“Nakakapu-“. Two huge pop icons will meet on stage and will grace Filipinos with a highly anticipated duet! Juan Karlos and Lukas Graham are slated to perform together in the Philippines on October 2023. Famously known for the song “7 Years”, Lukas Graham invites JK to perform in their opening concert in Manila. Find out more details about the Lukas Graham Live in Manila Concert here. From the venue to ticket prices, and where to buy one, we got you covered.
Lukas Graham confirms duet with Filipino artist Juan Karlos in their Philippine concert
Danish pop band Lukas Graham’s vocalist Lukas Forchhammer personally invited the Philippines’ very own Juan Karlos as a special guest performer in their Manila opening concert. Lukas Graham, known for their hit songs like “Mama Said”, “Love Someone”, and “7 Years”, conversed with JK via Instagram after the Filipino pop artist commented on Lukas’s post. Shockingly, Lukas told JK to join their concert and perform with the band, to which Juan Karlos excitedly obliged.
@lukasgraham #duet with @juan karlos let’s petform this one together too? #ERE can’t wait!!!!
Later on, in Lukas Graham’s TikTok, Lukas highlighted Juan Karlos’ char-topping song “Ere” while also singing alongside in the background. He even praised JK’s vocals and mentioned a possible duet of the said song if Karlos agreed.
“If you’re up for the challenge, let’s do this song, too.”
Lukas Graham Live in Manila: Concert details (Venue, Date, Ticket Prices, and Where to Buy)
Ticket Prices:
- VIP: ₱4,925
- Orchestra: ₱4,175
- Loge: ₱4,070
- Balcony 1: ₱3,655
- Balcony 2: ₱3,105
Venue: New Frontier Theatre (formerly known as the Kia Theatre) located in Araneta City in Cubao, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Date: October 22, 2023 (8 PM)
Where to buy: Ticketnet.com
Juan Karlos’ sensational “Ere” makes history after becoming the first Filipino song to top the Spotify Global Charts
In just less than a month, Juan Karlos‘s heart-breaking song “Ere” has already managed to become the first OPM (Original Pinoy Music) to land in the top 100 Spotify Global Top Songs Charts. As of this writing, it sits in the No.2 Viral Songs list worldwide. Right now, Ere also amassed millions of Spotify streams and almost 12 Million views on YouTube. All of these create history, not just for Juan Karlos, but for the whole OPM community.
Congratulations, JK!
JUST IN: Spotify PH confirmed that Juan Karlos’ ‘ERE’ is the most streamed local track in a day, with over 1.2 million streams in Spotify PH in 2023.
Currently, the song sits at the #2 spot in the Global Viral Songs and #87 in the Global Top Songs Charts.… pic.twitter.com/NbcsXhMOiM
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) October 16, 2023
What is Juan Karlos’ Ere all about?
Juan Karlos “JK” Labajo, famously known as Juan Karlos, will be remembered as the young star in The Voice Kids who only won third place but became a very popular artist in the country after multiple hit songs. The 22-year-old singer/songwriter is akin to creating painful sad songs. Recently, JK just released a two-part album called Sad Songs and Bullsh*t. One of the featured titles in the first part of the album is no other than the sensational “Ere”.
Ere, which translates to “Air” in English, talks about betrayal, heartbreak, and abandonment. Even JK Labajo revealed that he created this album as he was going through a heartbreak following a breakup with Filipina actress Maureen Wroblewitz earlier this year. The song highlights the aftereffects of a failed relationship after being left hanging in the air. If you follow Juan Karlos, you will know he can make everyone fall in love with his songs, even though it’s basically an interpretation of his pain.
Who is Juan Karlos?
Juan Karlos is a 22-year-old Filipino singer-songwriter who rose to fame at the age of 13 from the first season of The Voice Kids. He has released four studio albums as a solo artist, along with his band.
- Karlos has also appeared in various character roles as an actor, including the ABS-CBN television series Hawak-Kamay (2014) and the musical biopic film Ako si Ninoy (2022). Following these steady achievements, he is now receiving global recognition with the release of his track ERE from the album Sad Songs and B*llsh*t Part 1.
Grateful 🩵😭 pic.twitter.com/KWHqXnJ48k
— juan karlos labajo (@karloslabajo__) October 10, 2023
- The relatable album touched the hearts of listeners, garnering Karlos the biggest Spotify opening in the Philippines. His title track, ERE, garnered 1.39 million streams on its release date, creating a new history for the music streaming platform and breaking the long-established record of Taylor Swift.
- Previously, only seven records have managed to achieve the million stream status, and they all belonged to the superstar as she released her re-recorded tracks, including Mine, Back to December, Anti-Hero, Lavender Haze, Sparks Fly, and Speak Now.
- Apart from setting a new record for his name, Juan Karlos became the first singer to have an OPM (Original Pinoy Music) song enter the Spotify global charts, ranking at spot #177 before jumping to #87.
- His song ERE has gone viral on TikTok as the perfect BGM for the rainy season. The straightforward and honest lyrics, including the swear word ‘nakakap*tan**na,’ have become the go-to part for expressing frustration.
- Meanwhile, the sentimental bridge section of the song “Tatlong bilyon ikaw lang ang aking gusto” [Three billion people and you’re the only one I want] has become a famous line to dedicate to one lover. This juxtaposition is one of the highlights of Juan Karlos’ album.
