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YUNG BLEU DELIVERS LOVE SCARS IIALBUM
Yung Bleu has delivered his latest album Love Scars II, out on his own imprint Moon Boy University and EMPIRE. The album is full of elevated lyricism over sonically pleasing melodies creating another timeless R&B project from Bleu. Across 15 tracks are features and production from Ty Dolla $ign, Chris Brown, Tink, Hitmaka, Chrishan Dotson (Makasound), OG Parker, and more. Earlier this year, Bleu shared “Kissing On Your Tattoos” and “Games Women Play” to lead into this new album.
Love Scars II is the second installment of this album series, Love Scars: The 5 Stages of Emotion, which introduced us to the 3X Platinum hit single “You’re Mines Still”. The first installment garnered praise from Hypebeast, Billboard, Complex, Pitchfork, The Fader, and more. This second edition is based on the same creative vision, but will dive deeper and touch on situations and topics that one may feel or experience in the midst of relationships and/or situationships. Love Scars II taps back into Bleu’s unique and consistent sound that had his fanbase engaged while simultaneously capturing a new audience. The artwork itself pulls from the original Love Scars with emphasis on the scars but now has transitions to a deeper/internal look.
Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, Yung Bleu is a multifaceted Grammy-nominated, Multi-Platinum singer, rapper, and songwriter with over 3 billion streams to date. He’s been nominated at 2023 iHeart Awards, won Best New Artist at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards and Soul Train Awards, and toured with Chris Brown & Lil Baby. Prior to Love Scars II, Bleu also shared TANTRA, which boasts “Walk Through The Fire” featuring Ne-Yo which is Top 20 at R&B Radio, Moon Boy which went Gold and peaked at #12 on the Billboard 200 Charts, and his Investments mixtape series which boasts “Miss It” and “Ice On My Baby” – both surpassing 100M Youtubeviews each.
Love Scars II Tracklisting
1. Casamigos Nights
2. Games Women Play
3. The Way You Rock
4. Lonely Winters
5. Waterfalls (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
6. Under My Spell
7. Distant Lover (Feat. Chris Brown)
8. Angel Dust
9. 2am In Dallas
10. Can’t Help Who You Love
11. Kissing On Your Tattoos
12. Pussy Papa
13. You Got It (Interlude)
14. Till The Death
15. Stingy (feat. Tink)
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DON’T PANIC - LØREN IS BACK WITH A NEW MUSIC VIDEO
WATCH THE “PANIC” VIDEO HERE
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Photo Credit: Courtesy of Coachella, 88rising & THEBLACKLABEL
LØREN is giving fans another stunning visual with the music video for “Panic.” The track is featured on his debut EP, Put Up a Fight, which released March 24 to acclaim from Billboard, Variety, Associated Press, StyleCaster, and more. Watch the “Panic” music video HERE. Along with the video release, LØREN has announced that he will be performing a set at Coachella on Sunday, April 16.
“Panic” is the second music video released off the EP, following the perfectly gloomy video for “Folks.” “Panic” is self-composed and written by LØREN, and he played all instruments for the track. The video shows LØREN performing on stage, shouting the lyrics to the song as he plays guitar, cut between shots of him inside a car. On his inspiration for the video, LØREN explains, “This is a very personal song for me and I’m excited to put the video out. My friends also took part in the shooting which makes it all that more special to me.”
To celebrate the release of his debut EP with 88rising, LØREN will be heading to California later this month to perform on Sunday, April 16th at Coachella, which is on the heels of SXSW where LØREN was named one of the “20 Best Acts We Saw at SXSW 2023” by Paste Magazine. He is also set to play at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds festival, which will take place May 20-21 in New York City.
The Korean alt-rocker currently serves as the face of Saint Laurent and has graced the covers of Vogue Hong Kong, DAZED Korea, i-D, and Female Magazine as their first male cover star. LØREN has garnered a significant following internationally due to his work as a songwriter (and video costar) for BLACKPINK, along with acclaim from a series of singles released in 2021 which amassed over 14 million views in a year and grew his Instagram following to over 1.2 million.
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JAKE MILLER DANCE CHALLENGE GOES VIRAL ON TIKTOK
Tiktok can’t get enough of Jake Miller. The hugely popular pop singer/songwriter/producer who went viral on social media for his hit single “Dazed and Confused” is once again the center of Tiktok attention with the Jake Miller Dance Challenge for his EMPIRE-released single “Leave My Heart Alone”. Tiktok celebrities with millions of followers including the Marie Twins (@sabbyandsophia), Jade Bulambao (@jadebulambao), Yhesha Pega (@yheshapega22), Rex Manalang (@rexmanalang_dump) and Angela (@gela_vrd) are leading the way for the exciting challenge that will award winning entries with personally signed Jake Miller vinyls that will surely become collectors’ items in the near future.
Even BTS’ Jungkook recently livestreamed himself dancing to Jake Miller’s song “The Girl That’s Underneath”, and as you might expect, the video immediately became viral. Now fans of BTS are clamoring for a collaboration between the two mega artists, and Jake Miller already said he wants to do it.
