Ai-Ai delas Alas (middle) with beginner rap group Outcast. Picture: Courtesy of Outcast
Ai-Ai delas Alas couldn’t assist however get emotional when requested to recall a second when the Cavite-based rap group Outcast, who collaborated with the actress-comedienne within the music “WKMM,” handled her like their very own mom.
Consisting of Reniel Depositor Aras, Alexander Cardinal, RM Flores, Jhonwayne Layson, Neil Edrianne Soliva, and Karl Gabriel Vadillo, Outcast is a street-based rap group hailing from Cavite to supply purpose-based hip-hop that goes past the underground scene.
However delas Alas clarified that her relationship with Outcast is just not in a managerial position, in comparison with the rap group Ex Batallion. Noting that Outcast approached her, she helps them have a much bigger platform and enhance themselves as they proceed with their careers.
“Marami akong natutunan noong nag-manage ako. First time ko naman talaga midday sa Ex Battalion. Hindi talaga ako marunong mag-manage. Ang kaibahan, ang Outcast ang lumapit sa akin,” she advised reporters in a Zoom media convention.
“Tsaka hindi naman ako ang nagma-manage sa Outcast, tumutulong lang ako. Might supervisor sila. ‘Yung sa akin, tulong lang dahil maganda ang kanilang adhikain sa buhay,” she additional defined.
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(I discovered loads after I managed an artist. It was my first time with Ex Batallion. I didn’t actually know the way to be a supervisor on the time. What makes it completely different is that Outcast was the one who approached me. And I’m not Outcast’s supervisor. I’m simply serving to them. They’ve a supervisor. In my case, I need to assist them as a result of I love their aim in life.)
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On ‘WKMM’
Outcast’s new music “WKMM (Wag Kang Magazine-alala Mama),” is supposed to be a tribute to folks and parental figures. With this in thoughts, delas Alas teared up when requested how a lot the music meant to her.
“Noong una kong narinig ang kanta nila, naluha ako. Nakilala ko sila isa’t isa — lalo na si Neil kasi wala na siyang Mommy and Daddy — so naiiyak ako kapag [tinatawag nila akong] Mama. Iniisip ko na isa ito sa objective ko kung bakit nandyan sila at nakilala ko sila,” she mentioned.
(I teared up after I first heard the music. I began attending to know them higher — particularly Neil whose Mommy and Daddy are gone — so I get emotional once they handle me as Mama. Now that I met them, I consider it as one among my functions in life.)
The actress-comedienne additionally mentioned the music is a reminder to deal with their dad and mom with respect. “Lumalabas sa social media na walang utang na loob ang mga anak sa mga magulang nila dahil hindi naman nila ginusto na ipanganak sila.”
“Oo, hindi mo utang na loob,” she continued. “Pero kailangang mahalin niyo ang inyong mga magulang, lalo na ang mga ina na nagsilang sa inyo… kaya kayo nandito sa mundo, dahil sa mga magulang ninyo.”
(We see kids who don’t have any debt of gratitude towards their dad and mom as a result of in keeping with them, it wasn’t their option to be born. Sure, it’s not their selection. However you need to love your dad and mom as a result of they introduced you into the world. You’re right here due to your dad and mom.)
Outcast’s ‘motherly’ relationship with Ai-Ai
When requested about their closeness with delas Alas, Layson shared that his most unforgettable expertise with the actress-comedienne is the making of “WKMM’s” music video.
“Na-feel po namin siya as mama. Hindi niya pina-feel na iba kaming tao,” Layson mentioned of the “Tanging Ina” star, lovingly referring to her as “Mama Ai.”
“Since nasa mainstream si Mama Ai at nasa underground kami, ang tingin niya sa mga underground ay di basta-basta. Diyamante ang tingin namin sa kanya. Dinama namin [ang paggawa ng] music video kasi first time po namin maranasang magkaroon ng gan’ung kasama,” he continued.
(She was like a mom to us. She by no means made us really feel like we have been another person. Since Mama Ai is within the mainstream, she by no means thought lowly of the underground scene. We, however, noticed her as a gem. We made probably the most out of our expertise whereas creating the music video as a result of it’s our first time to work with somebody like that.)
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This led to Soliva reiterating the significance of honoring one’s dad and mom whereas briefly bearing on the dying of his mom and father. “Based mostly on my expertise, dapat sobrang pahalagahan ang mga magulang habang nandyan pa [sila].”
“Kapag dumating sa level na mawawala sila, doon niyo po mare-realize ang halaga at worth nila,” he continued. “Tulad ko po, sana maranasan sana na makita nila ako, kaso wala na po. Sana sa mga kabataan na nandyan pa ang mga magulang, sulitin ang bawat oras na kasama nila.”
(Based mostly on my expertise, it’s essential to honor your dad and mom whereas they’re nonetheless alive. When they’re gone, that’s if you understand their significance and price. In my case, I hope they might see the place I’m now however they’re gone. I hope the youth would cherish the time with their dad and mom whereas they’re nonetheless right here.)
