Fiipino Rapper WAlAN Captures the Simplicity of Everyday Life on "Pablo" Music Video

The jazzy, laidback tune serves as the focus track off his third studio album, WEYAAT?

Filipino hip-hop artist WAIIAN offers a generous heap of slice-of-life goodness on the music video of "Pablo," his new single under Sony Music Entertainment.

The MV captures a day in the life of Pablo (his real name), where he finds happiness and contentment in the simplest of things. The Joshua Cecario-helmed visuals depict a young man who lives in the present day and enjoys his routine, from spending time in his home studio to navigating familiar and far-flung places with his motorcycle rideall lovingly filmed to present moments of beauty that surround him every single day.

"It's about living life and making music out of it and making music to live a life," the Solo Mission act explains

Written by WAIIAN himself and produced by Tatz Maven, "Pablo" solidifies his reputation as one of the most exciting young bloods in Philippine hip-hop. The laid-back tune serves as the focus track off his third studio album, WEYAAT2, which was released on December 1, 2023.

The nine-track album is thematically diverse but distinctly shaped by his keen sense of self- awareness. Led by the last track of the same name and new single "Pablo," "WEYAAT?" is a slang for "WAIIAN, where you at?," which is his way of reintroducing himself to the world after three-year sabbatical in music. The groovy but sonically eclectic record also features collaborations with Kashira, a music production company founded by critically acclaimed producers and musicians U-Pistol, Tatz Maven, and Calix.

"1 want listeners to recognize the energy that I put into these songs," the prolific rapper adds. "Luckily, I've met people along the way who helped translate my vibe into music. Somehow, it

adds extra sauce and interesting layers, sonic-wise." WAIIAN's WEYAAT2 is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch the music video here.

Snakehips and Tkay Maidza Join Forces on Multi-Genre Hit “Show Me The Money”

 

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Internationally acclaimed British production-and-DJ duo Snakehips have teamed up with award-winning, Pitchfork-approved artist Tkay Maidza for their newest offering: “Show Me the Money”. The latest single to be taken from Snakehips’ upcoming debut album, it finds Snakehips’ deep, propulsive production underscoring elastic, acrobatic flows from Maidza. The two acts display a natural synergy that unifies their talent into a bubbling hit, which received its first spin by the revered radio DJ Clara Amfo on her BBC Radio 1 show on Thursday evening.   Tkay says of the single, “Recently I’ve been into manifesting and self-growth and I felt like it would be cool to make a song that is very pro ‘getting your bag’. I wanted it to be from a more positive outlook; it’s fine if you want to achieve your goals and you don’t have time for other people to waste. I’ve been a huge fan of Snakehips for a long time now so I’m really glad we got to finally work on this together.”   Tkay Maidza has established herself as one of the most exciting voices in alternative hip-hop, R&B, and dance and has toured the world with renowned artists such as 2022 runs with Billie Eillish and Dua Lipa, as well as Mark Ronson, Charli XCX, Rita Ora, RL Grime and Troye Sivan, among others. Tkay has earned acclaim in the form of a BET Awards nomination, an MTV EMA win, and several collaborations with companies such as Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Pandora, and Coca-Cola. Her Last Year Was Weird EP trilogy saw her image splashed on billboards in New York’s Times Square, profiles written everywhere from Pitchfork to British Vogue, and her songs included on the 2020 FIFA Soundtrack. In 2022, Riot Games enlisted Tkay and BloodPop to pen the anthem “Never Stop Me” for League of Legends: Wild Rift Icons Global Championship. For the holiday season 2022, Tkay released “Nights In December” to rave reviews and 2023 promises to be a stellar year with several high profile features coming alongside her own album and global tour.   “Show Me The Money'' is the most recent single that will feature on Snakehips’ highly anticipated debut album, never worry, which is slated to arrive in the coming months. The genre-blending project will feature their hit collaboration “Who’s Gonna Love You Tonight” with Tinashe, “All Around The World” which boasts a flowing vocal from rapper/songwriter Duckwrth, “WATER.” featuring Los-Angeles based talent Bryce Vine, and “Solitude” featuring Lucky Daye and BIA which just hit the top 5 at US Dance radio. Their most exciting project to date, the album will be packed full of Snakehips’ signature groove within a fuzzy mesh of boundary-pushing R&B, hip hop, and dance music. Working with superstars like Anderson .Paak, H.E.R and Davido has helped cement Snakehips as global tastemakers with an ear for the sound of tomorrow. Their catalogue of hits include lush and sultry “On & On’,” dreamy single ”Days With You’,” mega-hit ”All My Friends’ (ft. Tinashe and Chance The Rapper)”, pop banger “Cruel” featuring ZAYN, and 4-track EP Forever (Pt. II).

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