With music streams in the hundreds of millions, sold-out tours, and millions of followers on social media, critically acclaimed Jake Miller has proven himself as a bonafide music superstar. The chance therefore to win a prized collector’s item personally signed by him has completely taken Tiktok by storm. And in case you’re wondering, yes, there is still time to post your entry and get your chance to win one of those coveted autographed vinyls! All you have to do to join this much-talked-about Tiktok contest is create your own dance choreography for the chorus of “Leave My Heart Alone” (from 1:23 to 1:43 of the track) and put these hashtags: #leavemyheartalone #dancechallenge #jakemiller #foryour #fyp
Winners will be chosen by EMPIRE among the field of entries and will be contacted through their respective Tiktok accounts for their prize. So get your dance shoes on and post your entry if you still haven’t!
“Leave My Heart Alone” comes from Jake Miller’s latest EP—“BASED ON A TRUE STORY II”—a sequel to his widely celebrated 2019 project “BASED ON A TRUE STORY”. The renowned artist himself admits that this particular single is his favorite from his latest EP. And who can blame him? It’s awesome music and a perfect continuation of his TRUE STORY!
About Jake Miller
Beyond posting up streams in the hundreds of millions, selling out tours, attracting millions of followers on social media, and earning critical acclaim, countless fan tattoos speak to the impact of Jake Miller. Fans proudly sport lyrics on their skin from “I’m Alright” and “A Million Lives,” among others. As such, the Florida-raised and Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and producer has quietly emerged as a magnetic pop presence on his own terms uplifted by
world-class showmanship, no holds barred honesty, and dynamic delivery. Miller only strengthens this connection to his devout audience, dubbed “The Millertary,” with each subsequent release. He made waves with 2014’s Dazed and Confused EP, boasting “Dazed and Confused” [feat. Travie McCoy] and “Ghost” [feat. Nikki Flores]. On its heels, Rumors [2015] popped off as the title track “Rumors” gathered tens of millions of streams. He maintained this
momentum with projects such as Overnight EP [2016], 2:00am in LA [2017], and Silver Lining [2018]. Along the way, he shared the stage with the late Mac Miller, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, and Fifth Harmony in addition to performing on NBC’s Today Show and LIVE with Kelly and Ryan.
2021’s Silver Lining II marked yet another high watermark. People exclusively premiered the album, while it received praise from EUPHORIA., Rif, and The Honey Pop who described it as an “extraordinary experience.” In support of Silver Lining II, he launched the “hi, i missed you” Tour, packing houses across North America. He continues to inspire on a series of 2022 singles and his forthcoming fifth full-length album [EMPIRE].
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ADB, MASDAR to Unlock Uzbekistan’s Renewable Power Potential With 3 New Solar Power Plants
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN (6 April 2023) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) have signed three loans to build three solar power plants in Uzbekistan’s Surkhandarya (Sherabad), Samarkand, and Jizzakh regions. Together these power plants will be able to generate 897 MW, making them the region’s largest solar power development.
The financing package is composed of three loans from ADB’s ordinary capital resources amounting to $36.7 million for Sherabad, $13.5 million for Samarkand, and $14.3 million for Jizzakh power plant. Additionally, ADB mobilized much-needed private institutional capital for the three power plants. This was achieved through the arrangement of an aggregated B-loan syndication of $37.5 million. The B-loan participant is ILX Fund I, an Amsterdam-based SDG-focused emerging market private credit fund.
ADB is joined in the financing of the three projects by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the European Investment Bank as parallel lenders.
"Uzbekistan has tremendous potential to generate clean energy through its abundant solar and wind resources, and ADB’s financing plays a part in Uzbekistan’s journey towards a carbon neutral economy. ADB strives to promote an enabling environment through these transformative projects,” said ADB Private Sector Operations Department Director General Suzanne Gaboury. “As Asia’s climate bank, ADB has increased its climate financing targets to promote meaningful decarbonization and expansion of renewables in the energy sector. Our participation helped to crowd in significant equity capital from a credible sponsor and mobilized institutional capital that will serve as a vote of confidence for future projects in Uzbekistan’s renewables sector.”
The Sherabad power plant project development, the largest of the three projects, was led by ADB through its public-private partnership transaction advisory services role to the Government of Uzbekistan which consisted of assisting in its preparation and structuring of the successful tender. ADB also provided a $9.1 million partial credit guarantee to support the tariff payment obligations of the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan, the offtaker. The three power plants will offset more than 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions annually on average, and power over one million households.
“Reaching this milestone for all three projects is a proud moment for Masdar and a key stage for Uzbekistan’s clean energy journey. Masdar is already playing a significant role in supporting the Government of Uzbekistan’s ambitious renewable energy objectives, and we look forward to continuing to grow our portfolio of projects in this key strategic market,” said Masdar Chief Financial Officer Niall Hannigan. “This achievement would also not have been possible without the support of the Government of Uzbekistan as well as our financial partners, who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to driving sustainable economic growth for the people of Uzbekistan.”
