Pop Sensation JAGMAC Releases New Single: Motivation
Crowned Radio Disney’s “next big thing”, sibling six-piece JAGMAC just released their new Latin-inspired hit ‘Motivation’.
The song’s vocal call and response seamlessly combine melodic pop melodies with island-inflected raps.
Produced by Molina, Motivation celebrates family and the role it has played in inspiring the group — composed of siblings Jared, Angelique, Gabriel, Manjo, Alyssa, and CJ — to pursue their dreams.
Americans infused with half-Filipino and half-Polish roots, Gabriel goes on to describe the song’s family ties.
“Motivation was inspired by life moments that motivated us to pursue our dream,” he reveals.
“It examines our life together too. We mention singing on a karaoke machine, which is a big thing in Filipino culture. Our Polish grandfather always hoped we’d win a GRAMMY, so we reference that as well. We’re telling the fans we’re still in this and doing what we love.”
In the high-quality music video, the group displays hard work through humble pursuits with lyrics like, “Tell my father don’t be stressed about the bank. Go ten times harder than I should, so we find a place with no worries one day”. Motivated to succeed, the video parallels a real-life attitude that has brought the band ample success.
As heard in songs like Motivation, the band integrates sounds, styles, and spirits from around the world.
“We’ve been surrounded by various cultures forever,” Angelique says. “We love all different kinds of foods and listen to genres from everywhere. That diversity is beautiful to us.”
Manjo goes on to say,
“There are modern vibes, Afrobeats, Indian sounds, Latin rhythms and, of course, a lot of Filipino influences.”
Its relatable lyrics paired with modern pop sounds and multicultural influences give Motivation a wide-appeal that is sure to resonate with listeners from around the globe.
Since JAGMAC’s creation in 2014, its content has independently tallied over 23 million views (including 19.5 million on TikTok alone), and 2.5 million streams cross-platform.
JAGMAC has shared stages with acts like Little Mix, Chainsmokers, CNCO, Becky G, Ava Max, Nathan Sykes, Mr. Probz, and more. Receiving acclaim from AXS and HollywoodLife, and amassing over 400K cumulative followers on social media, the group recognized a collective power to unite even the most seemingly disparate of vibes.
Following a unique upbringing where all six members received two distinct black belts while under the tutelage of their dad’s martial arts school, JAGMAC was quick to discover their talents through local performances and singing in church.
Succeeding on radio, the group’s previous track Soldiers reached #1 on Billboard’s Breakout Chart for “Dance Club Songs,” and their single ‘Right Back With You’ reached #6 on the Commercial Pop TOP 30 in the UK and #3 on the Upfront CLUB Top 30 UK. JAGMAC continues its success with Motivation by delivering a sound with the power to resonate in every corner of our world.
