HONOR X9d 5G Grand Launch Brings Together Sponge Cola, 6ense, YARA, and Boys Night Out

The most anticipated smartphone launch of the year is happening on January 9, and its high-profile headliners are already making waves online 

Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of the HONOR X9d 5G and has recently unveiled its star-studded lineup. OPM legend Sponge Cola is confirmed to perform at the launch, while hosting duties will be handled by the boys of Boys Night Out, the iconic evening radio talk show. Catch the event live on Facebook: https://bit.ly/X9dLaunch_PR. 

“At the launch of the HONOR X9d 5G, we will be joined by our dearest media friends, HONOR Stars, and of course, our esteemed dealer partners. We want to give them the best as a show of gratitude for the support they have given us for this launch. We also want to share this moment with our HONOR fans, which is why we are streaming the event online,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

P-Pop girl group YARA reimagines Sexbomb Girls’ “Bakit Papa?” with a contemporary R&B makeover

YARA’s version of the novelty hit is produced by Thyro Alfaro, the award-winning composer behind some of the biggest OPM hits

P-Pop powerhouse YARA reimagines the glory era of Y2K music with a modern update on Sexbomb Girls’ signature hit, “Bakit Papa?”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment.

Paying tribute to the novelty classic that ushered in a new wave of all-women, sing-and-dance pop groups, YARA gave the song its smooth makeover with a synth flavor on top. 

“This version of ‘Bakit Papa?’ is more R&B-leaning,” shares the four-member girl group. “It has a sensual feel, matched with sultry choreography.”

P-Pop girl group YARA inks record deal with Sony Music Entertainment, releases debut single “ADDA"

Filipino four-member act YARA joins the esteemed roster of Sony Music Entertainment, an established record label known for producing some of the biggest names in P-Pop.

The promising rookie embarks on a journey with newfound independence—thanks to the guidance of their record label, and their insistence to leave a mark in the burgeoning Philippine music scene. 

“Sony Music PH and YARA are a match made in heaven,” the all-women group shares. “We were surprised that our vision and passion for music are the same. After everything that we’ve gone through, we are very happy that we finally found someone with whom we are confident to work with especially with our music.”