MC Genes Exclusive Interview for EDMDroid Asia

1. Please tell us and our readers more about the nightlife in the Philippines right now in times of Covid and most of all in your hometown of Cebu.

Nightlife in the Philippines IS still down AT the moment due to the Pandemic. People in the events industry/artists ARE really struggling. We pray that we get to recover soon and bring back those live party memories just like the old times.



2. How long have you been MCing and what can we expect next from MC Genes?

I started when i was a Beatboxer and I've been in the industry for more than 10 years now. What can you expect next from me? I’m planning to do some vlogging on all my shows after the Pandemic so you can see what's really happening in and out of shows.




3. What has been your best and your worst gig experience so far. Be honest please, don't hold back.

Best and memorable gig so far was my first International show in Macau. Worst gig experience was when i had this Music Festival called Heatwave north of Cebu. No show from the organizers the time we asked for TFs. But they still managed to pay us after few months tho.



4. If you had to choose, which profession would you be going with? MC/DJ or something else?

I really wanted to become a DJ few years back. But decided to be an MC since majority of my friends are DJs. my goal is to help them maintain a hyped crowd during their sets.



5. Top 3 tracks at the moment?

1) Darren Styles - Us against the world (Da Tweekaz Remix)
2) Coone - Faye
3) R3hab & Mike Williams - Lullaby



6. With which intl. act would you love to collaborate and why?

I would love to collaborate with MC Villain and Da Tweekaz since i'm really A big Hardstyle music fan. Been following them since tomorrowland and on Defqon Main Stages.

7.Where do we usually see your performances right now?

I'm doing livestreams through the Kumu app. I don't usually do live on my social media accounts. Exclusive for Kumu only :) They can follow me there @mcgenes



8. What are your work-related plans for 2021/2022, your career and beyond?

Planning to come back stronger when things get better and hit that International party scene!





9. Congratulations for making the EDMdroid Top 25 List of 2020 & 2019. How were the reactions from fans and peers?

Thank you! It has been a humbling experience! Fans were happy coz they saw me hustle from the very beginning. Was really thankful for the support ever since DAY 1. I could not have reached this far without their support.



10. You have been dubbed The Philippines #1 MC in 2020, what did change for you and how do you feel about the title/rank?

For me i don't see it as a competition coz i'm not really into voting polls, etc. Just really happy coz even through I didn't campaign that much during these crazy times, people still managed to vote for me even without shows and being inactive in the industry. Support was so overwhelming. Right now, I don't see myself as "The Best" in the industry, but i'll take this MC award as an inspiration to strive more and inspire people as well.



11. Please list down all your social media handles here for our readers to check you out and to follow you of course. Thanks for taking your time to speak to us today.

Thanks again for the opportunity fam! You guys can check me out on my social media accounts below:

Instagram: @mc_genes
Facebook: Genes Tapales
Kumu: mcgenes