Lucent and others are working to create products that seamlessly integrate voice, video and data networks.ĭata networking products will give companies enhanced services, such as universal messaging, plus the ability to control all phone calls, Internet access and video-conferencing from a single network. What Lucent is trying to do is compete in the data networking business, a relatively new task for the company. "We are very conscious of what Lucent is doing out here," said an executive from one of the area's largest companies. That's still a small number when compared with Cisco's 16,000 employees and 3Com's 13,500 employees, but it's more than Ascend's 1,820, and it's enough to show those companies that Lucent means business. The company now employs more than 3,000 people in the Bay Area and plans to add several hundred more during the next few years. It's developing new products and technologies such as wireless telephone systems at its facilities in the Bay Area and soon will open a Lucent Venture Fund office in Menlo Park to finance startup tech companies. for a share of a multibillion-dollar industry that will transform the way people communicate. Lucent is preparing to go head- to-head with local hotshots like Cisco Systems, Ascend Communications and 3Com Corp. His name is Fred Againand I just found that album so special because I felt I wasn’t alone, that there were other people trying to get through this pandemic.The New Jersey company has spent the past year beefing up its presence in Silicon Valley - building new facilities, acquiring local companies, setting up research labs and aligning with local universities like Stanford. He would cut audio clips from IG Live stories and incorporate that into his music. Manila Killa: I only listen to dance music, and there’s this artist that released an album where everything on it was influenced by the pandemic. I look for inspiration to add to my own style. Manila Grey, Justin Bieber, Ty Dolla Sign, Chris Brown, and other random genres. It was something I connected to, especially since COVID I was doing anything to stay somewhat sane. I can relate to his addictive personality to vices and how he was able to get out of his hole. so I listen to a lot of genres I can draw inspiration from.Ĭurtismith: Isaiah Rashad has been one of my favorite artists for years and he just came out with a new album. Steven Peregrina – PARADISE RISING Who’s on your quarantine playlist?ĬA: I used to be a journalist for music magazines in the US, so I can’t really pinpoint a specific artist. I try to go for euphoric, dreamy music because I want people to think about the lyrics and how they can relate to their lives. Manila Killa: In an airplane, traveling alone with the headphones on. Steven Peregrina: In the car, with good vibes all around. I also grew up in New York City, so if you love traditional hip-hop, I have some bars and punchlines that are good.Ĭurtismith: For Black Hearts, I’d like to imagine someone driving along the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) in Los Angeles, while listening to it on the radio. It can get crazy here with the late nights. I take what Filipinos love: the soft, emotional ballads and I turn that into something you wanna dance and cry to at the same time.’ĬA Christian Alexander & Curtismith – PARADISE RISING What is the ideal setting you can see your music being played in?ĬA: I used to work at The Palace as a party host, so I feel like my music is the soundtrack of Manila nightlife. I want people to see my music as an escape from real-world problems, especially nowadays.’ Authentic, ’cause I think if your music is true to yourself, it’ll stand the test of time.’ Relatable, ’cause everything I rap about I’ve been through myself. All of my lyrics are about my experiences or stories I heard from friends.’ĬA Christian Alexander: ‘ Wavy, because I try to make my music, the sonics, the flows I use sound different. How would you describe your music to newbies?Ĭurtismith: ‘Reflective, authentic, and human. We spoke with Curtismith, CA Christian Alexander, Manila Killa, and Steven Peregrina on their music styles, the vibes their tracks exude, and who is on their quarantine playlists. This 2021, PARADISE RISING returns with semilucent 2, with tracks from both homegrown and international artists, like Fil-Canadian duo Manila Grey, singer/instrumentalist Steven Peregrina, rapper/songwriter Curtismith, electronic producer Manila Killa, Amsterdam’s R&B protege daze, New York hip-hop powerhouse CA Christian Alexander, and Malaysia’s multi-talented global artist Yuna. PARADISE RISING, a sub-collective of Asian-American label 88rising, dropped semilucent last year, a five-track compilation album featuring Kiana V, fern., Leila Alcasid, Jason Dhakal, and Massiah. Filipino artists are no stranger to making waves internationally, and one platform is committed to making that a consistent thing.
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