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Arkin Magalona, aka Barq

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<p>MANILA -- Arkin Magalona, who&#x27;s using the name Barq as a music artist, has released his newest single “Tumatak,&quot; under Sony Music Entertainment. </p><p>The track is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide, while its music video has been uploaded on his official YouTube channel.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable fr-active" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/L22gwaPjya8?&amp;list=RDL22gwaPjya8&amp;start_radio=1autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>“Tumatak,&quot; a heavy-hitting track chronicles Barq&#x27;s journey as a young artist who honored the grind with the determination to make it in the industry.</p><p>“It’s all about leaving your mark on the world. No matter what you’re doing in life, you should always aim to create something that lasts, something worth remembering. It’s a reminder that impact isn’t just about fame or status; it’s about legacy,&quot; he said through a press release.</p><p>Through his newest track, Barq speaks directly to the relentless dreamers who had to endure doubt, pressure, and expectations their entire lives but managed to be committed to their professional and life goals without the need for shortcuts.</p><p>“I wrote the track from a very personal place. It reflects where I am right now: not just as an artist, but as a person,” he added.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1772073229842BARQ.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Barq grinds into power on new single “Tumatak.&quot; <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>The song was recorded at Doppla Studio and produced by Denz A.K.A D. Vaughn.</p><p>“It’s the same Barq, but a different bite. I’m like a fusion restaurant serving multiple flavors: it’s up to you to pick from the current or old selections which food you would choose to try out,” he said.</p><p>&quot;Every time you release something with your name and your truth on it, that’s a risk. You’re putting your heart out there for people to judge. But growth requires risk. Legacy requires risk,” he added.</p><p>Arkin, the youngest son of late Francis Magalona, joined Sony Music Entertainment as Barq releasing his debut single &quot;Shake Dat Thang&quot; last year.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/10/23/arkin-magalona-joins-music-scene-as-barq-releases-debut-single-1646" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arkin Magalona joins music scene as BARQ, releases debut single</a></div>

<p>Arkin Magalona, performing under the moniker Barq, has released his new single “Tumatak” under Sony Music Entertainment.</p>

Arkin Magalona, performing under the moniker Barq, has released his new single “Tumatak” under Sony Music Entertainment.

Arkin Magalona, aka Barq, releases new single ‘Tumatak’

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Arkin Magalona, aka Barq, releases new single ‘Tumatak’

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Published February 26, 2026 11:47 AM PHT

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