In a world with too much information for one lifetime, too many distractions fighting for our attention, and too many options on how to live, just seeing and knowing all the possibilities can leave most of us feeling pressured. So why not we let go of the pressure we're all under, even for a moment, and listen to Filipinos DJ/Producer Lawrence Apaga’s "Kings of the Night" featuring Filipino-Dutch singer-songwriter Xerxes Bakker this song will put you in the mood to party while we are all on house arrest missing the world outside.

At first, listen, this song sounded very familiar and then I remembered that it was already in my playlist. I must have added it one night when I was shuffling tracks in my Spotify, looking for songs that I could vibe with. Finding "Kings of the Night" by Lawrence Apaga, I instantly knew that in times of loneliness, I just needed to find music that would best suit how I felt and that, in itself, would help me get through these feelings.

"...they cannot control our minds, rock and roll is what we like, we are walking high on life, you and I are kings of the night"

Lawrence Apaga was born and raised in Amsterdam by his proud Filipino parents. Now, he's making his fellow Filipinos proud by making time for something and investing in a craft with significance and meaning — it’s about living more deliberately and considering the purpose of everything we choose to give our time and attention to. Sharing headliners everywhere worldwide, be sure to keep your eyes on Lawrence Apaga!

About The Author

Andrea Gocotano is an avid dancer who started writing for Beat this Philippines in August 2020. From the jump, she's been introduced to the music scene and has grown to discover a little of herself in every new assignment, and simultaneously learned to love the process of listening and writing.