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Jason Marvin travels back in time with the release of his 2023 single “Oras”
His new single is accompanied by a music video starring social media influencer Albert Nicolas and up-and-coming TV/film actress Roxie Smith
Filipino singer-songwriter Jason Marvin starts 2023 on a bright note with the release of his new single "Oras.”
Brimming with lush, gentle arrangements and laid-back vocals, the piano-driven ballad finds the Cornerstone Entertainment artist traveling back in time in an attempt to amend a romantic relationship. It also touches on the idea of admitting one’s mistakes and using them as motivation to become a better person.
To quote Jason Marvin, "Mistakes will be made and regrets will always be a part of life, but we must learn to live with it, grow stronger, and continue singing the songs that we’re meant to sing."
According to the singer-songwriter behind Gain, "Oras" is the first song that he wrote where the music video concept came first. "I imagined this scene where a guy who can time travel keeps on failing in his relationship. No matter what he does, even if he tries a hundred times, if it’s not meant to be, it’s not meant to be."
Directed by King Bingcang and written by Jason himself, the music video conveys the essence of the lyrics in a straightforward manner. It stars social media influencer Albert Nicolas as a time traveler trying to win back the love of his life, and up-and-coming actress Roxie Smith, who is repeatedly pursued in the story.
"I still can’t believe we were able to shoot everything in one day," says the Manila-based producer and singer-songwriter. "Everyone was just so light and fun to work with. Albert’s humor makes everyone forget that they're tired, while Miss Roxie’s positive mood from start to finish was very contagious."
"Oras" is written and produced by Jason himself and co-arranged by Nick Lazaro, a prolific producer who has worked with a diverse crop of musicians ranging from alternative rock outfit Oh, Flamingo! to hyper-pop soloist Pikoy.
"Arranged by me and Nick Lazaro, I wanted to achieve this nostalgic old sounding piano (like the ones in your lola’s old house)," the folk-pop singer-songwriter/producer adds. "Nick came in and put on the drums, bass guitar, and choir voices that made it all sound magical."
Jason Marvin’s “Oras” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines. Watch the music video here.
Source: Nyou
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MANESKIN RELEASE EAGERLY ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE ‘GOSSIP’ FEATURING TOM MORELLO
Picture Credit: Fabio Germinario
Today, globally dominating rock band Måneskin have released their new single ‘Gossip’ featuring the legendary Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band and more. Listen HERE.
Fierce with a rapid, infectious and hammering guitar hook, Måneskin’s latest offering continues to reaffirm their status as a genuine force in rock’n’roll. The single is taken from their upcoming album RUSH! Set for release on January 20. The album is available to pre-order/save HERE.
Discussing working with Tom Morello on the forthcoming new single, the band say:
“Tom Morello’s enormous experience allowed us to take cues on how to work on tracks without overthinking. We can’t thank him enough for joining us on this track. It’s an honour for the whole band!” - Damiano
”He brought some Rage to Måneskin!” - Ethan
“Tom is one of the greatest musicians that I've always listened to and learned from. Playing with him is a dream come true. It’s an enormous gift and a personal highlight of this incredible year” - Thomas
“The song originated from a riff which Thomas had written some time ago and which we had been holding onto for a long time which we kept developing. Then the icon Tom Morello joined and brought something extra to the classic uptempo Måneskin cheerfulness.” - Vic
Tom Morello goes on to say “When I heard that there was a rock and roll band from Italy that was blowing up around the world I was like “Really? Come on”. Then when I saw them play live I was blown away. They are unapologetically loud, unapologetically sexy, and unapologetically ROCKING and deserve to be one of the standard bearers for rock and roll for a younger generation. I got to jam with them at their studio in Hollywood, it’s a great band, they all play great, they write great songs, they connect with their audience in a deep and meaningful way, and if you’ve seen them play live the crowd goes OFF! It looks a lot like some of the big bands of the ‘90s”.
Produced mainly by Max Martin and Fabrizio Ferraguzzo, the album was recorded in LA, Italy and Tokyo and features previously released singles ‘Supermodel’ with its Californian sound and infectious modern rock grooves, the incredible‘Mammamia’, and most recently, ‘The Loneliest’, an ode to classic old-school rock ballads with its roaring vocals and electrifying guitar solos that are tinged with elegant delicacy.
