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GameOps and Nehemiah–Community Enrichment in the Philippines

GameOps and Nehemiah–Community Enrichment in the Philippines

Last November, Gala was giving out free tickets for the Ginebra San Miguel PBA game. We were down to a few tickets when Deadweight (a member of Gala’s CS team) met the kids and co-founders of Nehemiah Inc. as they were on their way back home from Thanksgiving dinner. The boys were so glad to have the free tickets as they were basketball fans themselves and big fans of the Ginebra team as well! 

Right after the game, the Nehemiah kids got to meet Jared Dillinger and had their Gala t-shirts autographed by him. That night was unexpected and unforgettable for the kids. They celebrated Thanksgiving dinner and then got to watch one of Ginebra’s most anticipated PBA games in the Philippines against the Magnolia team.

Nehemiah Philippines was established in 2017 when co-founders Ana and Chris worked together to create a small drop-in center for out-of-school youth in Barangay Holy Spirit. 

  • Nehemiah Mission: To give children in need a chance to rebuild their lives.
  • Nehemiah Vision: To see children reclaim their future and restore their communities.

Nehemiah also uses video games to teach their kids problem solving while promoting the development of essential life skills for a stable and healthy future, so Gala and GameOps Inc. joined forces to conduct an office tour inside the GameOps building, led by Andro Baluyut, CEO of GameOps Inc.

Thanks to GameOps for a fantastic tour of their offices.

During the tour, Andro guided Gala and Nehemiah through the various facets of GameOps’ operations. Not only that, but we were able to check out Andro’s incredible collections of action figures, game art books, office murals and toys. The kids witnessed how GameOps provides support to their clients and tests games on various platforms, really giving them a chance to experience the work culture of GameOps. Furthermore, the tour lets the kids learn about new opportunities and how there is much more available to them than the jobs they see others doing.

This tour has been inline with Nehemiah’s goal, which is to equip kids with the skills they need to become independent, resilient, and responsible citizens.

Before the office tour, we also get to hang out with the Nehemiah boys by seeing the latest Demon Slayer movie and having dinner and dessert afterwards.

GameOps has been a great partner for this tour, and it was our privilege to learn from their 20+ years of industry experience (7 as publishers, and 10+ as solutions providers, making them one of the main video game support services providers in the Philippines). They have collectively worked with over 80 video games of various genres and on many different platforms.

  • GameOps Mission: To be the benchmark of quality and commitment in our sector of the industry. The company to work with if you want long-term relationships, a sincere sense of duty towards the client’s business, and extra-mile dedication.
  • GameOps Vision: To be the premier internationally renowned service provider in the field of video game services such as Live Operations, Player Support, and Quality Assurance.

GameOps Website: https://gameops.ph

Nehemiah Website: https://nehemiahphilippines.org/

Andro showing us a fancy way of sheathing a katana: Video (1:00 timestamp)

Andro slashing katana: Video (1:25 timestamp)

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Brray Drops “En Que Estas Tu” on Gala Music

Brray Drops “En Que Estas Tu” on Gala Music

TL;DR

  • The Signature Edition of Brray’s new track “En Que Estas Tu” drops March 7th at 1pm PT only on Gala Music.

Newest from Brray

We are thrilled to announce that Puerto Rican featured artist Brray is dropping a new track on Gala Music! Brray is bringing his unique sound and infectious energy to the platform with the exclusive release of his new track, “En Que Estas Tu.”

Brray on Gala Music

Brray is the stage name for Bryan Garcia Quiñones, a rising star in the Puerto Rican Urbano Latino scene, is known for his dynamic blend of hip-hop, reggaeton, and trap, often infused with catchy Latin pop hooks. He’s quickly captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his signature flow and captivating lyrics. 

Brray’s was recently featured on a collaboration track from Onyx Toca El Piano called “De Donde Soy (Feat. Ñengo Flow, Brray & John Jay)

Additionally, Brray has already released the following Gala Music tracks, some of which are still available for purchase (All are free to listen now):

Brray on Instagram

Reggaeton–A Puerto Rican Powerhouse

Originally created in Panama in the late 1980s, the reggaeton genre grew in popularity throughout Latin nations. In the early 2000s, Puerto Rico was a springboard that catapulted reggaeton onto the global stage. Today this honest and captivating Latin music is sweeping the world with the emergence of new superstars, dedicated nightclubs and massive fanbases. 

Puerto Rican Roots

Reggaeton’s significant impact on today’s music industry can’t be fully understood without acknowledging one of its most vibrant birthplaces: Puerto Rico. The island nation has served as a breeding ground for some of the genre’s most iconic figures, from Daddy Yankee and Wisin y Yandel to Bad Bunny and J Balvin.

Honest Songwriting

Reggaeton songwriters are not afraid to explore tough thematic elements in their music, such as life’s challenges, issues of sex and love, or even personal struggles like drug use. Perhaps this is why during such troubling times, reggaeton music has captured the hearts of young people all over the world.

