James Reid hits the road with “Traffic” music video

Directed by Jonathan Tal Placido, with creative direction by Issa Pressman, the visual narrative captures the frustration of driving around the city while stuck in heavy traffic

James Reid turns urban frustration into inspiration in the music video of “Traffic,” his latest single under Careless Philippines and Sony Music Entertainment. Caught in the gridlock of Metro Manila, the video finds James driving around the standstill roads, visibly stressed and tired, yet holding on to the thought that the moment, like traffic itself, will soon pass.

The music video was helmed by Jonathan Tal Placido of Philippine-based production house Toothless, with creative direction by Issa Pressman. The concept revolves around the reality of being stuck in traffic, while also capturing the horrors that Filipino commuters and drivers had to endure on a daily basis while navigating the capital’s fast-paced grind.

James Reid hits home with new EP, jgh

The 6-track release serves as his first record under Sony Music Entertainment

James Reid has officially released his highly anticipated new EP, jgh, under Sony Music Entertainment and Careless Music. 

The 6-track record gives an intimate glimpse into his past and present life, chronicling how he has matured all these years, both as an artist and as a person.

Short for “just got home,” jgh also marks a significant moment in Reid’s musical evolution, symbolizing his return to a place of peace and serenity, lyrically and sonically speaking. With a blend of pop, R&B, and OPM sensibilities, the EP captures Reid at his most vulnerable, rediscovering the earnest, grounded parts of his identity that he may have lost touch with and learning to forgive himself and accept the flaws that came with it.

James Reid expresses the joy of summer romance on “Mirasol”

The delightful pop track serves as the third single off his upcoming EP “jgh,” to be released next month

James Reid continues to earworm his way to pop ubiquity with the release of “Mirasol”—out today via Sony Music Entertainment. 

His latest single not only oozes with undeniable charisma but also reinstates his potential as a hitmaker of first-rate caliber, boasting an impressive run of inescapable chart-toppers in the 2010s.

According to James, the song is about falling in love with a sunflower and how romance is something that requires appreciation, protection, and understanding. “Love is an organic process and needs to grow naturally,” he adds.

James Reid reconnects with his mellow pop roots on new single “Sandal”

The stripped-down OPM track marks the new direction of his upcoming EP, to be released soon 

Following the resurgence in popularity of his OPM smash “Randomantic,” James Reid returns to his mellow, pop-leaning roots with the release of “Sandal,” his new single under Sony Music Entertainment and Careless.

Stripped down the core with acoustic elements and smooth vocals, “Sandal” recreates the magical pull of his earlier records with a balance of accessibility and finesse. 

As expected, Reid demonstrates his keenness to turn a simple gesture of romantic affirmation into a sterling piece of work. On “Sandal,” he is back with another serenade that has so much potential on both the commercial and artistic front.

"IDOL PHILIPPINES" Top 12 Maghaharap-harap Sa Live Round

Mas titindi pa ang tagisan ng galing para sa pag-abot ng mga pangarap sa paghirang ng Top 12 Idol Hopefuls ng "Search for the Idol Philippines" noong Linggo (Hunyo 23).

Matapos ang mahigpit na tapatan sa Solo Round, anim na babae at anim na lalaking mang- aawit na lang ang magpapatuloy sa live round.

Pasok sa listahan si Dan Ombao na muling lumalaban para sa kanyang pangarap, pati na rin si Elle Ocampo, na nakilala sa naiiba niyang boses at style. Patuloy ding papatunayan ni Fatima Louise na karapatdapat siyang manalo sa kompetisyon gamit ang talento samantalang dala-dala naman ni Lance Busa ang karanasan niya bilang singer abroad para makipagsabayan sa mga katapat.