The Fil-Am member of the Black Eyed Peas is back in the Philippines to promote his solo album titled You Can Dream. Apl.de.Ap (whose real name is Allan Pineda Lindo) has chosen to collaborate with Billy Crawford for the song "You Can Dream," which is included in Apl's new album.

Last Saturday, January 3, Apl.De.Ap and Billy Crawford showed Filipinos here and abroad their first collaboration titled "You Can Dream." The two singers performed the song on ABS-CBN's noontime show Wowowee.

Billy and Apl alternately sang the lyrics of "You Can Dream" and during the chorus, Billy sang: Just close your eyes / remember those gray skies / just dry your eyes / coz you can make it baby / you can dream / you can dream / you can dream.

It also has a Tagalog portion with lyrics that go: Parang kailan lang / ang mga pangarap ko'y ay kay hirap abutin / dahil sa inyo / napunta ako sa aking nais marating...

Earlier today, Apl graced the January 4 episode of ASAP ‘09 to perform another cut from his new album. He again performed the song "Island," which he first performed for Filipinos during the MYX Music Awards that took place in March 2008. He was joined by Sarah Geronimo and Billy Crawford during this energetic song-and-dance number that had the crowd shouting wildly.

After his performance at ASAP ‘09, Apl asked for everyone's help in raising funds for the Apl Foundation. "Please support us so we can help the children of the Philippines," he said.

Gary Valenciano, one of the hosts of show, described Apl as a man with a "pusong Pinoy." Billy also expressed his admiration for the Fil-Am singer and said, "It is such as pleasure to work with Apl. He is the most humble man I met in my life."

Before leaving the Kapamilya show, Apl told viewers, "Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!"  

In a previous interview, Apl told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) that he was inspired to write "Island" when he celebrated Christmas here in his motherland. Apl was born in Angeles City, Pampanga to a Filipina mother and an African-American father. Allan was adopted by an American who took him to the United States when he was just 11 years old.

Several years later, the hiphop singer gives back to his community by spearheading the Apl Foundation, which aims to provide communities and children with financial aid and awareness. According to the official website of this group, a portion of the dollars raised will be reserved for disaster relief in the event of natural and man made disasters within Asia.