler                        

14.  I'm Coming Home (Film Mix) - Elvis Presley                  

15.  Hound Dog - Shonka Dukureh                          

16.  Tutti Frutti - Les Greene                                        

17.  Strange Things Are Happening Every Day - Yola              

18.  Hound Dog - Austin Butler                      

19.  Let It All Hang Out - Denzel Curry          

20.  Trouble - Austin Butler                                  

21.  I Got A Feelin’ In My Body - Lenesha Randolph

22.  Edge of Reality (Tame Impala Remix) - Elvis Presley & Tame Impala  

23.  Summer Kisses/In My Body - Elvis Presley        

24.  ’68 Comeback Special (Medley) - Elvis Presley            

25.  Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child - Jazmine Sullivan

26.  If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley                          

27.  Any Day Now - Elvis Presley                  

28.  Power of My Love - Elvis Presley & Jack White            

29.  Vegas Rehearsal/That's All Right - Austin Butler & Elvis Presley

30.  Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley            

31.  Polk Salad Annie (Film Mix) - Elvis Presley        

32.  Burning Love (Film Mix) - Elvis Presley  

33.  It's Only Love - Elvis Presley                          

34.  Suspicious Minds - Paravi                              

35.  In the Ghetto (World Turns Remix) - Elvis Presley & Nardo Wick  

36.  Unchained Melody - Elvis Presley

The ELVIS biopic recently opened in Philippine cinemas last June 22, 2022.

To promote Baz Luhrmann’s "ELVIS" movie and the “ELVIS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)” to the Filipino audience, Sony Music Philippines, in partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures and Ayala Malls, will be holding a mall show at the Activity Center of Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces on June 26 (Sunday). Dubbed ELVIS: Celebrating His Life Through Music and More, the music event will feature songs from the movie itself, as well as performances from some of the country’s top music acts: EJ De Perio, Jarlo Base, Mars Mango, and Nobody’s Home.

Pre-save ELVIS Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: https://elvis.lnk.to/soundtrackpreorder

Source: Nyou

Ben&Ben wades through a bad breakup onangsty rock anthem “Langyang Pag-ibig”

The song articulates one’s feelings of being betrayed in all its aching messiness and honesty

Ben&Ben chronicles the inevitable disintegration of a romantic relationship on “Langyang Pag-ibig,” their latest single under Sony Music Philippines.

Witnessing how a burning love ultimately ends up in a disaster, the nine-piece Filipino collective writes a song that wades through a bad breakup with the stinging anger of someone struggling to put their life back on track.

Arranged with classic rock bigness and percussive elements, the song packs a devastating punch with a chorus that articulates one’s feelings of being betrayed.

“It's the song where we flexed our musicality the most,” says the acclaimed band. “It's three songs in one song, but it still sounds like one song.”

“Langyang Pag-ibig” is recorded at Spryta Studios, the same place where Ben&Ben recorded the entirety of their multi-platinum debut album, Limasawa Street. It was produced by Ben&Ben and Jean Paul Verona, mixed by Sam Marquez and Verona, and mastered by Leon Zervos.

“We’ve always wanted to make a song with this vibe, and we think the songwriting in itself begged for it,” shares the chart-topping folk-pop group in a statement. “It helped that Jean Paul and Sam were very familiar with the vibe we were going for and that helped create the general mood and sound we wanted for Langyang Pag-ibig.”

According to the band, “Langyang Pag-ibig” was approached in the familiar way their songs were recorded. They jammed it first a couple of times, and arranged it together slowly as if building a house of cards. “We also balanced elements and see how high we could take the themes,” adds the band.

Ben&Ben’s “Langyang Pag-ibig” is out now on all streaming platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines.

Source: Nyou

Breaking Up Forward: Coming Soon!

My tenth book, #breakingupforward, has just been accepted for publishing! It is all about my journey with breakups and how I was able to rise above them. This is not about my bf Miguel Lopez though 😂 Hope you guys can buy a copy once it’s released this year on Amazon and Google Play worldwide! 📖 #amazonauthor #authorlife

Pride & Power pays tribute to the LGBTQIA+ community with empowering anthems from Sony Music’s biggest queer icons

The double headliner event also features drag performances from Drag Playhouse Philippines, a DJ set from Jer & Marky, and a surprise appearance from internet sensation Sassa Girl

Sony Music Philippines and the Pop Emergency Podcast recently honored the valuable contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community across the globe with PRIDE & POWER last June 18, 2022 (Saturday) at Tipple & Slaw, Pop-Up Katipunan.

