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KINGS OF THE NIGHT is a podcast to build bridges between Dance Music and the Philippines. Hosted by 2 Dutch Pinoys from Amsterdam, Xerxes Bakker (award-winning producer/songwriter with over 150 million streams), and Lawrence Apaga (international Top DJ signed at Warner Philippines). Everyone who has any kind of connection with the Philippines and Music is invited to join the conversation. KINGS OF THE NIGHT love those who speak their mind freely!
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Kings of the Night S01E15: Paul Pablo
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21-year-old Davao-based Filipino artist and songwriter Paul Pablo faces issues of love, identity, and social tension. We talked about his distinguished sound of Pop that coalesces electro-pop, indie, disco, synth-pop, and R&B to being a fearless LGBTQ advocate. This rising superstar speaks highly of his heroes and how he wants to impact the Filipin…
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Welcoming the crazy talented Noah Alejandre and Reanne Julia Borela from “reon” to this Kings of the night episode. From being crowned the Grand Champions during the Philpop 2020 Songwriting Competition to signing a major record label deal with Warner Music Philippines. How did they start and where do they see themselves in a few years. But this ep…
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Kings of the Night S01E13: Daniel Skulnick
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Daniel Skulnick, Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, has now been living and playing in the Philippines for 13 years now. Being a resident DJ at Aqua Beach Club in Angeles City to working on his first song release, all in this episode. Daniel talks about staying busy as a DJ and businessman during the pandemic and his love for sports. And is it a c…
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Kings of the Night S01E12: Relden Campanilla
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Relden Campanilla is a singer-songwriter from Cebu, Philippines. She has written songs for Billy Crawford, Claudia Barretto, Alexa Ilacad and other local artists. Relden began singing and songwriting in 2018 right after her college graduation. What's up with Route 83? And is Relden more a songwriter or an artist? She’s definitely doing both on a so…
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Kings of the Night S01E11: Kelley Mangahas
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Kelley Mangahas has been in and around the music space for over 20 years. A founding member of two award winning rock bands: Kjwan and Dicta License. From handling music camps, to festivals and media companies, Music is engrained in Kelley’s DNA. He’s talking about the love for music and bass guitar. And how he’s trying to lift up the Filipino Musi…
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Maruja Retana aka Maru. A long time friend of Kings of the night Podcast but above all an amazing singer/songwriter and vocal coach. We’re chatting about her career in the dance music scene and running ‘The Vocal Psychology Program’. She has a Master’s Degree in Cognitive Psychology but also is the singer of Lawrence Apaga’s song ‘’Seven’’. Teatime…
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DJ Young, signed under Warner Music Philippines. He has placed himself to a position where he used to dream ever since he was a kid. Hailing all the way from Iloilo City, Philippines This first meet between Kings of the Night Podcast and DJ Young was one with lots of drinks and laughs. The talented DJ, producer & singer speaks on his past, how did …
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Kings of the Night S01E08: Karen Harding
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A world class singer, topnotch songwriter, fanatic karaoke queen but above all a superwoman. Karen Harding is a UK-based platinum selling artist with Filipino roots. How much more Philippines can it get when we’re talking about accents, Filipino mom’s, chicken adobo and even karaoke. What’s Karen’s favourite karaoke song and she got what in the Phi…
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She is one of the biggest and best female DJs in the Philippines and a true teatime buddy. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines and emerging as one of the first female DJs in the Philippines - Kat DJ has made a name for herself through her sound and style. How did she become a DJ and future producing plans. We’re talking about Kat’s most ridiculo…
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Ace Ramos, living up to his viral hashtag #bestinthebusiness. Ranked #4 AsiaEDM top DJ and crowned as the Club DJ of the year a few years ago. This pioneer in the Philippines, is no amateur when it comes to teatime. Ace Ramos vs Nelson Dior, who do you got? The infamous balloon story, Avicci impressing him the most, and a new love: Cycling. All in …
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New nickname alert: Darunka ! Dara Carmina, A DJ/Remixer from Manila, Philippines, took teatime to a whole nother level. We touched base on her producing skills and headlining big national and international festivals/shows. But back to teamtime. We’re calling this episode Kings of the Alcohol. There were tough dilemma’s like ‘Dara vs Zkittlez’ but …
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Warner Music Philippines A&R Alex Lim. The founder of Beatthis and creator of the GLOPM movement. Just a few things this ambitious music admirer and loving dad got going on. We’re talking about his mission of getting Filipino musicians around the globe, a top tier spot in the music industry. Filled with great stories and lots of laughs, we also rev…
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These pandemic times are hard on everyone. With DJ Luane, born in Brazil, we discussed the effects that Covid-19 has on the DJ industry. After traveling the world as a model she became a touring DJ with gigs all over the world. Why did she choose the Philippines as a home? Currently living in London and Feijoada over Chicken Adobo? Cheers: DJ Luane…
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This episode is one for the books. Ever wondered how all these super hit songs sound so perfect in your ear. Rich Morales is a Brooklyn bred, NYC-based Mastering Engineer, record producer & entrepreneur. Mastering records for artist's such as: Sia, Sky Ferreira, Christina Perri, Linkin Park, The Killers, Cheat Codes, and many more. We talked about …
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In this debut episode of Kings of the Night Podcast we're talking with the lovely Katsy Lee. A Manila based female DJ, champion of the Pioneer Philippines Digital DJ Battle and music producer. Katsy Lee released music internationally and performed world-wide at the biggest events/festivals. In this episode, friends are catching up, sharing an onlin…
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