P-pop group Bilib and OPM soloist ZéLa celebrated their hard work with the release of the music video for “Gimme The Music,” a collaboration the artists described as the product of long hours of training, creative risk-taking, and a lot of shared gratitude.
During the press conference, AQ Prime Music creative director RS Francisco praised the group’s discipline and commitment, saying he had seen the members’ development firsthand during months of preparation.
“We’ve been working with these kids for the past, how many months? And they’re really very hardworking. Focus sila. They train every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,” said Francisco.
The music video, filmed partly at Rampa, transforms a dull office into a full party once the beat kicks in. Veteran actor Mon Confiado plays the boss in the concept, which Francisco explained as a creative way of showing how music can disrupt even the most ordinary day.
Composed of Yuki, Zio, Jmac, RC, Clyde, Carlo, and Rafael, Bilib found seeing the final cut of the music video emotional after months of preparation.
Group leader Yuki said the process was overwhelming at times.
“We were so nervous because there were so many processes involved when we were planning this. Now that we’ve watched the music video, I’m honestly a little speechless. Everything we worked hard for from day one—the trainings, the creative process, and all the people who helped us—made this night possible,” he shared.
Member Jmac echoed the gratitude, recalling how surreal the project felt while they were working on it.
“Back then, it didn’t really sink in that this is what we were doing; we were just working and working and working. Even now, after seeing the finished music video, my heart is so happy because this is the result of all the hard work we poured into it over the past few months,” he said.
Clyde recalled how the team pushed through exhaustion during the shoot.
“We shot from 4:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. the next day before we finished. But we didn’t feel tired because we were the ones motivating and cheering for each other. I’m so, so proud of my members,” Clyde stated.
The boys also acknowledged how Confiado and Francisco guided them during the project. RC said the lessons they learned extended beyond performance.
“What we learned wasn’t just about music. Sir Mon and Sir RS shared lessons with us—even the movies they’ve done. We really bonded, and it made us feel closer to them,” Clyde added.
For ZéLa, who comes from a solo background, collaborating with a group allowed her to grow differently as an artist.
“This is my first time collaborating with a group, which was kinda hard at the beginning because I’m a soloist. I learned so much from them. We help each other every time during training. Our friendship really became stronger,” the singer shared.
Looking forward, Bilib promised to continue giving their best for the people who have placed their trust in them.
“We’ll work even harder and give our absolute best as artists. You can expect us to keep improving so the people who support us will be proud of us,” Yuki told Manila Standard Entertainment.
“Gimme The Music” by Bilib featuring ZéLa is now available on major streaming platforms.
