The beauty is in the details—Filipino artist Jesse Posis and guitarist Jose Tabios have created something truly special with their latest collaboration. Posis, who is currently based in Dubai, is far from your average artist. Inside his musical tapestry lies a unique character of many voices. He sings and writes from a place of both vulnerability and strength, with jazz and bossa nova as his musical foundation. He has also demonstrated a knack for effortlessly bridging gaps between genres and styles, seamlessly moving through different sounds while remaining himself and at home in them all. From what I’ve gathered myself, Posis has a rare voice and message that, when paired with Tabios’ exquisite guitar work, creates a musical synergy that captivates listeners. Acclaimed for his versatility and strength on stage and behind the scenes, this collaboration highlights both Posis’ heartfelt artistry and Tabios’ masterful instrumentation, elevating their music to new heights.

Inspired by countless icons of the past and present, Jesse delivers passion and heart in his music and performances. His vocal range is wide with a unique cadence to match. He also possesses an extensive lyrical and songwriting scope, always penning something new and fresh for his music. Tabios’ guitar playing, intricate yet fluid, provides an exquisite backdrop, complementing Posis’ emotive vocals and enhancing the storytelling within their music.

Jesse and Jose’s latest release, “Biyaheng Walang Hanggan,” beautifully showcases the harmony between Posis’ evocative vocals and Tabios’ meticulous guitar work. This track is so much more than the endearing, gentle, and memorable music they unleash—this is an earnest and heartfelt story of Jesse’s life and the lives of many Filipinos working overseas. Together, they applaud the hard work, relentless dedication, unwavering spirit, resilience, and desire to change not only their lives but also those they left behind—a huge testament to such admirable self-sacrifice and altruism despite battling obvious challenges such as inexpressible loneliness.

“Biyaheng Walang Hanggan” flourishes under the combined artistry of Posis and Tabios. The music beckons to your soul right from those charmingly beautiful, gently yet emotively struck guitar melodies from Tabios that lay a mellifluent foundation, providing a delightful backdrop for the heartfelt, warm vocals of Posis, who breathes life into this sincere masterpiece.

The track’s production is smooth and really tender even as the drums are introduced in—the softly struck hi-hats and kick drum do not overshadow the raw, heartfelt emotions being conveyed by the vocalist. It is in the intricate interplay between Posis’ expressive delivery and Tabios’ flawless guitar work that this song truly shines, creating an immersive sonic experience.

The way Jesse wraps around a listener with a warm, comforting embrace is what makes “Biyaheng Walang Hanggan” such an undeniable sonic gem that you can listen to on repeat without getting enough of it. Likewise, Tabios’ subtle yet profound guitar presence carries the track’s emotional weight, ensuring that every note resonates deeply.

With over 8k Spotify streams in such a short period since its release, it is okay to say that the jam has received a positive reception from listeners across the divide as they resonate with it on multiple levels. This is the kind of music that hits so close to home, even when you don’t understand the lyrics—Posis and Tabios have crafted a song so heartfelt and inviting that its warmth transcends language barriers.

A sincere, heartfelt, and vulnerable sonic centerpiece with replay value, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend “Biyaheng Walang Hanggan” to anyone who loves the kind of music that is gentle, catchy, infectious, and emotional as well.

With this release, Jesse Posis and Jose Tabios prove to be a formidable musical duo. Their combined artistry showcases undeniable skill, talent, and exceptional musicianship—with unique melodies and lyrics, versatile music, an uplifting message, and a distinct voice of pure range and power. Tabios’ refined guitar technique seamlessly complements Posis’ emotive storytelling, making this collaboration a perfect union of vocal and instrumental mastery.

Stream this tune below and find a home for it under your favorite playlist. I am certain you will fall in love with it from the first listen.

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How do you actually dance to jazz? That is the main question being asked in this 5-track EP, and in music creator and innovator Gengvej’s true spirit, he gives you a satisfactory answer with the kind of mesmerizing, dynamic soundscapes that he unleashes here—the kind that blend the hypnotic, driving energy of trance with the organic, free-flowing nature of jazz. For anyone out there who is tired of cookie-cutter artists, this new EP, themed “Wie tanzt man eigentlich zu Jazz?” is such a wake-up call. And let’s face it; this project is proof that true artistry can’t be contained by genre, by expectation, or by anything other than the artist’s own vision.

