Apl.de.Ap is back with a new collaboration, this time joining forces with emerging Filipino rapper Illest Morena on the upbeat single ‘Wind It’, which officially arrived on streaming platforms on June 5. “Wind It” was first introduced to audiences during the Filipino Music Awards in late 2025, months before its official release. Since then, anticipation for the track has grown among fans eager to hear the full version.

The collaboration brings together artists from different corners of the Filipino music landscape. Joining Apl.de.Ap on the release are rapper Illest Morena and singer Fana, whose vocal performance helps anchor the track's catchy chorus. Built around dance-driven rhythms and contemporary production, ‘Wind It’ arrives as a seasonal anthem intended to capture the energy of summer.

For Illest Morena, the collaboration marks another major milestone in her rapidly growing career. Since breaking through with her 2024 single ‘Faded (Raw)’, the rapper has steadily built her profile through a series of releases and collaborations with some of the country’s biggest names in music. Her growing catalog includes projects with Skusta Clee, Janine Berdin, and Nik Makino, helping establish her as one of the Philippines’ emerging hip-hop talents.

‘Wind It’ arrives shortly after another achievement for Apl.de.Ap and the Black Eyed Peas, whose hit ‘Rock That Body’ was recently recognized at the American Music Awards. By bringing together established and rising artists, the new single underscores the growing connections shaping today’s Filipino music landscape.