Star Powerhouse

  The next generation of the Magalona lineage is poised to make his mark.  Arkin Magalona claims his place into the limelight with BARQ , joining the esteemed ranks of exceptional artists at Sony Music Entertainment. Coming from a family with a well-meaning music, film, and entertainment background, the rookie rapper launches his music journey in style with the release of his official debut single, “ Shake Dat Thang .” Produced by Kyleaux , the upbeat banger belongs to the Y2K revival wing: cinematic in its breadth but filled with sonic surprises.  BARQ shares, “We were vibing to music from the 2000s: Neptunes, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Pharrell, Kanye, and all the greats. It was our first time working together, and we just bounced off each other’s energy until everything fell perfectly into place.” The youngest son of the late Francis Magalona reveals that he picked “Shake Dat Thang” as his lead single because it embodies his intent to disrupt, redefine, and celebrate modern h...