Tarsier Records artists like Inigo Pascual, Maki, SAB, Zion, and more continue to make waves in music with several milestones achieved last year as new music dropped last January.
Inigo released the Lockdown Sessions album which included international hits "Options" and "Catching Feelings" which surpassed 20 million streams in 2022. Following its success, the “Monarch” star's reimagined album includes stripped down, acoustic versions of the songs “Neverland” and key track “Not Him” plus more.
Newcomer Maki made an R&B twist to the viral hit “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw” late last year, which crossed the half-a-million mark on Spotify by year end. TikTok star Zion Aguirre meanwhile achieved over 300,000 streams for his debut EP “Bigkas.”
The music video of Pinoy soul icon Kyla and “Marry Your Daughter” hitmaker Brian McKnight Jr.’s song collaboration “Cuz Of You (COY)” garnered over 130,000 YouTube views and its official hashtag was trending for 24 hours on Twitter. It features Kapamilya stars Anji Salvacion and Brent Manalo.
Marina Summers is the first drag queen to be part of Tarsier Records' roster of artists. Her debut single “Divine” produced by Moophs gained 10,000 Spotify streams in less than 24 hours. The label continues to champion drag pop music and has just introduced another drag queen, Viñas Deluxe.
From milestones to new offerings, young artist SAB dropped the “Happy You Stayed” music video that also stars Kaori Oinuma and Shanaia Gomez last Friday (Jan. 20) with over 73,000 YouTube views as of writing.
Dotty and Malli are also starting off the year with a fresh vibe through their collaboration “icy,” a rap track that talks about protecting one’s energy from negative people. The two also dropped the song’s music video on YouTube last Friday (Jan. 20).
Listen to the music of Inigo, Zion, Maki, Kyla, Marina, Sab, Dotty, and Malli on various music platforms. For more details, follow Tarsier Records on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube.
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Tarsier Records artist SAB is back with a new music video! “Happy You Stayed” is an indie-pop song inspired by wholesome and heartfelt vibes and is dedicated to the singer/songwriter’s best friends. The single shows a level of maturity from the artist, who expresses her appreciation for everyone in her life and also her proud feelings towards their accomplishments.
SAB shared some thoughts with us regarding her new track via press release:
“I wrote “Happy You Stayed” in the summer of 2021. It was actually written at the same time as the title track of my first EP Sunsets and Heaven. At the time, I was exploring college life as a freshman and realized how different it was to not have the friends you grew up with be therewith you. I ended up writing “Happy You Stayed” for my best friends, basically saying everything Iwanted to say to them. It was my way of saying that even if we’re having different experiences, I’m happy that they stayed and I’m really proud of everything they’re doing. It was saying if you’re struggling right now, just know that I’m also here to be here for you whenever. The story behind the song has a wholesome and heartfelt vibe.”
Watch SAB’s “Happy You Stayed” music video below!
After releasing the heartfelt track, "Happy You Stayed," SAB now has an official lyric video for fans to sing along to. The track, which is a thank-you note to the people who are still present in her life. The video was perfect timing as it released just as she went on tour in the US with the Star Magic gang just a few weeks ago.
SAB is grateful for the people in her life regardless of the different paths life has taken them. It's also a reminder for everyone that regardless of what you’re struggling with right now, SAB will be here to keep you company.
"I ended up writing Happy You Stayed for my best friends, basically saying everything I wanted to say to them. It was my way of saying that even if we’re having different experiences, I’m happy that they stayed and I’m really proud of everything they’re doing. It was saying if you’re struggling right now, just know that I’m also here to be here for you whenever."
The song was written at the same time as the title track for her first EP, Sunsets and Heaven. SAB was exploring college life as a freshman and realized how much she missed her friends. Not having your close friends by your side is a big change that impacted her new experience, but she knew her friends were still supporting her.
As SAB explores herself as an artist and grows into her sound, she aims to release songs that highlight the indie, happy vibe that reflect her personality and character.
Cover Photo Credit: Tarsier Records
The Pistahan Parade and Festival in San Francisco recently brought Filipinos together in the Bay Area. It also celebrated the next generation of Filipino artists globally as they paraded together on the MYX Float. Those who made an appearance include: Edward Barber, Kiana V, AC Bonifacio, Kyle Echarri, Gigi De Lana, Ashley Mehta, Russ Coson, Janine Berdin, SAB, Lian Kyla, Larren Wong, and Angela Ken. Check out the photos from the parade!
See them hold up the Philippines' flag and share smiles all around. This is also the first time where some of the US-based artists met artists from the Philippines. It goes to show how music is a universal language that touches all parts of the world.
