“Balikbayan” Remix
Written by Mic3
Produced by Verse One Productions/Thurst 4 Worst

Have you ever wondered why there’s so many Filipino’s in Hawai’i? Or why they say it’s the melting pot of the Pacific? Well Mic3 tries to capture that with this Remix of “Balikbayan”. The original version was through the production of Audible Labrats; (DJ Skid, Nomadd) which had a raw grainy, vintage sound. This new mix produced by Thurst 4 Worst Production (Ely M.) has a more warlike, tough sounding appeal to it. Very catchy in its message, noting the farmer turned soldier depiction, and explained some of the lost and forgotten historical events of the Filipinos that were before coming to Hawai’i and after that time. Its unbelievable how 15 sakadas came to one of this island chain and created a chain reaction of millions.

This track was mixed down and mastered at Verse One Productions by
Bryan Sanchez of First Verse
Mic3 “Respect My Pride” 2009

Here’s a clip of MIC3 as a special guest at the Cub World concert up in BYUH this past summer. Also, props to the backing band Tom, Marc, and Demitri from local Hawaii band Upstanding Youth. “Awesome job guys!”. Check them out online as well at http://www.upstandingyouth.com

Check this live performance by Mic3, First Verse and Lady Des, as they performed there hit song, Balikbayan at the 16 Annual Filipino Fiesta - Honolulu, Hawaii.

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What a great collaborative performance by First Verse, a local island contemporary band in O’ahu and Online superstar Mic3 as they perform Just Friends by Musiq Soulchild at the 16th Annual Filipino Fiesta in Honolulu, Hawaii. Also a big shout out goes to Des for backup vocals.

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