A Breakdown of PARCINQ Cover Star FELIP’s Music Leading Up to COM?PLEX

An artist’s vision evolves through time as they themselves grow and change. The more they yearn and ache, the more they want to express. The more they feel and touch, the more their hands feel a need to create. What makes FELIP any different?

一個藝術(shù)家的視野隨著時間的推移而演變，因為他們自己在成長和變化。他們越是渴望和痛苦，就越是想表達(dá)。他們的感覺和觸摸越多，他們的手就越覺得需要創(chuàng)造。FELIP有什么不同？

FELIP, also known as Ken from SB19, started out his solo activities in 2021 with the single “Palayo.” This is shy of three years after being introduced as SB19’s main dancer and lead vocalist. And since then, the P-Pop group has reached ceilings and broken records—but that’s a discussion for another time.

FELIP，也被稱為SB19的Ken，在2021年以單曲 "Palayo "開始其個人活動。這是在作為SB19的主要舞者和主唱被介紹后不到三年的時間。從那時起，這個P-Pop組合已經(jīng)達(dá)到了最高點，并打破了記錄--但這是另一個時間的討論。

As an artist, FELIP has evolved throughout the years. As he describes in our interview, he’s the kind of artist who’s “brave, a risk-taker, unique, and experimental.” And while some may attribute this as a present development, I’d say this has always brewed inside him, whether he was known as FELIP, Ken, or even just as Felip Suson who grew up in Zamboanga del Sur. And this year, his music finally reached its peak: FELIP has finally dropped his long-awaited EP, COM?PLEX.

作為一個藝術(shù)家，F(xiàn)ELIP在這些年里不斷發(fā)展。正如他在我們的采訪中所描述的，他是那種 "勇敢的、敢于冒險的、獨特的和實驗性的 "藝術(shù)家。雖然有些人可能把這歸結(jié)為現(xiàn)在的發(fā)展，但我要說這一直在他內(nèi)心深處醞釀，無論他被稱為FELIP、Ken，甚至只是作為在南三寶顏長大的Felip Suson。而在今年，他的音樂終于達(dá)到了頂峰。FELIP終于推出了他期待已久的EP《COMPLEX》。

But before we get into that, let’s do a breakdown of what has culminated into COM?PLEX. Let’s get to know FELIP through the language he loves most: His music.

但在我們進(jìn)入這個問題之前，讓我們對最終形成COM-PLUS的內(nèi)容做一個分解。讓我們通過他最喜歡的語言來了解FELIP：他的音樂。

Go Up

As we all know, “Go Up” was the pivotal (and almost prophetic) single that shot up SB19 into mainstream success. And coincidentally, it was also the only single in SB19’s debut studio album, “Get in the Zone,” where all members participated in its production.

眾所周知，"Go Up "是將SB19推向主流成功的關(guān)鍵性（幾乎是預(yù)言性）單曲。巧合的是，這也是SB19的首張錄音室專輯《Get in the Zone》中唯一一首所有成員都參與了制作的單曲。

As member Ken, FELIP is credited as one of the songwriters for the track along with Pablo, Stell, Josh, and Justin. And although SB19 has gone in more experimental routes today, “Go Up” is so unmistakably SB19, as a song with pride for the Filipino language and earnestness to inspire others to reach their dreams too. It’s a simple, well-balanced dance-pop track with EDM and subtle house influences. It’s a great listen for a then-rookie group, as it’s incredibly catchy with pretty motivating lyrics.

作為成員Ken，F(xiàn)ELIP與Pablo、Stell、Josh和Justin一起被認(rèn)為是這首歌曲的作曲者之一。雖然SB19今天已經(jīng)走了更多的實驗路線，但 "Go Up "是如此明確無誤的SB19，作為一首為菲律賓語言感到自豪的歌曲，以及激勵他人實現(xiàn)夢想的誠意。這是一首簡單、平衡的流行舞曲，帶有EDM和微妙的House影響。對于當(dāng)時的新秀組合來說，這是一首很好聽的歌曲，因為它非常朗朗上口，歌詞也相當(dāng)激勵人心。

But, at this point in time, I can say FELIP and the rest of SB19 were at a point of just figuring out their musical identity and their definition of a “P-Pop idol.” The group sound was most likely at the top of their minds before any solo music territory.

