G22 members (from left) Jaz, AJ, and Alfea in a scene from “Present It All.” Picture: X/@G22Official
For G22, being considered one of P-pop’s representatives within the Chinese language cross-cultural survival present “Present it All” is likely one of the proudest moments of their profession, because it was an opportunity to showcase Filipino expertise.
The trio, consisting of AJ, Alfea, and Jaz, was featured within the April 25 and Could 2 episodes of the Lay Zhang-produced “Present It All.” The present goals to create a well-rounded idol group by way of creating the trainees’ vocal, dance, and efficiency expertise.
G22 and BINI have been chosen to showcase their vocal prowess whereas performing dwell, the place the trio carried out their songs “Bang,” “Babalik,” and “Boomerang.”
“One among our proudest moments as a gaggle was after we represented P-pop in China. It’s an honor for us,” AJ instructed reporters at an intimate media con. “We felt the rise and the wave of P-pop extra. We’re blissful to be part of it.”
G22 additionally couldn’t assist however fangirl when requested about working with the EXO member and solo artist. Whereas Jaz and Alfea stated he’s a “perfectionist,” particularly in terms of the main points of the artists’ performances, he made positive that each one featured artists have been taken care of.
“We have been starstruck,” AJ added. “He’s very sort. He’s very caring and really attentive. I knew of Lay as a perfectionist, so I used to be very nervous. However after we met him, he was actually sort.”
On Yeng Constantino, KZ Tandingan
G22 additionally spoke about their friendship with labelmates Yeng Constantino and KZ Tandingan, saying they think about them as their huge sisters on- and off-stage.
“They’re very useful, even behind the scenes. They’re all the time there to provide us recommendation. They’ve guided us with our sound too,” Jaz stated of Constantino and Tandingan. “Ate KZ did extra vocal preparations for our debut single ‘Bang,’ whereas Ate Yeng helps us with our performances and the way we evoke feelings onstage.”
G22 members (from left) Jaz, AJ, and Alfea at an intimate media con with reporters. Picture: Hannah Mallorca/INQUIRER.internet
Alfea stated Constantino and Tandingan have been current in a number of levels of their careers. “We’re very grateful that they’re current for us as artists. By G22’s ups and downs, It makes us blissful to know they’re amongst those that supported and by no means misplaced religion within the three of us,” she stated.
AJ stated having Constantino and Tandingan by their aspect “hold [them] grounded” of their careers. “They’re very humble and for us as newbies within the industries, they helped us so much. After we meet within the workplace, we really feel like we’re in a secure house, like they’re our huge sisters. We’re very grateful for them,” she added.
‘One Sided Love’ and G22’s many sides
Pertaining to their single “One Sided Love,” AJ stated the subject material solely doesn’t refer to like. It may also be associated to friendships and the way one can reply to ache.
“‘One Sided Love’ covers a variety of subjects. It may be utilized to at least one’s mindset or one-sided friendships, the place you generally really feel that you simply’re alone. Being one-sided may be referred to others’ factors of view. It may be interpreted in numerous methods,” she stated.
“As , G22 launched hard-hitting songs. We’re generally known as the ‘Feminine Alphas’ of P-pop. However on this tune, we wish to present that earlier than we grew to become sturdy, we have been in ache. Earlier than we fought again, we have been damage and received stomped on. The tune reveals why we grew to become this fashion,” AJ continued.
For Jaz, the tune additionally explores how accepting ache is usually a type of self-empowerment. “That’s why we’ve got songs like ‘One Sided Love’ and ‘Babalik.’”
“With [these songs], we wish to settle for the previous and transfer ahead into being the Feminine Alphas and being the stronger model of ourselves,” she continued.
Alfea, then again, stated the only reveals how G22 is numerous as a feminine trio.
“We now have a variety of sides that we are able to present to followers. Understanding this truth, why not create new songs and present them? Why not present these ‘totally different sides’ to them?” she added.
AJ seconded her bandmate’s ideas, saying that G22 releasing totally different genres may also be likened to a type of “soul looking” as a gaggle.
“After we really feel sure feelings as listeners and we’re searching for that sure sound that elevates them, it may also be utilized to us. We’re looking for that sure kind of music. We will do totally different genres, however G22 can be soul-searching,” stated AJ.
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G22 members (from left) AJ, Jaz, and Alfea in an idea photograph for “One Sided Love.” Picture: Courtesy of Republic Information, Common Music Group Philippines, and Cornerstone Leisure
When requested in regards to the “risk” of a brand new album, G22 shared they wish to see it as an “Alpha album” which options collaborations with artists, the woman group’s many chapters, and totally different flavors.
“If I had to decide on an idea, I wish to see chapters about totally different artists and the way they affected G22. Our doable album will probably be a sneak peek of a feminine alpha and the backstory of artists who made an incredible profession,” Jaz stated.
G22 debuted as a four-piece act in February 2022. Since Bianca’s departure in September 2023, the P-pop woman group has solid forward as a trio. A few of their songs embody “Bang,” “Babalik,” “Defy,” “Boomerang,” “One Sided Love,” and “I Hate Boys.”
