Maki Keeps KOLORCOASTER Rolling With “Hue” Deluxe Album, “Shades” EP Finale, More Big Drops
A new lifestyle store, merch, and lightstick are on the way, too.
The KOLORCOASTER ride is far from over. Zushis better hold on tight as Maki gears up for another round of twists and turns, with even more unexpected pops of color.
The OPM singer-songwriter just announced the colors, shades, and hues he is set to roll out in the coming months.
At his Into the White contract renewal with ABS-CBN Music on Tuesday, Maki first revealed the song that will bring his ongoing “pink” era full circle.
The track, titled giving me up, will serve as the third and last installment of his Shades EP, following habangbuhay pansamantala and luck (featuring James Reid). While no official release date has been set, its culminating event is scheduled for early 2027.
“These songs are very special to me kasi [ilan] ‘to sa English songs na ni-release namin (as these are some of the English songs we’ve released),” said Maki. “I’m really, really excited to show you guys the last song for the Shades EP.”
Following the massive success of KOLORCOASTER—which just won Album of the Year this 2026, on top of its previous accolades—the pop singer is kicking off a whole new ride with Hue, its deluxe edition, slated for release next year. A physical vinyl is likewise in the works.
“Hue will be KOLORCOASTER’s deluxe album,” he said. “Let’s make another one — more fun, more colorful. [….] Malay niyo, magkaroon tayo ng more collaborations, more features, more colors to add sa KOLORCOASTER (Who knows, we might have more collaborations, features, colors to add to KOLORCOASTER).”
The KOLORCOASTER tour is also heading to more international destinations, with stops in Australia and New Zealand set for April 2027. Back home, he will treat his Zushis to One Last Ride, an encore show, though the date and venue have yet to be announced.
“Gusto ko lang makasama ulit ‘yung fans ko (I just want to be with my fans again),” shared Maki.
The resident yearner made all these announcements as he received six certification record awards from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) for his KOLORCOASTER album and its hit tracks, as well as his Tanong EP, during his contract renewal.
What’s Next in Maki’s Creative Ventures
Think of an artist you associate with “anik-anik.” I bet Maki is one of the first names that comes to mind.
The Dilaw hitmaker is officially channeling his quirky side into a brand new creative outlet with the launch of his own lifestyle store next year. KILALA—which means “known” in English—will feature items that reflect his unique style and his original designs.
“This is my personal favorite because, as a creative, I really want to venture out,” he said. “Sa labas ng music ko, I’m a person who wants to, like, showcase my lifestyle. As you can see, marami talaga akong anik-anik sa buhay. Kahit anong gawin ko, hindi siya matatanggal sa akin (Outside of my music, I’m someone who wants to showcase my lifestyle. As you can see, I really have a lot of little trinkets in life. Whatever I do, I just can’t get rid of them).”
“That’s why I’m making a lot more, personally made by myself,” Maki added. “I want to make something — ‘yung mga personal stuff ko na gustong magkaroon ‘yung fans ko (my personal stuff that my fans would love to have).”
Zushis can also look forward to new arrivals in his existing merchandise line, kimerch, together with another colorful surprise: his official lightstick. Taladorki, which Maki said he named himself, represents his journey toward reaching for his “tala,” or stars.
“Ang buhay, minsan, hinihila tayo pababa. Pero [….] the lower na hinihila tayo pababa, the higher we rise. Para sa ‘kin, ‘yun ‘yung sini-symbolize ng Taladorki (Life tries to take us down sometimes. But the lower we are pulled, the higher we rise. For me, that’s what Taladorki symbolizes),” he said. “Never give up on your dreams, and always aim high to go high.”
Just like a KOLORCOASTER, the journey is bound to have its ups and downs. Yet, with so many things now on the horizon for him, Maki is proving that despite the twists and turns, fears, or doubts, the view from the top—and the heart-stopping thrill that comes with the ride—will always make it all worth it.