Rapper Flow G, whose real name is Archie Basilio dela Cruz, expresses immense gratitude for the unwavering support he has received from his girlfriend of seven years, Angelica Jane Yap, particularly with the release of his debut album 24/7.
Flow G hosted a listening party for his album, coinciding with his birthday celebration, on Friday night, August 15, 2025, at Brooklyn Warehouse Manila.
During a brief press interview, including PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), he was asked to share a message for Angelica.
Flow G chose to keep his message private, hinting to those interested that he embedded it in track 11 of his album titled "Una Lagi."
The 29-year-old Pinoy rapper told the press, "Actually, yung mga gusto ko sabihin sa kanya, sa tenga niya lang gusto kong makarating.
"Pero, kung gusto niyo magka-idea sa mga gusto kong message ko sa kanya, na for share, pakinggan niyo na lang yung track 11 ng album...
"Na di ko man siya mauna palagi, lahat naman yun e para sa amin."
Turning to Angelica, he added, "Nagpapasalamat ako sa iyo nang sobra."
Flow G extended his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the realization of his album, including his producer Flip-D, his management team at Asintada PH, and all those involved in organizing his birthday and listening party.
FLOW G'S DEBUT ALBUM: 24/7
Flow G has been a vibrant presence in the OPM scene for seven years, but it wasn't until this year that he chose to release his debut album.
In the previous years, he typically appeared as a featured artist or released singles. Now, Flow G has taken the spotlight to share his own story.
When asked if producing a full album was more challenging, Flow G commented that while he didn't find it extremely difficult, it certainly wasn't easy.
In his words, "Same na naman sa mga process na pagbuo ko ng singles, pero this time, hindi ko lang ma-explain kung ano yung mas mahirap na part, pero for sure, mahirap siya, kasi album siya, 12 tracks.
"Pero, para sa akin, madali siya, kasi yun yung pinakapaborito kong gawin, yung process ko.
"'Tsaka ito na yung pinaka-gusto kong ginagawa, kaya hindi ko siya malagay dun sa parang bracket na mahirap process.
"So, hindi ko din masasabing madali, pero masaya."
What inspired the title of his album, 24/7?
Flow G explained that the album's title encapsulates its central theme, as all the tracks revolve around the concept of "routine."
He explained, "24/7 ano siya 24 hours, 7 days. So, para siyang routine e.
"Kumbaga nagkakulay yung album ko sa kung anu-ano man yung title ng kanta, kung anu-ano yung concept ng mga song, sinisugurado ko na lahat yun, routine ng tao lang yun.
"Kung ito yung title yung song na ito, ulit-ulitin ito ng tao, or kung ano man yan, love song, or motivational song. Basta, yung ine-express ko lang dun, na lahat walang katapusan."
He added, "Kung mapapansin nila, ilang beses ko dun ginamit yung word na routine kasi para sa akin, ayun na talaga yung cycle.
"24/7, gagawin mo lang lagi, 24/7 is puro lang sa routine, ng mga topic ng kanta."
Expounding on his inspirations for the songs in the album, Flow G shared, "Ang inspiration ko din pala is yung mga naranasan ko.
"Mas gusto ko yung makakakita at sasabihin sa message, na still, kahit parang ang dami ko na nagawa, parang, pakiramdam ko pa rin, araw-araw akong nagsisimula.
Kaya hindi ako nauubusan ng inspiration.
"Siyempre, hanggang dumadami yung naniniwala, alam ko naman yung kasabay nun, yung may mas maraming expectation.
"Hindi ko man mag-meet madalas, at least ako mismo sa sarili ko, ginagawa ko na lang yung best ko para mapunan yun."
FLOW G: FUTURE COLLABS?
Flow G completed his album in just two months.
For his debut, he selected two previously unreleased songs from his collection and created 10 new tracks.
The album also featured a limited edition of 100 vinyl records, complete with a customized turntable, which has already sold out.
Flow F said, "Kinommit [commit] ko siya last two months. Nag-isip ako ng concept for two weeks. Nagsulat ako ng kanta for two weeks, beats kami for three weeks...
"Dalawa dun yung nasulat ko na, e. 'Tapos yung sampu, dinagdag ko na lang. Hindi ko siya minadali pero dahil, trabaho ko na ito matagal na, at ito yung pinakaalam kong gawin, kaya medyo alam ko na siya."
Among the older songs included in his album is "Ayos Ba?" which is also one of his favorites.
Reflecting on it, he said, "Two years ago na yung song na yun, 'tapos lahat ng pwede kong ilagay na kanta dun is na-adjust para lang sa kanya matapos yung album.
"Gustung-gusto ko siya siguro dahil para lang akong nangangamusta. 'Kamusta ka na? Ayos ka lang ba?'"
Flow G shared that his debut album doesn't include any featured artists or collaborations.
This decision, advised by Loonie, was made to establish the kind of music listeners can expect from him in the future.
However, he is very open to collaborating with other artists, especially for his second album.
"Yung mga ka-collab ko is sa second album," he said.
Flow G added, "Dahil debut album ko 'to, sabi rin sa akin ni Kuya Loonie, more on ano din daw, deserve lang din pagka gumawa ka ng unang album, personalized dapat yung pagkagawa ko sa kanya."
"At saka ito yung mga unang-una kong ie-express kung paano ko gagawin yung pangsarili kong album kaya ni-release ko na muna.
"And para din meron akong next plan na kung makaka-collab ko naman, para sa pangalawa."
Meanwhile, Flow G was also asked for his birthday wish.
He said, "Birthday wish ko yun lang, andun din sa kanta na yun, e.
"Sana manalo lahat, e. Big wins para sa lahat kasi pag nananalo lahat, parang, madadalian ka i-celebrate yung panalo mo kung panalo kayong lahat."
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