但是，在這個時候，我可以說FELIP和SB19的其他成員正處在一個剛剛弄清楚他們的音樂身份和他們對 "P-Pop偶像 "的定義的階段。在任何個人音樂領(lǐng)域之前，團(tuán)體的聲音很可能是他們的首要考慮。

Palayo

“Palayo” came in after SB19’s EP release in 2021 called “Pagsibol.” And while “Pagsibol” was a rollercoaster of pop genres, “Palayo” was a complete 180° flip to the script. The smooth R&B direction was completely left-field from what you’d expect for FELIP at the time. But I think that’s what makes it such a great debut as a solo artist.

"Palayo "是在SB19于2021年發(fā)布名為 "Pagsibol "的EP之后出現(xiàn)的。雖然 "Pagsibol "是流行流派的過山車，但 "Palayo "是對劇本的完全180°翻轉(zhuǎn)。平滑的R&B方向完全脫離了你當(dāng)時對FELIP的期望。但我認(rèn)為這正是它作為個人藝術(shù)家的一個偉大的處女作的原因。

FELIP has always been known for his deep and smooth voice, often acting like the “bass” for the group. He’s not a belter like the others, but he’s melodic and charismatic in his runs as he takes on both verses and raps in his group’s tracks. So, it’s not a surprise he started out with an R&B release as the dark horse of SB19.

FELIP一直以其低沉和流暢的聲音而聞名，經(jīng)常充當(dāng)組合的 "低音"。他不像其他人那樣是個大嗓門，但他的旋律和魅力，因為他在小組的曲目中承擔(dān)了詩句和說唱。因此，他作為SB19的一匹黑馬，以R&B專輯開始并不奇怪。

Bulan

“Bulan” serves as FELIP’s next single in his solo ventures. And while the motifs of black, white, and red remain in his core identity, “Bulan” shows us a completely new world. A near yet far departure from his debut.

"Bulan "是FELIP在其個人事業(yè)中的下一首單曲。雖然黑色、白色和紅色的主題仍然是他的核心身份，但 "Bulan "向我們展示了一個全新的世界。與他的首張專輯相比，這是一個接近而又遙遠(yuǎn)的差異。

“Palayo” may have shown us the type of music FELIP is capable of, but “Bulan” captures his range of artistic vision much better—as the single serves as a creative interpretation of ancient Filipino deities. And beyond just historical and cultural roots, it talks as a metaphor for crab mentality and negativity in today’s world.

"Palayo "可能已經(jīng)向我們展示了FELIP的音樂能力，但 "Bulan "更好地抓住了他的藝術(shù)視野范圍，因為這首單曲是對菲律賓古代神靈的創(chuàng)造性詮釋。除了歷史和文化淵源，它還隱喻了當(dāng)今世界的螃蟹心態(tài)和消極情緒。

“Bulan” ventures into hip-hop territory as FELIP fully utilizes his low register through aggressive beats, guitar riffs, and a rhythmic, rap-like vocal line. There’s so much intensity and pent-up rage that you can’t help but get swept into it all. Meanwhile, the production of the music video is mesmerizing in capturing the vision of Filipino lore. We see FELIP channel an androgynous character go back and forth between the light and darkness in the backdrop of the sand dunes of Ilocos Norte. This, being the start of a more experimental route for the solo artist.

"Bulan "進(jìn)入了嘻哈領(lǐng)域，因為FELIP通過激進(jìn)的節(jié)拍、吉他riff和有節(jié)奏的、類似說唱的聲線，充分運用了他的低音域。有如此多的強(qiáng)度和壓抑的憤怒，你不能不被卷入這一切。同時，音樂視頻的制作在捕捉菲律賓傳說的視野方面是令人著迷的。我們看到FELIP引導(dǎo)一個雌雄同體的角色，在北伊羅戈斯沙丘的背景下，在光明和黑暗之間來回走動。這也是這位個人藝術(shù)家更多實驗性路線的開始。

COM?PLEX

Finally, we head to “COM?PLEX.” A culmination of all of FELIP’s artistry throughout the years. “Go Up” is moving, “Palayo” is sensual, and “Bulan” is commanding, but “COM?PLEX” is fierce. It’s confident in a way that only an artist who’s built himself up through the years and gone through hell and back can truly declare onto the universe. There are so many messages of self-acceptance, self-awareness, and self-improvement that it’s truly a journey to listen to.

