The talented and young cast of The Sandbox Collective’s one-of-a-kind interactive comedy musical will be performing a series of songs from the hit musical, which tackles the joys and pains of growing up and healing your inner child.

The Spelling Bee cast members lending their theater prowess to the Rappler stage are AC Bonifacio, who plays Marcy Park; Ron Balgos, who plays William Barfée; Krystal Brimner, who plays Olive Ostrovsky; and Jordan Andrews, who plays Mitch Mahoney.

Make sure to catch the cast of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Rappler Live Jam at 8 pm. Bookmark this page or head over to www.youtube.com/rappler! – Rappler.com

Widely known for his R&B sound, Dhakal made his debut in 2018 with the six-track EP Night In alongside artist-producer dot.jaime. In 2020, he also co-produced his album lovesound with local composer LUSTBASS.

Since then, the singer-songwriter has come to be celebrated for hits like “Body & Soul,” “Lifetime (Dimension)” with Indonesian artist Kara Chenoa, as well as his now-viral rendition of Sitti’s hit song “Para Sa Akin.”

Be sure to catch Jason Dhakal on Rappler Live Jam at 8 pm. Bookmark this page or head over to Rappler’s YouTube channel! – Rappler.com

The solo Filipina act recently opened for Coldplay’s Philippine Arena concert last January. She is behind the viral, chart-topping R&B hit “lutang,” and singles “Hinahanap-Hanap,” “Lito,” and “Halimaw.”

She just released her debut EP L0VER G!RL in early 2024, which touches on the joys and pains of love, all while showcasing her favorite genres of R&B, alternative pop, and dream-pop. Through her dreamy music, she wishes to convey the sentiments of one’s varying encounters with love, mental and emotional challenges, and the challenges of youth.

Make sure to catch Jikamarie on Rappler Live Jam at 8 pm. Bookmark this page or head over to www.youtube.com/rappler! – Rappler.com

Having been in the underground rap industry for two decades, Apoc solidified his position as one of the most iconic overall emcees yet. From starting in rap group Heavenly Host and briefly working with indie label AMPON, Apoc began making his own name with Kampo Teroritmo, a collective with Batas. 

The rapper-songwriter and producer known for his aggressive delivery and punchlines joined Uprising in 2016. Apoc’s debut LP Loob ng Kabaong was released in 2017, followed by his second full-length second album Kampilan that came out last November.

Apoc is set to perform on Rappler Live Jam at 8 pm! Bookmark this page or head over to www.youtube.com/rappler! – Rappler.com

MANILA, Philippines – SB19’s PABLO and his brother JOSUE will be dominating the Rappler Live Jam stage for the first time on Thursday, February 8!

PABLO carries many roles to his talented solo name – singer, rapper, dancer, songwriter, and producer – and he is also the vocalist, creative director, and leader of global P-pop sensation SB19. The P-pop star also performs with his brother JOSUE under the duo RADKIDZ.

PABLO is set to perform his solo debut single “La Luna,” a song he wrote and produced about embracing oneself fully and tuning out society’s unrealistic standards. He and JOSUE will also be performing “Determinado,” which they co-produced. “Akala” will also be on the queue, which is a track PABLO said is “easy to listen to and sing along to, just like how it is when friends gather and sing together.”

Get ready to hear PABLO rap live on Rappler Live Jam at 8 pm. Bookmark this page or head over to www.youtube.com/rappler! – Rappler.com

This month’s playlist include song recommendations from VXON, Janine, Pingkian: Isang Musikal, DEMI.

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VXON

Pronounced “vision,” VXON is Cornerstone Entertainment’s first-ever P-pop boy group. Made up of members C13, Sam, Franz, Vince, and Patrick, the group debuted on January 7, 2022 with the hip-hop single “The Beast.”

“Sandal,” which was just released in September 2023, harmoniously fuses the smooth rhythm of catchy rap bars, funky synths, and captivating vocals to make for a vibe perfect for a night out.

The track also signals the P-pop boy group’s first foray into this new sound, proving that they can take on any genre thrown their way. One thing’s for sure, then: VXON isn’t dubbed “The Monsters of P-pop” for nothing.

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Janine

The singer-songwriter began her rise to OPM fame after debuting in 2016 with single “Fall,” followed by viral covers of “214” and “Di Na Muli.” Her first EP Kwento Sa Silid housed her hit collab single with Arthur Nery called “Pelikula,” a retro, easygoing song which she co-wrote with him.

Janine – known for her poignant songwriting skills and angelic yet powerful voice – lends both her talents to various Filipino film soundtracks, as well as to her latest singles “LARO,” “Hulaan,” and “Sandig.” Sandig is a Tagalog word that means “to lean on,” creating an emotional track about finding someone to spend your life with forever.

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The cast of Pingkian: Isang Musikal

Pingkian: Isang Musikal – written by Juan Ekis, directed by Jenny Jamora, and composed by Ejay Yatco – is a full-length historical musical about the ups and downs of Emilio Jacinto’s life as a leader, showing the complicated path to freedom as the Philippine revolution ends and the Philippine-American war begins.

