Allan Pineda Lindo, or Apl.de.Ap, has had a remarkable journey – from growing up amongst farmers in Pampanga, migrating to Los Angeles, and eventually founding the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group Black Eyed Peas.
On this episode of ‘The Rolling Stone Philippines Interview,’ the Filipino musician and producer recounts his beginnings as a rapper, going back to the early days of his friendship with will.i.am. He also shares his thoughts on AI and creativity, the increasing global visibility of Filipino artists like H.E.R., Saweetie, and even KATSEYE and BINI, plus his mission to uplift underprivileged communities in the Philippines through education and agricultural development.
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00:00 Intro
00:47 How Apl.de.Ap discovered his love for breakdancing and hip-hop
5:20 How he started rapping with will.i.am
7:40 On not letting his nystagmus interfere with his life and music
12:37 Synergy between the members of Black Eyed Peas
15:00 Challenges during the early days of Black Eyed Peas
17:43 Writing and rapping in Kapampangan
19:23 Apl.de.Ap’s experience growing up abroad
21:45 How he never struggled with losing his Filipino identity
25:40 The secrets behind theBlack Eyed Peas’ longevity
29:45 On AI and the future of music
32:33 Advocating for Philippine education and agriculture
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