01Profile
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Mac
Senior Barista — Philippines
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
I’m Mac, from the Philippines.
What do you do?
I’m a Senior Barista at Night Jar Coffee Roaster Dubai, UAE.
Describe your style in three words?
Street style, swagger and hip-hop
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
One of the best gigs for me was Eraserhead’s final show.
If you could put any three bands in history on a lineup?
Linkin Park / Jay-Z. Red Hot Chili Peppers. Maroon 5.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
Hipster.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Tupac Shakur.
Where is your favourite independent venue?
One of my favourite independent venues is SM Mall of Asia Concert ground. It is an outdoor venue that can hold a lot of people right by the sea so you get a lovely breeze.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
I think the greatest unsung hero for me is Francis Magalona from my home country. Mostly because his songs are nationalistic but with a modern approach. I love the tracks 'Man from Manila', 'Kaledeiscope World' and 'Mga Kababayan'.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
'The Crossroads' by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Ride Wit Me' by Nelly.
One record you would keep forever?
All essential tracks by Jay-Z.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
All the lyrics to 'Stronger' by Kanye West.
A song you wished you had written?
'Kaleidoscope World' by The Chills.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Sicko Mode' by Travis Scott.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
All Out 60’s on Spotify.
A song to get you straight on the dance floor?
'All I Wanna Do' by Sheryl Crow.
Best song to end an all-nighter?
'Love Yourself' by Justin Bieber.
Any new bands you’re into at the moment?
AJR Brothers, Silk Sonic.
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
I’m Mac, from the Philippines.
What do you do?
I’m a Senior Barista at Night Jar Coffee Roaster Dubai, UAE.
Describe your style in three words?
Street style, swagger and hip-hop
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
One of the best gigs for me was Eraserhead’s final show.
If you could put any three bands in history on a lineup?
Linkin Park / Jay-Z. Red Hot Chili Peppers. Maroon 5.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
Hipster.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Tupac Shakur.
Where is your favourite independent venue?
One of my favourite independent venues is SM Mall of Asia Concert ground. It is an outdoor venue that can hold a lot of people right by the sea so you get a lovely breeze.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
I think the greatest unsung hero for me is Francis Magalona from my home country. Mostly because his songs are nationalistic but with a modern approach. I love the tracks 'Man from Manila', 'Kaledeiscope World' and 'Mga Kababayan'.
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
'The Crossroads' by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'Ride Wit Me' by Nelly.
One record you would keep forever?
All essential tracks by Jay-Z.
A song lyric that has inspired you?
All the lyrics to 'Stronger' by Kanye West.
A song you wished you had written?
'Kaleidoscope World' by The Chills.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Sicko Mode' by Travis Scott.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
All Out 60’s on Spotify.
A song to get you straight on the dance floor?
'All I Wanna Do' by Sheryl Crow.
Best song to end an all-nighter?
'Love Yourself' by Justin Bieber.
Any new bands you’re into at the moment?
AJR Brothers, Silk Sonic.