Arkin Magalona joins the ranks of artists under Sony Music Entertainment as BARQ. HandoutThe youngest son of the late Francis Magalona is set to make his mark on the music scene.
Arkin Magalona joins Sony Music Entertainment as BARQ, releasing his debut single "Shake Dat Thang" on all music platforms.
Its music video will be available on BARQ's YouTube channel at 12 p.m. on October 24.
BARQ hopes to redefine and celebrate modern hip-hop with "Shake Dat Thang," an upbeat banger produced by Kyleaux that belongs to the Y2K revival wing.
He said it "represents that playful yet fresh sound" that he wants to be known for, with the track "reminding people that having fun is one of the most important parts of making anything in life."
"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," BARQ said in a statement.
"I chose this as my debut single because I wanted to make a statement that I'm here and ready to shake things up in the scene. I want listeners to have fun, let loose, and enjoy this different side of me," he added.
BARQ recently debuted "Shake Dat Thang" at Balabagan sa Mic, an urban music event.
"I'm just getting started, and I can't wait to share more songs, more collaborations, and a more confident version of myself with everyone," he said.