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Recap: FELIP's '7Sins' Album Concert
Recap: FELIP's '7Sins' Album Concert
Metro.Style Team
Published Aug 02, 2024 08:00 PM PHT
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Updated Aug 05, 2024 12:40 PM PHT
SB19’s FELIP (also known by his stage name “Ken”) launched his first full-length solo album inearly July 2024 under the Warner Music label. Named 7sins, it features nine tracks themedaround the complex emotions related to the seven deadly sins and touches on acceptance,forgiveness, and the relationship between the two. He book-ended this launch at the end of themonth with an album concert at Space at One Ayala in Makati.
SB19’s FELIP (also known by his stage name “Ken”) launched his first full-length solo album inearly July 2024 under the Warner Music label. Named 7sins, it features nine tracks themedaround the complex emotions related to the seven deadly sins and touches on acceptance,forgiveness, and the relationship between the two. He book-ended this launch at the end of themonth with an album concert at Space at One Ayala in Makati.
“7sins” (the concert) opened with an ominous voice-over that spoke of the existence of sin andthe celebration of virtue. And with an impressive light show, a now-redheaded FELIP appearedonstage. The confidence was apparent, the command of his space evident. Dressed in blackleather pants and a matching open jacket, sans shirt, he turned the energy up from the verybeginning, getting the crowd amped with his low vocals and powerful dance moves. His openingperformance of “foes” effortlessly transitioned in the next song “envy,” sung with the non-stopaccompaniment of the crowd cheers. Now this is how you open your first solo concert.
“7sins” (the concert) opened with an ominous voice-over that spoke of the existence of sin andthe celebration of virtue. And with an impressive light show, a now-redheaded FELIP appearedonstage. The confidence was apparent, the command of his space evident. Dressed in blackleather pants and a matching open jacket, sans shirt, he turned the energy up from the verybeginning, getting the crowd amped with his low vocals and powerful dance moves. His openingperformance of “foes” effortlessly transitioned in the next song “envy,” sung with the non-stopaccompaniment of the crowd cheers. Now this is how you open your first solo concert.
After a heartfelt opening spiel, he slowed things down a notch with “greed,” sung as he sat atopthe ledge of his stage set, lit by the glow of hundreds of mobile phone screens. And who couldblame his fans for wanting to capture this live performance?
After a heartfelt opening spiel, he slowed things down a notch with “greed,” sung as he sat atopthe ledge of his stage set, lit by the glow of hundreds of mobile phone screens. And who couldblame his fans for wanting to capture this live performance?
FELIP had released his setlist on Spotify ahead of the show. Despite having this informationon hand, fans were still delighted to see guest artist Cyra Gwynth onstage. The Belgium-basedsinger joined Felip on their collaborative song 'lust' before taking the stage solo to sing her owntrack 'cut the bs (runnin’).'
FELIP had released his setlist on Spotify ahead of the show. Despite having this informationon hand, fans were still delighted to see guest artist Cyra Gwynth onstage. The Belgium-basedsinger joined Felip on their collaborative song 'lust' before taking the stage solo to sing her owntrack 'cut the bs (runnin’).'
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But the special guest appearances didn’t end there. Directly on the heels of the multilingual“pride,” written in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya, FELIP brought in hip-hop artists PLAYERTWOto bring “gluttony” to life. The addition of an artistically disturbing “mud being” trying to break freefrom the elements that covered him only added to the theatrics of the song. Gluttons that we arefor great musical collaborations and stages, we ate it all up, singing along they sang “You cannever get away from this love/ Know that you will never know what’s enough.”
But the special guest appearances didn’t end there. Directly on the heels of the multilingual“pride,” written in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya, FELIP brought in hip-hop artists PLAYERTWOto bring “gluttony” to life. The addition of an artistically disturbing “mud being” trying to break freefrom the elements that covered him only added to the theatrics of the song. Gluttons that we arefor great musical collaborations and stages, we ate it all up, singing along they sang “You cannever get away from this love/ Know that you will never know what’s enough.”
As with Cyra Gwynth’s appearance, PLAYERTWO was also given their own time on stage asFELIP retreated backstage, presumably for a costume change as we went into the third act ofthis nine-song album setlist. The guys slayed their song “Shower Music,” keeping the crowdbouncing to the beats.
As with Cyra Gwynth’s appearance, PLAYERTWO was also given their own time on stage asFELIP retreated backstage, presumably for a costume change as we went into the third act ofthis nine-song album setlist. The guys slayed their song “Shower Music,” keeping the crowdbouncing to the beats.
Then FELIP was back, exuding a barely contained power that was befitting of the song “wrath.”Growling out the lyrics, covering all sections on the stage, you wouldn’t think that he was tired atall. Up next was “sloth,” which started with an acapella call and answer between the artist andthe audience before seamlessly moving into a captivating rendition that clearly showcased thatthis man is not lazy when it comes to giving his fans their money’s worth.
Then FELIP was back, exuding a barely contained power that was befitting of the song “wrath.”Growling out the lyrics, covering all sections on the stage, you wouldn’t think that he was tired atall. Up next was “sloth,” which started with an acapella call and answer between the artist andthe audience before seamlessly moving into a captivating rendition that clearly showcased thatthis man is not lazy when it comes to giving his fans their money’s worth.
To close the show was the song I’d personally been looking forward to the most. Dancersappeared once again on stage, covered in white, as the haunting harmonies of “ache” began toplay. FELIP did himself proud, injecting emotion into every word of the song’s moving lyrics. Heended by simply walking off-stage while the music played on and confetti cannons went off.
To close the show was the song I’d personally been looking forward to the most. Dancersappeared once again on stage, covered in white, as the haunting harmonies of “ache” began toplay. FELIP did himself proud, injecting emotion into every word of the song’s moving lyrics. Heended by simply walking off-stage while the music played on and confetti cannons went off.
As the confetti fell, and the piano version of his single “Kanako” played over the speakers, asense of joy permeated Space at One Ayala. FELIP had taken us through his journey and herewe were, celebrating in the light.
As the confetti fell, and the piano version of his single “Kanako” played over the speakers, asense of joy permeated Space at One Ayala. FELIP had taken us through his journey and herewe were, celebrating in the light.
But he wasn’t quite done with us yet.
But he wasn’t quite done with us yet.
He returned for encore performances of his hits “Rocksta” and “Mictest,” tracks from hisprevious EP Com Plex. And then, only after that, was it truly a wrap.
He returned for encore performances of his hits “Rocksta” and “Mictest,” tracks from hisprevious EP Com Plex. And then, only after that, was it truly a wrap.
Taking everything into account–the stunning set design, light direction, visual backdrop, andcostuming–and adding the honed talent of this Zamboanga-born singer, musician, and lyricist,the 7sins album concert was a success that can only lead to even better things in FELIP’scareer.
Taking everything into account–the stunning set design, light direction, visual backdrop, andcostuming–and adding the honed talent of this Zamboanga-born singer, musician, and lyricist,the 7sins album concert was a success that can only lead to even better things in FELIP’scareer.
Text by KGG
Text by KGG
Lead photos from @felipsuperior
Lead photos from @felipsuperior
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