Puerto Rican Reggaeton Stars

As the undisputed reggaeton headquarters in the 21st century, Puerto Rico has produced some of the genre’s most influential artists throughout the world, including:

  • Daddy Yankee
  • Bad Bunny
  • Wisin y Yandel
  • Ozuna
  • J Balvin
  • Rauw Alejandro
  • Anuel AA

Brray–Embracing Variety and Expanding Genres

While Brray’s music couldn’t possibly be described as strictly reggaeton, the Puerto Rico born genre has clearly inspired its creation. Brray is a skilled singer, rapper and songwriter who blends elements of several different music styles, including Hip Hop, Trap and Latin Pop.

Ultimately, Brray’s music is best described as Urbano Latino (Latin Urban), a term designed to encompass the fusion of these various Latin sounds.

Past Collaborations

Brray already has a rich history of collaborations with noted artists from different genres, demonstrating his versatility and making clear his deep love of music. Below are some of the more notable collaborations so you can join the movement and begin exploring the vast world of collaborative music in which Brray is featured.

Joyce Santana: Brray has been a frequent collaborator with Joyce Santana, who has appeared on tracks like Brray’s “Tu Break,” “En El Amor No Creen,” and “Bajo Sustancias.”

Myke Towers is a rising star known for his collaborations with Bad Bunny and other top artists in the reggaeton scene. He collaborated with Brray and others in the hit remix of Nio Garcia’s “La Jeepeta.”

Marshmello is an American EDM producer and DJ who has collaborated with Brray and Lil CaKe on “Tusi” in late 2023.

Nio Garcia is another prominent figure, known as one of the pioneers of the reggaeton movement, who features Brray on his hit “La Jeepeta.”

Rauw Alejandro is a popular Puerto Rican singer songwriter known for catchy melodies and a unique style, who collaborated with Brray on his album “Err Bambini” as well as his massively popular hit, “Lokera.”

Anuel AA is among the most successful Latin urban artists of a generation, having made vast contributions to the Latin trap movement. He has collaborated with Brray on the entrancing hit, “Corazón Roto

Most Popular Videos

Brray’s Youtube channel boasts dozens of music videos that have individually received millions of views, signifying not only the massive popularity of his songs, but the power of the reggaeton movement as a whole.

En Que Estas Tu

“This latest track by Brray boasts a smooth melody and a chill vibe. He’s trying to get to know a lady who’s already attached. They’re having fun, on the same wavelength surrounded by beautiful people. He tells her how he likes to pass the time, he’s not trying to chase her or anything, but they’re both floating on the same cloud so…”

1pm PT–Signature Edition Drop

Get ready for the first limited ownership opportunity for “En Que Estas Tu,” Brray’s latest earning enabled track on Gla Music.

First we’ll drop the Signature Edition. Often tough to cop, Signature Editions are the crowning jewels of Gala Music NFT tracks. They’re supply is limited to 100, and they come with the greatest $MUSIC reward multipliers for owners.

Shortly after that you’ll see the Pioneer Edition drop. With a supply of only 300 NFT tracks, Pioneer Edition tracks will earn rewards as well, but with a lower $MUSIC reward multiplier for owners.

For more information about Gala Music track drops, check out the Gala Music Whitepaper.

Ownership Benefits

This track is an ownership-enabled NFT. This means that when paired with an active Gala Music Jukebox Node, owners will be eligible for daily $MUSIC rewards based on the number of listens the track receives on the Gala Music platform.

Join the Movement

Stay tuned as we explore the growing influence of Latin music in the future of not only world music, but also web3 art as a whole. Look for more track drops from Brray in the future, as well as new collaborations. 

We are excited to welcome Brray to the Gala Music family, playing a prominent role in pioneering Latin music culture into the web3 world. We’re always on the lookout for new opportunities to share the rich heritage and ongoing contributions of Puerto Rican artists to the vibrant world of Latin music.

Learn More

To learn more about Gala Music, upcoming track drops, and how you can be part of the future of music, visit music.Gala.com.

Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to support Latin music in web3! Follow us for the latest updates and announcements about the drop date for “En Que Estas Tu.” Let’s make history together!

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New Features Come to GalaSwap

New Features Come to GalaSwap

Trade on GalaSwap

After our release of GalaSwap last week, we definitely didn’t stop to take a breather. We’ve got new features just introduced and more on the horizon!

Order Book Added

We released GalaSwap as soon as it was ready to be used rather than holding it in development, so there are lots of features coming as soon as we can get them together!

First up, many swappers commented on how a visible order book would make finding the right swap much easier. We agree entirely, so we’ve added in the ability to view the order book of available swaps. Hopefully this gives everyone more of an  idea what swaps are out there as soon as they log in!

CoinGecko Price Reference

You’ll now find relative pricing information next to the swap interface. This information is sourced directly from CoinGecko’s data. 

While this provides a useful reference before swapping tokens, we still encourage all users to do research on token prices from multiple sources before accepting or requesting a swap.

More Coming Soon

More features are already being built for GalaSwap, so expect to see more coming out soon. We released GalaSwap in a very minimalist form to get it out to our community as soon as possible, and we’re not going to slow that momentum by sitting on updates that we could add. If we can make it work, we’ll get it integrated into GalaSwap ASAP.

Keep your eyes peeled for the next major updates coming very soon!