To get in the spirit of the 29th Annual Pishtahan, everyone had a great time on the MYX Float while fans were able to catch their favorite artists in-person or see them perform live. Adding to the excitement, MYX Global had a booth where we gave away a custom BumpBoxx prize!
We don't know about you, but we're already excited for the next one and can't wait to see who also comes on board!
Get ready, UK. 1MX is headed to London! From Manila, Singapore, Abu Dhabi to Dubai, the record-breaking and sold-out music festival is set to hit the stage at the APPS Court Farm on July 30th! The best and brightest artists are coming together to give you the ultimate music experience.
On the bill for the festival, 1MX is bringing out amazing artists Bamboo, KZ, EZ Mil, Darren Espanto, SAB, Jeremy G, Angela Ken, Jon Guelas, and some UK-based Artists to vibe with all day. The festival will have back-to-back full performances from noon to sundown. Tickets are now available, and there is currently a Promo going on! You can get 50% off general admission tickets until July 5th by purchasing HERE!
Star Magic is the premier talent management agency in the Philippines, and they are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. As they continue to celebrate this great accomplishment, they are extending that celebration stateside by bringing some of the brightest Filipino talents of this generation to the U.S for a few shows.
Star Magic artists will be turning up the summer heat with their concert series Beyond the Stars slated to happen in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. The stacked lineup includes some amazing artists, and we can't wait to see what they bring to the stage.
The Beyond the Stars lineup includes:
Zanjoe Marudo; Belle Mariano; Donny Pangilinan; Andrea Brillantes; Gigi De Lana; AC Bonifacio; Kyle Echarri; Angela Ken; Sab; Lian Kyla; Janine Berdin; Eric Nicolas; Maymay Entrata; Edward Barbers; Alexa Ilacad; KD Estrada; Maris Racal; Charlie Dizon; Carlo Aquino; and Kim Chiu.
The shows are made possible through the collaboration of Star Magic with iWantTFC and TFC. Beyond the Stars is co-presented with World Remit with Tancinco Law as a major sponsor. Tickets are already available for purchase at mytfc.com/StarMagic30.
Going back to her indie-pop roots, the singer-songwriter SAB starts a new chapter in her career with "I’d Like To." This is her first single under Tarsier Records and collaboration with label head Moophs. Looking to dive deeper into the genre of indie-pop, this is a slight change to her previous sound of chill indie and ballads.
After releasing a mix of chill indie, upbeat, and ballads, I realized I wanted to dive deeper into the indie-pop genre of my song ‘She’ which focused more on having a youthful, natural, and ukulele style.
SAB
“I’d Like To” is an indie-pop track that touches on the themes of puppy love and teenage awkwardness that took inspiration from SAB’s personal experience of having a crush on one of her best friends. The track is influenced by the sounds of dodie, Will Jay, and AJ Rafael, and worked with Moophs to co-write and produce it.
Rekindle the bliss and butterflies from young love and stream SAB and Moophs’ “I’d Like To,” out now on various digital streaming platforms.
ABOUT SAB:
SAB (Sabine Cerrado) is a Filipino singer, songwriter known for her songs "She," "Dancing in the Dark" & "Soft Hearts" alongside writing hit songs like "Broken Arrow" for P-Pop group, BINI.
ABOUT MOOPHS:
Moophs (aka Chris Lopez) is a music producer, composer, sound engineer, DJ, and lifelong guitarist, having studied classical guitar from the age of 7. His eclectic musical background and training have allowed this San Francisco native to collaborate with vocalists across the veins of EDM, R&B, Hip-hop, Neo-soul, Pop, and more. Moophs has played festivals across Asia including Malasimbo 2016 & 2017, Castaway, Cinco De Mayhem, Beatship SSV, Hydro, 1MX (Dubai and Manila), and Music Matters. Critically acclaimed single “Phone Down” feat. Sam Concepcion was crowned “Best Dance Recording” at the 2018 Awit Awards and bagged a finalist spot in the International Songwriting Competition 2018, based out of Nashville, TN.
