SWEETZ (Remastered) by Kuya Neil
'SWEETZ' is a mixtape by Kuya Neil, a Filipino-Australian electronic producer based in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. The project is inspired by the Davao City's budots and blends 2000s Filipino hip hop, R&B, and pop melodies with juke, footwork, EDM and techno sounds.
'SWEETZ' is the sibling to Kuya Neil's 2018 release, 'BARRIO TRAX', and continues to celebrate Original Philippine Music (OPM) in the global club context.
Opener ‘3X’ sets the pace and intention of the mixtape, with blaring siren synths, rapid-fire kick drums and chopped vocals. ‘Put Your Hands up’ and “Facebook (interlude} riff off the distinctly sentimental and pop-friendly melodies in 2010s Pinoy RnB and hip-hop, while ‘It’s My Life’ takes a more aggressive approach to the Budots blueprint, with a guest verse from Sydney underground rap affiliate BAYANG (tha Bushranger). ‘Let’s Go’ closes out with emotional guitar leads, EDM plucks and a classic Nu-Metal vocal sample, showcasing Neil’s genre-bending and world building approach to dance music production.
Dedicated to Rex Pahamutang Cabanada (1971-2024)
Tracklist
| 1. | 3X | 2:58 |
| 2. | Sayaw Na Ta | 3:42 |
| 3. | Facebook (Interlude) | 2:26 |
| 4. | Put Your Hands Up | 4:26 |
| 5. | It's My Life ft. BAYANG (tha Bushranger) | 3:29 |
| 6. | Walay Kwarta | 4:28 |
| 7. | Let's Go | 5:43 |
Videos
Credits
All tracks produced by Kuya Neil
Mixed + mastered by Kuya Neil
Artwork by Neil Cabatingan
Visualisers by Nguyễn Vũ Trụ
Special thanks to:
Lorilee <3, Mum, Dad, Lux, Ollie, Cabanada family, CONTENT.NET.AU Family + friends, STINGA Family, DJ Love, DJ John Rey, Power Beats Club, Mindanao Mix Club, DJ Aljon Tres + Obesedogma777
