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The talent is undeniable, and so is the love for his motherland. Filipino-American rap artist MBNel is back at it with his newest single, Popstar, and just like his last several singles, this latest creation from the prodigy also prominently features Manila in its music video.
Prolific Filipino-American rap prodigy MBNel sure is doing his part in showcasing the Philippines’ fast-ascending rap talent before a global audience. After shooting two hot singles (Ghost 2 and Just Like You) in Manila during his first visit to the country, he came back to our shores recently a second time for Ashtray, a smoking-hot single featuring powerhouse Filipino Hip-hop trio O SIDE MAFIA.
It seems like there’s really no stopping Filipino-American rap sensation MBNel. With his last single “JUST LIKE YOU” still sizzling hot from his creative oven, he’s come up with yet another masterpiece to put the spotlight on Filipino rap talent with the release of “GHOSTS 2”. The single’s music video was filmed entirely in Malate, Manila, which is proving to be the epicenter of Pinoy Hip-hop. Filipino Hip-hop artists like Shanti Dope, Hellmerry, O Side Mafia, Pricetagg, Fast Cash, and many others came out in full support and made appearances in the “GHOSTS 2” music video—perhaps as a preview of possible future collaborations among Filipino rap talents from all over the world. MBNel himself admits, “I’m planning to work with some of the biggest Filipino rap stars soon”. Asked how he felt in having so many local Pinoy rap artists show up to support his music video shoot, the rapper was very appreciative, saying “It was really dope. Everyone was cool, and they were very welcoming of me.”
Taking great inspiration from his most recent visit to his motherland, Filipino-American rap artist MBNel released his latest single “JUST LIKE YOU” via US label EMPIRE (Tyga, Fireboy DML, Tink, Amber Liu, Alextbh, Afgan).
MBNel has embodied the hunger and hustle of Stockton, California's 8th Street, and shared it with the world. The second-generation Filipino-American artist with nearly 40 music videos on YouTube and over one million views has only broadened through his most courageous release to date, late 2023's 8 To Infinity. The Muddy Boyz/EMPIRE album expands on Nel's melodies, musicality, and vulnerability. Songs like "Tear Drops" and "Restart" show MBNel's star power and his resonance with new global audiences on a project that features artists such as Mozzy, Yung Bleu, and Millyz. "I've been experiencing different things, and I'm telling a different story musically. I feel that I'm going to a new place creatively," Nel admits. He is bringing 8th Street along for the ride. The album also features the focus track “Bag Chasin.”
The Filipino-American rap artist MBNel has recently released his brand-new single “Fadeaway” via US label EMPIRE (Tyga, Fireboy DML, Tink, Jake Miller, Amber Liu, Alextbh, Afgan)