Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Billboard Philippines Volumes, Filipino rapper Nik Makino opens up about the day he got fired, calling it the "happiest day" of his life. While many would see it as a setback, for Nik, it became one of the defining moments that allowed him to fully focus on his music.
Balancing 62-hour workweeks with songwriting, he persevered until his track "Neneng B" exploded in popularity, completely reshaping the trajectory of his career. Now, he's sharing how he turned that unexpected challenge into his breakthrough moment.
Catch the full story this Wednesday, streaming exclusively on Spotify and YouTube.
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In this episode of Billboard Philippines Volumes, Filipino rapper Nik Makino opens up about the day he got fired, calling it the "happiest day" of his life. While many would see it as a setback, for Nik, it became one of the defining moments that allowed him to fully focus on his music.
Balancing 62-hour workweeks with songwriting, he persevered until his track "Neneng B" exploded in popularity, completely reshaping the trajectory of his career. Now, he's sharing how he turned that unexpected challenge into his breakthrough moment.
Catch the full story this Wednesday, streaming exclusively on Spotify and YouTube.
#BillboardPH
#BillboardPhilippines
