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Ciara and Jackson Wang Collaborate with XG on LEFT RIGHT Remix, First Performed at Coachella 2023!

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XG - LEFT RIGHT REMIXX (FEAT. CIARA & JACKSON WANG
// PROD BY JAKOPS)

The rising global girl group XG releases the highly-anticipated remix to their infectious R&B smash “LEFT RIGHT” with Chinese pop superstar Jackson Wang and R&B legend Ciara. The remix, titled “LEFT RIGHT REMIXX (FEAT. CIARA X JACKSON WANG // PROD BY JAKOPS)” was first hinted at during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival during Jackson Wang and Ciara's electrifying Sahara Tent performance. XG, Ciara, and Jackson Wang join forces to showcase their captivating talents and chemistry on the remix, effortlessly grooving over mesmerizing synth loops and trap beats.
 
The original “LEFT RIGHT”, with over 43 million Spotify streams and 24 million YouTube views, has made its way up the Mediabase Top 40 Radio Airplay Chart in the United States for a record-breaking 9 consecutive weeks. This achievement marks a historic first for a Japanese female artist/group.

Recently, XG has been actively releasing several other projects, including the launch of their first remix featuring rapper Rico Nasty, “SHOOTING STAR REMIXX (PROD BY JAKOPS)” on April 7th. Presently, the group is in the midst of unveiling their documentary series, XTRA XTRA, which chronicles the group's five-year journey leading up to their debut.

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WATERWALK RECORDS drops worship-themed compilation album, Sambahan

The 11-track release is written and composed by worship leaders from various Christian congregations in the Philippines

WATERWALK RECORDS, a music label focused on championing faith-based entertainment artists to the new, streaming generation, has released a compilation album filled with strong declarations of faith, worship, and love.

Dubbed SAMBAHAN, the new record compiles 11 inspirational tunes that are sung, composed, and produced by worship leaders of different Christian Churches and congregations.

“SAMBAHAN is a compilation of original Tagalog worship songs written and composed via the KONEKOLAB Worship fellowship of Church-based songwriters, and interpreted by worship leaders,” says Jungee Marcelo, the label’s main producer and A&R. “The concept was developed within the KONEKOLAB ‘worship’ endeavor —- a convening of like-minded music artists who ‘connect and collaborate’ in an unconventional lab setting.”

According to Marcelo, the songs were pitched to WATERWALK Records, and eventually got the greenlight of the executives. He considers the project a blessing as it is created for the sole purpose of glorifying the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

He reveals, “The plan is to release one song every week in a compilation aptly entitled SAMBAHAN. Initially, it was dubbed as ‘Worship’ but Sony Music Philippines head Roslyn Pineda thought it was better to come up with a project title in Filipino since all the songs are in the local lingo. We ended up with the nomenclature ‘SAMBAHAN’ which in essence has three distinct context definitions: a. act of worship, b. communal worship, liturgy, c. a place of worship.”

Marcelo, who also happens to be the founder of KONEKOLAB, narrates that SAMBAHAN initially started when he posted an invitation to a group of grassroots, Church-based songwriters back in December 2022 for a collaborative take on a worship song. What was initially a one-time endeavor grew into more work being submitted by participants in the pool, with Marcelo having to filter the choices down to forty participants. The Lord, as Marcelo recounts, provisionally led him to selecting 40 potential songwriters and divide them into 10 teams, 4 per team.

“The late evenings and early mornings of December were invested in daily online songwriting collab-turned-mentoring sessions, a team at a time, rotating in shifts,” he shares enthusiastically. “By the end of December, the songs were finally completed --- praise God for His wisdom and enabling.”

Containing music styles that naturally complement each individual and communal preferences, SAMBAHAN features themes that adhere to the overall concept of worship. The songs were produced by Jungee Marcelo himself, and were arranged with each musician providing personal inputs to enhance the overall sound texture of the material, resulting into a wonderfully crafted piece of worship offering. 

Check out the SAMBAHAN Tracklist:

1. “MANLILIKHARI” by Gianne Hinolan

2.  “O AMING DAKILA” by James Reyes

3.  “KARANGALAN NAMIN” by Poleane Carmen & KeylMizpah

4.  “MAMAMALAGI” by VENTT

5.  “YAHWEH TANGGULAN” by Dana Algabre

6.  “SUMASALANGIT” by Judah Vibar

7.  “SAMO” by Nicole & Carlo

8.  “SA ‘YONG SAMYO” by Sheena Lee

9.  “UNANG NAGMAHAL” by Louie Anne Culala

10. “PAGDULOG” by Cherise Katriel

11. “SAMBAHAN” by Lee Simon Brown

“SAMBAHAN” is out now on all digital music platforms via WATERWALK RECORDS.

