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March 9, 2024

Stars collide on new Apl.De.Ap, Sandara Park single ‘2 Proud’

Superstars collide as Black Eyed Peas legend APL.DE.AP and 2NE1 K-Pop icon SANDARA PARK join forces on brand new collaboration ‘2 Proud’out March 8th on all digital streaming platforms.


Produced by long-time BEP music director Keith Harris, ‘2 Proud’ is an instant earworm, an infectious slice of pop infused with gentle hip-hop perfectly primed for global playlists. Speaking about the new music and working with SANDARA PARK, APL.DE.AP said: “It’s been a long time coming for SANDARA and I. Both of us grew up partly in the Philippines so to have been able to connect for the first time was a kind of magic. SANDARA was amazing on this track. We had made it during the pandemic but she was a star through everything. The song is a bit of a departure from a lot of what you’d expect from a Black Eyed Peas’ member, but I listen to a lot of different kinds of music. I hope you enjoy it too.”

 

SANDARA PARK commented: “APL.DE.AP and I have known each other for many years; w

e both have cherished memories of the Philippines, which bonds us over. As a huge fan of his music, working on this project was filled with excitement and joy. Even though we had to do everything far off separately due to the pandemic, we finally made it and the song came out super great. I hope you also enjoy our first collaboration and one day, I wish we could perform it live in front of the fans.”


 OFFICIAL SINGLE VIDEO


The track’s official video is directed by Ben Mor, who has also been behind the camera for Beyoncé, Coldplay and the Black Eyed Peas. The ‘50s vibe video sees APL.DE.AP lounging poolside, soaked in soft Californian sunshine, SANDARA PARK channelled via a TV set indicative of the era. The easy feel and delicate palette of the video perfectly complement the track’s lilting, featherweight production, highlighting APL.DE.AP and SANDARA’s vocals as the standout elements.

 

The pair originally met in 2011 when 2NE1 collaborated with APL.DE.AP’s band member Will.i.am on original new music and have kept in contact ever since. South Korean SANDARA PARK grew up in the Philippines and speaks fluent Tagalog; American-Filipino APL.DE.AP is one of South East Asia’s biggest and most successful musical exports. As one third of legendary pop supergroup Black Eyed Peas, over a career spanning 36 years, APL.DE.AP has dominated global charts, secured multiple GRAMMY, AMA, MTV, BET, Billboard, NRJ and Soul Train awards, and performing to billions of fans worldwide. Already a platinum-selling music star and acclaimed actress in the Philippines, it was in 2009 as ‘SANDARA PARK’ – alongside Bom, CL and Minzy – that SANDARA PARK  achieved worldwide acclaim as K-Pop’s original girl band sensation 2NE1, still one of the best-selling girl bands in the world.

 

With more new solo music from APL.DE.AP rumoured to be on the horizon, and his regular schedule of major global tour dates as part of Black Eyed Peas, 2024 looks set to be one of the biggest years yet for this international music superstar.

 

APL.DE.AP & SANDARA PARK ‘2 PROUD’ IS RELEASED MARCH 8TH 2024 VIA ALL DSPS AND DOWNLOAD SITES VIA VYDIA.

November 15, 2018

Taste the sounds of Pinoy music as KZ Tandingan and Apl De Ap collaborate for Coke Studio Season 2



KZ TANDINGAN AND APL DE AP: WE WILL ALWAYS RETURN HOME 

If there’s one thing we Pinoys love, it’s a good underdog story. And it’s even better when that underdog goes way beyond our shores to fly the Pinoy pride flag. Then, when we know that they choose to return to the Philippines and spread the love, then it’s the modern day edition of the fairy tale, with a particularly Pinoy twist. For the finale of Coke Studio Season Two, artists who have conquered the international arena come together for a surprise collaboration that captures the soulful and complex journey of each and every Filipino proving their worth to the world. 


KZ first came to national prominence when she won a major reality show on one of the country’s top free television networks. She joined the contest so that her family could help out in the building of their parish church. She became a part of ABS CBN’s Sunday variety show ASAP and also sang theme songs for Star Cinema movies. But KZ went way beyond her comfort zone when she joined a singing contest in Beijing where she trended on the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, aka Weibo. “Even if the schedule would allow me to be home only for one day, I would go. I just couldn't be away from home too long. Home is where I can just really be myself and I needed to feel that so I could be my best at the competition.” 


