JACKSON WANG SOPHOMORE ALBUM MAGIC MAN OUT NOW

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BLUE” HERE

Singer, performer and producer Jackson Wang’s sophomore album MAGIC MAN is out today September 9th via TEAM WANG records/88rising Records/Warner Records/RYCE MUSIC GROUP. The album features 10 tracks including the newly released “Blue” and previously released “Blow” and “Cruel,” both of which were described as having “a dark and plodding swagger” by People.

Inspired by 70s rock, MAGIC MAN is an energetic and gritty exploration of toxic love and self-discovery. The MAGIC MAN persona is truly a new horizon for Jackson, allowing him to showcase a side of him his fans have never seen. Produced by Jackson Wang, Daryl K, and Henry Cheung, MAGIC MAN finds Jackson at his most vulnerable – operating under the laws of mystery, temptation, and confusion.

 

Watch the music video for “Blue,” directed by Jenna Marsh (Dua Lipa, Lauv), HERE.  Listen/stream the album HERE.

 

About the album Jackson says, “MAGIC MAN is the ultimate form of oneself, having gone through different peaks and valleys of life to arrive at the most authentic version. Everyone is able to become their own form of MAGIC MAN.”

 

The album has already received critical acclaim from the likes of UPROXX who raved its “…a more raw and honest version of himself, one that feels true to his current moment.” You can check out Jackson’s candid interview about the album with People HERE, and his interview about the influences behind the album with Consequence. 

 

The fiery music video for Jackson’s current single “Cruel,” has amassed over 10 million views to date and skyrocketed to #1 on the US iTunes music video chart on the day of release. Additionally, “Blow” has reached nearly 30M video views to date, becoming one of Jackson’s top performing videos.

 

Earlier this year, Jackson made an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, showcasing his undeniably charming personality and inspiration behind MAGIC MAN. He also opened up about his vulnerability in a digital exclusive here.

 

Jackson made history at this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as the first-ever Chinese solo artist who performed on the Coachella main stage as part of 88rising’s ‘Head In The Clouds Forever’ set. Jackson also headlined this year’s 88rising ‘Head In The Clouds’ Festival (alongside the likes of NIKI, Rich Brian, and more) at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA. You can watch him getting ready for the festival with VOGUE HERE.

 

As a globally acclaimed artist and a creative director, Jackson’s goal is to showcase a Chinese-influenced sound on the international music stage and highlight Chinese and Asian culture worldwide. In his ascent, Jackson has amassed over 55 million followers across socials.

 

MAGIC MAN Track Listing

1. Blow
2. Cruel
3. Champagne Cool
4. Go Ghost
5. Drive It Like You Stole It
6. Come Alive
7. Just Like Magic
8. All The Way
9. Dopamine
10. Blue

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Photo Credit: Nabil Elderkin

 

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NIKI UNVEILS A HEARTFELT NEW SHORT FILM – “EVERY SUMMERTIME: A LOVE STORY”

Jakarta-born, LA-based singer-songwriter, and producer NIKI unveils a new short film for her viral single “Every Summertime.”

Watch the video HERE.

 

The video opens on a young couple in Los Angeles in the 1970s on the day of their anniversary. The young woman hands him a beautifully wrapped gift box revealing a fancy pair of shoes. We return to the present day and follow a dapper elderly man in Chinatown as he gets dressed for his 50th anniversary. As he walks through the neighborhood, we flash back in time to a young couple falling in love. The music video culminates in the old man arriving at the iconic Chinatown Central Plaza and performing a magnificently choreographed dance sequence in memory of his wife.

 

“Every Summertime: A Love Story” is directed by Daniel Cloud Campos, the visionary creative responsible for iconic 88rising videos such as NIKI’s “Indigo”, Jackson Wang’s “100 Ways”, as well as Zedd & Hayley Williams “Stay The Night” and Panic at the Disco’s “Emperor’s New Clothes”. “Every Summertime” – written and produced by NIKI and longtime collaborator Jacob Ray – is an exuberant love song with a throwback sound reminiscent of classic R&B and soul. Stream the track HERE.

 

“Every Summertime” has continued to dominate charts and streaming, with over 95 million streams to date and inclusions in various Spotify playlists including “Today’s Top Hits,” “Pop Rising,” “Good Vibes,” “It’s A Hit!,” “Hot Hits” (Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore), “big on the internet,” “Viral Hits,” “The Pop List,” and more reaching 62.5M listeners. The track has also reached a peak of #74 on Spotify Global Daily 200, #1 on Spotify Indonesia Daily Top 200, and #1 on Apple Music Indonesia All Genres. Other digital highlights for the track include over 1.7 million TikToks created totaling over 2.2 billion views, and over 189K Instagram Reels created.

 

“Every Summertime” was released as the lead single of the official motion picture soundtrack for the Marvel Studios’ film, Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, via Marvel Music/Hollywood Records and Interscope Records. The soundtrack, titled Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings: The Album, is executive produced by pioneering music collective 88rising —the leading music platform for Asian and Asian-American artists across the world — and includes original production from, and inspired by, the movie.

 

The upward momentum of “Every Summertime” follows NIKI’s recent release “Split” from the upcoming Head In The Clouds 3 collaboration album, 88rising’s game-changing third installation of the world-building effort that brings together rising artists from East to West. A retro slowburn, complete with steel guitar and NIKI’s sweet rasp, “Split” sees the 23-year-old’s artistic force chronicling the ache of feeling split between two worlds and two homes.  Like all her well-loved songs, “Split” leaves a mark.  Listen to “Split” HERE.

 

NIKI recently performed at 88rising’s Head in the Clouds Festival in California last November with a striking set that received acclaim from MTV, Flaunt, and The AV Club who hailed her a “goddamn superstar.” Watch her full performance at the festival HERE.