RUSH! tracklisting
1 Own My Mind
2 Gossip Feat. Tom Morello
3 Timezone
4 Bla Bla Bla
5 Baby Said
6 Gasoline
7 Feel
8 Don’t Wanna Sleep
9 Kool Kids
10 If Not For You
11 Read Your Diary
12 Mark Chapman
13 La Fine
14 Il Dono Della Vita
15 Mammamia
16 Supermodel
17 The Loneliest
MÅNESKIN’S Upcoming LOUD KIDS TOUR Dates
February 23, 2023 - Pesaro, Italy - Vitrifrigo Arena SOLD OUT
February 25, 2023 - Turin, Italy - Pala Alpitour SOLD OUT
February 27, 2023 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome (previously at: AFAS LIVE) SOLD OUT
March 2, 2023 - Brussels, Belgium - Forest National SOLD OUT
March 3, 2023 - Brussels, Belgium - Forest National SOLD OUT
March 6, 2023 - Berlin, Germany - Mercedes Benz ArenaSOLD OUT
March 10, 2023 - Cologne, Germany - Lanxess Arena SOLD OUT
March 13, 2023 - Paris, France - Accor Arena (previously at: Zenith) SOLD OUT
March 16, 2023 - Bologna, Italy - Unipol Arena SOLD OUT
March 17, 2023 - Bologna, Italy - Unipol Arena SOLD OUT
March 20, 2023 - Florence, Italy - Nelson Mandela ForumSOLD OUT
March 21, 2023 - Florence, Italy - Nelson Mandela ForumSOLD OUT
March 24, 2023 - Rome, Italy - Palazzo dello Sport SOLD OUT
March 25, 2023 - Rome, Italy - Palazzo dello Sport SOLD OUT
March 28, 2023 - Naples, Italy - Palapartenope SOLD OUT
March 29, 2023 - Naples, Italy - Palapartenope SOLD OUT
March 31, 2023 - Bari, Italy - Palaflorio SOLD OUT
April 3, 2023 - Milan, Italy - Mediolanum Forum SOLD OUT
April 4, 2023 - Milan, Italy - Mediolanum Forum SOLD OUT
April 6, 2023 - Milan, Italy - Mediolanum Forum SOLD OUT
April 11, 2023 - Barcelona, Spain - Palau Saint Jordi SOLD OUT
26 April 2023 - Zurigo, Svizzera - Hallenstadion (previously at: Halle 622) SOLD OUT
April 28, 2023 - Vienna, Austria - Wiener Stadthalle SOLD OUT
30 April 2023 - Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg - Rockhal SOLD OUT
May 2, 2023 - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Royal Arena
May 5, 2023 - Milan, Italy - Mediolanum Forum SOLD OUT
May 8, 2023 - London, UK - The O2 Arena (previously at: O2 Academy Brixton) SOLD OUT
May 12, 2023 - Warsaw, Poland - Torwar Hall SOLD OUT
May 14, 2023 - Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena (previously at: Malá Sportovní Hala)
May 16, 2023 - Budapest, Hungary - Budapest Arena (previously at: Barba Negra)
May 18, 2023 - Riga, Latvia - Arena Riga
19 May 2023 - Tallinn, Estonia - Saku Suurhall SOLD OUT
ABOUT MÅNESKIN
“A Genuine Force… rejuvenating rock 'n' roll for the younger generation,” MÅNESKIN is a critically acclaimed four-piece-rock band that began busking on the streets of Rome as teenagers, and now just a few years later, are a razor tight group of captivating musicians widely hailed for being at the forefront of driving aworldwide resurgence of Rock music. The band has 320 certifications, including 48 Gold, 253 Platinum, and 18 Diamond. The past year has seen the band reach over 7 BILLION streams, while surging to #1 in numerous countries and across the Global charts of multiple digital platforms (including the #2 TikTok song of 2021). The band’s meteoric rise has continued straight into 2022, as they performed on Saturday Night Live, were hailed by The Los Angeles Times as “America’s New Favorite Rock Band,”, wonBest Alternative Video at the VMAs, Top Rock Song at Billboard Music Awards, Best New Alternative Artist at iHeart Radio Music Awards, various wins at National award shows in Japan, Spain, Poland, Hungary, and Finland, as well as over 19 nominations globally including the Brit Awards, NME Awards, Kerrang Awards,Swiss Music Awards, and more. They are also the first Italian artist to have won the "Best Rock" award at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2021. This summer has seen MÅNESKIN contribute a distinctive rendition of “If I Can Dream” for ELVIS, the major motion picture and #1 charting soundtrack. Their Max Martin producedsingle “SUPERMODEL” has recently surpassed 238 Million global streams, appeared in the Top 20 APC in 17 countries, and remained #1 on the Billboard Alternative chart for 5 consecutive weeks. The band continue to re-affirm their triumphant status in 2023, with their recent Grammy Award Nomination for Best New Artist and AMA Award for Favourite Rock Song. Simultaneously, the band’s reputation as the leading new generation MUST-SEE LIVE rock act builds each and every time they take the stage. The band have been dominating the world’s stages in 2022, with a city-stopping sold out show at Rome’s historic Circus Maximus, and huge appearances at Lollapalooza, Rock am Ring, Summer Sonic, Rock in Rio and many more.
Source: Sony Music Philippines
Miley Cyrus releases new single “Flowers”
Watch the music video—a powerful visual expression of self-empowerment
Multi-platinum selling recording artist, songwriter, and trailblazer Miley Cyrus has released “Flowers” the first single from her forthcoming eighth studio album Endless Summer Vacation, available globally on March 10th. The track finds Miley opining on self-love and courage, noting that “Started to cry / But then I remembered / I can buy myself flowers / Write my name in the sand” before ultimately and powerfully declaring “I can love me better than you can.”
The themes of the song and buzz surrounding the music led fans to declare that 2023 is the year of Miley.
Unsurprisingly, Miley has delivered fans a fashion-forward video for “Flowers.” The video was created by Miley and directed by Jacob Bixenman, with Stephen Galloway serving as creative movement director.
There have been many visuals for Endless Summer Vacation; Miley first announced the album with a powerful trailer. The album cover, photographed by Brianna Capozzi and fully executed by Miley without visual effects, was also revealed. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced with Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, Mike WiLLMade-It and Tyler Johnson, Miley describes the album as her love letter to LA.
Endless Summer Vacation will be available globally on both digitally and at physical retailers. Fans can pre-order multiple physical configurations on shop.mileycyrus.com.There is also a special all-white vinyl, available only at Target. Fans can also pre-save the album on streaming services here.
