As Filipino Heritage Month rolls into motion, the dynamic Canadian duo Manila Grey, composed of Blame Soliven and Ghostride Neeko, recently shared their experiences as Filipino artists and their deep connection to their heritage in an interview with Et Canada’s Keshia Chanté.
When asked what to expect when meeting a Filipino partner’s family for the first time, Soliven advised: “Prepare for the tea, that’s for sure.”
“Especially if you’re meeting all the aunties. Be ready for some conversations. And prepare to sing your heart out because you know how it goes down when everyone is drinking and eating good food. Someone’s going to start singing.”
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“And prepare to get offered food like five times in one night,” added Neeko.
Comparing the crowds in the Phillippines and Vancouver,...
When asked what to expect when meeting a Filipino partner’s family for the first time, Soliven advised: “Prepare for the tea, that’s for sure.”
“Especially if you’re meeting all the aunties. Be ready for some conversations. And prepare to sing your heart out because you know how it goes down when everyone is drinking and eating good food. Someone’s going to start singing.”
Read More: Canadian R&b Duo Manila Grey Share Their Experiences As First-Generation Immigrants Finding Success In Music: ‘We Came From Nothing’
“And prepare to get offered food like five times in one night,” added Neeko.
Comparing the crowds in the Phillippines and Vancouver,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
There are so many ways to celebrate Asian Heritage Month and pay homage to this community, no matter your background — and one of our preferred ways is to run up the streams on songs by all our favourite artists of Asian descent. While you might know a number of notable artists from the radio, we’re here to put you on to some names that are up-and-coming, fresh, underground, or simply blooming with their music careers on TikTok.
Get ready to diversify your playlist…
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Our favourite song: “Silver Skies”
Based in Vancouver but originally from the Philippines, Soliven and Neeko came together to form R&b duo, Manila Grey, back in 2016. Since then, they’ve...
Get ready to diversify your playlist…
Read More: ‘Jalebi Baby’ Hitmaker Tesher Was Told To ‘Become A Punjabi Singer To Make It Big,’ But Had Other Plans
Manila Grey
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by The Chosen (@manilagrey)
Our favourite song: “Silver Skies”
Based in Vancouver but originally from the Philippines, Soliven and Neeko came together to form R&b duo, Manila Grey, back in 2016. Since then, they’ve...
- 5/12/2023
- by Etcanadadigital
- ET Canada
Canadian R&b duo Manila Grey recently sat down with Et Canada’s Keshia Chanté to celebrate the release of their latest album, Sound Drift, which dropped Thursday.
In the wide-ranging interview, the Juno nominees discussed their lived experiences as first-generation immigrants finding success in the music industry and the endless support of their parents.
The duo, first names Neeko and Soliven, are based in Vancouver. However, their country of birth is the Philippines. During the interview, Chanté asked the two performers how being immigrants ignited their drive to work hard and make a name for themselves in the music industry.
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“Being first-generation immigrants living in Vancouver, it was very eye-opening to us knowing what our parents had to go through to put us in this position,” explained Neeko. “Just what they sacrificed.
In the wide-ranging interview, the Juno nominees discussed their lived experiences as first-generation immigrants finding success in the music industry and the endless support of their parents.
The duo, first names Neeko and Soliven, are based in Vancouver. However, their country of birth is the Philippines. During the interview, Chanté asked the two performers how being immigrants ignited their drive to work hard and make a name for themselves in the music industry.
Read More: Juno-Nominated Canadian R&b Duo Manila Grey On Breaking Down Barriers Of Asian Representation In The Media
“Being first-generation immigrants living in Vancouver, it was very eye-opening to us knowing what our parents had to go through to put us in this position,” explained Neeko. “Just what they sacrificed.
- 4/13/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
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