Apl de Ap, born Allan Pineda Lindo, was actually legally blind as a child and this condition qualified him for an operation in America, sponsored by the Pearl S. Buck foundation. When he got to California and settled there, he then befriended a neighbor, William James, who then became more famous as rapper and songwriter Will.i.am; Apl then went on to worldwide phenomenal success. They won Grammy’s and sold -out stadiums and arenas all over the world. But Apl always made it a point to remember his roots. “I try to follow in the footsteps of those who came before me. The Pearl S. Buck foundation helped me and so I want to do the same. If I come back to help my countrymen, it’s because I love my country and want to see us be competitive among the best in the world.” In this light, he has set up the Apl de Ap foundation, which concentrates on empowering Filipino youth especially in the fields of arts and technology. On a personal note, he says, for him coming home can be summed up in three words. “Family. Food. Festive.” 

When it was time for KZ and Apl to collaborate, it is reasonable to imagine that the younger KZ would be intimidated.
“I had followed Season 1, and did want to be included but when it was time to meet Apl and also start recording, I was a bit quiet. He was always asking me, ‘how do you feel about it?’ or ‘how would you change it?’ And my first thought would always be, ‘Who am I to do that? What gives me the right to tell you anything?’ But after a while , I would give my inputs and suggestions, and I think I was able to add my own flavor to it. He allowed me to see that my complexity can be my strength. And so our song reflects the story of the Filipino who has to go away, how they manage their fears. ” 
 Apl says of their song, “It’s the story of every Filipino. It’s about trials and tribulations. It’s about having to to seek a better life.” 
 When he is traveling, Apl loves it when he lands at an airport with a lot of Filipinos who love to call out to him, “Kabayan.” He reveals, “They know that I know what they’re going through. I did what they’re doing.” KZ also gets a rush when she does shows for the Filipino communities abroad. “When they come to our shows, it’s a way for them to get to feel they’re at home, even if they’re still far from home.” 

For both KZ and Apl, music is also their home, and through music they can bring that feeling of home to all who share in their art. 

Taste the sounds of Pinoy music as KZ Tandingan and Apl De Ap collaborate for Coke Studio Season 2. Catch them on November 18, at 11:15 a.m. before ASAP on ABS-CBN or on www.youtube.com/CokeStudioPH

February 23, 2014

MYX Music Awards 2014 nominees revealed ! Vote for the country’s top music acts online

MYX Music Awards 2014 list of official nominees was revelated last February 18 at an event held at K-Pub BBQ at Bonifacio Global City.

MYX, the country’s number one music channel presents the upcoming happenings on the Music Awards 2014. And apart from the exciting announcement of which of today’s top acts will be included in the fast approaching awards night, the great night happenings also featured performances by Yeng Constantino, Jireh Lim, Jonalyn Viray, and Luigi D'Avola. and was hosted by MYX's very own VJs Nikki, Chino, Ai, and Karla. 
This year’s announcement of nominees also marks the start of the voting period for the MYX Music Awards 2014. This year’s competition will be taking into consideration sixty percent (60%) of the public’s votes and forty percent (40%) of the results from the artist’s poll.

To vote, MYX has come up with two ways to get viewers’ favorite acts ahead in the game—by logging on to the official microsite of the MYX Music Awards (www.mma.MYXph.com) or by ‘liking’ the official Facebook page of MYX (www.facebook.com/MYX.philippines).

For voting via the microsite, logged-on users can simply choose from the nominees per category in the site’s voting page. Each person can cast one vote per day per category.

For voting via Facebook, people who have liked the official MYX Philippines fan page need to simply access the MYX Music Awards Facebook App. Through this process as well, each person can cast one vote per day per category.

Here's the MYX Music Awards 2014 List  of nominees : 

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO

CHINITO – YENG CONSTANTINO (DIRECTOR: AVID LIONGOREN)
HKM – CALLALILY (DIRECTOR: TREB MONTERAS II)
IKOT-IKOT – SARAH GERONIMO (DIRECTOR: PAUL BASINILLO & SARAH GERONIMO)
ILUSYON – ABRA FEAT. ARCI MUÑOZ (DIRECTOR: RAYMOND “ABRA” ABRACOSA)
MAGDA – GLOC-9 FEAT. RICO BLANCO (DIRECTOR: J. PACENA II)


FAVORITE SONG

BUKO – JIREH LIM
CHINITO – YENG CONSTANTINO
IKOT-IKOT – SARAH GERONIMO
MAGDA – GLOC-9 FEAT. RICO BLANCO
NASA IYO NA ANG LAHAT – DANIEL PADILLA


