The Department of Tourism (DOT) has launched its newest campaign, “Byaheng Pinoy with Apl,” in partnership with MTV Asia. A refreshing take on promoting the country’s top destinations, the campaign is a product of a long-time collaboration between A pl.de.Ap, or Allan Pineda Lindo, of the Black Eyed Peas and Tourism Secretary Ace Durano . The campaign gave rise to several projects that utilize Apl.de.Ap and his music as a platform to showcase the country’s sites to the world. “As a globally successful Filipino artist, Apl is the perfect icon to represent our country and its...
Australian Artists Get a Chance to Win Exclusive Meeting With Apl.de.Ap. LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - September 24, 2009) - Apl.de.Ap, member of multi-platinum Grammy Award-winning group sensation the Black Eyed Peas, today announced his revolutionary global record label Jeepney Music ( www.jeepneymusic.com ) has expanded its search to focus on emerging artists in Australia. In addition, Apl is offering the chance for one artist to win a one-on-one meeting with him in Sydney, Australia. Los Angeles-based record label Jeepney Music was founded on the distinct principle of giving back...
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WAIPAHU (KHNL) - The Black Eyed Peas' sold out concert at the 2009 Bay Fest at Marine Corps Base Hawaii isn't until Saturday night, but some students got a special sneak peek of the concert Friday afternoon. The hip-hop group's apl.de.ap visited Waipahu High School to send a strong message to students. apl is half Filipino and half African American. He and his six younger siblings were raised by a single mom in the Philippines, after his father left the family. He wanted to reach out to kids in Waipahu, and let them know they can achieve their dreams. Waipahu High...
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wrote 3 months and 3 days agoAfter spending a year on the production of an album called, U CAN DREAM, Apl.de.Ap made a choice to release part of his music on his own platform, Jeepney Music. Rather than make the obvious choice and release them as digital downloads or in one CD, Apl decided to release the first four singles as music videos. He embraced the increasing demand and value of multi-media entertainment to enhance the stories told in each of his solo compositions. With the dawn of a new age in music, Apl decided he would use his music to first give back and then allow it to take its own path. Ultimately,...
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wrote 3 months and 3 days agoMama Filipina Video. Our next music video, was another twist of fate. A friend of Apl’s and mine recommended Elevate Films contact us to participate in their annual competition between film makers. The teams come from all over the world and have seven days to complete a short movie, commercial, or music video. The only additional requirements is the content has a message that will raise awareness, consciousness or is rooted in inspiration. With connection to a friend and Nadia Salamanca, a fellow Filipino from Elevate Films, Apl and the Jeepney crew were on board. We were...
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Apl.de.Ap of the Black Eyed Peas says he is heading up a new record label based in Los Angeles called Jeepney Music. The Grammy Award-winning recording artist is planning a launch party for the company at Hollywood's "green and sustainable" ECCO nightclub Aug. 11. Apl.de.Ap and his fellow Peas members Fergie, Taboo and Will.i.am are expected to attend the event. "The Los Angeles-based record label is founded on the principle of giving back, to both Apl.de.Ap's homeland of the Philippines and the global community," the singer's representatives said...