Moophs’ core work revolves around working with artists such as Kiana Valenciano, Inigo Pascual, Curtismith, Markus Paterson, and Kyler, to name a few. His most remarkable work to date is “Catching Feelings,” (2019) with Inigo Pascual: an island pop track that has garnered close over 13 million streams across all streaming platforms including over 100K dance challenge entries across all social media platforms, and a “Song of the Year” nomination in one of the Philippines’ top urban radio stations. For most of 2020, he has worked with top local talent from the Philippines to produce multiple singles including Sam Concepcion, Inigo Pascual, Brian McKnight Jr.’s reimagination of his viral hit “Marry Your Daughter”, and most notably: Leila Alcasid for a track called “Clouds”, released by 88Rising’s Filipino imprint, PARADISE RISING and produced his label’s biggest release to date: “RISE” with Eric Bellinger, Inigo Pascual, Sam Concepcion, Zee Avi, and Vince Nantes. His following release, the dancehall-afrobeat-inspired pop track, “Always”, with Inigo Pascual has made it to Apple Music’s “The 100 Best Songs of 2020”.
In 2021, Moophs has released various projects with the country’s most influential & talented acts: a lovers reggae track nearing 900K Spotify streams called “Tied” with Bugoy Drilon, and the 70s-pop rock inspired “Angel Baby” with duo GIBBS. Moophs also produced “Best Wishes” by Markus Paterson and has reached 1M Spotify streams. His most recent releases are his collaborations with Inigo Pascual on the latter’s international debut album, “Options,” andol a single, “Araw Mo.” As well as his second collaboration with Bugoy Drilon for the track, “Shipwrecked.” Together with former BoyBand PH member, Russell Reyes, they’ve released Russell’s first solo single, “Afraid.”
Moophs is also part of the Recording Academy’s Class of 2021 - a huge milestone for his career and for the label, Tarsier Records.https://www.youtube.com/embed/aCVabgNNIEk?feature=oembed
Cover Photo Credit: SAB Instagram
Singer/songwriter SAB ("She," "Dancing In The Dark") is back with another song to add to your Feel-Good Spotify playlist. "I'd Like To" is produced by Moophs (Producer & Tarsier Records Founder) behind hit songs like "Catching Feelings" by Inigo Pascual, "Tied" by Bugoy Drilon & the "RISE" collaboration between Eric Bellinger, Sam Concepcion, Inigo Pascual, Zee Avi, and Vince Nantes. Watch the lyric video for "I'd Like To" below:
Stream the new single "I'd Like To" by SAB and Moophs here.
ABOUT SAB:
SAB (Sabine Cerrado) is a Filipino singer, songwriter known for her songs "She," "Dancing in the Dark" & "Soft Hearts" alongside writing hit songs like "Broken Arrow" for P-Pop group, BINI.
ABOUT MOOPHS:
Moophs (aka Chris Lopez) is a music producer, composer, sound engineer, DJ, and lifelong guitarist, having studied classical guitar from the age of 7. His eclectic musical background and training have allowed this San Francisco native to collaborate with vocalists across the veins of EDM, R&B, Hip-hop, Neo-soul, Pop, and more. Moophs has played festivals across Asia including Malasimbo 2016 & 2017, Castaway, Cinco De Mayhem, Beatship SSV, Hydro, 1MX (Dubai and Manila), and Music Matters. Critically acclaimed single “Phone Down” feat. Sam Concepcion was crowned “Best Dance Recording” at the 2018 Awit Awards and bagged a finalist spot in the International Songwriting Competition 2018, based out of Nashville, TN.
Moophs’ core work revolves around working with artists such as Kiana Valenciano, Inigo Pascual, Curtismith, Markus Paterson, and Kyler, to name a few. His most remarkable work to date is “Catching Feelings,” (2019) with Inigo Pascual: an island pop track that has garnered close over 13 million streams across all streaming platforms including over 100K dance challenge entries across all social media platforms, and a “Song of the Year” nomination in one of the Philippines’ top urban radio stations. For most of 2020, he has worked with top local talent from the Philippines to produce multiple singles including Sam Concepcion, Inigo Pascual, Brian McKnight Jr.’s reimagination of his viral hit “Marry Your Daughter”, and most notably: Leila Alcasid for a track called “Clouds”, released by 88Rising’s Filipino imprint, PARADISE RISING and produced his label’s biggest release to date: “RISE” with Eric Bellinger, Inigo Pascual, Sam Concepcion, Zee Avi, and Vince Nantes. His following release, the dancehall-afrobeat-inspired pop track, “Always”, with Inigo Pascual has made it to Apple Music’s “The 100 Best Songs of 2020”.
In 2021, Moophs has released various projects with the country’s most influential & talented acts: a lovers reggae track nearing 900K Spotify streams called “Tied” with Bugoy Drilon, and the 70s-pop rock inspired “Angel Baby” with duo GIBBS. Moophs also produced “Best Wishes” by Markus Paterson and has reached 1M Spotify streams. His most recent releases are his collaborations with Inigo Pascual on the latter’s international debut album, “Options,” andol a single, “Araw Mo.” As well as his second collaboration with Bugoy Drilon for the track, “Shipwrecked.” Together with former BoyBand PH member, Russell Reyes, they’ve released Russell’s first solo single, “Afraid.”