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

WATERWALK RECORDS: Facebook | Instagram

Source: Nyou

Vietnamese Superstar Sơn Tùng M-TP Marks New Era with his Highly-Anticipated English Single "MAKING MY WAY," Setting Sights on International Success

Brand New Single Released

Out Now Via The Orchard

HO CHI MINH, Vietnam (5th May 2023) - Vietnamese superstar Sơn Tùng M-TP has released his highly-anticipated new single "MAKING MY WAY" via The Orchard today. Recorded entirely in the English language, "MAKING MY WAY" showcases his dynamic vocals and innovative sound - a unique blend of Vietnamese and Western influences - while delivering a heartfelt message of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

Stream “MAKING MY WAY” here. 
Watch “MAKING MY WAY” Official Visualiser here.

Sơn Tùng M-TP on his latest work:

When we’re young, we always let so many people into our lives without thinking. And when they end up hurting us, it’s a shock, and we close ourselves off. And most of the time, we forget how to believe in our decisions because we keep feeling guilty for everything that went wrong.

"MAKING MY WAY" is meant to tell us that it’s time to move on and get back on our feet. It’s all about cutting off negative elements from our lives, believing in ourselves again, and making our own way forward.

Joy and success only come after a whole lot of pain and challenges. You will see nothing but pure happiness waiting ahead, but only when you can let go of past pains, fight your demons, and make your own way.

"This is a song that means a lot to me because it makes me forget about everything that’s wrong in my life and reminds me that I should do whatever my heart tells me to do and go wherever my music tells me to go. So I really hope this song finds its way to your hearts too!

MAKING MY WAY - Sơn Tùng M-TP (download here)

Known for his electrifying performances, Sơn Tùng M-TP has captivated local audiences at home and beyond. He was the first Vietnamese artist to reach 10M subscribers on YouTube as well as chart on the Billboard Global (excl. US) chart. His music video for "HÃY TRAO CHO ANH" featuring Snoop Dogg, which currently boasts over 260M views, was the fastest video to reach 100M views in Vietnam, and trended in multiple countries such as Vietnam (#1), South Korea (#1), Canada (#3), USA (#3), Australia (#5) and Germany (#5). His musical documentary Sky Tour: The Movie, available globally on Netflix, showcases the singer-songwriter’s artistry and passion as well as how his music transcends borders.

With a broad social media reach of 14M followers on Facebook, 7.4M followers on Instagram, 10.2M subscribers on YouTube, 4.2M followers on TikTok, and 166K followers on Twitter, Sơn Tùng M-TP is very much a sought-after celebrity by brands and has collaborated on campaigns of household names such as Levi’s, Pepsi, Free Fire, and Tiger Beer.

As Sơn Tùng M-TP makes further inroads to the international music scene, fans can expect more exciting announcements from the Prince of V-pop, who is set for a series of live dates in the US and plans for the same in Asia.

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Source: Blackstar

Teen rapper Alex Bruce debuts feisty alter-ego in her new single “Betty Bruce”

The Filipino hip-hop prodigy celebrates free-thinking independence and womanhood in her latest bop

Teen hip-hop sensation Alex Bruce unlocks a new alter-ego in the form of her new single, “Betty Bruce”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment.  

Reasserting her position as a feisty young rapper celebrating the importance of self-worth and womanhood, Bruce delivers confident verses over ominous beats and cutting, high-octane production.

The rising young talent claims that Betty Boop, a strong cartoon character well-known for her independent and free-thinking outlook on life, served as the inspiration for her newly created persona. Like the iconic character that her alter-ego is based on, ‘Betty Bruce’ doesn’t care about what others think: she is a woman of power and integrity, and she takes control of her own decisions, no matter how others try to box her into a specific category.

“Inspired by the iconic character Betty Boop, I envisioned ‘Betty Bruce’ as a persona that embodies the sassier, classier side of my personality,” the Yakap artist shares. “While Alex Bruce is my given name, Betty Bruce represents the vibrant, confident, and larger-than-life aspects of who I am as an artist. I am most definitely aware I’m already pretty, classy, and sassy as Alex Bruce,but the girls that get it, get it. Through 'Betty Bruce,' I wanted to explore a different dimension of my creativity, allowing this alter ego to take center stage. The song celebrates self-expression and showcases the liberation I feel when embracing my alter ego. It's a testament to the power of embracing different facets of our personalities and letting them shine.”

