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EXCLUSIVE: Maki on performing with James Reid on ASAP

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Jemuel Tandoc

<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%">Singer-songwriter Maki shared what it was like performing ‘Mirasol’ alongside fellow Kapamilya artist James Reid during <em>ASAP</em>’s 30th anniversary.</span></div><p>In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, Maki talked about how generous James is during their performance.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGHn0zAywFH/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=473&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A1167828.0999999996%2C%22ls%22%3A1167098.3999999994%2C%22le%22%3A1167762.0999999996%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1185" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>“Alam mo si James Reid, he&#x27;s the type of artist na he will make you feel that you&#x27;re an artist as well. Hindi siya, hindi niya pinapa-feel sa mga tao na he&#x27;s like this, he&#x27;s like that,” the singer-songwriter revealed.</p><p>He added how James elevated his artistry during their collaboration: “Ina-amplify niya yung pagka-artist mo. Kaya yun yung nagustuhan ko kay James. And actually, hindi alam ‘yun ang mga tao sa, mostly, sa side ng pagka-artist ni James.”</p><p>Maki went on to express his hope to collaborate with James again in the future.</p><p>“I&#x27;m just really, really honored and thrilled na nakasama ko siya sa isang stage. And I hope na marami pa kaming stages na magkasama,” he said.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DE7OtGVhZCt/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=473&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A1167837.5%2C%22ls%22%3A1167098.3999999994%2C%22le%22%3A1167762.0999999996%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="969" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, Maki reminisced about his first-ever <em>ASAP</em> experience when he was still a newcomer in the industry.</p><p>“Siguro for some reason, iba talaga yung feeling ‘pag nasa <em>ASAP</em> stage. Both good and bad for me kasi ako kabado talaga ako and may stage fright ako. And kasi ako, I grew up watching <em>ASAP</em><u></u>. And ‘yung mga tao na nilu-look up ko talaga, nakikita ko sila behind the stage,” he admitted.</p><div><iframe width="1194" height="680" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2usYbtkTIRo" title="Maki&#x27;s concert treat | ASAP" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>He also revealed how performing on the iconic Sunday All-Stars variety show was truly a defining moment for him.</p><p>“Iba’ yung pressure, but at the same time, iba ‘yung feeling of fulfillment.  Ang daming moments na parang sinasabi ko sa sarili ko na I came to the part ng career ko where nakakanta na ako sa <em>ASAP</em>. Actually, defining moment ko ngayon na parang ngayon, pwede na ako sa mainstream media, nakapasok na ako dun. Parang ang daming doors (that opened) after it,” Maki shared.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DG5OO3YyJZA/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=473&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1167848%2C%22ls%22%3A1167098.3999999994%2C%22le%22%3A1167762.0999999996%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1095" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>In the meantime, Maki has teased the trailer for his much-anticipated music video &quot;Bughaw&quot; on his social media account. The video stars HORI7ON’s Kyler, YGIG’s Alexei, and social media personality Zeke Abella. It is set to stream on March 13, according to Maki’s post.</p><p>The singer-songwriter is also set to be part of the PhilPop x Himig Handog 2025 Finals Night on March 22, 2025, at 7 PM at the New Frontier Theater. He will be interpreting the song “Kurba” written by Alvin Serito.</p>

<p>Singer-songwriter Maki shared his experience performing alongside fellow Kapamilya artist James Reid during ASAP’s 30th anniversary. The "Dilaw" hitmaker also reflected on his humble beginnings, performing on the same stage as a newcomer before.</p>

Singer-songwriter Maki shared his experience performing alongside fellow Kapamilya artist James Reid during ASAP’s 30th anniversary. The "Dilaw" hitmaker also reflected on his humble beginnings, performing on the same stage as a newcomer before.

EXCLUSIVE: Maki on performing with James Reid on ASAP: ‘He will make you feel that you’re an artist as well’

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EXCLUSIVE: Maki on performing with James Reid on ASAP: ‘He will make you feel that you’re an artist as well’

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Jemuel Tandoc

Published March 09, 2025 06:21 PM PHT

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Updated March 10, 2025 10:18 AM PHT

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