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1 week ago | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
After a tremendous year of evolution and growth, P-pop has continued to reach new heights with each passing day. From breaking new records to selling out the world’s biggest venues to topping major music charts, P-pop has transformed from a local spark into a global wave, setting new standards for what Filipino music can be. As the genre continues to rise, Billboard Philippines is proud to present the rising stars who are not only pushing boundaries but are also set to shape the future of P-pop.
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2 weeks ago | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
“Ano ba talaga tayo?”It’s a question heavy with history, carried by a thousand untold stories and emotions spanning everything from heartache to bliss. Yet the weight of its answer is even greater than the question itself. It can unravel a world of heartache or build a universe of possibilities.
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3 weeks ago | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
There’s never been a more exciting time for Filipino music than right now — and at the forefront of it all is P-pop. From selling out the biggest venues in the world to creating viral moments with every release, this booming genre has evolved to become the biggest movement in Filipino music. Over the last couple of years, pioneering acts like SB19 have reshaped what Filipino pop music can be, from breaking records and barriers to leading the way for P-pop as we know it today.
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1 month ago | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
Billboard France — the latest global edition of Billboard — recently unveiled their latest cover and taking center stage is Aya Nakamura, who the publication dubs as “France’s No. 1 popstar.” The cover, which was unveiled last April 25, highlights her status as a global music icon and underscores her impact on the French and international music scenes.
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1 month ago | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
For the most part, it’s not difficult to predict the next song that would top the charts. Whether it’s steadily climbing up the ranks or stirring up conversations online, there are always telling signs for the next top ten hit.
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1 month ago | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
j-hope has always been quite the storyteller. In 2022, he defied expectations and unveiled the inner shadows of the glittering world of fame with his solo album, Jack In the Box. Then most recently, he painted a vivid picture of hip-hop, as he revisits his roots and his love for dance in HOPE ON THE STREET VOL. 1. The BTS member has always brought to life the most enthralling tales.
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2 months ago | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
While music comes as a product of the heart and soul, the “music business” runs on numbers and algorithms. It’s an industry that’s fast-paced, competitive, and truthfully, cutthroat — and yet Roslyn Reyes Pineda has always led with passion and purpose. Whether it’s shaping the local music industry or leading the charge to the global stage, Pineda does it all with a skillful balance of impeccable strategy and unwavering dedication.
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2 months ago | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
In 2024, Billboard Philippines hosted the country’s first-ever Women In Music awards, a historic, sold-out celebration dedicated to honoring the most influential women in Filipino music. The inaugural event saw a stunning lineup of honorees, including Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Pilita Corrales, Moira Dela Torre, ena mori, BINI, and Sarah Geronimo, as well as Morissette and Belle Mariano — all of whom have made a significant impact in the landscape of local music.
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2 months ago | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
Only a few bands have managed to capture the hearts of millions like wave to earth have. With their distinct sound that blends rich, atmospheric melodies and introspective and optimistic lyrics, the trio — comprising Daniel Kim (vocals, guitar), John Cha (bass), and Dong Q (drums) — has become one of the most exciting acts to emerge out of South Korea’s vibrant indie rock scene.
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Feb 20, 2025 | 
billboardphilippines.com | Franchesca Basbas
“You’ll never know if you don’t try — and don’t try; do.”That’s always been the ethos of Rolling Loud. Whether it was back in a warehouse in Miami or from a massive amusement park in Thailand, the premiere hip-hop festival has always embodied the spirit of getting out there and defying the impossible.