 

NIKI by Natt Lim

 

 

About NIKI

With over 1.5 BILLION+ streams to date, 23-year-old NIKI has slammed the door on the conventions of pop stardom—writing, recording, and producing her music on her own. Born in Jakarta and based in Los Angeles, NIKI has captured the attention of audiences around the world, earning praise from Billboard “as one of the brightest rising stars.” Earning wide critical acclaim since her breakthrough EP, “Zephyr”, and her debut album, “MOONCHILD”, NIKI has cultivated fans around the globe with her expressive voice, personal songwriting and genre-blurring artistry, becoming a vibrant symbol of – and an advocate for – a generation of Asian musical artists.

 

NIKI’s debut album "MOONCHILD" was released on September 10, 2020 and currently has over 172M streams to date. Complex called MOONCHILD “a full-length offering reflective of the Indonesian vocalist/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist growth and abilities.” i-D shared that NIKI’s storytelling on MOONCHILD was “something we can only aspire to do.” To date, NIKI has garnered over 1.5B+ streams and received praise from outlets like Harper’s BAZAAR, Forbes, Teen Vogue, Hypebae, and more.

 

With her Indonesian heritage essential to her story, she feels “a social responsibility representing Asian artists, especially as a role model for girls.”  For aspiring Asian and Asian American talents aiming to break cultural norms and overcome music industry under-representation, NIKI proves that the highest dreams are indeed within reach.

 

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Philippines makes its mark as global entertainment destination

The Philippines once again made its mark in the global entertainment scene as over 26,000 fans from across the globe gathered together for some explosive dance music performed by renowned local and international pop icons in this year’s biggest music event, the MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016.

Presented by the Department of Tourism (DOT), and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), the one-night-only outdoor live music event, with the theme Can’t Stop Movin!, presented the amazing evolution of pop music and its dance influences. The Concert Grounds of SM Mall of Asia was basically on fire as fans danced, cheered and sang their hearts out on hit after hit of iconic and contemporary pop dance music.

Philippines makes its mark as global entertainment destination…

World-renowned local artists, Mr. Pure Energy Gary V. and his son, Gab Valenciano opened up the stage with an intense set of performance. Filipino favourite teen love team, James Reid and Nadine Lustre followed, sending fans high above the love cloud with their kilig-filled performance.

American singer-songwriter, Bebe Rhexia also pumped up the stage with her hit songs including “Me, Myself and I” and “Broken Hearts”. Fans also went wild as A-Pink, one of Korea’s favorite K-pop idol female groups, flawlessly performed “Remember”, “Mr. Chu”, “Luv” and “No No No”. L.A. grown electronic dance trio Far East Movement got everyone singing, dancing and jumping with their hit singles, “Like a G6” and “Rocketeer”. The headliner, prolific hit-maker, One Republic, wrapped up their performance of “Counting Stars”, “Apologize”, “Stop and Stare” and “Secret” with an explosion of fireworks.

It gets even better as the Philippines will also be highlighted in a global telecast reaching an international audience of more than three-quarters of a billion households in over 160 countries under the MTV World Stage global series.

Only on its second year, MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 proved once again that the Philippines is not only a premier global destination for arts and culture and leisure and adventure, but is also one of the world’s top destinations for world-class entertainment.

To know more, visit www.mtvmusicevo.com or www.tpb.gov.ph.



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MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 putting Philippines in Spotlight

One Republic

Philippines will once again make its mark in the global entertainment scene as local and international pop icons gather together to perform in one of this year’s biggest music event, the MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016. Presented by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), this event will be on June 24, 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City.

With the theme “Can’t Stop Movin!”, the MTV Music Evolution 2016 presents the amazing evolution of pop music and its dance influences that will definitely keep the fans moving all night long.

Headlining this year’s MTV Music Evolution is iconic international pop band and prolific hit-maker One Republic, with L.A. grown electric dance trio Far East Movement Billboard Hot 100 Artist, American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha and one of Korea’s favorite K-pop idol female groups Apink.

Also sharing the stage are iconic local artists headed by Pinoy pop superstar father and son tandem Gary V. featuring Gab Valenciano and Filipino pop darlings and favorite teen love team, James Reid and Nadine Lustre. Hosting the event will be MTV Asia VJs Alan Wong and Hanli Hoefer along with MTV Pinoy VJs Yassi Pressman and Andre Paras.


Now on its 2nd year, MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 is expected to gather thousands of fans from different parts of the globe in a grand one-night only live celebration of pop music like never before. The Philippines will also be highlighted in a global live telecast reaching an international audience of more than three-quarters of a billion households in over 160 countries under the MTV World Stage global series.

The MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 proves once again that the Philippines is not only a premier global destination for arts, culture, leisure and adventure, but is also one of the world’s top destinations for world-class entertainment.

To know more, visit www.mtvmusicevo.com or www.tpb.gov.ph.

Tourism Promotions Board, Viacom inks agreement for MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016

The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB)and Viacom Inc., recently ratified an agreement for staging one of the most anticipated musical events – the MTV Music Evolution Manila 2016 to be held on 24 June 2016 at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.This year’s event will once again feature some of the most iconic artists and performers, one of which is OneRepublic, that influences the evolution of music globally. MTV Music Evolution Manila also highlights the musical talents and skills of Filipino artists as world-class performers such as Sarah Geronimo, James Reid and Nadine Lustre. In line with the Department of Tourism’s campaign “Visit the Philippines Again 2016”, TPB aims to promote MTV Music Evolution to spotlight the country’s musical prowess and position the Philippines as premiere entertainment destination.