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Marking a major breakthrough for Filipino artists on the global stage, R&B artist Denise Julia has officially signed under the US-based record label, EMPIRE.
Shared via her social media on May 12, the singer-songwriter announced the career milestone, while reflecting on her humble beginnings in Tondo, Manila. She wrote, “All those years of writing songs in my bedroom, recording until sunrise, believing in what I heard in my heart long before the world fully listened… It all led me here!”
In a major development for the Filipino music scene, the 24-year-old artist also highlighted the significance of a global platform, noting that she is “one of the first and few homegrown Filipina artists signed to a major US label.” In the same post, she emphasized that Filipino talent deserves its rightful space on the global stage.
She also extended her gratitude to her new record label, saying, “Thank you [Ghazi Shami], [Nima Etminan], and the entire EMPIRE team for believing in me and in the future of Filipino artistry.”
Recently, Denise Julia returned to releasing music with her singles “2GOOD4U” and “CHANGES” after taking a break from the spotlight due to her health. Known for her earlier hits like “B.A.D.,” “Lackin‘,” and “NVMD,” the two singles mark her first release in two years and signals a new creative chapter in her career. Now signed under EMPIRE, the Patron of Situationships assures, “this is only the beginning.”
Founded in 2010, EMPIRE has released music from artists including Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak, Cardi B, Bebe Rexha, Tyga, XXXTentacion, T-Pain, and Snoop Dogg, among others.
Check out Denise Julia’s latest single, “CHANGES,” below:
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Denise Julia has officially signed with EMPIRE, a major US-based record label founded in 2010. She is one of the first homegrown Filipina artists to join their global roster.
Following a health-related hiatus, Denise Julia recently released two new singles: “2GOOD4U” and “CHANGES.” These tracks mark her first new music in two years.
Before her recent signing, Denise Julia gained massive popularity for R&B hits such as “NVMD,” “B.A.D.,” and “Lackin’.”
EMPIRE has a prestigious history of releasing music for global icons, including Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, Snoop Dogg, Anderson .Paak, T-Pain, and XXXTentacion.
Denise Julia is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter who originally hails from Tondo, Manila, Philippines.