The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the best and worst of the times. It taught us to go back to basics and simplicity of life. But to some, it brought anxiety, fear and even depression.
That premise is the subject of the latest song written by popular rapper, Shanti Dope, in collaboration with Flow G.
Depression is a serious matter and we’ve lost many young and very talented lives because of this mental health issue.
In a recent media-studded event, the famous rap duo had a film-like red carpet event to launch the music video of “Kamusta” to the members of the press and some invited folks.
It was cool seeing these two rappers again, smiling from ear to ear on their own personal red carpet treat. Having met in the US for the first time, Shanti has long wanted to collab with Flow G for a rap song and soon they found each other exchanging and sharing personal verses on a new song that tackles on a sensitive issue on mental health.
The music video directed by Jeremy Lin with story and concept from Klum Cee was shot just the past week on a rainy day. The rappers clad in white get up on the video, the project also featured acting-worthy support cast. Shanti and Flow G give credit to the creative team and had fun shooting the music vid. You should watch the video until the very end because of it’s unpredictable twist.
On the lighter side, it’s great to find out that both rappers are happy with their personal lives.
“Happy naman po.” shares Flow G while Shanti declares, “Yes masaya naman, Actually marami po silang nagpapasaya sa akin!”
We were able to ask them would they be open and willing to become spokespersons for mental health issues by an advocacy group?
“Mapag-aaralan naman po iyon,” according to Shanti.
Reach out to your family and friends and send them your heartfelt KAMUSTA?
All it takes is to say, “Kamusta?”
“Meron bang nakakubli sa likod ng ‘yong ngiti at kutitap ng iyong mga mata? Mabigat ba sa dibdib ‘pag laging pinipigilang sabihin ang iyong nadarama?
Di mo gustong malaman ng mundo ang kahinaan mo Kung wala kang malapitan, Pwede mo akong sabihan.”
“Kamusta” now available for streaming starting May 27 on Spotify https://spoti.fi/3PKfOVF and
Apple Music https://apple.co/3adSxuW
Here is a personal invite from Flow G to listen and support the release of their latest single.
Many thanks for having us, Universal Records and PR Extraordinaire Ms. Grace Lomboy Foronda.