Música April 4, 2024   Rudy Mancuso, a charismatic but directionless young street performer from Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, has a unique view of the world. Thanks to a rare condition called synesthesia, he experiences everyday noises – from car horns to water droplets to doors slamming – as a series of complex rhythms. He struggles to keep the music in his head at bay, but it’s not so easily accomplished.   When he’s not taking classes to finish his college degree or staging puppet performances for commuters on the streets of the Ironbound’s close-knit Brazilian community, Rudy is trying to...

  Spotify’s RADAR returns with an exciting line-up of its 2024 slate of artists, featuring artists across different genres. RADAR, a global music program for emerging artists, reflects the kaleidoscope of fresh sounds. This year’s lineup spans various genres, including the next generation of Pinoy Hip-Hop stars Hev Abi and Illest Morena and OPM hitmakers Maki, Cup of Joe, Dionela. Also joining are Pinoy R&B sound makers Jason Dhakal and Denise Julia, indie sibling duo Ysanygo, and Bicol’s pride dwta. Completing the list is RADAR returnee P-Pop girl group BINI.  Now in its fifth year, RADAR is home to what’s...

Beyoncé’s eighth studio album, COWBOY CARTER is taking the world by storm with its top-notch songwriting and production, as well as incredible commercial success. The critically acclaimed record is expected to land at No. 1 on several countries for the tracking week, particularly in major markets worldwide.   The album arrives following the successful release of two lead singles, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “16 CARRIAGES.”   “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” landed across nine different genres on US music charts including Pop, Hot AC, Country, Rhythmic, Urban, and R&B, and making history with Beyoncé becoming the first Black female artist to reach...

Immerse in the chilling narrative of The First Omen as it descends upon Philippine cinemas next week, April 5. This highly anticipated installment of the famed Omen franchise promises to send shivers and captivate audiences once again with its gripping storyline, rich lore, and spine-tingling thrills.   The First Omen stars Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga, Ralph Ineson, with Charles Dance, and Bill Nighy and is directed by Arkasha Stevenson. Set in 1971, the new Omen chapter, which serves as both a prequel and a standalone masterpiece, follows Margaret, a young American woman who is sent to Rome...

  Breakthrough Bicol-based band Tothapi is the newest addition to the Sony Music Entertainment family, which includes some of the biggest OPM acts in the country such as Ben&Ben, SB19, Denise Julia, Clara Benin, Ace Banzuelo, O Side Mafia, NOBITA, Demi, The Itchyworms, Sponge Cola, Any Name’s Okay, and more.   “It has been an amazing ride with Sony Music Entertainment,” shares the band in the press statement. “The constant support we get from them to pursue our endeavors and visions for Tothapi has been unending. They also help us navigate our way through the music industry by giving us...