最后，我們前往 "COM?PLEX"。這是FELIP多年來所有藝術(shù)創(chuàng)作的結(jié)晶。"Go Up "是動人的，"Palayo "是感性的，"Bulan "是命令式的，但 "COM?PLEX"是猛烈的。它是自信的，只有一個通過多年來建立自己并經(jīng)歷了地獄般的考驗的藝術(shù)家才能真正向宇宙宣布。有許多關(guān)于自我接受、自我意識和自我提高的信息，這確實是一次聆聽的旅程。

The genre-bending record mixes hip-hop, R&B, trap, and rock, with some Japanese instrumentations and Bisaya roots. It’s complex as if to say we’re made of multitudes as a person, and through every track, I can’t help but think it’s signature FELIP in every way. Even through the creative direction, there’s so much cool, urban flair that represents FELIP’s current style now. I’m completely reminded of the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott.

這張混合了嘻哈、R&B、陷阱和搖滾的唱片，還有一些日本樂器和比薩亞語的根源。它很復(fù)雜，仿佛在說我們作為一個人是由多種因素組成的，通過每一首歌曲，我不禁認(rèn)為它在各個方面都是標(biāo)志性的FELIP。即使在創(chuàng)作方向上，也有很多很酷的城市風(fēng)格，代表了FELIP現(xiàn)在的風(fēng)格。我完全想起了Kendrick Lamar和Travis Scott等人。

聽聽COM●PLEX全專

When asked to describe “COM?PLEX” through a line in a song, FELIP takes a line from its first single “ROCKSTA:” “Roar! Rise! Pick it up! You got to Mic mic - hold it tight!” Why, you may ask? He says it shows two sides in one person: “Let’s say there are two people [inside him] na sinasabihan niya [yung isa], ‘Rise! Pick it up!’ Kumbaga, sinasabi niya, ‘Pulutin mo yung mic mo.’ So, andun yung complexity na [there is] someone who is weak and someone who is strong na ineencourage niya yung weak person to pick it up. Kumbaga, ‘yung mic na ‘yun, don’t ever lose it [because] that will be your biggest weapon.”

當(dāng)被要求通過歌曲中的一句話來描述 "COM?PLEX "時，F(xiàn)ELIP從其第一首單曲 "ROCKSTA "中抽取了一句話："咆哮！崛起！"。崛起! 拿起它! 你得Mic mic - 握緊它！" 你可能會問，為什么？他說這顯示了一個人的兩面性。“假設(shè)有兩個人[在他體內(nèi)]，他告訴[另一個人]，‘起來！拿起它！”就像，他說，“拿起你的麥克風(fēng)?！彼?，有一個人是軟弱的人，一個是堅強(qiáng)的人，他鼓勵軟弱的人拿起它，這很復(fù)雜。就像，那個麥克風(fēng)，永遠(yuǎn)不要丟失它 [因為] 那將是你最大的武器。”

“Let’s say there are two people inside him where one is saying, ‘Rise! Pick it up!’ to the other. In that way, he is saying, ‘Pick up your mic.’ So, there is the complexity that there is someone who is weak and someone who is strong who is encouraging the weak person to pick it up. In that sense, with that mic, don’t ever lose it because that will be your biggest weapon.”

"假設(shè)他體內(nèi)有兩個人，其中一個在說：'起來！'。拿起它！'給另一個人。以這種方式，他在說，'拿起你的麥克風(fēng)'。因此，有一個復(fù)雜的情況，即有一個弱者和一個強(qiáng)者在鼓勵弱者拿起它。從這個意義上說，有了這個麥克風(fēng)，永遠(yuǎn)不要失去它，因為這將是你最大的武器。"

“COM?PLEX” is as complex as the name suggests. And the line FELIP mentions captures the true meaning of the EP: Embracing your complexities, leaving all the pretensions at the door, and picking up the mic to start again.

"COM?PLEX "正如其名字所暗示的那樣復(fù)雜。而FELIP提到的這句話抓住了這張EP的真正含義。擁抱你的復(fù)雜性，把所有的偽裝留在門外，拿起麥克風(fēng)重新開始。

And, what’s next for FELIP’s music? We don’t know. But, what I am sure of is: I can’t wait for the next drop.

而且，F(xiàn)ELIP的音樂的下一步是什么？我們不知道。但是，我可以肯定的是：我已經(jīng)迫不及待地想知道下一個消息了。

Curious what else is next for FELIP through his craft and personas? Catch the full cover story in PARCINQ’s First Quarter 2023 Issue. Pre-orders are now open via parcinqmarketplace.com.

好奇FELIP通過他的手藝和角色還有什么下一步？在PARCINQ的2023年第一季度期刊上看到完整的封面故事。預(yù)購現(xiàn)已通過parcinqmarketplace.com開放。

A Breakdown of PARCINQ Cover Star FELIP’s Music Leading Up to COM?PLEX

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