While “Betty Bruce” serves as her alter-ego, the way Nicki Minaj jumps into ‘Roman Zolanski’ in her aggressive and manic state and Megan Thee Stallion embraces ‘Tina Snow’ to showcase her lady-pimp persona, Bruce’s new source of creative energy represents certain aspects of her being.

She adds, “The exploration of different personas can be a potent tool for my self-expression and artistic growth. It allows for the development of multidimensional artistry, fostering a deeper connection with myself and potentially resonating with others who can relate to the complexities of their identity and self-discovery.”

The release of the track comes with a music video helmed by Prod Axia, the same team behind the music videos of artists such as YARA and KAIA. On the MV, Bruce wears a ‘baddie’ character with a ‘50s vaudeville star vibe, while showcasing her chops in an elaborate dance routine. The MV also features a more intricate choreography by Filipino dance crew A-Team with Bruce as the lead star, effortlessly bringing into the fold a new, sassy demeanor that’s completely different from her previous efforts.

Alex Bruce’s “Betty Bruce” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. The music video will drop on May 15, 2023 (Monday) at 6pm.

Source: Nyou

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R&B superstar Miguel has unveiled his much-awaited new single “Give It To Me” via ByStormEntertainment/RCA Records/Sony Music Entertainment. The new release from Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/artist Miguel showcases his intoxicating vocals over hypnotic synths as he shares deeply personal feelings of desire, being desired, and all the in-betweens. The sounds are at once new and familiar, a multi-year labor of love showcasing that Miguel’s songwriting has not lost its enigmatic touch.

It’s almost too serendipitous that Miguel’s emotional and violent rebirth is occurring at the same time as the strong charting success of “Sure Thing” from his debut album, All I Want Is You.  Thus far, it has been used in over 23 million videos on TikTok and currently stands at No. 15on the Billboard Hot 100 and Top 10 at radio in the US. It also hit the Top 5 in the UK and has been named the 6th biggest song of 2023 so far.

Miguel will soon be seen headlining Lovers & FriendsFestival in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6th.

Miguel’s “Give It To Me” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

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About Miguel:

Combining a creamy tenor with soul-searching confessionals and cosmic soundscapes, Miguel renders tales of romance and personal transformation with effortless, eclectic style. Since emerging in 2010, the singer-songwriter has oscillated between genres and feelings on his way to becoming a defining voice of modern alternative R&B. It’s a path he began blazing early on. With its blend of electronic, rock, R&B and funk, his debut album, All I Want Is You earned critical acclaim before being certified platinum. Imbued with expressive vocals and subdued cool, his J. Cole-assisted breakout single “All I Want Is You” was a forebear for the sleek, yet emotional sounds that would characterize alt R&B in the 2010s.

Miguel continued indulging his experimental tendencies with his aptly titled sophomore album Kaleidoscope Dream, a shapeshifting fever dream that saw him further refine his genre fusions with bits of imagination and knowing eccentricities. Powered by singles like “Adorn,” “How Many Drinks?,” and “Do You…’ and ‘The Thrill,”  the 2013 LP was nominated for a total of 5 Grammy Awards. Written and produced by Miguel, “Adorn”  garnered Miguel his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Song and lived at No.1 on the R&B/Hip-Hip Airplay chart for more than 23 weeks, becoming the longest running  No. 1 single in the history of the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hoip Airplay chart.  The same year, he reunited with Cole on the rapper’s hit single “Power Trip,” which peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Released in 2015, Wildheart only certified Miguel’s consistency, as Pitchfork named it the 8th best album of the year before its lead single, “Coffee,” was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

Miguel reaffirmed his status as a premier R&B  auteur with War & Leisure. Propelled by his interstellar Travis Scott-featured lead single, “Sky Walker,” the 2017 album earned critical acclaim and landed at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. It also secured his third No. 1 debut on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. More recently, his All I Want Is You single,  “Sure Thing,” went viral on TikTok with over 23M creations as it surged to the No. 15 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Released 13 years ago, its resurgence is evidence of a sound that’s at once timeless and futuristic — just like the person who made it.

Source: Nyou

Pop superstar Kesha teases new album with two pre-release tracks “Eat The Acid” and “Fine Line”

Following the recent announcement of her forthcoming album Gag Order, out May 19th via Kemosabe/RCA Records, Kesha has dropped the LP’s first two pre-release tracks: the one-two punch of “Eat The Acid” and “Fine Line”, which serve as a bold unveiling of the sonic and emotional direction of her new Rick Rubin-produced album. 

“Fine Line” is a naked admission of the absurdities of the fickle world we live in, playing out like an otherworldly look at the fragile dualities of life – things that can change in the blink of an eye. It ties into the forthcoming album’s overarching theme of embracing the lightness of life only by also embracing the darkness. 