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About Sony Music Entertainment
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Source: Nyou
ANTSLIVE RELEASES DEBUT EP“JUST A MATTER OF TIME”
LISTEN TO “JUST A MATTER OF TIME” HERE
One of the hottest rising talents coming out of North London right now, AntsLive unleashes his highly-anticipated debut EP Just A Matter Of Time on 12thJanuary.
Following an eye-catching run of singles “Glow Up”, “Skeet” and the recent freestyle “Don Corleone”, AntsLive continues to build momentum as one of the most intriguing and naturally reactive young artists in the scene right now, culminating in this polished and diverse nine-track project. Just A Matter of Time sees Ants experiment with a variety of sounds and moods, from the melodic title track to the 808s infused “Talking Stages” to lead track “Number One Candidate” — one of Ants’ strongest songs to date, paired with what is undoubtedly one of the videos of the year produced by Bijan Amir, filmed in the Italian Alps.
With co-signs coming swiftly from DJ Semtex, and Tiffany Calver to i-D, Ants’ commanding performance at last year’s Reading & Leeds Festival underlined a standout year which saw him surpass millions of streams completely independently. Tapped for one of the biggest cameos in the recent World Cup campaign for Nike, expect some of the most iconic visuals to accompany this eclectic EP, alongside authentic lyrics, elegant flows, and sold-out shows. A bona fide new name in UK rap has emerged.
For more information, contact: mabuhay@blackstar.space
Tracklist:
1. Lightskin Beatle
2. Number One Candidate
3. Don Corleone
4. Greater Good
5. Talking Stages
6. Glow Up
7. Skeet
8. Matter Of Time
9. Detoxing
Source: Mark Bonifacio
Purpose and Writing
Write the book that aligns with your PURPOSE. ⚡️ Let me teach you how! Buy my book #speakwritelive here. 📖 I share my writing process in this book, as well as some personal stories which have shaped me as an author. Make 2023 count and write your own story! ✍️ #authorlife @publishondemand @centralbooksph
VEDO TEAMS UP WITH CHRIS BROWN FOR LONG-AWAITED COLLABORATION ON NEW SINGLE “DO YOU MIND”OFF OF HIS UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM MOOD SWINGS
VEDO has teamed up with Megastar Chris Brown to kick off the year with one of R&B’s biggest releases. Do You Mind is the second single from the Platinum R&B Singer Songwriters 6th studio album entitled, Mood Swings, which is set to release on Friday, January 13th. Produced by Spiff Sinatra (Drake, 21 Savage, Future, Cordae, Latto) and Hero the Producer (Dreamville, Tee Grizzley) the catchy upbeat record has already caught the attention of dancers who have been creating choreography to the fun and flirty track since its midnight release.
Listen to “Do You Mind” feat Chris Brown
VEDO has been on an undeniable yet monumental rise over the last few years that has ultimately led to this moment. When asked about how this collaboration came about, he shares; “Do You Mind was actually written a while ago and is just now being released. The collaboration happened because I stayed persistent. I had asked CB on separate occasions to do a verse on a song and his reply would be I don’t think it’s time. His reasoning was that he didn’t want to overshadow me on the song, he wanted me to keep building a presence so that the song wouldn’t become a “Chris Brown” feat VEDO record. I had to respect that.”
The R&B duo are no strangers to penning hits together as VEDO shared in Chris’ recent Grammy nomination for “Warm Embrace” on Breezy. VEDO also wrote on Freaky Friday and contributed to a number of hits for Usher, Ella Mai, Ari Lennox and more.
With credits under his belt like Usher & Ella Mai's "Don't Waste My Time", Chris Brown's "Warm Embrace" and his own double platinum single "You Got It", VEDO's contributions to the R&B Charts are undeniable. Devoted fans who have watched his career evolve from ABC’s The Voice to his viral Tiny Desk appearance with longtime mentor Usher are excited to see to him claim his space in the R&B game. And with the release of this dynamic collaboration fans are also eager now more than ever to hear to the new album.
Pre-Save “Mood Swings”
As far as what to expect from Mood Swings, VEDO braces fans for a roller-coaster of emotions ranging from Love to Passion, to Vulnerability, Growth and more. “This project is probably my most versatile project to date”. Anticipating a big year ahead VEDO claims 2023 to be a year of “More plaques, more certifications, more Grammy nominations, and more wins”.
Follow Vedo on all social media platforms
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Source: Mark Bonifacio
Speak Write Live 🌙
If you are interested in learning how to write a book, consider buying my work, #speakwritelive! I share my publishing journey in this book, as well as some motivational chapters to keep you writing ✍️ Buy it here. 📖 #authorlife @centralbooksph @publishondemand
The Official Soundtrack to Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody feature star-studded remixes and originals
The 35-song compilation also contains rare, reimagined versions of ‘Don’t Cry For Me”
Ahead of the January 8 theatrical release of TriStar Pictures’ Whitney Houston biopic, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment has dropped the official 35-song soundtrack, serving as a musical memoir of the cinematic voyage. Listen here.
“This totally unique soundtrack album brings many of Whitney’s classics into 2023 and beyond. Contemporary, current and often scorching, if you love Whitney’s music, you must own this album,” says Clive Davis.
Featuring music spanning two decades of Houston’s legendary career, I Wanna Dance With Somebody (The Movie: Whitney New, Classic and Reimagined) includes nearly two hours of remixed and original versions of Whitney Houston songs, with special guest features by BeBe Winans, Clean Bandit, Kygo, Lucky Daye, SG Lewis, Samaria, Jax Jones, Leikeli47, P2J, Oxlade, Pheelz, and more.