Among the cast members performing on Live Jam are Vic Robinson, who stars as Emilio Jacinto (Pingkian); Gab Pangilinan who plays his wife Catalina de Jesus; Bituin Escalante who plays Josefa Dizon; Kakki Teodoro who plays Jose Rizal; and Paw Castillo who plays Andres Bonifacio.

Pingkian: Isang Musikal will run from March 1 to 24, 2024 at The Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez or the new CCP Black Box Theater. Shows will be on Fridays (8 pm), Saturdays (3 pm and 8 pm), and Sundays (8 pm). Tickets are available through Ticket2Me and TicketWorld.

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DEMI

DEMI naturally turned to making Filipino R&B music, influenced by female R&B powerhouses like Kiana Lede, Kehlani, UMI, and more. She has been listening to R&B and rap music from the Philippines and abroad since she was a teenager. Her musical identity is defined by the fusion of her local and international tastes, as seen in her Tagalog-English R&B jams.

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You can watch their Live Jam performances here.

Follow Rappler on Spotify to listen to more song recommendations from your favorite Live Jam artists. – Rappler.com

SB19’s rapper and vocalist just released his latest electro-pop, bass-heavy song “Get Right” in December, a solo comeback single that leans towards pop and electronic dance music (EDM), with influences of hip-hop and hyper-pop. Josh collaborated with Ocho the Bullet and No Rome for the self-written and self-produced upbeat track, which “explores music for the sheer joy of reinvention and fun, while tapping into a new sonic space that fits Josh’s personal style and brand.”

Josh calls it a “declaration of his return,” with the lyrics reflecting his “resilience, self-assurance, and the realization of how the industry operates.”

“It’s about asserting my presence, owning my space, and creating music that resonates with who I am as an artist.”

Josh first discussed his unique sound, the making of his 2023 music video “Wild Tonight,” and the future of his solo career on Rappler Talk Entertainment in February 2023.

Make sure to catch Josh Cullen on Rappler Live Jam at 8 pm. Bookmark this page or head over to www.youtube.com/rappler! – Rappler.com

The singer-songwriter began her rise to OPM fame after debuting in 2016 with single “Fall,” followed by viral covers of “214” and “Di Na Muli.” Her first EP Kwento Sa Silid housed her hit collab single with Arthur Nery called “Pelikula,” a retro, easygoing song which she co-wrote with him.

Janine – known for her poignant songwriting skills and angelic yet powerful voice – lends both her talents to various Filipino film soundtracks, as well as to her latest singles “LARO,” “Hulaan,” and “Sandig.” Sandig is a Tagalog word that means “to lean on,” creating an emotional track about finding someone to spend your life with forever.

Make sure to catch Janine on Rappler Live Jam at 8 pm. Bookmark this page or head over to www.youtube.com/rappler! – Rappler.com

Pingkian: Isang Musikal – written by Juan Ekis, directed by Jenny Jamora, and composed by Ejay Yatco – is a full-length historical musical about the ups and downs of Emilio Jacinto’s life as a leader, showing the complicated path to freedom as the Philippine revolution ends and the Philippine-American war begins.

Among the cast members performing on Live Jam are Vic Robinson, who stars as Emilio Jacinto (Pingkian); Gab Pangilinan who plays his wife Catalina de Jesus; Bituin Escalante who plays Josefa Dizon; Kakki Teodoro who plays Jose Rizal; and Paw Castillo who plays Andres Bonifacio.

The cast will be performing the songs “Nasa Loob ang Himagsikan,” “Sapat Ba Ang Mga Salita,” “Ang Ating Ipinaglalaban,” and “Ikaw Ang Liwanag.”

Pingkian: Isang Musikal will run from March 1 to 24, 2024 at The Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez or the new CCP Black Box Theater. Shows will be on Fridays (8 pm), Saturdays (3 pm and 8 pm), and Sundays (8 pm). Tickets are available through Ticket2Me and TicketWorld.

Make sure to catch the Pingkian cast on Rappler Live Jam at 8 pm. Bookmark this page or head over to www.youtube.com/rappler! – Rappler.com

Pronounced “vision,” VXON is Cornerstone Entertainment’s first-ever P-pop boy group. Made up of members C13, Sam, Franz, Vince, and Patrick, the group debuted on January 7, 2022 with the hip-hop single “The Beast.”

Two years after its debut, VXON will be performing their tracks “Sandal,” “Breaking Bad,” and “Lisan” for their beloved VIXIEs live from the Rappler HQ!

“Sandal,” which was just released in September 2023, harmoniously fuses the smooth rhythm of catchy rap bars, funky synths, and captivating vocals to make for a vibe perfect for a night out.

The track also signals the P-pop boy group’s first foray into this new sound, proving that they can take on any genre thrown their way. One thing’s for sure, then: VXON isn’t dubbed “The Monsters of P-pop” for nothing.

Make sure to catch VXON on Rappler Live Jam on Thursday, January 11 at 8 pm. Bookmark this page or head over to www.youtube.com/rappler! – Rappler.com