{"id":214301,"date":"2022-03-18T11:55:50","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T03:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/?p=214301"},"modified":"2022-03-18T13:13:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T05:13:02","slug":"tnt-boys-mackie-empuerto-reimagines-can-this-be-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diplomatic-fuchsia-armadillo.46-250-226-234.cpanel.site\/?p=214301","title":{"rendered":"TNT Boys’ Mackie Empuerto Reimagines “Can This Be Love”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mackie Empuerto, one of the powerful trio comprising the TNT Boys, breathes new life into the Ryan Cayabyab classic \u201cCan This Be Love<\/a>,\u201d his first single as a solo artist that is set to drop on digital platforms on Friday (March 18).<\/p>\n

A Smokey Mountain original, \u201cCan This Be Love\u201d talks about young love particularly the magic of first love. Marvin Querido arranged and produced Mackie\u2019s remake under TNT Records.<\/p>\n

During the media launch for his song, Mackie shared that he was at first hesitant to explore a solo music career. \u201cThere was a time when I got scared to explore but I chose to believe in myself and in what I can do,\u201d he shared. <\/p>\n

The 16-year old Kapamilya talent also said that he personally believed that \u201cCan This Be Love\u201d is the perfect single for his age and he liked that it is relatable to everyone.<\/p>\n

When asked if he ever experienced being in love as narrated in the song, he admitted to being inspired by his crushes when he recorded the remake. He said, \u201cYes, I think it\u2019s normal to have a crush especially since I\u2019m a teenager. Isa po \u2018yun sa mga pinaghugutan ko po, \u2018yung mga crush ko.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Coinciding with the launch of his single, Mackie also signed a contract with ABS-CBN Music, TNT Records, and Polaris Entertainment.<\/p>\n

ABS-CBN Music creative director Jonathan Manalo welcomed him to the ABS-CBN Music family. \u201cWe\u2019re very excited because we believe in what you can do as a singer. With the talent that you have, we know that you will reach greater heights,\u201d he told Mackie at the launch.<\/p>\n

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TNT Records and Polaris Entertainment head Reily Santiago also stressed they all recognized Mackie\u2019s artistry, which they would like to share with more music fans. He said, \u201cAlam naman natin ang achievements ni Mackie at ang talento niya and we just want to share that. Abangan niyo ang gift niya sa kanyang fans!\u201d <\/p>\n

Known as not just a singer but also a dancer and an actor, Mackie was a finalist in \u201cTawag ng Tanghalan Kids,\u201d which led to his amazing journey as a member of the world-class group TNT Boys. Aside from music, he also ventured into acting and won Best Child Actor of the Year at the Urduja Film Festival 2019 for the movie \u201cBakwit Boys.\u201d He will also continue to be a member of TNT Boys.<\/p>\n

Relive the feelings of first love in Mackie\u2019s \u201cCan This Be Love<\/a>,\u201d out on digital platforms on Friday (March 18). For more details, like Star Music on Facebook (www.facebook.com\/starmusicph<\/a>) and follow it on Twitter and Instagram (@StarMusicPH).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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