“We are thrilled to be releasing the amazing 35-song soundtrack to the Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody film with RCA Records,” says Pat Houston, President of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston. “We think the fans will be excited to hear some incredible music they know and love, as well as some new never-before-released tracks, including ‘Far Enough’ and the incredible ‘Don't Cry For Me,’ which ends the film.”
Just recently, RCA announced the original soundtrack would include three rare versions of “Don’t Cry For Me” – a never-before-released a cappella, a full-length film version by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, and a reimagined recording by record producer Sam Feldt. Houston’s iconic performance of the song was made famous after a striking rendition at the 1994 Aids Project Los Angeles (APLA) benefit concert – a moment that would stun the audience and go down in history as one of the most memorable performances of Whitney Houston’s illustrious career.
“I am extremely honored and proud to have been asked to reimagine a track made by all-time legend Whitney Houston,” says Sam Feldt. “Being a key part of this unique movie’s soundtrack by turning this classic into a 2023 ready dance-pop banger is an absolute pleasure, and I can’t wait for the fans to hear it.”
"I’m beyond excited for the fans and the next generation of fans to experience the greatness of Whitney and what her voice meant and still means to all of us,” says Rodney Jerkins.
One of the most iconic and influential singers in music history, Houston sold over 200 million albums throughout her legendary career, to become one of the best-selling artists of the 20th century. Her self-titled debut album, Whitney Houston was one of the most acclaimed albums in modern recording history, spending 14 weeks at #1 on Billboard Top 200 and selling more than twenty-five million copies worldwide. The streak continued when Houston became the first female artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 with her sophomore album, Whitney.
Together, the two albums spurred seven #1 singles with a catalog of hits that include, “Saving All My Love for You,” “How Will I Know,” “Greatest Love of All,” “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me),” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” “So Emotional,” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go.” A run that would lead Houston to become the only Black artist to earn three RIAA Diamond-certified albums.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody Soundtrack Tracklisting
1. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston & P2J)
2. Don't Cry For Me (Whitney Houston & Sam Feldt)
3. Higher Love (Whitney Houston & Kygo)
4. The Greatest Love Of All (Whitney Houston & Jax Jones)
5. I'm Every Woman (Whitney Houston & SG Lewis)
6. How Will I Know (Whitney Houston & Clean Bandit)
7. I Love The Lord (Whitney Houston, BeBe Winans, Great John)
8. Don't Cry For Me (Darkchild Film Version)
9. Honest (Heartbreak Hotel) [Whitney Houston & Lucky Daye]
10. Okay (Whitney Houston, Oxlade, Pheelz)
11. You'll Never Stand Alone (Moto Blanco Remix)
12. Love Will Save The Day (MATVEI Remix)
13. Tomorrow (Whitney Houston & Samaria)
14. Home (Live from The Merv Griffin Show)
15. You Give Good Love
16. Saving All My Love for You
17. If You Say My Eyes Are Beautiful (Whitney Houston & Jermaine Jackson)
18. Far Enough
19. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
20. So Emotional
21. Where Do Broken Hearts Go
22. Moment Of Truth
23. I’m Your Baby Tonight
24. The Star-Spangled Banner (Live from Super Bowl XXV)
25. One Moment In Time
26. I Will Always Love You (Live from The Concert for a New South Africa)
27. Medley: I Loves You, Porgy / And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going / I Have Nothing (Live from The 21st Annual American Music Awards)
28. Run To You
29. Impossible Things (Whitney Houston & Leikeli47)
30. Why Does It Hurt So Bad (from the "Waiting to Exhale" – Original Soundtrack)
31. It's Not Right, But It's Okay
32. My Love Is Your Love
33. I Didn't Know My Own Strength (Live from The Oprah Winfrey Show)
34. Clive's Message
35. Don't Cry For Me (A Cappella)
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The Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebodyis out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via RCA Records and Sony Music Entertainment. You can also listen to Whitney Houston greatest hits on this playlist: https://iwdwssoundtrack.lnk.to/Soundtrack
The film is available on cinemas nationwide.
Source: Nyou
XG Third single “SHOOTING STAR” to be released on 25th January
XGALX is pleased to announce the release of XG’s highly anticipated third single “SHOOTING STAR” on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023.
This track has been teased on XG's official social media since last December, including a post on the “Wish Delivery APP” video on January 1st that sent their fandom into a frenzy about a possible new release from the HipHop/R&B girl group.
Alongside this announcement striking images of XG have been shared, showcasing them in brand new looks, spotting blue hair and a bold creative concept, as they are becoming known to fans for setting trends.
The 7-member girl group’s previous single “MASCARA” reached No. 1 on iTunes chart in 17 countries, as well as charted on Spotify’s Viral 50 chart in multiple territories including Southeast Asia. Most recently their rap performance “GALZ XYPHER” made a huge impact and is trending on Tiktok.
About XG
With their single “Tippy Toes” XG were the first artists to debut from XGALX. In June 2022, XG released their second single “MASCARA”. A third single, “SHOOTING STAR”, is slated for release on January 25th, 2023.
XG stands for 'Xtraordinary Girls'. XG areJURIN, CHISA, HINATA, HARVEY, JURIA, MAYA and COCONA. With their fresh, inventive music and performance, they aim to empower young people from all over the world - from all walks of life.
About XGALX
XGALX is a global entertainment production company with a mission to produce artists with a defined world view, creating a culture of “bold” creativity. Through the dynamic energy of their music and performance, XGALX will spread a message to young people all over the world: "Focus on your dreams and don’t stop until you make them a reality"
CREATE BOLD CULTURE
Through the work of the XGALX project we will empower young people all over the world, from all walks of life to: "Listen to your heart, focus on your dreams and have the strength to make them come true - without being limited by the opinions or judgements of others.”