Think of “Wie tanzt man eigentlich zu Jazz?” as a surreal, intergalactic jazz club that is floating in this deep space—it is immersive, unpredictable, and transcendental. The tracks seamlessly transition into one another, making it endlessly listenable. Wildly improvisational and structured, this is really an intriguing fusion that you can listen to on repeat without getting bored.

“Jazzatec” maintains a steady, hypnotic pulse with the dynamic saxophone melodies fitting in the driving trance pockets before seamlessly transitioning into “Tanzen Sie Bitte Jazzt,” which beckons you and begs you to please dance to the jazz music as the exceptionally integrated saxophone blends magically with the pulsing electronic beats, making it hard not to move to the beats. The hype is real as the track literally picks you up and drops you on the dance floor of your choice as you move with joyful abandon to its infectious thrill.

“The Horny Dancer,” despite having a hilarious title, is really zesty with a rolling saw wave and layered bassline sidechained with the effectual saxophone for a lush and rich soundscape that boosts the vibe in any setting. The unrelenting energy and spirit is further carried to the jam “You Saxy Motherjazzer” that features the melodic backbone of the saxophone, creating a truly mesmerizing and transformative role. The endearing sax melodies act as both a grounding force and a spectral wanderer, weaving between structured hypnotic pulses and moments of raw, untamed expression. As the trance bassline and kick drum provide that relentless, rolling foundation, the saxophone dances around it, introducing that beautifully contrasting organic phrasing.

Even with the last jam, “Danser Le Jazz,” which translates to “Dancing Jazz,” the saxophone melodies wail like a lost voice from another dimension, haunting yet deeply entrancing, like an emotional beacon guiding the listener through a hypnotic, pulsing journey. The jam also feels like walking on warm tropical ice, if that even makes sense!

With every track here, I love how there is that shift into uplifting, euphoric peaks as the sax melodies soar with bright, cascading runs like a ray of light piercing through the trance haze, making the music ecstatic and free-flowing and adding that dynamism that ensures the tracks never feel static.

In case I haven’t already made it clearer—Gengvej is at the height of his creative expression, and “Wie tanzt man eigentlich zu Jazz?” is the consequence of it… Relish in it and do it repeatedly. Recommending the project to a friend or stranger is highly advised.

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I couldn’t wait to tell about this seemingly ambient, soothingly captivating, and memorably chill masterclass that has been dropped by multitalented rapper, singer, producer, engineer, songwriter, and DJ ASTO. “Take a Picture” is the kind of music that hits like that warmth of the ray of sunshine on your face on a chill morning as you wake up and overlook the beautiful expanse of the earth. He exudes an irresistible warmth himself with his infectious lyrics and hooks over the laid-back and inviting beats that harken back to the golden age of hip-hop and rap.

The lyrics to “Take a Picture” are as vivid and graphic as the title itself—alluding to that special kind of moment with someone close to you, chilling together, rocking to some good music together, and bumping your heads to the infectious impact the music has on you as you share not only earphones but also the indescribably beautiful memories that such moments bring about.

ASTO surely knows his craft, and here, he exudes a mature and confident tone, and still he is not rushed—his laid-back demeanor works well with the mellifluent beats unfolding before him to create this earworming cadence that imprints itself permanently on a listener’s heart and soul.

“Take a Picture” is perfect for creating long-lasting memories between two people with nothing but the exquisite beauty of the music bringing you closer together and forging this strong, shatterproof bond that has been a long time coming.

This is cool music for equally cool and chill people who always take their time to feel the music and let it have control over them because they know better. As a DJ, ASTO flexes his scratching muscles as the track progresses, adding color, depth, and excitement to this tune of its own kind.

“Take a Picture” is best enjoyed over a shared moment, somewhere within the realm of nature’s beautiful expanse, as the beauty of the smile of that special person lightens the mood, and as she bumps her head to the music, you remove that camera and snap a photo—a lasting one to bond this moment in time!

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