With music that is constantly evolving, many Filipino artists are starting to gain recognition nationwide. The Manila NeXt festival, held at The Cove Manila in Okada last April 14, was a testament to that. The brightest, most promising OPM musicians gave the audience their best, making the festival a night to remember.
Kiana Valenciano
With an unforgettable voice that is both sweet and sultry, Kiana has been making waves in the industry for her talent since she was a young girl. More herself than ever, the artist has marked her territory in the R&B genre, with catchy hits such as “Does She Know” and “Circles.” We’re sure that her father, the legendary Gary Valenciano, is more than proud of her.
Poor Taste
Paulo Tiongson, known to many as producer and rapper Poor Taste, definitely stands out from the crowd with his look and his music. From producing James Reid’s “Palm Dreams” to performing his own tracks on stage, this is one artist whose sheer determination will bring him far.
Claudia Barretto
While her famous last name is linked with top actresses in the showbiz industry, Claudia has been coming into the spotlight on her own terms by sharing her passion and talent for music. Inspired by the likes of Kehlani and Dua Lipa, her songs such as “Stay” feature her soothing voice that will surely bring her places in her career.
Donny Pangilinan
Just when you thought that MYX VJ Donny couldn’t get any more talented, the host surprises us with his musical talent. Since then, his tracks such as the nostalgic “Did You” have proven to win the hearts of many.
Nadine Lustre
While Nadine is already known for her acting skills, the star has proven to be an entertainer on the stage as well. As she closed the stage at the Manila NeXt stage, she shows us how to make a show-stopping performance.
Photography by Floyd Jhocson of Studio 100
Frequently Asked Questions
MEGA highlights five OPM musicians from Manila NeXt: Kiana Valenciano, Poor Taste, Claudia Barretto, Donny Pangilinan, and Nadine Lustre. The festival was held at The Cove Manila in Okada on April 14, according to the feature, and showcased promising young artists.
MEGA describes Kiana Valenciano as an artist with a sweet and sultry voice who has made her mark in the R&B genre. It cites her hits, spelled “Does She Know” and “Circles” in the feature, and notes her father is the legendary Gary Valenciano.
MEGA says Poor Taste is the stage name of Paulo Tiongson, a producer and rapper who stands out with his look and his music. The feature credits him with producing James Reid’s “Palm Dreams” and performing his own tracks on stage.
MEGA names Claudia Barretto, who it says is inspired by Kehlani and Dua Lipa and sings “Stay”, and Donny Pangilinan, a MYX VJ who it says surprised with his musical talent through tracks like “Did You”. Nadine Lustre closed the night.
MEGA says Nadine Lustre closed the stage at Manila NeXt and shows how to make a show-stopping performance. The feature notes she is already known for her acting skills and says she has proven she is an entertainer on stage as well.