Follow XG
Official Website http://xgalx.com/xg/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/xgofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12HMtO5MYph9dCZZ7yygng
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xg.official
Weverse: https://weverseapp.page.link/p3i5
Twitter: https://twitter.com/XGOfficial_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XGOfficial
Follow XGALX
Official Website http://xgalx.com/
For more information, please contact:mabuhay@blackstar.space
Source: Mark Bonifacio
Waterstones!
Hey guys! My books are now available on @waterstones! My books are sold in GBP 🇬🇧 and I am so excited for this! Please continue supporting me by purchasing my books on Amazon, Google Play, Barnes and Noble, and via this link. 📖 NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS!✨ #authorlife @ukiyotopublishinghouse #waterstonesauthor
STEVE AOKI Shares NEW SINGLE “NEW YORK” WITH REGARD, FEATURING MAZIE
Listen to “New York” (Steve Aoki & Regard, feat. mazie) Here
January 6, 2022 (Los Angeles, CA) - 2x-Grammy-nominated artist and producer Steve Aoki, shares fiery new single “New York” with multi-platinum DJ and producer Regard, who has amassed a worldwide following since the release of his chart-topping 2019 hit “Ride It,” and featuring alt-pop artist mazie. Together on “New York,” the upbeat dance club jam joins mazie’s dreamlike, twisted musical tendencies through a seamless combination of Regard’s unmistakable production and Aoki’s high-powered creativity for a song that arrives just in time to become the pop anthem to kick off the new year.
The single announcement arrives on the heels of HiROQUEST: Genesis, Aoki’s expansive world-building album, which included an array of collaborations from Kane Brown to Taking Back Sunday and Georgia Ku, MOD SUN, Bryce Vine, Santa Fe Klan, Lil Xan, Goody Grace, and more. During a limited CD pre-sale for HiROQUEST: Genesis, trading cards were available as an insert, and a staggering 27K+ CDs sold. Aoki also graced recent covers of Entrepreneur Magazine, Electronic Musician, and Adweek as their “Visionary of the Year.”
The world Aoki is creating with his ongoing HiROQUEST brand is an ever-growing extension of himself and his worldwide community, further cementing his reputation as a boundless creative artist who seeks connectivity through collaboration, welcoming all into his universe.
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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.
As a globally successful cross-genre solo artist, Aokihas 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 Regard
It was by accident that Regard found his stage name. The word, ‘regardé’ came to the DJ during French class in high school. ‘To See’ became the core behind Regard’s music. For Regard, his deep house mixes consist not only of sound, but also of sight. Kosovan DJ and producer Regard garnered global attention with his debut single ‘Ride It’ which became an international hit with over 2 Billion streams! The track took the internet and TikTok by storm and Regard quickly followed it up with his second hit single and BRIT nominated ‘Secrets’ featuring South London singer RAYE. He has gone on to achieve over 10x Top 10 single chart placements globally. In the UK, ‘Ride It’ has sold over 1.7 million records (2x Platinum), while ‘Secrets’ is now certified Platinum with over 500 million global streams. ‘You’ with Troye Sivan and Tate McRae has achieved 480 million global streams, was the #1 TikTok sound in the UK and was the longest running #1 on the US Billboard Hot Dance / Electronic Songs chart in 2021 plus saw Regard on his US debut TV performance on Jimmy Fallon. Regard has had five #1 US Dance Airplay hits and over 5 billion combined career streams and 15 million worldwide single sales.
About mazie:
Pairing fatalistic lyrics with shiny alt-pop arrangements that are as infectious as they are unpredictable has seen the quick ascension of 23-year old Baltimore native mazie. Her single "dumb dumb," which appears on her debut EP "the rainbow cassette," is a perfect embodiment of mazie's multilayered, psychedelic twist on pop that's Stepford Wives meets Lisa Frank. It's ironic, it's iconic, and to date the track has over 70+ million cumulative streams following its use in Netflix's hit show "Do Revenge."
mazie fell in love with singing at an early age and spent most of her childhood studying classical and jazz vocals. By the time she hit her teenage years living outside of Baltimore, she was writing her own music and recording it with her neighbor, Elie Rizk (Remi Wolf, Keshi, Bella Poarch), who was teaching himself to engineer and produce in his basement studio. The two spent years experimenting and collaborating before they landed on “no friends,” mazie’s breakout debut. Clocking in at less than two minutes, the utterly addictive single exploded online, earning widespread acclaim and quickly racked up millions of streams. “We were in total shock,” says mazie. “That song really defined the project for us, and when it started going crazy, everything just accelerated.
mazie's debut album "blotter baby" is coming out in 2023.
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SIGALA X MNEK ‘RADIO’
SIGALA’S SECOND ALBUM ‘EVERY CLOUD’ RELEASED MARCH 3RD, 2023.
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8 UK Top 10 Singles
7 global Platinum Singles
9 global Gold Singles
7 Million UK sales
22 Million worldwide sales
4 Billion streams
Over 1 Billion video views
[January 6th, 2023 London, UK] British artist, producer and DJ Sigala kicks off 2023 in style by teaming up with powerhouse MNEK on collaborative single ‘Radio’, released globally via Ministry of Sound.
