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Luis Fonsi's El Viaje Takes Fans on a Global Journey in His 25th Anniversary Album

May 18, 2024

“This album has me very excited because all the songs on the album are names of cities, that’s why it’s called El Viaje,” Fonsi revealed. “They are rhythmic songs, romantic songs...

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Kehlani Set to Crash into Summer with New Studio Album

May 18, 2024

Kehlani is making a powerful return with her upcoming album, Crash, set to drop on June 21. This release marks her first full-length project since the 2022 hit album Blue Water Road....

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Ghostface Killah's 'Set the Tone' Album Boasts Star-Studded Lineup

May 18, 2024

Ghostface Killah, the legendary member of the Wu-Tang Clan, is gearing up to drop his highly anticipated solo album, "Set the Tone," and the lineup looks nothing short of...

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“No Hard Feelings”: The Chainsmokers' Electrifying Return

May 18, 2024

The Chainsmokers emerge with a new EP, "No Hard Feelings," consisting of a mix of their past and future sounds. The hit-making duo's latest project is a revisitation of their roots...

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Sony Music Slams AI Tech Giants for Unauthorized Use of Stars' Songs

May 16, 2024

Sony Music, the world's largest music publisher, has taken a significant stance in the ongoing debate over artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright. Recently, Sony has sent letters to major tech...

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Pete Ganbarg Launches Pure Tone Records: A New Venture with Atlantic Records

May 16, 2024

In a significant move for the music industry, Pete Ganbarg, renowned for his A&R expertise, has announced the launch of Pure Tone Records in a joint venture with Atlantic Records...

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Why The Killers ‘Mr. Brightside’ Has Remained on the Charts for a Decade and Counting

May 16, 2024

Released in 2003 and re-released in 2004, The Killers' "Mr. Brightside" quickly became a defining anthem of the early 2000s, propelling the band to global superstardom...

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Ariana Grande: From Nickelodeon Star to Vocal Powerhouse

May 16, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of pop music, few artists have undergone as remarkable a transformation as Ariana Grande. With her extraordinary vocal range, infectious charisma, and unwavering...

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Klaus Mäkelä: A Trailblazing Debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

May 16, 2024

In April 2024, the classical music world witnessed a momentous event as 28-year-old conductor Klaus Mäkelä took the podium to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.This landmark...

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Kesha Redefines Her Hit Song "Tik Tok" with a Powerful Lyric Change

May 16, 2024

In a bold declaration of her values, pop icon Kesha has made headlines by permanently altering a key lyric in her 2009 smash hit "Tik Tok." Originally opening with "Wake up in the morning feeling...

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Billie Eilish Sets Hearts Racing with 'Feather' in New 'Heartstopper' Teaser

May 15, 2024

Billie Eilish is ramping up anticipation for her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, with an enchanting preview of her new song, “Feather,” featured in the latest teaser for Netflix’s...

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Childish Gambino Releases New Album and Announces World Tour

May 15, 2024

Childish Gambino, the stage persona of the multi-talented Donald Glover, is making waves again in the music world. This Monday marked the release of "Atavista,"...

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MANILA GREY: Vancouver's Rising R&B Duo

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MANILA GREY

The Filipino-Canadian duo from Vancouver has been releasing new tracks left and right, and they are known for their most streamed songs on Spotify, “Timezones,” and “Silver Skies.” Previously known as “Gentleman’s Vibe” in 2014/2015, MANILA GREY rebranded to represent their culture and Filipino background. The R&B duo has gathered over 400,000 monthly listeners on Spotify since they started as MANILA GREY in 2017, creating music that has inspired many Asian-Canadians. 

Soliven Blame (left in header image) has always expressed his love for songwriting and said so himself in an interview with HYPEBEAST, “I’ve always wanted to create something from my imagination that people can get lost in.” He notes that his biggest music influencers come from artists like Musiq Soulchild and City & Colour. Neeko (right in header image) says his music influencers are Outkast, Bow Wow and Usher. 

The two combined have shown their impeccable work by expressing their culture and identity through their music. You might think they’re almost like brothers but they both grew up as childhood friends. Both Soliven and Neeko expressed the lack of Asian culture growing up in Vancouver and that’s what drove them to write songs to bring a community together. 

MANILA GREY has successfully released 3 new singles in late 2022 to early 2023: “Hoodie Back” (featuring Guapdad 4000), “Comfortable in Silence,” and “Ube.” The duo has toured and performed in Asia, including places like Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines. In 2022, they completed their Canadian and U.S.A tour. Over the course of their international tour, they performed at various music venues, such as VELD Music in Toronto and the Head in the Clouds Festival in both Los Angeles and in Manila. Head in the Clouds Festival is known for featuring many musical artists across the Asian diaspora. 

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MANILA GREY is one of the few Asian-Canadian artists that brings Eastern and Western culture together. Hence their stage name which combines “Manila” representing the city in the Philippines and “Grey” representing Vancouver weather. It’s a unique concept that the two have come up with. Their work has been well-recognized internationally and one of their songs called  “Backhouse Ballin’,” featured the FIlipino-Australian singer and actor James Reid. Many of their songs feature lyrics that show how they connect culture and identity. Notably, the beginning and ending of the song says:

 “On the West side we gon’ party, 

Pull up to the East side we gon’ play,

On the North side that’s my first love,

Can’t forget the South side,” 

These lyrics highlight the connection between the East and West through their latest collaboration with James Reid. You can read more about the backstory of the song from NYLON MANILA here

MANILA GREY

MANILA GREY have slowly built up their spotlight in the music industry as they continue to write music. The endless support they receive from their Canadian and international fans shows the spotlight they deserve. Many fans are looking forward to their upcoming concerts and performances, one of which is set to occur in August 2023 in San Francisco for the Outside Lands Festival. 

Check out their interview done by HYPEBEAST, discussing more about their music goals and career here

You can also check out their latest music video for their single “Comfortable in Silence,” which invigorates an energy of love and comfort, below.