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envy

Felip 7sin Album cover

About ‘envy’

Felip’s debut solo album, 7sins, unleashes a blistering declaration of audacious self-confidence with the track “envy.” The song embodies Felip’s fierce unadulterated individuality as he remains unfazed by negativity and embraces the envious reactions from skeptics.

The lyrics are a must-listen for a shot of defiant self-assurance.

Lyrics Tag: EXPLICIT
Release Type: Album – 7sins
Release Date: July 5, 2024
Genre: Hip-hop, Rap
Language: English
Music & Lyrics: FELIP
Recording Engineer: Luke April at Monostery Studios
Mixing: Luke April and FELIP
Mastering: Jett Galindo of The Bakery LA
Producers: Luke April and FELIP
Source: Warner Music Philippines

Behind the Song

Warner Music Philippines

Interview Translation

When do you usually feel envy?

Since I was a kid, I couldn’t have everything because I grew up in a family that wasn’t too well off, and my parents worked in another country just to provide for us.

There was a time I wished they were here to attend our graduation.

Take us through what it was like creating the track, ‘envy.’

It was easy because I could already visualize in my mind what kind of song. What it would be like.

First, we created the beat, then just mumbling the studio booth. After that we chopped it up and put it together.

Pick your favorite line from the song and tell us why it strikes you the most.

“I don’t care about yo’ feelings.”

As long as I stay genuine to myself. I know myself best. So I don’t care what other people say about me.

‘envy’ Official Music Video

In interviews, Felip mentioned drawing inspiration from anime for the visual elements of “envy’s” official music video. On a broader thematic context, it touches on medieval and medieval fantasy imagery, crucial touch points to the historical origins of the seven deadly sins. It then takes us into modern times, and shows how envy still impacts the human soul.

Concept by FELIP
Creative Producer: Bea Charlyn Laiño

Director: Jay-Ar Villarojas of Kawingan Studios
Creative Director and Storyboard Artist: Emmanuel Basco
Director of Photography: John Karlo Calingao, Jay-Ar Villarojas
Camera Operator: John Karlo Calingao
Assistant Camera: Jonard Valerio
Gaffer: Norman Tinitigan
Key Grip: Nick Tinitigan
Production Assistants: Mark Serrano, Kevin Arbolario

Production Manager: Elijane Tan
Assistant Production Manager: Jayson Penaflor

Production Design by Rocket Sets
Rey John Legaspi
Miguel Alomajan

Set man:
Jhun Basilides
Allan Basilides
Ramon Princillo
Christopher Dizon
Demetrio Pilapil
Darwin Pilapil
Earl Montante
Leonard Galang

Set Artisans:
Uriel Palacios
Keno Aragon
Fred Espina
Jamila San

Offline Editor: Alan Ante Jr.
Colorist: Adrielle Esteban
VFX: Jay-Ar Villarojas, Jerico Sales Torres, Bien Michael Caralian

Photographer and Colorist: Louis Anthony Duran

Wardrobe and styling by FELIP
Makeup Artist: Gery Peñaso
Hair Stylist: Jay Wee

Styling: Rain X Em Consultancy
Wardrobe Head Stylists: Rain Dagala and Em Millan
Styling Associates: Rioliza Camantigue and Elaine Villapando

Designers and Brands:
Neric Beltran
Balenciaga
Vetements
Franco Gallo

Visualizer and Performances