After eight UK Top 10 singles, a BRIT Nomination for Best Single for Lullaby, seven global Platinum singles, nine global Gold singles, seven million UK sales, 22 million worldwide sales, 4 billion audio streams and over one billion video views, Sigala is readying for the release of his second full-length album, ‘Every Cloud’.
‘Radio’ serves as the latest taster of the record and was co-created and sung by, one of Sigala’s all-time heroes.
“MNEK, what a legend!” he beams. “I've followed his career since day one, when I was at uni. He's somebody that I've always dreamed of working with.”
And in the writing, he didn’t disappoint, even for a man well-used to using the studio as a creative playground.
“I spent about two hours making a beat, getting some nice chords, whilst he was just chilling. And then he was like, 'OK, just play it through.' He's on his phone, typing down lyrics, then he jumps on the microphone. And literally 20 minutes later, he had written pretty much the whole song – and the vocal is the one that he sang in two takes!” Sigala marvels. “Just incredible. I was honestly blown away. It was like being in the presence of true genius.”
There is, accordingly, a freshness to the French disco feel of the track. “That's something that I really wanted to keep true to; not overproduce it. It's such a simple production, but it's unique as well, with that offbeat bass going all the way through. It throws back to early 2000s and late 90s stuff, and even disco.”
Culturally, MNEK is considered a musical icon amongst the LGBTQIA+ community and has previously performed at New York World Pride 2019, UK Black Pride and featured on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK as both a coach and guest judge. After setting up a writing camp dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA+ singer/songwriters in 2019, MNEK has continued efforts to strive for more inclusivity within the industry as a contributor to the Guardian UK diversity panel and hosting his own YouTube panel ‘MNEKs Inter-Section’ in conversation with 5 Black Queer artists/content creators.
He has clocked up an astonishing thirteen years in the music business. With over 4 BILLION streams on MNEK written, featured and produced tracks, he has grown to become a true powerhouse within the British pop world. He has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, collaborating with the likes of Zara Larsson, Stormzy, Years & Years and Craig David. He’s written with international stars such as Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Christina Aguilera, BTS, Mabel, Madonna, Kelly Rowland and Selena Gomez. His back catalogue includes a number of worldwide hits including ‘Ready For Your Love’, ‘Never Forget You’, and ‘Blinded By Your Grace’. His hit with Joel Corry, ‘Head & Heart’, became a global success, topping the charts in several countries and taking the reign as the longest standing UK #1 single in 2020. 2022 saw his continued success both on and off stage with “Where Did You Go?”, his collaboration with Jax Jones, going platinum and spending an incredible 32 weeks on the charts, plus the launch of Island UK & Republic US’s hotly tipped female R&B trio FLO, and their debut EP “The Lead”, which he executively produced.
On ‘Radio’ MNEK adds “Bruce & I wrote this song a few years ago. It was such a fun and easy session and it’s really cool how he evolved the song into the record you’re hearing today!”
‘Every Cloud’ is the album Sigala has been working on from pretty much the minute he finished making his first, September 2018’s blockbuster ‘Brighter Days’. The impressive debut album featured a stellar line-up of collaborators that included Kylie Minogue, Paloma Faith, French Montana, Ella Eyre, Becky Hill + more!
Sigala has had another incredible year, playing to fans across the globe and consistently releasing smash singles from the forthcoming collection. ‘Every Cloud’ will also include ‘Lasting Lover’, with James Arthur, ‘Melody’, ‘Stay The Night’ ft. Talia Mar, ‘Rely On Me’ and the David Guetta and Sam Ryder collaboration ‘Living Without You’. Collectively these releases have amassed a staggering half a billion streams and counting.
Available on various formats that include, digital release, vinyl, CD and cassette, ‘Every Cloud’ is set to include another mammoth line-up of guest artists, which are soon to be revealed.
As well as new music. Sigala also announced a UK headline tour which kicks off in Dublin on March 5th. The announcement of the album and tour continues on from a busy 2022, which saw his triumphant return to the live scene and play to thousands of fans across his sold-out North American tour. This year is set to be another standout for Sigala, who is looking forward to reengaging with his fans and bringing the Sigala experience to more live electrifying shows.
Sigala UK Tour 2023.
Sunday 5th March – 3Olympia, Dublin
Tuesday 7th March – NX, Newcastle
Wednesday 8th March – O2 Academy, Glasgow
Thursday 9th March – O2 Academy, Glasgow (*Extra Show Added)
Friday 10th March – The Engine Shed, Lincoln
Saturday 11th March – HMV Empire Coventry, Coventry
Wednesday 15th March – Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 17th March, Electric Brixton, London
Saturday 18th March – Tramshed, Cardiff
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ATEEZ conquers global charts with new EP ‘SPIN OFF :FROM THE WITNESS’
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South Korean boyband ATEEZ continues to dominate several global music charts with the release of their new EP, ‘SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS’. The eight-member pop group’s latest release debuted at No. 1 on iTunes in several major music markets worldwide, including South Korea, USA, Italy, Sweden, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, and more.
The pirate kings of the K-pop high seas are starting the year right with one of the most exciting new ‘single albums’ from Sony Music Entertainment Korea so far, taking comprehensive musical storytelling one step further with the release of a spin off that recount their tales through a third-person witness account. In this extended universe, a new perspective is explored, with more questions than answers given through the cinematic trailers and powerful delivery oftheir new tracks.
‘SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS’ contains five tracks -featuring ‘HALAZIA’ as the title song. The title track delivers the message of finding hope in the darkness. It’s followed by three remix tracks of previously released popular songs, andmakes a grand closure with ‘Outro : Blue Bird’.
