Def Jam Philippines Releases another Game-changing Hip-Hop Anthem “Puso At Diskarte,”
Def Jam Philippines, considered as one of the most respected record
labels in the country, returns with a game-changing posse cut featuring some of
the most important rap acts of our time.
“Puso At Diskarte,” the first single off the label’s
second compilation EP, RHAPSODICITY, brings together veteran and rising
Filipino hip-hop artists such as ASTRO of Owfuck, ZARGON, HONCHO of
Ex-Battalion, DCOY (Wakin Burdado) of Madd Poets, MIKE KOSA of 187 Mobstaz,
PRICETAGG and LAYZIE FU of 4 East Flava on the same page—each offering distinct
expertise and star power to the mix.
Produced by CURSEBOX, the anthemic banger delivers
show-stopping verses that set the bar high for hip-hop collaborations, and
massive, titanium-grade beats that blur the boundaries between gangsta rap and
contemporary urban music.
According to Allan Mitchell “Daddy A” Silonga, A&R
Senior Manager of Def Jam Philippines, “Puso At Diskarte” started out as a
concept which aims to gather hip-hop icons from different affiliations and
groups within the community. “With the help of Dcoy, we’ve messaged them one by
one, and explained to them the vision behind the project,” the label honcho
shares in a statement. “We’ve always wanted to foster dream collaborations that
push the envelope in terms of artistry and impact, and produce an iconic music
video to complement the bigness of the idea. ‘Puso At Diskarte’ not only shines
the spotlight on grander themes in hip-hop, but also elevates it as an art form
and a cultural force.”
Lyrically speaking, the all-star collab track
documents the struggles of every hip-hop artist involved in the project and how
they managed to survive the odds through determination, commitment, and hard
work. All the participating artists penned their parts, with Daddy A co-writing
some of the verses and the bridge. This exchange of ideas resulted into a
compelling rap tune that fosters a sense of community and teamwork, honoring
what Def Jam stands for in the first place both as a label and as a pioneering
hip-hop dynamo.
“Puso At Diskarte” serves as the maiden track off Def
Jam Philippines’ collaborative EP, RHAPSODICITY, which is touted as a “lyrical
EP.” The upcoming compilation will also feature tracks such as the propulsive
jam “Lahing Maangas,” the lyrical heavyweight “Diversity,” the future smash “Lakbay,”
and the Pino G.-produced “Epic.”
As Daddy A puts it, “This EP will be remembered
because of the lineup of artists and their collaborators. It’s really a miracle
specially during this pandemic to put together a massive EP like this. This is
gonna be epic!”
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