August 22, 2025 | 12:00am
After releasing consecutive singles that may make up his forthcoming album, singer-songwriter Maki is slated to finish 2025 with a serious live performance on Nov. 7 on the Araneta Coliseum.
“It took us two years to plan this live performance,” stated Maki. “We’re getting ready so many issues for everyone. I’m not talking for everybody, however for an OPM (Authentic Pilipino Music) singer like me, I’d love to do issues which can be inconceivable.”
PLDT Dwelling introduces its Fiber Pay as you go model ambassadors — gaming streamer Suzzysaur, meals content material creator Ninong Ry and singer-songwriter Maki — along with senior vp and head of PLDT Dwelling John Palanca, vp and head of Dwelling Fastened Broadband Roy Victor Añonuevo, and vp and head of Dwelling Advertising and marketing Communications Ina Pineda.
“I love to do issues my approach. For me, this live performance and even the album, it actually encapsulates who I’m as an artist and it offers a singular contact to the OPM scene,” added he.
“I really feel like that is the second the place we have to take a danger. This isn’t only a live performance. You’re coming into a world of the ‘Kolorcoaster.’ All of us took a tough time to construct this world.”
“Kolorcoaster” is the forthcoming album of Maki, to be launched on Sept. 19 beneath Tarsier Data. The album comprises 10 tracks, together with Maki’s earlier releases like Dilaw (Yellow), Namumula (Blush), Bughaw (Blue) and Kahel na Langit (Orange Sky).
Dilaw, launched final yr, topped native Spotify and Billboard charts and even made its approach into the worldwide Spotify chart, turning into the third OPM tune in historical past to attain this, following Ere by Juan Karlos Labajo and Babaero by Gins and Melodies.
As of now, Maki’s live performance is scheduled for only one evening, however he stated they may give an opportunity for a second evening in case there’s a requirement.
“I’m actually, actually grateful that I’ll get an opportunity to have a good time my music with these individuals who actually grew in numbers right this moment after the NFT (New Frontier Theater) live performance final yr,” stated Maki, whose actual title is Ralph William Datoon.
Maki is conscious of the pressures which can be build up come his “Kolorcoaster” live performance this yr. “We are going to reveal necessary issues quickly,” he stated.
Maki will direct the live performance for the primary time. “It is going to be an enormous alternative for me,” he stated. “Final time, I took the artistic path and for this one, as properly, as a result of I created the ‘Kolorcoaster’ world.
“So, I’m actually honored and thrilled that I get the prospect to direct my live performance. My producers gave me the belief to direct. I’ve at all times been dreaming of directing one thing. This live performance is not only a milestone. It’s the bodily and human type of me and my coronary heart,” he continued.
“I’m actually excited to indicate that facet of me that not lots of people see. Most individuals simply see me singing onstage, however I’d wish to thank my staff for trusting me with path concepts and artistic stuff.”
“I’m actually, actually wanting ahead to seeing you in my live performance. We are going to all work arduous for this live performance.”
Not surprisingly, Maki can even work as musical director of the “Kolorcoaster” live performance. “Pa-bibo talaga,” he beamed. “However I have to admit that I really want the assistance of an expert. We’ll ensure to present the viewers the perfect efficiency.”
In the case of association, he’ll get a musical arranger to work on the set listing. There can even be a musical director to intently work with Maki.
Kahel na Langit is the newest from Maki earlier than the discharge of his debut album. The tune expresses emotions of longing and lacking somebody who as soon as provided consolation throughout tough instances.
Will “Kolorcoaster finish his 2025? “I don’t run out of surprises, however that live performance will certainly be the spotlight of 2025,” insisted Maki. “The album began two years in the past.”
Maki was lately enlisted to be the model ambassador of PLDT Dwelling Fiber Pay as you go, together with Ninong Ry and Suzzysaur — three inspiring creators who turned their passions into professions with the assistance of a robust, dependable fiber connection.
“Each time a model reaches out to us, manufacturers that I actually love, I’m actually honored that I get to carry out for these manufacturers that we symbolize,” stated Maki. “I’m positive they severely give it some thought. Simply to make me carry out for the product and being in step with the manufacturers who belief me, I give significance to them.”
From beginning a web-based enterprise, favourite on-line personalities like meals content material creator Ninong Ry, gaming streamer Suzzysaur and Maki make it to the “Corridor of Fame” marketing campaign of PLDT. As digital platforms proceed to redefine careers in content material creation, distant work and entrepreneurship, the manufacturers are undoubtedly rising in quantity. “I hope there might be extra subsequent yr,” Maki smilingly stated.
John Palanca, PLDT senior vp and head of client business-home, stated, “Filipinos have the innate expertise and drive to show massive goals into actuality. Ninong Ry, Suzzysaur and Maki present us that expertise is at its greatest when it empowers and allows you to reach life.”
“With PLDT Dwelling Fiber Pay as you go, we’re giving Filipinos the pace, reliability and adaptability to pursue their passions — whether or not it’s producing on-line content material, streaming music, studying or upskilling.”
“All it takes is a dependable connection and the braveness to start. At PLDT Dwelling, we’re proud to be a part of these journeys of success, which proceed to encourage us to innovate day-after-day.”