Josh Cullen
juan karlos
Lola Amour
Felip
SB19
Felip
SB19
Dilaw
Zack Tabudlo feat. Al James
Cean Jr.
Alamat
Josh Cullen
BGYO
Alamat
Alamat
Shanti Dope
SB19
Alamat
Maki
Young God Records labelmates Shanti Dope & HELLMERRY continue their can’t miss hot streak of hit collaborations. On “Pull Up,” Shanti takes a break from his recent recipe of catchy autotuned hits to return back to the sound that made him one of the country’s biggest rap stars and flexes a rapid-fire flow reminiscent of his flow from his earlier stages of his career. Both the emcees take turns sending threats lyrically to anyone who is an opposition to them or their team.
In additional Young God Records news, HELLMERRY just dropped a new music video for “WATCHUMEAN.” The high energy banger has been one of the most viral songs recently in the Philippines. Check out both songs from the two of the top local hip hop acts below!
In a world where relationships come in all shapes and sizes, a bold and audacious new song has emerged, delving into the controversial realm of sugar dating and the complexities of managing these kinds of relationships.
Playfully titled as "Young Gaddy" by Shanti Dope, this song’s fascinating theme is about going all out for a girl you like and sparks conversations about modern dating dynamics.
"Young Gaddy," serves as a melodic exploration of being a young sugar daddy. It tackles the concept of mutually beneficial relationships, where individuals offer companionship, emotional support, lots of material things and often financial assistance in exchange for the finer things in life.
With an infectious chorus, it captures the essence of valuing your “baby girl” and recognizes the challenges of balancing emotions and time commitments, highlighting the importance of clear communication, trust, and consent in maintaining healthy relationships.
This new song by Shanti Dope is currently part of the Tatak Pinoy playlist on Spotify.
Shanti Dope is back with a new song and the Filipino MC continues to drop smooth music for both his female and male fans alike. That said, this new joint is definitely intended for the ladies! The lyricist flexes both his rapping abilities and ear for melodies in “Young Gaddy,” following a similar trend from his previous singles like: “Y.G.G.” and “Tricks”.
Shanti’s Dope’s latest release “Young Daddy” is also accompanied by a lyric video. This banger is the perfect late night soundtrack to add to your Tagalog rap playlists when chilling with your favorite love interest. Check out “Young Daddy” below!
VXON is back with a new single and it’s the anthem for one of the hottest Filipino shows in 2022! “Reach The Top” is the third single from the newly formed P-Pop group and serves as the theme song for Top Class: Rise To P-Pop Stardom. The inspirational record is a Taglish banger that delivers a powerful message to listeners to chase their dreams. Check out the song below.
Top Class: Rise To P-Pop Stardom, which is hosted by Catriona Gray and features mentors such as KZ Tandingan, Brian Puspos, and Shanti Dope is the newest talent search survival show that aims to form the next male Pinoy pop band. You can catch the show on MYX worldwide everywhere except the Philippines. Check out the official schedule below.
Shanti Dope and Flow G are two hip-hop powerhouses from the Philippines. The rappers each normally release songs that rake in millions of streams, so it’s no surprise that their new collaboration is going viral in the Philippines on YouTube.
“Kamusta,” which translates to “How are you?” in Tagalog is a powerful song that addresses depression and the importance of being there for your friends and family who may be fighting their own demons. The controversial music video tackles depression, anxiety, filming scandals without consent, and much more.
At the end of the music video, a dedication message reads: “This is dedicated for the loved ones we lost and those who continue to battle for their mental health. There's someone who is always willing to listen,” before sharing contact numbers for the National Center of Mental Health.
Shanti Dope has a new single and it’s one of his most powerful yet. “Maya” is a youth empowering record that is dedicated to serving as a tribute to the new generation who relentlessly breaks barriers to be who they want to be.
