Blending hip-hop with rock music influences, the prolific songwriter/producer teams up with his brother Josue on this astounding new jam
SB19’s PABLO is back with another bop!
The Filipino singer-songwriter/producer blurs the line between
hip-hop and rock on the new single “DETERMINADO,” his first offering this year under Sony Music
Entertainment.
Produced by his brother Josue, the genre-averse track pushes
experimentation as far as it can go while retaining the La Luna act’s
distinct qualities as an artist who is comfortable in his own identity and
sonic direction.
Speaking highly of his favorite collaborator, PABLO praised Josue for infusing game-changing ideas during the incubation period of the track and allowing him to shine with a solid production style that doesn’t necessarily have to confine to trends.
“We're a team, we always work hand in hand, always learning from
each other, and drawing inspiration back and forth,” said the multi-talented soloist.
“We grew up in the same environment so we just vibe and connect easily.”
Integrating dense instrumentation with gloomy synths and booming,
confrontational beats, “DETERMINADO” not only impresses listeners with its
scale and ambition but also reveals a different side of the SB19 vocalist and
main rapper: someone who finds moments of vulnerability and strength in the
face of chaos. In the words of PABLO himself, “It’s a realization when we find
the courage to actually do what we want, and what kind of artist we aspire to
be. We are confronting our fears and roadblocks, but still moving forward.”
Determined to jumpstart
a new phase in his career, PABLO is more confident in his undertaking as a
musician, going to a sonic space that remains untouched even by his
contemporaries and peers.
He adds, “Our music is
not just the output; it’s a collective of all the micro-things that happen
behind the scenes and all throughout the process. We are more assertive now. Also, this song marks a
departure from our previous releases; it's a blend of hip-hop and rock genres.”
Aside from
“DETERMINADO,” PABLO is also gearing up for a more exciting 2024. He’s looking
into dropping more solo releases apart from his work with SB19, and possibly a
debut album to be released soon.
As the prolific artist
puts it, “Again, going back to the song title, we are indeed on this journey. I
have so many things planned to do in 2024, and definitely one of those is to
release my own album.”
PABLO’s “DETERMINADO” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
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