Brisbane sound engineer Gene Castillo bridges his migration journey and musical career by collaborating with emerging hip-hop artists in the Philippines.
Key Points
- Gene Castillo moved to Australia at age 13 and used music to overcome initial language and cultural barriers.
- He now produces, records, and mixes tracks for rising hip-hop and R&B talent across the Philippines.
- He encourages young creatives to build a stable financial foundation while pursuing their artistic passion.
Be proud of who you are. We are very talented people. When you start looking back at our history, our music, our arts, our films, we are very talented people... It's so empowering to own that you are Filipino.Brisbane-based Music Producer Gene Castillo
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