Apl.de.ap, nakipag-partner sa GMA

Opisyal nang nakipagsanib-puwersa ang International music icon at Black Eyed Peas co-founder na Apl.de.ap sa GMA Music, ang opisyal na music label ng GMA Network,

Sa ilalim ng pakikipagsosyo na ito, pamamahalaan ng GMA Music ang world distribution and release strategy sa paglabas ng paparating na three-track na Extended Play (EP) ni Apl.de.ap.

Nakasentro sa mga national pride, Filipino identity, cultural unity, and the global Pinoy spirit, ang EP ay nagsisilbing isang makapangyarihang pagpapakita ng Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

Pangungunahan ang EP ng carrier single na Why,  isang  kolaborasyon sa pagitan nina Apl.de.ap at ng OPM rock legend na si Bamboo. Tampok din sa tracklist ang Turn Around  kasama si J. Rey Soul at ang Pinoy United kasama si Datu Khomeini.

“I am incredibly excited about this collaboration with GMA Music. This will really connect me with our kababayans and the Filipino audience, not just here, but around the world,” said Apl.de.ap.

“This partnership is just a stepping stone in highlighting OPM and upcoming Filipino artists. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait to keep creating content and releasing music, and collaborations, and acknowledging upcoming amazing, talented Filipino artists,” dagdag niya.

“Apl.de.ap is the first foreign artist signed with GMA Music. I want to make GMA Music a company that will be identified as a home for talented Filipino artists. This is just the start of more collaborations using the full resources of GMA Network,” stated Mr. Yalong. “On behalf of the community of GMA Network, we are so glad that you chose us to be your distribution partner for your digital works. Rest assured that we will do our best to ensure the success of our initial venture,” sabi ni GMA Network Executive Vice President and Chief Finance Officer, and EVP and COO for GMA Music

Ang EP ay nakatakdang ilabas sa buong mundo sa Setyembre 25, 2026, sa lahat  digital streaming platforms.