PHIRE Starter

22/07/2026

Cebu, we’re leveling up the vibe this Friday! 🎛️✨

We’re back at The Other Pavement Records on July 24th for another special edition of WAX ON! WAX OFF! a unique pop-up session where the classic warmth of vinyl meets fresh digital selection.

We are pulling out all the stops for this one and bringing in some serious heat all the way from Manila: special guest CHEEKS (representing the Plus234 Afro Scene Community)! 🇵🇭🔥

Here is the sonic breakdown for the night:

🎚️ DIGITAL SELECTORS: MISTERMIL (PHIRE Starter) & CHEEKS (Plus234) We are teaming up to serve a signature blend of the soulful side of the Afro Sound. Get ready for a sophisticated, deep mix of Afrobeats and Amapiano that you can truly vibe and lose yourself to.

💿 VINYL SET: Phono Manifesto Keeping it foundational. Expect nothing but smooth grooves and raw funk strictly on the analog decks.

The mission is simple: come through to chill, have a drink, and dive deep into some amazing music.

Good Music. Good People. No Egos.

Let’s create a vibe! 🥂

📍 Venue: The Other Pavement Records (Apitong Street)
🗓️ Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 PM+
🎟️ Door: P200 (18+ ONLY)

09/07/2026

KIEZO brought a whole new game. 🎧✨

If you were at Velvet Vortex last May 8th, you already know the vibe was unmatched. We were celebrating MISTERMIL's 50th birthday, and our main guest KIEZO decided to completely level up for the occasion!

The crowd peaked, the walls shook, and the entire PHIRE Starter crew was blown away. You definitely need to watch and listen to this one.

📺 FEEL THE ENERGY HERE:
https://youtu.be/sApM9U9LDwI
https://youtu.be/sApM9U9LDwI
https://youtu.be/sApM9U9LDwI

02/07/2026

Drippie Eric x MISTERMIL featured on TMC 105.1

getting some recognition! Kala-Kalayooo! 🔥🔥🔥

Afro-Beats With A Bisaya Blend: DRIPPIE ERIC And MISTERMIL’s New Twist In Cebu Music. Read more in the comments.

30/06/2026

Here’s an exclusive look and listen at “LAHI”—the upcoming track from Drippie Eric and MISTERMIL. Recorded live during our Fête de la Musique 2026 Tropical Thunder Stage at the stunning, Victorian-inspired Elinor Cafe in Mandaue, Cebu, this advance teaser gives you a sneak peek into the infectious chorus and global rhythms dropping this August 2026.

In Bisaya, “LAHI” means being different and unique. We are stepping outside the box to bring a completely fresh, innovative sound to the culture. This isn’t the full song, but it’s enough to show you exactly how the energy runs.

If you’re ready for the new wave of sound coming out of Cebu, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to help us hit our milestones and keep the movement growing!

🔥 RELEASE INFO - Official Track Release: August 2026

29/06/2026

Looking back at last Saturday, we’re filled with nothing but gratitude. Not bad for our second time around! 🌴✨

Let’s take it back for a second: In 2024, PHIRE Starter joined Fête de la Musique Cebu as just a performance slot on the main stage. By 2025, we took a leap of faith and built our very own Tropical Thunder Stage, curated specifically to highlight DJ selectors and artists bringing that pure tropical, island-vibe music. 🌊🏝️

Fast forward to last weekend—our second year running the stage. This time around, the energy was beautifully intimate, cozy, and laser-focused on letting the Afro Sound truly shine through a handpicked lineup of heavy-hitting selectors and an incredible artist. 🥁🔥

Huge shoutout to Elinor Cafe for helping us bring the vision to life. Together, we built what we confidently feel was our best-looking, most aesthetic, and “Instagrammable” stage setup yet. The vibe was unmatched! 🕯️🖼️

This occasion was another milestone for the collective, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the visionaries behind the decks. A massive thank you to: 🎧 Our brilliant DJ Selectors: KIT, Kiezo, DJ LIT, and MISTERMIL. 🎤 And the artist on the bill who made the effort to show up and completely shell it down: Drippie Eric.

More than just a lineup, these individuals are genuinely keeping the music flame alive for this sound in Cebu. 🌊🔥

👥 And most importantly, EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU who came through, danced, and shared the space with us.

That is an official wrap on Fête De La Musique 2026. We are locked in, building, and we absolutely cannot wait to do this all over again in 2027. 🤝🚀

28/06/2026

Highlights for our TROPICAL Thunder Stage: Fete De La Musique 2026 x PHIRE Starter was when Drippie Eric x MISTERMIL performed their unreleased and upcoming single "LAHI", we can't wait for you to listen to the full live version of this song. You can catch it on our YouTube channel next week so make sure to subscribe! Salamat Massive once again to Fête de la Musique in Cebu, can't wait for 2027!

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28/06/2026

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23/06/2026

🚨 POP-UP GIG ALERT 🚨

We literally put this together this week, and trust us, you don’t want to miss it. Tomorrow night, we are transforming Other Pavement Records into a sanctuary for the deepest South African sounds.

If you’ve been craving a pure listener’s night with incredible curation and unmatched energy, this is your official invitation to MZANSI MOOD. We are diving headfirst into the spectrum of Amapiano—from the deep, jazzy chords of Private School Piano and Soulful Amapiano, to high-energy Afro Piano and the hypnotic rhythms of 3-Step.

🎧 THE LINEUP
MISTERMIL – The main tropical tastemaker is taking the reins to guide you through the ultimate sonic journey. Expect nothing but pure curation.

DRIPPIE ERIC – Making a special appearance all the way from Siquijor! He’s dropping a live set featuring his latest tracks—serving you AFROBIS at its absolute finest (Afro Amapiano laced with raw Bisaya lyrics).

📌 THE DETAILS
📅 WHEN: Tomorrow (Wednesday)
⏰ TIME: 10:00 PM onwards
📍 WHERE: Other Pavement Records Store, 2nd floor J-Block Building, Apitong Street Cebu
💰 FREE ENTRANCE (Just bring good vibes)

This is a strict chill-and-listen type of night. Pull up, grab a drink, and lose yourself in the log drum.

See you on the pavement. 🪵✨

23/06/2026

⚡️ TROPICAL THUNDER Stage is BACK! ⚡️

Get ready to experience the ultimate rhythm shift as we bring the heat for Fête de la Musique 2026 Cebu! 🇵🇭✨

We are taking over the TROPICAL THUNDER Stage to bring you a heavy dose of the sounds that perfectly resonate with our tropical island vibe—and this year, we are diving deep into the Afro Sound. 🔥🌴

From the hypnotic grooves of Afro House to the heavy log drums of Amapiano, we’re bringing a massive lineup of selectors to keep you moving all night long.

📅 When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Where: Elinor Cafe, Mandaue
🎟️ Entrance: COMPLETELY FREE!

🎧 THE SELECTOR TIMETABLE 🎧
5:00 PM – KIT | Afro House
6:00 PM – MISTERMIL | 3 Step
7:00 PM – KIEZO | Afrobeats
8:00 PM – MISTERMIL | Amapiano
8:30 PM – DRIPPIE ERIC | AfroBIS
9:00 PM – DJ LIT | Afro Pop

Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the genre or just looking for the best Saturday night vibes in the city, this is where you want to be. Bring your crew, bring your energy, and let’s make this an unforgettable Fête! 🌧️🕺💃

See you all there!