The solar power plants will improve the affordability and accessibility of reliable and clean energy for all the people of Uzbekistan, including households and businesses. Moreover, the borrower committed to implementing a gender action plan that will benefit women’s standing in the energy field, facilitate their access to jobs and economic opportunities in Uzbekistan’s clean energy transition, and encourage women’s overall participation in the renewable energy sector.
Masdar is a global leader in renewable energy, active in more than 40 countries and invested in projects with a combined capacity of more than 20 gigawatts (GW), enough to power over 5.25 million homes. The company is targeting a combined portfolio capacity of at least 100 GW by 2030, with expectations of doubling that in coming years.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
Source: ADB; Photo by ADB
Teach your Kids about Jesus this Holy Week – Here are 5 Lessons from Superbook
Do you want your kids to know more about Jesus this Holy Week season?
Watch the Superbook Holy Week Marathon with your whole family on the Batang Superbook Facebook page LIVE from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, 3:00 PM, and learn these amazing lessons about Jesus this Holy Week.
1. Jesus was baptized even though He didn’t have to.
Jesus got baptized to fulfill the prophecy that He is the Messiah. In the “John the Baptist” episode, when John baptized Jesus, a dove came over Him and God spoke that He is the Son whom God is well-pleased.
Being baptized is Jesus’ way of fulfilling His role as the obedient and devoted Son of God. Jesus’ obedience to God’s will resulted in the salvation of many people.
2. Jesus’ miracles builds faith.
In the Superbook episode, “Miracles of Jesus”,Jesus healed the sick, calmed the storms, and drove evil spirits away! He did all these impossible things because He wants people to have faith in Him as the Son of Godand to help them build their faith muscle.
You can believe that no matter how difficult a challenge can be, Jesus can make things possible.
3. Jesus is a humble King.
In “The Last Supper” episode, Jesus rides a donkey during His triumphant entry to Jerusalem. Later, He washed His disciples' feet. His actions are things that kings never do!
Even though He’s a king, Jesus showed humility. Jesus’ action sets an example for believers to be humbleservants just like Him.
4. We were saved from sin and death by God’s love.
Sin separates people from God, and no one can remove their sins based on their own efforts. Because God loves people so much, He sent Jesus to be the perfect sacrifice for their sins.
Because of what Jesus did, men are saved from eternal death, the consequences of sin. This is God’s perfect love for mankind – taking upon Himself the punishment meant for humans.
5. Jesus is alive!
After three days, Jesus was raised from the dead. Through His death and resurrection, the relationship between God and mankind has been restored.
His resurrection also proved that death is not the end of life and sin has no power over His childrenanymore. If a person leaves this life, he will spend eternity with Jesus in heaven. Jesus wants to spend eternity with everyone, that’s why He commanded His followers to share the story of His resurrection.
Holy Week is yearly observed to remember God’s great love when He saved mankind from sin through His death and resurrection. This is a great time to go to church to pray and reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross.
Help your kids learn more about the Holy Week through Superbook. Watch the Superbook Holy Week Marathon with the whole family on the Batang SuperbookFacebook page! LIVE from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, 3:00 PM.
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Reverb Worship’s “Pansumandali” Gets the Short Film Treatment with A New Music Video Starring Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz.
Shekinah Gram's story of waiting, searching, and eventually finding the One True Love that stays, is brought to life in a new music video - with a special performance by Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz.
Produced by Reverb Worship and directed by Timmy Yee, the “Pansumandali” music video is a bittersweet reflection on how past experiences may inform the way our parents raise and guide us. At the core of the story is a mother-daughter relationship (the mother portrayed by Lara Quigaman-Alcaraz, and the daughter portrayed by Patricia Chu), that starts out strained but is ultimately redeemed through humility, love, and compassion.
“Pansumandali,” the single, was written and recorded by Shekinah Gram. The chorus’ first line, “Sabi ni Mama,” has become the song’s hook, with fans of the song reportedly mistaking it as the title when they first encountered it.
Shekinah herself has a very close relationship with her mother, whose personal experiences of loss, heartbreak, and ultimately finding God inspired the story concept. When asked about a formative memory with her mother, Shekinah answers, “I cannot think of just one. It’s all of the moments spent together - the late night chats over tteokbokki, the spontaneous trips, the weekend window shopping adventures - that I consider to have an impact in my life.”
The faith her mother instilled in her is the same faith she has sowed in her song and in the music video. Shekinah leaves viewers with this encouragement: “I hope that wherever they are in the seasons of life, they will be reminded that there is One Love that does not change or falter. We will always be chosen by a good and loving Father.”
Get to Know the One True Love that never wavers, never ends. Stream “Pansumandali” on Spotify, Apple Music, and all digital streaming platforms. The official music video is now available for streaming via Reverb Worship’s YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8U-avbJ_VI]
For music, motivation and current Christian content, follow Reverb Worship PH on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
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