Heavy Rotation is the world's home for Filipino Hip Hop and R&B. On our podcast you'll discover Filipino artists, the stories behind their music, and exclusive live performances. Our original podcast first aired in 2007-2009 with the vision of a creating a radio station with music exclusively by Filipino artists. In 2019, HR returned with the same dream spotlighting music by over 300 Filipino artists from around the world. Today, Heavy Rotation has evolved into a digital audio platform with a handcrafted curated online radio station and podcast striving to amplify Filipino excellence in music.
Los Angeles based R&B/Pop artist Ashley Mehta stops by Heavy Rotation to talk about her "Trust Tour" that will be closing out at the House of Blues in San Diego, California on August 30th. She also shares her insights on the lessons she learned in putting a tour together. Plus, we also talked to Ashley about her latest EP "Trust" and challenged her to a game of "What If It Sounded Like _______" where she has to sing her original music in another genre on the spot.
11 Aug 2023
Heavy Rotation EP107 - Nadine Lustre
World renowned actress, singer, songwriter, and model, Nadine Lustre hangs out with Heavy Rotation to talk about the magic of Sairgao Island, "Overgrown" - her first release since her debut album "Wildest Dreams", and gives us some exclusives updates regarding her upcoming limited TV series and new movie. Plus, we challenge Nadz to a game of "Guess Your Lyrics". Listen now to see out how she does!
21 Jul 2023
Heavy Rotation EP106 - H3rizon
Sydney, Australia based girl group H3rizon is back on Heavy Rotation to talk about their brand new single "Coordinate". Tiara, Gabby, and Bernie share the back story in creating their new song and their TikTok dance challenge welcoming you to the party and to experience the uplifting vibes. Plus, hear all the laughs as the girls share their experiences from visiting the Philippines, meeting Flo in Atlanta, and see how they do in our acapella challenge.
27 Apr 2023
Heavy Rotation EP104 - Adrian Marcel & Sonny B of CRSB
The Bay Area's own Adrian Marcel and Sonny B of CRSB are on a mission to fill the world with "R&Bay", a unique genre that blends R&B music over Hyphy type beats. Hear the in depth story behind their latest banger "Bip City" which give you a taste into their new found sound, and learn more about how "R&Bay" took 2-years in the making. Plus, we challenge The Brodies' to a How Bay Area Are You Quiz. Find out how they did!
21 Apr 2023
Heavy Rotation EP103 - Manila Grey
JUNO Nominated Filipino-Canadian Hip-Hop/R&B duo from Vancouver, Canada, Manila Grey is in the house to talk about their brand new album Sound Drift and their upcoming 14 city tour. Soliven and Neeko share how they leveled up their artistry and entrepreneurship, open up about how life is moving turbo, and share how going back to their roots helped them coin their sound as Sound Drift.
24 Mar 2023
Heavy Rotation EP102 - Roann
Los Angeles based singer, songwriter, actress and event producer, Roann shares how she overcame major changes in her life - leaving her hometown and moving to another city, leaving her stable job, and reaching a milestone in music all for her pursuit of happiness. Learn more about her ambitions in establishing a full talent agency, and join us as we dive deep into the story behind her latest single "Say So" available exclusively on Bandcamp.
23 Feb 2023
Heavy Rotation EP101: Nieman
R&B/Pop, singer-songwriter based out of Los Angeles County, Nieman, talks about how reflection time during the pandemic has prepared and motivated him for moving forward in the new year. He also takes us on a dive into his latest single "Fashionably Late" from his upcoming EP, and performs an exclusive, live acoustic version on the show.
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