Rekognize does a good job of finding a common wavelength between artists of different styles and backgrounds, and Atin Ang Gabi is testament to that. The track is a posse cut that plays to the strengths of each artists featured: new wave prince Al James, fresh up-and-comer Calvin De Leon, as well as veteran hip-hop outfits Legit Misfitz and revived R&B gem K24/7, honing in on a steamy and exciting vibe.
“It’s a song about making the night ours, about lovers getting to know each other” Dash Calzado of Legit Misfitz shares when asked about the concept for Atin Ang Gabi “It’s sexy, a little mischievous, it’s a little naughty, but also clever.”
Arranged in a way that gives each featured artists their proper due, ‘Atin Ang Gabi’ begins with Al James’ signature deep voice crooning the hook, juxtaposed by R&B veterans K24/7 backing vocals. Rising hip-hop artists Calvin De Leon throws his own hat in the ring with a mix of his vocal chops and strong bars, backed up by Legit Misfitz fast harmonizing cuts with verses of their own.
Rekognize is Def Jam Philippines’ flagship project of uniting various people from hip-hop culture. Bringing together artists in such a wide landscape across the Philippine archipelago is a huge feat in itself, and for Def Jam Philippines it’s a reality. Rekognize reaches towards the underground and the mainstream, the old and the new, and bridges them together to join forces and make ways towards the rest of the world. More collaborative projects will be released this 2021.
Atin Ang Gabi revels in the pleasures of the night — the glistening
lights, the electricity in the air — and turns it up a notch with a symphonic
track that doesn’t let the dust settle. Not only is Atin Ang Gabi another
extraordinary feat of hip-hop unity, but also an indication of where it can go
forward. A confident track backed by a stacked roster of artists, Atin Ang Gabi
speaks to its own truth about love and what excites us about it.
About
Def Jam South East Asia
Since
its game-changing launch, Def Jam SEA has already paid its dues several times
over, flexing its musical chops at high-profile showcases such as 2019’s
Culture Cartel convention in Singapore, and helping to usher in global
sports retailer JD Sport’s entry into the Thai market during the brand’s
massive launch party in Bangkok.
With
hip-hop’s influence spanning the globe, it was only a matter of time before Def
Jam slung its brand of dope directly in South East Asia, arguably the most
excitingly fresh frontline for new, boundary-pushing music. The label has
also been busy bringing in more stellar talent from across the region
into its fold, adding Abubakarxli of Malaysia, Indonesia’s Ben Utomo and
Rayi Putra, and welcoming Vietnam and the Philippines to the family,
represented by the likes of SeaChains and VVS Collective, respectively.
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