On “Eat The Acid”, over a humming organ-like synthesizer, Kesha recounts an existential breakthrough she had one night. In a recent album manifesto (via Nylon), Kesha shared the origin story for “Eat The Acid”: “This night sent me like a rabid animal into a journey of self-discovery within my consciousness… My ego, or sense of aloneness, now suddenly felt like just a small part of the whole.  My ego felt dismantled….  I woke up the morning after this experience and wrote the first song for this album, the seed and catalyst for the whole project.”  

She later added, “My mom warned me at a very young age to not take acid. She told me how she had taken some as a teen and it had shown her so much… too much. I made it a point to never, ever touch it. I still haven’t. I didn’t want to see it all. I wanted to live blissfully unaware and happy.”

‘Gag Order’, which Kesha is executive producer on, is a full-bodied collection that flows like a stream-of-conscious journey through the psychedelic dark depths of the human psyche followed by basking in the cleansing light when finally reaching the surface. Forged in the fires of self-discovery and learning to finally accept the ugly, scary sides of ourselves, ‘Gag Order’ feels like an emotional exorcism, unearthing and facing the darkness in oneself, brought to life with experimental, otherworldly production & lyrical vulnerability unlike anything she has written before. On ‘Gag Order’, Kesha confronts her own reflection & finds empowerment in her own voice, with beautiful, heart aching results. 

Kesha has sold more than 14 million total album equivalents worldwide, has approximately 6.9 billion audio streams and 1.7 billion video streams worldwide, and has had 9 Top 10 hits on The Billboard Hot 100, including four # 1 singles at Top 40 Radio - "TiK ToK," "Your Love Is My Drug," "Die Young," and "Timber." She has earned two GRAMMY nominations and was also named one of Time Magazine's Time 100.

Kesha’s “Eat The Acid” and “Fine Line” are out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Listen here.

Source: Nyou

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SB19 announces ‘PAGTATAG!’ music era and world tour

The multi-awarded Filipino boyband releases the trailer for their upcoming new EP, starring themselves and acclaimed actor Pepe Herrera

SB19 gets in the zone for a new music era soon!

The P-Pop kings are gearing up for the release of their upcoming new EP, PAGTATAG on June 9, 2023 and its carrier single on May 2023.

The announcement comes with a trailer mirroring the process of a plant in cultivation, starting on growing to be a strong tree.

The trailer revolves around the story of the IkalawangYugto trilogy, which alludes to the concept of their previously released EP, Pagsibol, and two more forthcoming releases, including this year’s highly anticipated PAGTATAG!. The 6-track EP is poised to be their most sonically adventurous release yet, exploring new genres and music styles that will surely excite fans.

Xi-Anne Avanceña, and SB19’s Pablo and Justin serve as creative directors of the cinematic trailer, which is set in a post-apocalyptic world where all resources are scarce, leaving all humans hopeless as they try to save the last plant that will save the world.

SB19 explains in a statement, “The trailer proceeds as everyone conducts different experiments to try and salvage their last hope. In the end, the only answer to the plant’s propagation is their own blood.”

Aside from getting their acting bag done with flying colors, SB19 also worked with acclaimed actor Pepe Herrera on the trailer for PAGTATAG!. The WYAT chart-toppers are all praise for the collaboration with the versatile film/theater actor.  

“Pepe Herrera is one of the actors that we truly admire,” shares the award-winning Filipino boyband. “Though we were not able to spend much time with him, he was very professional. But there’s something about him that, even when he’s serious, he’s still gave a funny vibe. It was very easy working with him. It was just a fun experience.”

Immediately after the trailer was released online, #SB19PAGTATAG trended at No. 1 WORLDWIDE on Twitter, while other tags such as The Kings and PPOP KINGS occupied Twitter’s trending list in various countries outside the Philippines.

Apart from the trailer, SB19 also announced the schedule for their upcoming world tour, which will kick off at the Araneta Coliseum on June 24-25, 2023, and will have its stops in multiple cities across the Philippines, United States, Canada, and more.

Tour dates:

• June 24-25, 2023 - Manila

• July 21, 2023 - Chicago, IL

• July 22, 2023 - Dallas, TX

• July 28, 2023 - SFO

• July 29, 2023 - LA

• Aug 5, 2023 - NYC

• Aug 6, 2023 - Washington DC

• Aug 11, 2023 - Toronto

• Aug 13, 2023 - Winnipeg

• Aug 18, 2023 - Vancouver

• Aug 19, 2023 – Edmonton

More dates, countries, and cities will be announced soon.

For more information, check out SB19’s official social media pages:

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Instagram

Twitter

Source: Nyou

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