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FELIP, Dilaw, Lola Amour, and More to Kick Off Warner Music Philippines’ ‘We Play Here’

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<p><span style="color:#000000">It’s a celebration of star-studded proportions with the launch of</span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/warnermusicph"><strong>Warner Music Philippines</strong>’</a> <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weplayhere_-104127962659412"><em>We Play Here</em></a></strong>!</p><div><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="476" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F104127962659412%2Fvideos%2F1562873270866031%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=267&amp;t=0" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" width="267"></iframe></div><div><span style="color:#000000">As part of the label’s core mission to be at the forefront of championing Filipino music, <a href="~/"><u><strong>Warner Music Philippines</strong></u></a> is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the country with a series of live performances and events to bring fans as well as local and international artists even closer together. To jumpstart the celebrations, six of the country’s most beloved musical acts are coming together for a one-of-a-kind, high-energy event.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000"><a href="~/"><u><strong>SB19</strong></u></a>’s <a href="~/"><u><strong>Ken</strong></u></a>—performing under his mononym</span> <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/felipsuperior?mibextid=LQQJ4d">FELIP</a></strong><span style="color:#000000">—leads the lineup after his stellar solo debut earlier this year. After just three months since the release of his debut EP, <em><a href="~/"><u><strong>COM·PLEX</strong></u></a> </em>has over 3 million total streams on Spotify, with three of his singles charting on the platform’s <strong>Viral 50 Philippines</strong> playlist. He also received rave reviews for his dark and edgy brand of hip hop, with publications such as <strong><em>HipHopDX</em> <em>Asia</em></strong> saying that, “<em>FELIP allows himself to go to the farthest, most experimental, and even most unthinkable places and tap into his own instincts to make music and art with the utmost freedom</em>.”</span></div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DkVLBij5wM8" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div><span style="color:#000000">The rising Davao-based hip hop group</span> <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/weareplayertwo?mibextid=LQQJ4d">PLAYERTWO</a></strong> <span style="color:#000000">are expected to bring their a-game to the <strong>Samsung Hall</strong> stage. Composed of vocalists-producers<strong> Ivo Impreso, Luke April, Wave P</strong>, and visual directors <strong>Puhken</strong> and <strong>Ven Villariza</strong>, they soared to the top of the Spotify charts with their breakout single <a href="~/"><u><strong>“THAT’S MY BABY”</strong></u></a> garnering over 9 million streams. Their latest release, <a href="~/"><u><strong>“TIKTIKTOKIN”</strong></u></a> has become a fan favorite as the quintet make their way all over the Philippines on their <em><strong>THAT’S MY BABY</strong> </em>tour.</span></div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-KOVV3TtkQU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p><span style="color:#000000">Rounding out the hip hop artists on the lineup is R&amp;B singer and rapper</span> <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JRLDM?mibextid=LQQJ4d">JRLDM</a></strong>. <span style="color:#000000">A multi-awarded and internationally recognized performer, he is best known for his emotional and heartfelt flows that resonate with audiences. He, alongside labelmate </span><a href="~/"><u><strong>Arkho</strong></u></a> of <a href="~/"><u><strong>Midnasty</strong></u></a>, joined the inaugural edition of <strong><em>The Regionals: Philippines</em></strong>, the Philippine leg of the first ever Pan-Asia rap cypher series.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5htk6YWAbCM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div><span style="color:#000000">Rising pop band</span> <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dilaw.band?mibextid=LQQJ4d">Dilaw</a></strong> <span style="color:#000000">will also be performing during the event. The band went viral on social media for their breakout song, <a href="~/"><u><strong>“Uhaw (Tayong Lahat),”</strong></u></a> with over 22 million Spotify streams and over 1 million videos on TikTok. Just recently, the track clinched the top spot of Spotify’s <strong>Top Songs Philippines</strong> chart. They’re ready to bring their brand of unconventional lyricism and catchy tunes to the <strong>Samsung Hall</strong> stage.</span></div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rWF42VRvsLg" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div><span style="color:#000000">Beloved pop rock band</span> <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lolaamourmusic?mibextid=LQQJ4d">Lola Amour</a></strong> <span style="color:#000000">is one of the biggest acts in the music industry—playing in some of the biggest malls, schools, and festivals in the country. Their status as a fan favorite in the country definitely shows, especially with multiple <strong>Awit Award</strong> nominations to their name. As one of the most exciting bands in the scene today, they’ve played in venues all over the country, from malls, and even music festivals. Get ready to sing along to some of their biggest hits like <a href="~/"><u><strong>“Fallen,”</strong></u></a> <a href="~/https://open.spotify.com/track/2pGH2MRfqXyFJtVPVBZ7Gx?si=ce8bb61090ee47fd"><u><strong>“Pwede Ba,”</strong></u></a> or <a href="~/"><u><strong>“Madali.”</strong></u></a></span></div><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1bunKLmvKQ0" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><p><span style="color:#000000">Last but definitely not the least are the soul and R&amp;B duo</span> <strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/leanneandnaara?mibextid=LQQJ4d">Leanne &amp; Naara</a></strong>, <span style="color:#000000">who are set to complete the event’s star-studded lineup. The pair is considered as one of the most decorated contemporary acts today, especially after they dominated the <strong>Awit Awards</strong> and snagged the highly-coveted <strong>Song of the Year</strong> and <strong>Album of the Year</strong> awards. Their silky smooth vocals are sure to sweep audiences off their feet.</span></p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i9xtyEM_XuM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div><div><span style="color:#000000">“Our <em><strong>We Play Here</strong> </em>series showcases and celebrates everything that is so exciting about where this generation of Filipino artists is at right now,” shares <strong>Sarah Ismail, Managing Director</strong> of <strong>Warner Music Philippines</strong>. “The acts are bigger, better, and more diverse than ever before, and our whole team is so proud of the role that Warner Music Philippines is playing in the global rise of OPM.</span></div><div><span style="color:#000000">Fans and music lovers alike can expect more events that showcase the pride of Filipino music in the coming months. Stay tuned!</span></div><p><span style="color:#000000"><em><strong>We Play Here</strong> </em>kicks off this <strong>April 27</strong>, 6 PM, Thursday at the <strong>SM Aura Samsung Hall</strong>. Pre-sale tickets for the first installment of <em><strong>We Play Here</strong> </em>are sold out, but regular tickets are still available at P950. You can purchase tickets online via</span> <strong><a href="https://weplayhere.helixpay.ph">https://weplayhere.helixpay.ph</a></strong> and follow <strong>@weplayhere_</strong> for event updates, artist meet &amp; greet activities, and merchandise announcements.</p><div align="center"><strong>Follow We Play Here pages for more details:</strong></div><div align="center"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Weplayhere_-104127962659412">We Play Here Facebook</a></div><div align="center"><a href="https://instagram.com/@weplayhere_">We Play Here Instagram</a></div><div align="center"><a href="https://twitter.com/WePlayHere_">We Play Here Twitter</a></div><div align="center"><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@weplayhere_">We Play Here Tiktok</a></div>

The April 27 event jumpstarts the 30th anniversary celebration of the global music label’s presence in the Philippines.