The groovy track currently ranks on Spotify Viral Top 50 in South Korea and the Philippines
Filipino hip-hop
artist Young Cocoa is propelled back into the spotlight.
His debut single
“Manila” has
received resurgence in popularity after K-Pop music act ENHYPEN included
it in Ami Paris XVI – Curated by Enhypen Spotify playlist.
Handpicked by the members of the Korean
supergroup, the new edition of the fashion house playlist includes an esteemed
selection of upbeat and summery tunes from Justin Bieber, Yerin Baek, 5 Seconds
of Summer, and more.
The placement boosted Young Cocoa’s profile on the streaming charts ranking, with “Manila” currently enjoying renaissance on both Spotify Viral Top 50 in the Philippines (No. 14) and South Korea (No. 15). The groovy, feel-good bop has also landed prominent inclusions on several playlists, including Trending Tracks Philippines, Bago Sa Rap, and ALL HITS RADIO.
With its unexpected success, Young Cocoa
is grateful that his work is now being recognized and appreciated all over the
world.
“Adding the fact that respected and
renowned figures in the Korean music scene openly recommending my music makes
it even crazier to digest,” the young rapper/singer-songwriter said. “All I can
really say is it’s changed how I appreciate my own music and gives me so many
reasons to be grateful.”
The breakthrough rapper/producer is no
stranger to gaining recognition worldwide. “Manila” initially made it on BTS’
resident rapper RM’s online playlist, and has even received endorsements from
Korean artists such as Yeri of Red Velvet, Eric of The Boyz, Omega X, Dawon of
SF19 and Lia Kim from 1Million Dance Studio. It has also entered the Melon
Korea Overseas Chart, along with his other track “Zesto.”
As of press time, the Manila-based
artist is working on his upcoming EP to be released under OFFMUTE, a new
pan-regional label by Sony Music Entertainment focused on championing new and
emerging Southeast Asian artists from across all genres. “Expect an EP from me
in the coming months,” the hip-hop newcomer shares. “In terms of collaborations,
stay posted! Exciting things ahead.”
Check out Young Cocoa’s “Manila” on
all digital music platforms via OFFMUTE.
Follow YOUNG
COCOA on socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theyoungestcocoa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/youngcocoa_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_youngcocoa
Follow OFFMUTE
on socials:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offmuteASIA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/offmute
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offmute/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@offmute
About
Young Cocoa
As one of the most promising hip-hop artists
in the Southeast Asian region, OFFMUTE signee Young Cocoa quickly rose to fame
after BTS’ resident rapper RM included his track “Manila” in one of the global
superstar’s online playlists. The trailblazing bop, which finds the Filipino
artist rapping over lo-fi beats and jazzy soundscapes, eventually went viral,
and received endorsements from Korean artists such as Yeri of Red Velvet, Eric
of The Boyz, Omega X, Dawon of SF19 and Lia Kim from 1Million Dance Studio.
Currently based in Manila, the 24-year-old
rapper and songwriter has established himself as genre-averse artist whose
music draws a lot from his personal narratives and observations on life. With
groove-oriented production and smooth urban sound, Young Cocoa’s work explores
a diverse range of genres and sonic template that often reflects a state of
dreaminess and escape, but whose verses embrace the confessional and authentic
side of storytelling.
The eclectic Filipino artist considers
Frank Ocean, Kanye West, Anderson Paak., Saba and Tyler The Creator as some of
his music influences. He works with some of the most underrated and innovative
hip-hop and electronic producers in Asia, from Korean-based beatmaker Lazy
Wanderlust to Indonesia’s very own Ghidd. Blending his own artistry with sonic collages
set up by his collaborators, Young Cocoa provides a unique music stamp with
layers of childlike nostalgia, countryside daydream, and city futurism, and
touches on themes derived from his experiences as a third culture kid.
As the first hip-hop artist under
pan-regional music label, OFFMUTE, Young Cocoa is determined to push the
Southeast Asian sound to the next level, while retaining his personhood in the
creative process. He is currently working on new songs off his debut EP to be
released soon.
His first official single is “Zesto,” a
bouncy electro-pop tune that reimagines the very definition of a summer anthem.
ABOUT OFFMUTE
OFFMUTE
is a new pan-regional label by Sony Music Entertainment focused on championing
new and emerging Southeast Asian artists from across all genres, giving them a
dedicated platform to pursue their creative vision and reach audiences across
the region.
The
new label will support Southeast Asian artists in amplifying their music and
building a strong pan-regional audience base with the enhanced promotional,
marketing, and artistic development of Sony Music’s global expertise and
resources.
OFFMUTE
is the first-of-its-kind in Southeast Asia, embracing the eclectic appeal and
rich diversity that Southeast Asia has to offer, and empowering artists with
the resources and expertise to find cross-border success.
OFFMUTE
was launched in March 2021 with new artists signed from Indonesia (Mezzaluna),
the Philippines (Clara Benin), and Malaysia (liesl-mae).
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