Moophs is also part of the Recording Academy’s Class of 2021 - a huge milestone for his career and for the label, Tarsier Records.
With 1MX Dubai and 1MX Manila just around the corner, we wanted to spotlight some of the artists featured in the festival. We're kicking things off with rising indie-pop singer, SAB! Let's get to know her before the big show!
SAB's debut single, "She" was already featured on series and movies
The song, "She" was featured in the groundbreaking Pinoy digital series and movie, Hello Stranger and the critically acclaimed K-Drama Flower of Evil. In addition to that, she also did her own rendition of the theme song to the hit Pinoy series, "He's Into Her."
Her first EP, Sunsets and Heaven debuted in 2021
Fun fact: the cover art for her EP was part of an art project SAB did when she was younger. SAB wanted the cover to represent a fond memory and her mom suggested her childhood painting then the rest was history. The EP contains 6 original tracks.
SAB isn't only a performing, but also a songwriter
You may have heard some of SAB's original compositions performed by other artists. These include BINI's track, "Golden Arrow." SAB also wrote english lyrics of "Ako Naman Muna (English Version) to Angela Ken's original song "Ako Naman Muna." SAB can basically do it all, she sings, writes, and performs her own instruments (guitar and piano).
Want to know more about SAB? Check out her MYXclusive!
Cover Photo Credit: SAB Official Facebook
Get to know more about SAB in this MYXclusive as she reflects about her journey so far and talks about her debut EP "Sunsets and Heaven." SAB just celebrated her first anniversary in the industry with a digital concert and had special guests who joined her on Facebook and Kumu live. She also shared how she's been balancing her time between school, music, and hobbies like watching anime.
As a fresh incoming artist, she was most surprised by how she improved on stage presence because of her chill and easygoing personality. Although live music and performances were put on hold for the last year and a half, SAB grew into herself as an artist. With that comes her debut EP Sunsets and Heaven, which spurred from a Kumu livestream where she asked the viewers to throw out words and SAB would create a song with it on the spot. What was a fun segment she did turned into the title track and the name of her EP. According to SAB, it just felt right so she went for it. Check out the rest of the MYXclusive below and get all the details about SAB and her Sunsets and Heaven EP streaming on all platforms.
The six-track EP thematically presents slice of life stories and the ups and downs of growing up that took inspiration from her personal story and those that she sees around her. With slice of life songs about growing up
Indie pop singer-songwriter SAB lets listeners in on her genuine experiences and candid musings on life, relationships, and humanity through her debut extended play (EP) record “Sunsets and Heaven,” released under Star Music.
“This EP focuses on the genuine experiences you get from making meaningful connections with yourself, family, friends, lovers, society and the world. By meeting people from different walks of life, you allow yourself to grow,” SAB said.
The six-track EP—entirely written and composed by SAB and produced by ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo—thematically presents slice of life stories and the ups and downs of growing up that took inspiration from her personal story and those that she sees around her.
The EP’s key track “Sunsets and Heaven” paints the sunshiny realization of liking someone. Another single in the EP, “2AM,” is a reflective piece marveling at life’s ironies and finding courage during the odd hours. Previously released songs “She,” “Dancing in the Dark,” “Always Stay the Same,” and “Cancelledt” are also included in the mini album.
Last Friday (July 23), SAB celebrated her first music anniversary and mini album launch via her kumu and Facebook pages. The virtual event was graced by Vivoree, fellow Star Music artists Angela Ken and Lian Kyla, and Anthony Jennings and Daniella Stranner, who starred in the music video for “2AM,” out now on Apple Music.
An artist who uses music to express herself and reach out to those who can relate to her experiences, SAB came out with her debut single “She” in July 2020, which went on to be featured in the K-Drama “Flower of Evil” and Black Sheep’s “Hello Stranger” series and movie. Recently, she inked a contract under Star Magic, and also adapted the lyrics of Angela’s hit single “Ako Naman Muna” to English to reach global listeners.
Listen to SAB’s “Sunsets and Heaven” EP, out now on various digital music streaming services.
Follow SAB on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, kumu, TikTok, and YouTube. For more details, like Star Music on Facebook (www.facebook.com/starmusicph) and follow it on Twitter and Instagram (@StarMusicPH).
SAB will be celebrating her debut album and her first year anniversary at a special virtual concert. Watch it LIVE on kumu & Facebook.
