BGYO leans on more mature sound in new EP: 'We should kind of match our feeling sa music' | ABS-CBN
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BGYO leans on more mature sound in new EP: 'We should kind of match our feeling sa music'
BGYO leans on more mature sound in new EP: 'We should kind of match our feeling sa music'
As they mark their fourth year in the entertainment industry, Filipino boy group BGYO is embracing a more mature sound and artistic direction.
As they mark their fourth year in the entertainment industry, Filipino boy group BGYO is embracing a more mature sound and artistic direction.
During the Star Magic Spotlight Press Conference, members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate shared their openness to having their music evolve to reflect their growth as artists.
During the Star Magic Spotlight Press Conference, members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate shared their openness to having their music evolve to reflect their growth as artists.
“We're ready for anything po. And we're getting older din po. So I think we should kind of match our feeling sa music so that it's really us, BGYO,” Nate shared.
“We're ready for anything po. And we're getting older din po. So I think we should kind of match our feeling sa music so that it's really us, BGYO,” Nate shared.
Mikki added, “Siyempre, nag-mature na din po talaga when it comes to our music, how we represent ourselves.”
Mikki added, “Siyempre, nag-mature na din po talaga when it comes to our music, how we represent ourselves.”
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Leader Gelo highlighted how their experiences have broadened their perspective on their career.
Leader Gelo highlighted how their experiences have broadened their perspective on their career.
“Siguro mas marami na rin kasi tayong na-eexperience once na tumatanda tayo. Kaya mas marami rin kami pwedeng input and connect din sa music namin, sa mga future songs,” he said.
“Siguro mas marami na rin kasi tayong na-eexperience once na tumatanda tayo. Kaya mas marami rin kami pwedeng input and connect din sa music namin, sa mga future songs,” he said.
JL reflected on how time has passed, recalling how they were once seen as newcomers in the industry.
JL reflected on how time has passed, recalling how they were once seen as newcomers in the industry.
“Dati kasi, every time na may nakakasalubong kaming tao, ay, ang babata nyo po pala! Tapos ngayon, parang kami na ‘yung mas matatanda so nakakapanibago. Pero yan, gano'n talaga ang buhay,” he stated.
“Dati kasi, every time na may nakakasalubong kaming tao, ay, ang babata nyo po pala! Tapos ngayon, parang kami na ‘yung mas matatanda so nakakapanibago. Pero yan, gano'n talaga ang buhay,” he stated.
On March 13, BGYO released their self-titled album, featuring five tracks, including “Trash” and “Divine.” The group collaborated with several songwriters, producers, and international creatives during a music camp to craft their new sound.
On March 13, BGYO released their self-titled album, featuring five tracks, including “Trash” and “Divine.” The group collaborated with several songwriters, producers, and international creatives during a music camp to craft their new sound.
Looking back on their creative journey, BGYO shared that it took time to complete the album as they experimented with different styles.
Looking back on their creative journey, BGYO shared that it took time to complete the album as they experimented with different styles.
“We were trying to experiment kung anong sound would really work and we felt very confident sa new sound namin this EP,” Mikki said.
“We were trying to experiment kung anong sound would really work and we felt very confident sa new sound namin this EP,” Mikki said.
He added, “Iba-ibang genre po siya pero when you hear it, you can hear that distinct BGYO sound. So usually, when we release something po, mayroon kaming mga meetings. We have listening sessions and mga batuhan lang ng ideas kasama po din ‘yung label namin, ‘yung BGYO management, and of course, us.”
He added, “Iba-ibang genre po siya pero when you hear it, you can hear that distinct BGYO sound. So usually, when we release something po, mayroon kaming mga meetings. We have listening sessions and mga batuhan lang ng ideas kasama po din ‘yung label namin, ‘yung BGYO management, and of course, us.”
Akira also emphasized their collective decision to embrace a more mature sound while maintaining their signature wholesome image.
Akira also emphasized their collective decision to embrace a more mature sound while maintaining their signature wholesome image.
“Regarding doon sa leaning towards maturity ng BGYO, I think nag-agree kami lahat, even the management na parang it's time nga kasi nga, we're getting older na nga rin. So, it's time to be more mature pero wholesome pa rin talaga,” he explained.
“Regarding doon sa leaning towards maturity ng BGYO, I think nag-agree kami lahat, even the management na parang it's time nga kasi nga, we're getting older na nga rin. So, it's time to be more mature pero wholesome pa rin talaga,” he explained.
Beyond music, the group opened up about overcoming challenges in their journey.
Beyond music, the group opened up about overcoming challenges in their journey.
“Tao naman po kami lahat. So, may mga times po talaga na we feel that way,” Mikki said. “Yung feeling na (it) will teach us a lot on how to improve ourselves, o paano namin iha-handle ‘yung gano'ng situation.”
“Tao naman po kami lahat. So, may mga times po talaga na we feel that way,” Mikki said. “Yung feeling na (it) will teach us a lot on how to improve ourselves, o paano namin iha-handle ‘yung gano'ng situation.”
Nate continued, “Ang pinakasolution siguro namin every time nakakaramdam kami ng mga negativity is kailangan lang talaga intact kami as a group. Kailangan nandyan kami para sa isa't isa, kasi kapag mag-isa ka lang na dinadamdam mo ‘yan, ‘pag sino-solo mo, matatalo ka talaga.”
Nate continued, “Ang pinakasolution siguro namin every time nakakaramdam kami ng mga negativity is kailangan lang talaga intact kami as a group. Kailangan nandyan kami para sa isa't isa, kasi kapag mag-isa ka lang na dinadamdam mo ‘yan, ‘pag sino-solo mo, matatalo ka talaga.”
Akira agreed, saying, “Good thing din po kasi through experience po dun sa four years na naging BGYO kami, nagkaroon kami ng mga ideas on how to improve nga. So, nagkaroon kami ng mga batuhan ng ideas on how to improve our socmeds or how to promote our songs.”
Akira agreed, saying, “Good thing din po kasi through experience po dun sa four years na naging BGYO kami, nagkaroon kami ng mga ideas on how to improve nga. So, nagkaroon kami ng mga batuhan ng ideas on how to improve our socmeds or how to promote our songs.”
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