The double headliner event, which features drag performances from the fabulous queens of Drag Playhouse Philippines and music from the record label’s most iconic queer icons, kickstarted the month-long Pride celebration with a defiant yet colorful flavor.

“The event was called PRIDE & POWER to recognize that Pride is not just an extravagant one-month celebration every June, but that we are given the chance to make a statement and empower not just our artists, but the LGBTQIA+ community for an experience they’ll remember all-year-round and even after,” shares the organizing team. “It’s making a stand, but doing it with a bang.”

Centered on the power of music to tell as many uplifting stories as possible about the struggles and triumphs of the community, the event championed the enduring Pride anthems of the past and present, which put a spotlight onSony Music Philippines’ esteemed roster of queer icons: Beyonce, Britney Spears, Whitney Houston, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Ben&Ben, Maris Racal, the Sexbomb Girls, and more. This was powered further by drag performances from Drag Playhouse Philippines.

“It has always been a pleasure to work with Drag Playhouse PH,” shares the Sony Music Philippines team in a statement. “Ever since our first project with them in the start of 2021, including the now iconic Manila Drag Icons video which garnered international attention from legendary RuPaul’s Drag Race alum such as fellow Filipinos Manila Luzon and Kyne from Canada’s Drag Race, Blu Hydrangea from Drag Race UK, and Denali (whose Chicago Drag Excellence video inspired the concept). We have always admired how much of their heart and talent they put in their art, not to mention their focus and attention to detail. It’s always a good time being very hands-on with them to see how we can best send their message, help empower them in their craft, and share music in a way that’s fun, proud, and relatable.”

The second half of the program brought the music of Jer & Marky to the dance floor, along with a special appearance from internet sensation Kumare Harvey.

PRIDE & POWER also launched the year-long Pride and LGBTQIA+ playlist YASSIFY on Filtr Philippines, which put together some of the fiercest bangers that resonate with the queer audiences all around the world.

 Source: Nyou

Tiffany Circle Coffee

Working as a published author can be overwhelming at times. I am currently writing a book while preparing other completed manuscripts for publishing. 📕 I am not complaining though, because I make sure to take my Tiffany Circle PH] coffee break to recharge! My #tiffanycirclemoments keep me going ☕️ buy Tiffany Circle PH] coffee here. ☕️ #tiffanycircleph

Only Growing Up📕

Showed my new book to my dad on Father’s Day 📖 Buy #onlygrowingup on Amazon, Google Play and via this link. 📕 #amazonauthor #authorlife

Indulge dads’ and hubbies’ hobbies this Father’s Dayat Market! Market!

Wheels, fitness, movie marathons, exclusive offers from June 1-30

Let’s celebrate our dads and hubbies this month by indulging their hobbies at pop-up shops and events at Market! Market!

The month of June will be all about dad at Market! Market!. From cars, fitness gears, travel essentials, to movie dates to ticking off items on their wishlist, kids and moms can bring the men of the house to Market! Market! for their much deserved rewards.

Wheels of Wonder

Indulge hubbies’ and dads’ passion for wheels and take advantage of exclusive car deals at the Central Plaza.

Hobbies for Hubbies: Get fit with dad

Visit workout stations and complete the activities to get a three-day pass at Get Fit 24/7.

Movie date with daddy

Score tickets for the first and second screening of Disney & Pixar’s Lightyear on June 18 and 19 and get a free movie snack bundle from Taters and discounts from merchant partners.

Lightyear follows the early beginnings of the legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear and his intergalactic adventures with this crew to infinity and beyond.

I Lab Dad

Get an extra perk when on a movie date with dad. Just present your cinema ticket to bond over interactive science-based experiments at the cinema lobby.

Outfit of the dad (OOTD)

Drop by the Father’s Day pop-up shops and dad’s favorite stores for must-have fashion items, fitness and travel essentials, accessories, and more.

Exclusive offers will be available from June 13 to 23  atOlympic Village, ACE Hardware, Res Toe Run, World Balance, Get Fit 24/7, Collezione, Blade.

For more information on mall activities, schedules, and promotions at #iLoveMarketMarket, like and follow Facebook.com/MarketMarket, @ilovemarketmarket on Instagram and TikTok, and @MarketMarketBGC on Twitter. You may also visit www.ayalamalls.com.

Source: Fifth Gear