The future of Filipino music is not built by one name alone. It takes artists willing to push boundaries, make room for new voices, and recognize that the industry grows stronger when its talents move forward together. This is the idea behind “IN THE ZONE,” the first collaborative track from 1Z Entertainment, bringing together SB19, XONARA, and J2X under one musical identity.
More than a collaboration among the company’s artists, the track reflects a vision that has been taking shape since SB19 first set out to introduce a new wave of Filipino music. What began with the group’s pursuit of a place for P-pop on the global stage has since grown into a wider ambition: creating opportunities for more Filipino artists and building a community where they can develop their respective identities while contributing to something bigger.
“When we started SB19, our goal was to introduce a new wave of Filipino music, which eventually helped pave the way for P-pop. We’re happy to see more groups emerging and contributing to the industry. Now, our goal is to help make that movement even stronger. For us, that starts with building a strong foundation within our own community at 1Z Entertainment,” shares Josh of SB19.
That vision takes musical form in “IN THE ZONE,” which audiences first heard during the closing performance of One Zone Fest. The surprise performance brought all three acts together onstage, offering an early glimpse of what happens when their individual sounds meet. Composed by SB19’s PABLO months before the festival, the track was conceived as an anthem for 1Z Entertainment and the growing community surrounding it.
“This song is really something special. I created it with RADKIDZ, and from the beginning, I envisioned it as an anthem for 1Z Entertainment. An anthem represents the identity of a team, something that brings everyone together and gives them something to stand behind. I wanted to create something that people could associate with 1Z and remember us by,” says PABLO.
Yet, what makes the collaboration particularly meaningful is that it does not ask its artists to sound alike. Instead, “IN THE ZONE” makes room for each act’s distinct strengths, allowing their individual contributions to shape a track that ultimately belongs to all of them. It is a balance between standing out and coming together, something that XONARA particularly appreciates about the project.
“That’s definitely one of the things we love about ‘IN THE ZONE.’ We each have our own parts where we can shine and showcase our individual vocal strengths. At the same time, everything comes together to create something that represents all of us,” says Ella of XONARA.
The title carries a message that extends beyond the recording studio. For 1Z Entertainment, being in the zone is about embracing possibilities, challenging established conventions, and finding the confidence to move beyond familiar boundaries. Through the track, the artists hope to bring more people into that mindset.
“From the very beginning, we’ve always believed in getting in the zone and breaking the norms. We called the track ‘IN THE ZONE’ because we want more people to join us in that mindset. Music is a powerful way to communicate ideas and bring people together, and through this song, we hope to share that message with a much wider audience,” shares Justin of SB19.
That invitation is not limited to aspiring musicians or performers. J2X sees the collaboration as an opportunity to recognize the breadth of Filipino creativity and encourage people across different artistic disciplines to find their own place in the movement.
“Ang ‘IN THE ZONE’ ay hindi lang para sa mga artists ng 1Z Entertainment. Para rin ito sa lahat ng creatives dito sa Pilipinas. Musician ka man, dancer, o bahagi ng iba pang creative fields, lahat tayo ay may kanya-kanyang talento at kakayahang mas lalo pang maipakita. Gusto naming maging bahagi ng isang movement na nagbibigay ng pagkakataon sa bawat isa na maipakita kung ano ang kaya nilang gawin,” shares J2X.
In bringing SB19, XONARA, and J2X together, 1Z Entertainment offers more than a shared recording from its growing roster. “IN THE ZONE” puts into music the idea that the progress of Filipino artistry need not be defined by individual achievements alone. There is room for different voices to find their footing, for established acts to help open doors for emerging ones, and for an entire creative community to move toward a common aspiration.
It is a vision that extends beyond one release, and perhaps that is what makes the collaboration significant: the recognition that the next chapter of Filipino music will be shaped not only by those who lead the way, but also by those who choose to bring others along.
1Z Entertainment’s “IN THE ZONE” is now available for pre-save and will be released worldwide on November 13, 2026, across major digital music streaming platforms.
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