GET READY TO FEEL ALIVE WITH “WE NEED 2 TALK” BY PEACEFUL GEMINI AND WAIIAN

 Philippines - Filipino rapper and songwriter Peaceful Gemini teams up with acclaimed artist Waiian on the meditative new single “We Need 2 Talk,” released under Sony Music Entertainment.

The song serves as a searing journey of healing and defiance in the face of abuse and systemic corruption

The track transforms pain and struggle into a purposeful message, confronting difficult truths about family dysfunction, rape culture, systemic corruption, and social inequality with razor-sharp lyricism.

Produced by Mesklun and built on a Billy Cobham sample, “We Need 2 Talk” delivers a defiant statement from two of the most promising voices in Filipino hip-hop. Peaceful Gemini opens the song with a deeply personal verse, unpacking childhood wounds, substance use, and culture conditioning. Her lyrics pull no punches as it provides a courageous look into the long road of healing and the scars that shaped her identity.

Waiian follows with a verse steeped in weariness, capturing the exhaustion of living in a world where injustice is the norm and survival itself is an act of defiance. Together, their words cut deep, evoking both personal reckoning and a broader call for change.

BACKSHOTS BY WAIIAN: THIRD ALBUM SCREAMS REALNESS AND FREEDOM

 Philippines  – Filipino rapper Waiian delivers a raw, unfiltered commentary on music and personal life with his highly anticipated third album, BACKSHOTS.

With the 9-track release, the acclaimed emcee takes a bold stand against the absurdity of the music establishment and trends, refusing to conform to social expectations, while reinforcing the importance of authenticity and staying true to one’s craft.

“BACKSHOTS serves as my testament to consistently speak my truth,” says the Solo Mission act. “The album is my rebelling against being known solely for motivational bars. Although I still believe in my roots, I also want to showcase my lighter side: the playful, humorous person who enjoys my life journey even as I pursue my rap career.”

CENTRAL CEE TEAMS UP WITH 21 SAVAGE FOR IMPACTFUL NEW SINGLE "GBP

Philippines – Following a monumental year, Central Cee, the UK’s global rap heavyweight, kicks off 2025 with his unexpected new single, "GBP," featuring 21 Savage. This surprise collaboration is sure to whip fans into a frenzy, serving as yet another statement of intent from Cench as he gears up for the release of his debut album Can’t Rush Greatness on January 24th, 2025.

"GBP" sees Central Cee and 21 Savage trade razor-sharp verses, seamlessly blending UK and US rap cultures. Over a hypnotic vocal sample and hard-hitting beat, Cench draws on 21’s cutthroat energy to reflect on his journey—from humble beginnings to global superstardom—while staying rooted in the realities of street life and generational struggle. With lines like: