36 – Zaldy Tubig / Rapper, Creative, Creating Music, SF History, Therapy

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Zaldy Tubig is a rapper, musician, and creative based out of the Bay Area. With roots in the SoMa distrct of San Francisco, he has a rich history and knowledge of the Bay and the city—especially in regards to the Filipino community and culture of SoMa Pilipinas. In this episode, we talk about his beginnings with music and writing—from peotry and music sessions at Y Projects to his current work and releases with local Bay Area artists. On the podcast, Zaldy performs some of his recent tracks, in addition to pieces from his debut mixtape THERAPY VOLUME 1. Zaldy recently changed his stage name to Zaldy Water—we talk about the history of his name and the connections with his father and the Philippines. Throughout the episode, Zaldy drops some serious wisdom and reflections in regards to growing up in working-class neighborhoods and the growth he’s gone through in his life.

Watch out for his upcoming project Stop Watering Dead Plants, soon to be released in collaboration with Niko Stephen.

3 Pieces of Advice

1. Shut up and just do it.

2. Read more. Exercise more.

3. Learn how to invest.

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<a href="http://zaldy94.bandcamp.com/album/therapy-volume-1">THERAPY VOLUME 1 by Zaldy Tubig</a>

Shoutouts

To my brother NIKø and My family

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