“Giveon’s identifiable baritone voice, wrapped around relationship musings, has consistently cut through the vibe-centered and party-focused R&B that’s dominated the past decade.” – Associated Press   “Rich and authentic beloved BELOVED feels indebted to Al Green, Philly soul, the Jackson 5, and Blaxploitation soundtracks.” – Rolling Stone   GIVĒON’s return to the spotlight has featured his fourth Hot 100 chart hit, and widespread critical acclaim, including ‘4-stars’ from Rolling Stone. It now includes the release of the seven-time GRAMMY®-nominee’s second studio album, BELOVED, executive-produced by Sevn Thomas   GIVĒON’s award-winning and globally regarded R&B prowess has made its grand...

After landing multiple charts with GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3, ATEEZ returns with a repackage of their 12th EP, GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 ‘In Your Fantasy Edition’ which includes a new English track, “In Your Fantasy,” along with eight solo tracks from each member, all of whom took part in writing lyrics for their songs.   ATEEZ returns with their first all-English lead track ‘In Your Fantasy’, a bold new step in an already genre-blending career. While not their first English-language song, this marks a milestone as the main single fully in English, signaling a natural evolution in ATEEZ’s artistry.  ...

  Thai rap sensation MILLI unleashes multi-dimensional heaviness in her new full album HEAVYWEIGHT, marking her ascent to “heavyweight” status as an artist. Featuring 13 tracks that channel MILLI’s stories and emotions, the album combines captivating lyrics, raw emotions, hard-hitting beats, and her signature powerful rap style to deliver intense and powerful performances in each song. While almost all the lyrics are in English, MILLI incorporated fun Thai words and infused her own unique personality in every track.   The album features an impressive lineup of international artists, including Knock2, BewhY, Awich, and ATARASHII GAKKO!, alongside talented Thai artists like...

Filipino soul-pop artist Muri and Japanese electronic producer Shigge have finally dropped  “Golden Hour,” the luminous first single off their upcoming joint EP, SETSUNA—slated to be released next month.   The soulful electronic track serves as the entry point into the shared universe Muri and Shigge crafted together, capturing the fleeting beauty of twilight: the moment when day dissolves into night.   “It’s the kind of song that lives in transition: when you wrap up work, call it a day, and grab a happy hour beer on a rooftop,” Muri shares. “It’s for that moment when the house DJ begins...

This year marks an incredible milestone for Filipino music as Linggo Ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) celebrates its 11th anniversary with a robust slate of events and programs designed to put a spotlight on the vibrant and evolving landscape of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).   With the theme “LMP25: Ikaw. Ako. Tayo,” the month-long celebration honors the spirit of the community and collaboration that defines the Filipino musical identity.   Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit's (OPM) Executive Director Gab Cabangon emphasizes that this edition aims to embrace the culture of community and collaboration while celebrating how integral music is to the...