True to ATEEZ style, the released preview video labeled asthe prologue garnered over 2 million views on YouTube (at the time of writing) with comments noting the grandiose themes and Hollywood movie-like quality.
This EP comes after the announcement of the European leg of the ‘THE FELLOWSHIP : BREAK THE WALL’ tour, already making a statement with dates added due to high demand. The octet will be going on tour to Europe in seven cities fornine shows starting in Amsterdam on February 10 and closing the tour in Paris on March 8.
From the success of their North American ‘THEFELLOWSHIP : BREAK THE WALL’ tour to reaching newcareer peaks with their previously released EP ‘THE WORLD EP.1 : MOVEMENT’ debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200, ‘SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS’ is set to mark an awe-inspiring ending to 2022 that leads to an impressive 2023.
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‘SPIN OFF : FROM THE WITNESS’ TRACK LIST
01. HALAZIA
02. WIN (June One of Glen Check Remix)
03. I’m The One (Eden-ary Remix)
04. Take Me Home (IDIOTAPE Remix)
05. Outro : Blue Bird
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MILEY CYRUS ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE “FLOWERS” COMING JANUARY 13
Multi-platinum selling recording artist, songwriter and trailblazer Miley Cyrus announced from her NBC live special, “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party”, that her new single “Flowers” will be available globally on January 13th. In true superstar fashion, between her performances and hosting duties, Miley blessed fans’ final hours of 2022 with special clips of “Flowers”; watch here and here and see her social posts hereand here. Pre-order and pre-save “Flowers” here.
Fans had kicked up chatter of new music when Miley signaled she had a big year coming with NEW YEAR NEW MILEY posters appearing all around the world in December. See here. It was then discovered that mileycyrus.com had launched a countdown to a forthcoming announcement, which has been revealed to be the release of “Flowers” on January 13th. Astute fans will notice a new countdown has launched and are heavily encouraged to continue to followmileycryus.com for further announcements this week.
“Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party,” which Miley co-hosted with global superstar Dolly Parton was a major success. In addition to the announcement of “Flowers”, the live special featured an A-list lineup of musical performances and special guests including Sia, Latto, Rae Sremmurd, David Byrne, Liily and Fletcher as well as Paris Hilton, SNL’s Chloe Fineman, Sarah Sherman and comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy.
About Miley Cyrus:
Miley Cyrus is one of the most influential humans in pop culture with over 190 million Instagram followers. She has six #1 albums including her 2013 GRAMMY-nominated album Bangerz, which is also certified 3x platinum in the U.S. In addition, she has had an impressive five sold-out world tours throughout her career. In November 2020, Miley dropped her highly anticipated seventh studio album, Plastic Hearts. The critically acclaimed album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums chart and is her sixth #1 album, giving Miley the most top 10 album debuts on the chart for female artists this century. Tracks on Plastic Hearts have been streamed over 3 billion times. In 2021 Miley joined The Kid Laroi on a remix of his song “Without You”. The remix debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Rock Chart. Miley was also part of Metallica’s The Metallica Blacklist Album, offering a blistering cover of “Nothing Else Matters”. Recent collaboration and brand partners include NBC/Peacock, Gucci and T-Mobile amongst others. Miley spent most of 2021 touring with multiple headlining slots at festivals including a massive run across LATAM which saw her perform to a cumulative crowd of over 1 million. A tireless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Miley devotes much of her time to her non-profit The Happy Hippie Foundation, which supports youth homelessness, the LGBTQ community, and other vulnerable populations.
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Ace Banzuelo, of Mercury, Sof Abrogar, and Alex Bruce come together to reinterpret The Eraserheads’ timeless classics
More Sony Music Philippines artists join the Eheadsnostalgia party with their fresh take on “Ang Huling El Bimbo” and “Superproxy”
Following the positive reviews that SB19 and NOBITA earned for their unique spin on The Eraserheads’ beloved classics, more OPM acts have come together to pay tribute to the country’s biggest and most influential band of all time.
Multi-hyphenate pop soloist Ace Banzuelo reinterprets “Ang Huling El Bimbo” with intimate, soul-crushing details. Transforming the epic anthem into a spacey jam, the young hitmaker peels back the layers of the original with his brooding, bedroom-pop styling. He imprints his own identity to the material, while valuing the lyrical profundity and awe-inspiring bigness of the original.
As Banzuelo puts it, “It's great that I'm allowed to give it the sound and approach that I want. A lot of the original was kept, but a lot was taken away. This project became meaningful to me throughout the process because I was producing it as if I had written the song."
Alt-rock newcomers of Mercury and Any Name’s Okay vocalist Sof Abrogar join young hip-hop virtuoso Alex Bruce in reinterpreting “Superproxy,” a cross-genre smash originally performed by The Eraserheads and legendary rap icon Francis M. The newly formed ensemble breathed new life into the timeless tune with a more jagged sonic direction that sounds both retro and futuristic at the same time.
“It was honestly an honor for us to be able to cover an Eheads song and be able to incorporate our own flavor into it,” says of Mercury in a collective statement. “I think we pretty much did our own thing, but left the structures and melody of the song. It was a pretty tricky song to work on given the genre, but we’re pretty happy with how it came out nonetheless.”
Alex Bruce was grateful to be part of this project, and considers the song one of her go-to jams. “This song is a masterpiece. It’s iconic. I wanted to add a little spice, a little flavor, and a bit of contemporary oomph to it. Our reworked version is a fusion of old school and new school.”
