Cookie$ and Midnasty Debuts New Single to Kick Off Kalye X

Spotify is set to redefine the landscape of Pinoy hip-hop with its latest venture, Kalye X which aims to strengthen the Pinoy hip-hop scene bridging artists, fans, and the community together. Kalye X facilitates collaborations between emerging and established Pinoy hip-hop artists, creating banger Spotify singles, making the platform the center stage for local artists to showcase Pinoy hip-hop’s rich diversity and depth.

Kalye X kicked off at the Plaza Independencia last August 26, 2023, with two of Bisaya’s top hip-hop artists Midnasty and Cookie$. They debuted their collaboration song “Wa Na Wa”, which is now live in the Spotify app.

“Wa Na Wa” expresses the Bisaya’s resilience, strength, and triumph over challenges. It is also a testament to the artists’ journey and success — as they inspire listeners through their music.

As a proud Cebuano, Cookie$ said that the collaboration with Midnasty helped him share the vibrant Bisaya culture not only in the country but also on the global hip-hop stage.

“I have been dedicating my music and craft to take Bisaya hip-hop beyond Visayas, and this collaboration with Midnasty is an important step in that direction. Working with Spotify allows us to transcend boundaries and share the vibrant Bisaya culture through our music. I hope this latest track not only empowers our fans but also creates a legacy that resonates far beyond our hometown,” Cookie$ said.

The pride of Dumaguete, Arkho, Makoy, and Nikko of Midnasty, shared how they use hip-hop to transcend good vibes, and working with Spotify enables them to introduce their unique sound to a wider audience.

“Hip-hop has been an avenue for us to channel our energy into something positive. Through this exciting collaboration with Spotify, we get to introduce our unique sound to a wider audience. We want to inspire more people to embrace their passions, just like we have, and keep supporting hip-hop,” Midnasty said.

Head of Music, Spotify Asia, Kossy Ng, said that they were thrilled to see two of the powerhouses of hip-hop in the Visayas team up to create music that resonates with the Bisaya culture.

“We are thrilled to see the energy and creativity of two music powerhouses from the Visayas region come together to launch a first-of-its-kind Spotify Single. It’s an outlet for artists to express themselves, engage their fans in a fresh way, and connect with new listeners. We are committed in amplifying the voices of these talented artists, celebrating Cebu’s talent and stories to a broader audience,” Ng said.

Spotify also collaborated with Wish 107.5 to bring their latest single on YouTube. Midnasty and Cookie$ recorded their song at the Wish Bus which will be uploaded soon to Wish 107.5’s YouTube channel.

According to Spotify, this is one of the three Spotify Singles that will be introduced from August to October.

“From August until October, three Spotify Singles will be released, featuring artists from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Kicking it off is the dynamic pairing of Midnasty and Cookie$, presenting their track as an ode to the vibrant Visayan scene. Hailing from Zamboanga, the inventive collective Morobeats led by DJ Medmessiah, reimagines the sound of Mindanao hip-hop with their unique track. Lastly, representing the streets of Manila, Gloc 9, Hero, and Ramdiss will pull off a three-way collaboration like no other,” Spotify said.

The next stop for Kalye X will be in Davao on September 23, and capping this year’s Kalye X tour will be in Manila on October 28 this year. (ASC)