The 21-year-old rapper compares his fellow generation Z and millennial peers to “Maya” – the former national bird of the Philippines because they are determined to soar high and value their freedom. The empowering anthem also references how his generation is liberal and progressive in their own ways, reminding older individuals to support the plight of their younger counterparts and respect their ideology.
The accompanying music video is just as powerful as the single, featuring scenes of progressive and liberal youth movements and depicting the common everyday lives of Filipino students who also have their own side hustles and interests.
Watch the official music video for “Maya” below.
Cover Photo Courtesy of Shanti Dope Instagram
Team work makes the dream work right? See which songs are up for MYX Awards Collaboration of the Year. Don't forget to vote for your favorites! Vote every day until July 18, 2021 at 11:59pm PHT, and don't miss the big show on August 7, 2021 to see who wins!
Isang Gabi - Julie Anne San Jose & Rico Blanco
Upon its release, the track debuted at #1 on the iTunes Philippines all-genre chart. The track is produced and written by OPM rock icon Rico Blanco. It brings Julie into the shoes of the “third party” in someone else’s relationship, as it explores themes of forbidden love and longing for someone you can’t have. The music brings a unique mix of musical styles — featuring the Pinoy jukebox style of hugot, and putting some modern synth elements.
Paalam - Moira Dela Torre & Ben&Ben
The music video slyly continues the story of Dela Torre’s previous music video for “Patawad, Paalam,” about young lovers suddenly parting ways just when one was about to propose marriage. Paalam again stars JM de Guzman and Anna Luna, though the video this time focuses on the clear regret their characters felt over how their relationship ended.
Pati Pato (Parokya Remix) - Parokya Ni Edgar, Gloc-9, & Shanti Dope
The Pati Pato (Parokya Mix) brings the rest of Parokya Ni Edgar to join in on reimagining the original track. Now enhanced with with blasting and bold guitar and percussion backings, fans of the Parokya rock vibe and the fiery hot OPM collab keeps them on their toes with this new mix.
Sampaguita - Juan Karlos ft. Gloc-9
Juan Karlos has teamed up with rapper Gloc-9 to pay tribute to overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Sampaguita. It opens with Gloc-9 rapping from the perspective of an OFW writing home to his wife. It then leads into an emotional chorus and closes out with a somber note on a familiar Filipino story.
Sana Tayo Na - Darren Espanto & Jayda
This song helped Jayda embracing her OPM roots. It was written over two decades ago by her dad and now it came full circle. Jayda and Darren shot the video at home and separate from each other as Darren was in Canada. Fans can even do a duet on TikTok to the song with the duo.
If you caught this week's episode of Marvel's The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, you might have heard Tagalog. The song Amatz by the controversial rapper Shanti Dope finds its way into the MCU. The latest Marvel miniseries on Disney+ follows two frenemy Sam Wilson (The Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (The Winter Soldier). The show picks up after the results of Avengers: Endgame and when Captain America (Chris Evans) gives his shield to The Falcon.
Episode 3, "Power Broker" takes the duo to a fictional Southeast Asian island of Madripoor. About a one-minute snippet of the song plays to set up the scene of Madripoor's low town. The beat and fast pace lyrics of the song fits well with the grungy aesthetic of the scene. The Philippines banned the song because of its controversial message. However, now Marvel puts Tagalog on an international stage.
In the credits, Amatz was written by Shanti Dope alongside co-writer Lester Vano (also known as Klumcee). This isn't the first time he has worked with Disney. He also worked with Disney star and singer Sabrina Carpenter on a remix of her song, Almost Love.
ABOUT SHANTI DOPE
Sean Patrick Ramos (born April 15, 2001), known professionally as Shanti Dope, is a Filipino rapper, singer and songwriter. He is known for his songs "Nadarang",[2] "Shantidope", "MAU", and "Amatz".
Shanti Dope started writing verses in 2013 following the footsteps of local rappers who use songwriting as a way to tell stories. Influenced by the idea of storytelling through rap, his first long verse got him into rapper Smugglaz' 2015 album Walking Distance. - WhenInManila.com