Growing up in a big family with a collective love and fascination for ‘80s and ‘90s Pinoy rock, Any Name’s Okay lead vocalist Sof was initially intimidated by the project, but took the challenge to heart in hopes of fulfilling her childhood dream. “Besides what I mentioned earlier about my family, I take particular inspiration from The Eraserheads’ lyricism in Tagalog or Filipino. Even in my own music career with ANO, I try to use Filipino in our songs as much as I can, and I really think the Eraserheads use the language in all its richness and strength. I also love how they are unapologetic in writing about our culture, whether that’s as shallow as UP life or as large as national politics. The band inspires me to really root my own music in my own experiences and in empathy for others’.
Apart from the revamped tracks by some of today’s biggest hitmakers, five of The Eraserheads’ legendary albums were re-released in full 360-degree spatial sound to give listeners a new immersive music experience. These influential records include Ultraelectromagneticpop!, The 25th Anniversary Remastered Edition, Circus (25th Anniversary Remastered), Cutterpillow, Fruitcake, and Sticker Happy.
Ace Banzuelo’s “Ang Huling El Bimbo” and of Mercury x Sof Abrogar x Alex Bruce’s “Superproxy” are out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
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SB19 and NOBITA put their own spin on The Eraserheads’ iconic anthems
To celebrate The Eraserheads’ reunion concert last night, Sony Music Philippines artists released their revamped versions of “Christmas Party” and “Magasin”
To commemorate the success of The Eraserheads’ reunion concert last night, top OPM acts such as SB19and NOBITA have put their own unique spin on the supergroup’s beloved classics.
Released today under Sony Music Entertainment, the revamped versions honor the timeless appeal of Eheads’music, while giving it a more contemporary flavor that resonates with the streaming audience.
P-Pop Kings SB19 captures the spirit of the holidays with their own take on “Christmas Party,” a song off The Eraserheads’ fourth studio album, Fruitcake. Turning the original into a festive banger, the five-member boyband incorporates elements of dance-pop, R&B/hip-hop, and modern funk into the mix while carrying with them the vibe and energy of the track’s nostalgic past.
“The Eraserheads are one of the most influential bands of our time,” says SB19 in a statement. “We retained everything that’s great about the song, but made sure to add our own creative direction in terms of overall sound. There’s a balance of artistic liberty and compromise in the way we approach the material, and we’re definitely happy with how it turned out.”
Stell of SB19 adds, “we feel honored that we were chosen to recreate the song. Our tour schedule was really tight, but gladly we were still able to push through with it before leaving LA. Recording in a different country also feels surreal, we didn’t expect we’d reach this far.”
The eclectic rendition of “Christmas Party,” is produced by August Rigo, the hitmaker behind some of BTS’ biggest global smashes (“On” and “Black Swan”).
NOBITA, whose single “Ikaw Lang” is the most streamed song of 2022 according to Spotify Wrapped, expressed enthusiasm and gratitude when they found out that they’re part of the music project that pays tribute to the generation-defining catalog of The Eraserheads. "We grew up listening to and playing Eheads songs," the alt-rock group says in a statement. “NOBITA heavily draws inspiration from their music, especially their brand of songwriting. Their work has shaped us into where we are now, and we’re forever grateful to their enormous contribution to OPM artists, young and old.”
For their part, NOBITA adds a little jazz-pop treatment to “Magasin” without completely losing the song’s upbeat and heavily melodic arrangement. Slightly slowing it down with stripped-down finesse, the chart-topping five-piece act puts sunshine back in “hugot” with endearingly surprising twist.
Apart from the revamped tracks by some of today’s biggest hitmakers, five of The Eraserheads’ legendary albums were re-released in full 360-degree spatial sound to give listeners a new immersive music experience. These influential records include Ultraelectromagneticpop!: The 25th Anniversary Remastered Edition, Circus (25th Anniversary Remastered), Cutterpillow, Fruitcake, and Sticker Happy.
SB19’s “Christmas Party” and NOBITA’s “Magasin” are out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
Source: Nyou
Pentatonix and Lea Salonga hit YouTube Trending Charts with “Christmas In Our Hearts” music video
Their rendition of a Jose Mari Chan hit is part of Pentatonix’s new album, Holidays Around The World
Filipina Broadway superstar Lea Salonga has recently joined American a cappella group Pentatonix for the music video of “Christmas In Our Hearts.”
Released last weekend, the visuals have garnered more than 640,000 views on its third day of release. It also currently sits inside the top 20 of YouTube’s Trending Music Charts, and continues to gain traction on streaming and airplay.
The soaring ballad, which is a cover of a Jose Mari Chan hit, is part of Pentatonix’s sixth holiday album, Holidays Around The World.
The acclaimed catalog brings their global vision back to life with collaborations featuring some of the most iconic pop artists and established idols from different parts of the world, including Chinese pianist Lang Lang, Congolese gospel singer Grace Lokwa, Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji, Latin band La Santa Cecilia, Indian superstar Shreya Ghoshal, Japanese YouTubers HIKAKIN & SEIKIN, British a cappella ensemble The King’s Singers, and American superstar Meghan Trainor.
Apart from the music video release and a new album, the internationally renowned pop ensemble is set to embark on a global tour with multiple stops across North America and Asia.
Just recently, Pentatonix talked to People Magazine about breaking boundaries in terms of making music. According to the five-piece group, they want to experience the “cultural differences in music” and explore working with artists outside their comfort country.
Pentatonix’s Holidays Around The World is now available on all digital music platforms via RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment.
Check out the music video of “Christmas In Our Hearts” here.
Source: Nyou