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Ron Harper Jr. made Filipinos proud when he was signed to a two-way contract by the Toronto Raptors before the 2022-2023 NBA season. Toronto, a city with a deeply diverse community and rich Filipino culture, has accepted the Filipino-American rookie, who is the son of former NBA player Ron Harper.
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, the Toronto Raptors featured Ron Harper Jr. on their Instagram page and the young forward discussed his favorite Filipino dish and shouted out his lola’s cooking. Watch the video below to learn more about Ron’s love for chicken adobo and his lola’s cooking!
Photo Courtesy of Ron Harper Jr.’s Instagram
SB19 has kicked off their “PAGTATAG!” era with their newest single, “Gento.” Earlier this month, the group previously their new EP and this is the first sample we have from the upcoming project.
“GENTO” places SB19’s bold talent and confidence into the spotlight, highlighting their strength and versatility as a group. The song flex catchy wordplay, effortlessly flipping ganito (like this), ginto (gold), and gento, the Caviteño word for ganito. It delivers a powerful message of their growth as a group, after years of refinement—just like gold.
For this single, SB19 draws inspiration from transformational change—how incremental and everyday acts lead to success and change. Five years since their debut, the P-pop collective continues to test—and break—limits with their unconventional sound and unbounded talent. Check out their new song “Gento” below!
The LGBTQIA+ community and allies unite! For the first time, the Manila Pride Ball will be held on June 1 at 9:00 p.m. at the Newport Mall at Newport Worlds Resorts in Pasay City. It will be the first event that launches the month-long celebration of PRIDE in June and is organized by three of the leading LGBTQIA+ entertainment companies—FIRE AND ICE MEDIA,
ZEEN MAGAZINE, and THE IDEA FIRST COMPANY—in partnership with KAO MANILA.
Envisioned as a Prom Night with the theme “THIS IS OUR PROM” at the Kao Night & Day Club in Newport Mall, the Manila Pride Ball invites the community and allies to relive and experience a prom worth remembering. It aims to break heteronormative traditions that have made school dances a fraught experience for some. “In light of everything that’s happening in the world now, it is important that our community celebrates Pride Month this June — and that means all of the month.
We should always kick off the month this way because there are corners of society where our LGBTQ+ siblings are being told to be silent. This is our way of reminding them to stay strong and that we are here and we deserve to celebrate who we are,” said Director and Producer Perci Intalan, President and Co-Founder of The IdeaFirst Company.
In hosting [the Manila Pride Ball], we are creating an all-out gender- inclusive and LGBT-affirming event that gives a chance for our community to express themselves, dress up, and celebrate their individuality. This can be a powerful and empowering experience for our members, particularly those who may have been made to feel ashamed or marginalized in the past.
FIRE AND ICE MEDIA CEO, LIZA DINO-SEGUERRA
“We know that some LGBTQI+ youth do not fit these molds when it comes to self-expression. Additionally, some of our youth are bullied in school and have to be home-schooled, so they don’t get a prom experience. This prom is for anyone and everyone who wants to retake that experience and celebrate it as they are. Think of it as a high school prom redo,” added music icon Ice Seguerra, who will direct and perform at the event. Drag Race Queens Precious Paula Nicole, Viñas Deluxe, and Brigiding will also be featured in the opening performance.
Partner Zeen Magazine’s EIC, Mark Ghosn, also shared their support for the event. “Zeen is a platform that is committed to celebrating diversity and giving visibility to those who deserve to be seen. We are dedicated to engaging with companies and
organizations that share our cause. Together, we’re creating a space where everyone belongs,” he said.
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Fil-Am muppet TJ made his Sesame Street debut, Gloc 9 drops new music, Mayonnaise celebrates 20 years, Fusion Music Festival returns and Grammys celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month with BGYO! Check out this week’s MYX News Hot list with VJ Samm!
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Filipino-American rapper/producer P-Lo’s signature sound is synonymous to Bay Area and West Coast hip hop. The California native is proud of his hyphy roots and the city has embraced him as one of their biggest cultural ambassadors this generation. Recently, the hitmaker received his flowers from famed music publication Rolling Stone, who included his smash single ‘Put Me On Somethin’ ‘ in their “The 100 Greatest West Coast Hip-Hop Songs of All Time” list at #83.
P-Lo took to his Instagram to share his heartfelt views on the moment. He captioned: “ Honored to be mentioned in Top 100 West Coast Songs of All-Time! “Put Me On Somethin” Feat @e40 was ranked #83 on @rollingstone. I wrote and recorded this at my parents house in Pinole, Ca. I also produced it 🙏🏼 thankful to everyone who was apart of it @iamsu @migui_maloles @infinitestudios”
Shout out to P-Lo! Check out the timeless hit record below!
Photo Courtesy of P-Lo’s Instagram
The P-Pop kings are officially back! SB19 just announced their upcoming new EP, titled “PAGTATAG!” releasing on June 9, 2023 and their first single dropping sometime this month.
The big news comes with a trailer that reflects the process of a plant in cultivation, depicting the early growing process of a strong tree.
The visuals revolve around the story of the Ikalawang Yugto trilogy, which continues the concept of their previously released EP, Pagsibol. In addition to their forthcoming drop “PAGTATAG!” the group will also release another project to continue this theme. “PAGTATAG!” is a 6-track EP that aims 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 still gave a funny vibe. It was very easy working with him. It was just a fun experience.”
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. Check out the full list and watch the trailer below!
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
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After a successful release with “Wild Tonight,” SB19’s Josh Cullen is back with a new song titled “Pakiusap Lang.” According to SB19’s resident lead rapper and sub-vocalist, “Pakiusap Lang” is a song that is based on his personal experiences and thoughts about relationships. He further explains, “It’s all about the struggles of maintaining a relationship when you can’t be with your partner all the time due to work or other struggles going on in life. The song encourages the listener to hold on and trust the process.”
To create his new single, Josh tapped into his closest friends and relatives to make the creative process a true family affair. “The lyrics came from my heart, and I wanted to make sure the arrangement and sonic vibe reflected my Filipino hip-hop side,” Cullen reveals. “My cousin and his friends helped out with the chorus, and we all had a good time putting it together.”
The new track also features accompanying visuals. Watch Josh Cullen’s music video for “Pakiusap Lang” below!
Tarsier Records band Nameless Kids is back with a new song! The five-piece collective consisting of members Nhiko Sabiniano, Kyle Perry, Tati De Mesa, Kim Allen, and Imay Alconaba just dropped “Sa’yo (Ang Mundo),” their first ever Tagalog track. This marks the first release of 2023 from the indie-pop group.
Nameless Kids addresses the concept of soft launching a partner in their new track. “Sa’yo (Ang Mundo)” narrates a story about when couples finally find the courage to announce their bond to the world courageously without judgment. With the summertime and warmer weather coming in hot, it’s almost soft launch season!
Catch the lyric video for “Sa’yo (Ang Mundo)” below and stay tuned for more music from Nameless Kids this year! You can learn more about the rising talents here.
Photo Courtesy of Nameless Kids Instagram
