Def Jam Philippines releases “Puso At Diskarte,” another game-changing hip-hop anthem

Listen here: https://DefJamPH.lnk.to/PusoAtDiskarte_SP

Def Jam Philippines, considered as one of the most respected record labels in the country, returns with a game-changing posse cut featuring some of the most important rap acts of our time.

“Puso At Diskarte,” the first single off the label’s second compilation EP, RHAPSODICITY, brings together veteran and rising Filipino hip-hop artists such as ASTRO of Owfuck, ZARGON, HONCHO of Ex-Battalion, DCOY (Wakin Burdado) of Madd Poets, MIKE KOSA of 187 Mobstaz, PRICETAGG and LAYZIE FU of 4 East Flava on the same page—each offering distinct expertise and star power to the mix.

Produced by CURSEBOX, the anthemic banger delivers show-stopping verses that set the bar high for hip-hop collaborations, and massive, titanium-grade beats that blur the boundaries between gangsta rap and contemporary urban music. 

REVIEW: Huawei FreeBuds 4

Huawei continues its Freebuds line with the Freebuds 4 which seems not far in terms of design yet has indeed shown upgrades to the previous features. As part of the Huawei ecosystem, it is important that earbuds should also mirror the innovations of the new releases such as the mate series, tablets, and more.

For this new phase of the Huawei Freebuds, it continues its aesthetic of having a round case as the most practical and most optimized shape to help in charging, connection, and also in grip use. 

Available in two colors, silver frost and ceramic white, it keeps it simple for those choosing polar colors as preferences. The case is also slightly smaller compared to its predecessors which is hardly noticed unless you compare it with measurements. Though I would also love that they can have it in black and red like in the previous versions.

Jose Mari Chan Shares Tips for Finding the Perfect Christmas Gift and Avoiding Last-Minute Holiday Shopping

Keep the Shopee Christmas ambassador’s tips in mind as you start your holiday shopping at the Sep 30 Payday Sale

As we settle into the -ber months, it’s time to start thinking of your Christmas list. If you’re at a loss as to how to spread joy to your loved ones during the holidays amidst a pandemic, who better to ask for advice than one of the Philippines’ Christmas icons, Jose Mari Chan? 

The musician, who has been Shopee’s Christmas ambassador since 2018, shares that the important thing is to imbue the true spirit of Christmas. “This pandemic may have completely changed our shopping habits, but one thing remains the same—every chance you get to show kindness, do so. Whatever you give doesn't have to be a big amount.”

Amaia Scapes Bulacan expands to offer affordable homes to working-class Filipinos

Aligned with Amaia Land’s goal of upgrading
the lives and lifestyles of Filipinos, the real estate
developer is expanding Amaia Scapes Bulacan
to make more modern and affordable homes
available to prospective homeowners in Bulacan. 

While millions of Filipinos long to return to their prepandemic lives, transitioning to normalcy continues to be an elusive prospect, especially with the more transmissible Delta variant causing a surge of new cases in the country.

Still, despite the uncertainties this engenders, trusted real estate brand Amaia Land remains constant in its goal to upgrade the lives and lifestyles of Filipinos with affordable high-quality housing all over the country. ss

For one, Amaia Land is expanding its Amaia Scapes Bulacan project, a 20.4-hectare development located along Sta. Maria-Pandi Road in Barangay Manggahan and Sta. Cruz, Bulacan. The development currently comprises four sectors but an ongoing expansion, set to last until 2023, will make more Amaia Scapes dwellings available to a vast market of aspiring homeowners who want to escape from the congested metropolis and settle down in healthier environs like Bulacan.

Filipino-Australian artist Bryan Estepa sparkles with newfound exuberance on 6-track EP, Back To The Middle

Two years on from the release of his sixth studio album, Sometimes I Just Don’t Know in 2019, Filipino-Australian artist Bryan Estepa returns with another exciting set of soulful and melodic guitar pop. Released under Lilystars Records, Estepa’s new EP, Back To The Middle grows closer to home with its penchant for warm, inviting hooks and sunburst instrumentation.  

Lyrically speaking, there is no set thematic agenda when the acclaimed singer-songwriter conceptualized and penned Back To The Middle. In an authentic troubadour fashion, Estepa lets the song take him to where it wants to go most of the time. “But by the end I did notice a leaning towards the idea of letting go and acceptance,” Estepa shares in a statement. “Life throws us curveballs that we may not want or see coming, but then we ask ourselves how do we deal with them? There’s always a slither of light ahead.”

Shopee Debuts Kim Chiu as Brand Ambassador to Kick Off the 10.10 Brands Festival

Catch the Filipino actress’ new Shopee TV commercial and enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend, big brand giveaways, and up to ₱1,000 off brand vouchers at Shopee’s biggest brands sale of the year

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, introduces its newest brand ambassador, Kim Chiu, alongside the launch of the 10.10 Brands Festival, its biggest brands sale of the year. The famous actress, dubbed the Princess of Philippine Movies and TV, will feature in Shopee’s new TV commercial and many exciting in-app activities. 

Hya, Alfa Join Alessandra de Rossi-helmed AWOOO Records

Fresh from the success of her directorial debut My Amanda in July, Alessandra de Rossi is now setting her sights on different waters. This time around it’s music, which she’s revisited more vigorously as of late: adopting the functional moniker ADR, reissuing her 2012 debut Adrift via Lilystars Records, even penning songs for her films. 

The difference is it’s other people’s music now. And no, De Rossi isn’t simply pimping playlists or fawning over new discoveries on her socials. She’s taking things a notch higher, putting up her own label AWOOO Records, which she’s formally unveiling to the public today (September 24) after making an under-the-radar announcement earlier in the month.

To the character-actress-turned-indie-darling, it’s not so much about scratching a visionary itch but passing deserving talents the mic. “I think [Filipinos] really stand a chance in changing how the world looks and sounds,” she says, confident that local music can enjoy the same attention other art forms like cinema are getting. “All we need is to offer something pure, peculiar, and distinct. I think we can make it, too!”