The hip-hop scene must be eating good right now!
Fresh off the breakout success of his album BACKSHOTS, Filipino rapper WAIIAN is kicking off an exciting new era with his latest single, “2RARE,” featuring hip-hop standout Rjay Ty. As the lead track for his upcoming album set to drop later this year, it marks the return of one of PH hip-hop’s most dynamic voices with a sharp focus and undeniable drive.
Back To His Roots
WAIIAN pulled a Man in the Merror with this one. As he shared about the track,
I chose ‘2RARE’ because it’s one of the loudest songs on the project, and I felt like it had been a while since I put out a straight-up rap track,”
adding,
It represents a side of me that fans have been waiting to hear again. At the same time, it gives a glimpse of what’s coming with the new album—the energy and the direction I’m taking in this next chapter.”
Packed with heavy production and sharp verses, the track proves WAIIAN is ready to step fully into the spotlight and reach new heights.
Long-Awaited Dream Collab
This release finally fulfills a team-up fans have been eagerly anticipating since day one.
Even though WAIIAN and Rjay Ty had written together in the past, the magic only truly came together when the timing and chemistry hit just right. Alongside producers from Kashira, they crafted every detail of the song to feel both natural and deliberate.
Opening up about working together, WAIIAN explains,
I’ve wanted to collaborate with Rjay for a long time, but I never really felt ‘ready.’ Maybe because of the expectations, or maybe because it’s a little intimidating working with someone you’ve looked up to for so long.
Now that I have the new studio, I was running out of excuses not to finally make it happen.”
They put genuine care into shaping the track so it was something they’d genuinely love to bump themselves, knowing that listeners would feel that authentic energy too.
Fresh And Authentic Song Poetics
Rather than copying existing trends, “2RARE” took shape through raw creative experimentation between WAIIAN, Rjay Ty, and the Kashira team. This fearless approach sets the stage for the rest of his upcoming album, which promises to venture into fresh sonic territory while staying true to WAIIAN’s signature songwriting. More than anything, the message behind the music is about authenticity.
WAIIAN points out,
I want my fans to believe in themselves and know that it’s cool to be different—to sound different, think different, and be different,”
At its core, WAIIAN hopes this project encourages listeners to embrace their individuality rather than trying to fit in, noting that building confidence and inspiring self-expression without fear of judgment is his ultimate goal with every song he makes.
If “2RARE” or the upcoming album leaves you feeling more empowered in who you are, well, he considers his job done—and you can stream “2RARE” right now across all major digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment.
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