Charles Angeles Jr. (iNBiTuiN) was crowned as the Philippine Red Bull 3Style National Champion in Valkyrie at the Palace, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The 38 year-old DJ will now advance to the 3Style Global Finals in Krakow, Poland.
Red Bull 3Style has given DJs all over the world an opportunity to showcase their skills, creativity, and ability. Aspiring participants uploaded a five-minute performance video showcasing three different genres of music, with the finalists being Katsy Lee, Kouta Kutsuma, Jan Musa (D’Mad Tweaker), Charles Angeles Jr. (iNBiTuiN), Novel Fortich (Short), and Gary Bonita (DJ GFlip).
Second-runner up Jan Musa (D’Mad Tweaker) was the first to spin among the finalists. “At first I was nervous but I got a hang of it right away. Plus, I actually prefer performing first!” said Musa. “The crowd was also engaging, so that helped me loosen up a bit”.
The returning Japanese/Filipino DJ Kouta Kutsuma ended up as first-runner up this year. His set included 90’s hip-hop, modern hip-hop, and a few hints of funk, which got the crowd pumped up throughout his upbeat, diverse set.
“I use a lot of wordplay. As I grew in the industry, I discovered that this is what works – so I stuck with it,” Kouta said. “Setting a vibe that people would love and having diversity at the same time… That’s the point of Threestyle.”
iNBiTuiN, 3Style National Finals’ Champion, wowed the crowd with his astounding skill and energy on stage. He showed off his turntable skills with a mix of rock, mumba, OPM, and hip-hop to keep the crowd going. What made his set unforgettable was when he climbed up the table while he played the portable electronic keyboard on it. “I just enjoyed my set. I wanted to pass my energy to the crowd, and I think I was successful in doing so.”
“Finally – I‘m going back to Poland!” said iNBiTuin. “I’m excited because it’s always like a reunion. Seeing all my heroes there and most importantly, competing and representing the Philippines!”
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