Watch SB19 and Apl.de.Ap as they host an epic house party on “Ready” music video

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SB19 and Apl.de.Ap are throwing a massive house party on the music video of “Ready,” the dance-pop track released under Sony Music Entertainment.

“The concept of the music video revolves around the guys being away for a while and returning home to mount a party of a lifetime,” Apl.de.Ap explains. “While shot in Manila, it’s designed to be purposely ambiguous in location, and the maximalist design is intentional. It represents the arrival of SB19 as an international act. It’s an honor to be celebrating with the next pride of the Philippines.”

Working with Ben Mor

American filmmaker Ben Mor, who has directed visuals for some of the biggest global pop icons in recent memory, including Katy Perry, Britney Spears, John Legend, NAS, and the Black Eyed Peas, helmed the MV. A good friend and frequent collaborator of Apl.de.Ap, Mor has always been fascinated by the design language of this country and has showcased it in many videos.

Apl.de.Ap revealed, “We have worked together for years as he has shot many Black Eyed Peas’ videos. The shoot was a bit of logistical madness because immediately after this, he was off to Athens to shoot another cool music video.”

Despite some logistical challenges, the 2 Proud act expressed satisfaction with the final outcome. The Filipino-American rapper also revealed that he wanted to showcase a visually cool part of the Philippines that was different from what people usually see on postcards and in films.

“I believe the house has a real aesthetic and character. But I let the professionals take it from there.”

A fun shoot

SB19’s Pablo admitted that the creative process for the MV was different from anything they’ve done as a group. This time around, they’ve worked with a more Westernized approach, not completely relying on a storyboard.

“Apl.de.Ap was fun to work with and very chill,” he said. “His energy was infectious! Even the dancers and the talents gave their all. There’s never a dull moment in the shoot.”

Justin also raved about the experience of collaborating with Apl.de.Ap’s team. While they’re used to embracing story-driven concepts for an MV, the youngest member of the group shared in a statement that it felt great having fun on the shoot, as if it didn’t feel like work at all.

“Somehow it offered a refreshing reprieve,” he said.

“Ready” marks a monumental collaboration between P-Pop kings SB19 and international hip-hop superstar Apl.de.Ap. A shiny club number that captures the sound of summer effortlessly regardless of the season, the collaborative song was penned by the Black Eyed Peas resident rapper with Jean-Baptiste, Vince Nantes, and Denzel. SB19’s Pablo and Josue (Radkidz), on the other hand, contributed to the production of the track, adding final touches and subtle sonic elements.

SB19 and Apl.de.Ap’s “Ready” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch the MV here.

SB19 and Apl.de.Ap take Filipino music to greater heights with club anthem “Ready"

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The ecstatic dance-pop track serves as SB19’s follow-up to their recently released bop “Moonlight,” featuring Ian Asher and Terry Zhong

After setting the dancefloor on fire with the euphoric banger “Moonlight,” SB19 returns with another monumental collaboration featuring Filipino-American hip-hop superstar Apl.de.Ap.

The two powerhouse icons take Filipino music artistry to the next level with the release of “Ready,” a shiny club number that captures the sound of summer effortlessly regardless of the season.

Going extremely hard with bombastic beats and exciting sonic builds, the track finds SB19 and Apl.de.Ap concocting a confident bop with global appeal and strong crossover potential.

Keith Harris, a longtime collaborator of the Black Eyed Peas, produced the song. According to Apl.de.Ap, Harris did an amazing job blending pop music influences with electronic music elements, dance music, and Afrobeats.

The resident BEP rapper also penned “Ready” with Jean-Baptiste, Vince Nantes, and Denzel.

SB19’s very own Pablo and Josue (Radkidz), on the other hand, contributed to the production of the track, adding final touches and subtle sonic elements. With party-starting vocals gliding atop carefully structured production, “Ready” highlights the individual strengths of both SB19 and Apl.de.Ap while nurturing their chemistry with pure, instinctive joy.

“We never got the chance to record together in a single booth, but Apl.de.Ap was such a great guy to work with,” shares SB19’s Justin. “It’s an honor to collaborate with a global superstar of his caliber. We’ve learned so much from his generosity and creative feedback.”

SB19’s Stell was also ecstatic about sharing how game-changing the entire experience was. “It was something new for the group. We appreciate the chance to delve into new genres and production styles that come with unfamiliar territory. But with Apl.de.Ap at the helm of the creative process, we’re just blessed to take on this assignment. It’s not every day that you get to work with an artist you look up to.”

SB19 and Apl.de.Ap’s “Ready” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.

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

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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 8^th 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 8^TH 2024 VIA ALL DSPS AND DOWNLOAD SITES VIA VYDIA.

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

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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

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

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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).