FAVORITE ARTIST

CALLALILY
DANIEL PADILLA
GLOC-9
SARAH GERONIMO
YENG CONSTANTINO


FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST

JONALYN VIRAY
KZ TANDINGAN
SARAH GERONIMO
YENG CONSTANTINO
ZIA QUIZON


FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

ABRA
BAMBOO
DANIEL PADILLA
GLOC-9
SAM CONCEPCION


FAVORITE GROUP

BANDA NI KLEGGY
CALLALILY
CHICOSCI
PAROKYA NI EDGAR
SPONGE COLA


FAVORITE MELLOW VIDEO

HELP ME GET OVER – JONALYN VIRAY (DIRECTOR: CESAR APOLINARIO)
LUNA – UP DHARMA DOWN (DIRECTOR: NIC REYES & PONG IGNACIO)
MAGKABILANG MUNDO – JIREH LIM (DIRECTOR: JOYCE BERNAL) 
PANSAMANTALA – CALLALILY (DIRECTOR: KEAN CIPRIANO)
TAKE A CHANCE – LUIGI D’AVOLA (DIRECTOR: ENZO VALDEZ)


FAVORITE ROCK VIDEO

BETTER DAYS – FRANCO (DIRECTOR: MARTIN REY AVILES)
CAROUSEL – BAMBOO (DIRECTOR: MARLA ANCHETA)
INSEKTO – PEDICAB (DIRECTOR: RA RIVERA)
PICK YOUR POISON – SPONGE COLA (DIRECTOR: JERICO CATALAN)
RASPBERRY : GIRL – CHICOSCI (DIRECTOR: RA RIVERA)


FAVORITE URBAN VIDEO

HAGDAN – RON HENLEY FEAT. KAT AGARRADO (DIRECTOR: PATRICK EDWARD RAYMUNDO)
ILUSYON – ABRA FEAT. ARCI MUÑOZ (DIRECTOR: RAYMOND “ABRA” ABRACOSA)
MAGDA – GLOC-9 FEAT. RICO BLANCO (DIRECTOR: J. PACENA II)
SALUDO – QUEST (DIRECTOR: JAMES MULETA)
TONIGHT – JAYR & MICA JAVIER (DIRECTOR: ROMSON NIEGA)


FAVORITE NEW ARTIST

BANDA NI KLEGGY
JIREH LIM
KZ TANDINGAN
LUIGI D’AVOLA
MARION AUNOR


FAVORITE COLLABORATION

ANG BAGONG AKO – GREYHOUNDZ FEAT. LOONIE & BIBOY GARCIA
ANG PAROKYA – PAROKYA NI EDGAR FEAT. GLOC-9 & FRANK MAGALONA
DARATING – BBS FEAT. NEY, DELLO & KLEGGY
DATI – SAM CONCEPCION, TIPPY DOS SANTOS AND QUEST
MAGDA – GLOC-9 FEAT. RICO BLANCO


FAVORITE REMAKE

DREAMING OF YOU – JURIS
FOREVER – TOM RODRIGUEZ & DENNIS TRILLO
IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN – SARAH GERONIMO
MAHAL NA MAHAL – SAM CONCEPCION
RIGHT NEXT TO ME – KIMPOY FELICIANO


FAVORITE MEDIA SOUNDTRACK

CAROUSEL – BAMBOO
GOT TO BELIEVE – JURIS
HELP ME GET OVER – JONALYN VIRAY
IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN – SARAH GERONIMO
KALEIDOSCOPE WORLD FOREVER MORE – ELMO MAGALONA FEAT. FRANCIS M


FAVORITE GUEST APPEARANCE IN A MUSIC VIDEO

ENCHONG DEE (CHINITO – YENG CONSTANTINO)
ENRIQUE GIL (MR. KUPIDO – MYRTLE SARROSA)
JULIE ANNE SAN JOSE (BROKEN HEART – KALIGTA)
KATHRYN BERNARDO (NASA IYO NA ANG LAHAT – DANIEL PADILLA)
KIM CHIU (DISCOLAMON – BANDA NI KLEGGY)


FAVORITE MYX CELEBRITY VJ

ABRA
ALDEN RICHARDS
APL.DE.AP
BARBIE FORTEZA
CARLA ABELLANA


FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL VIDEO

BEST SONG EVER – ONE DIRECTION
HEART ATTACK – DEMI LOVATO
ROAR – KATY PERRY
ROYALS – LORDE
WRECKING BALL – MILEY CYRUS


FAVORITE K-POP VIDEO

EVERYBODY – SHINEE
GENTLEMAN – PSY
I GOT A BOY – GIRLS' GENERATION
I'M SORRY – CNBLUE
WOLF – EXO

Cast your votes for your favorite artists as they compete in the MYX Music Awards 2014.

For updates, stay tuned to MYX (SkyCable channel 23), the country’s number one music channel, and visit MYX’s official website (www.MYXph.com) and official Facebook account (www.facebook.com/MYX.philippines).



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