The CEO

 One of the many hats that Pablo wears is being the CEO of their company, 1Z Entertainment. 

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From being a young boy who wanted to be a rapper to being one of the most talented singers, songwriters, and music producers of this generation, he had certainly come a long way. Pablo once said that being a leader is like being a parent and assuming both roles, being a father and a mother. You have to make sure it's safe for your children, that they are taken care of, and most importantly, they're happy. You could see that he did a great job judging the way their group and their solo careers are going right now.

They are no longer a boy group but five artists working together to make history. With his leadership, his members managed to hone their skills, build their individual identities, and pave their own paths. He was true to his words and became a second parent to his members. Good parents teach their children, prepare them for the world, and when the time comes, allow them to fly free. Justin finally achieved his dream of releasing his solo song. He had been directing their music videos and is pursuing his passion for arts. Stell may be the last one to release his solo music but it was already a hit.

Josh has been constantly showing his capabilities as a songwriter and music producer himself. His vocal capability is constantly improving, and he has been holding his own in his solo endeavors. Who is not excited for Ken, also known as Felip's solo album release this coming July? All of these were the fruit of their relentless pursuit of their dreams, but it would be a lie to say that their Pinuno didn't have a hand in all of it.

Now, he is embracing another role: a parent of a much larger family. Just recently, he announced the opening of their first audition. As 1Z Entertainment takes on the journey of building their first-ever girl group, Pablo is one of the people who are right in the center of it. During an interview with Rappler, he shared his intimate thoughts about their plans for their upcoming talents. He said their future artists will be like their babies, their own children, just like how he saw his brothers at the beginning of their careers.

Surely, their future talents would have a rough journey as every artist has, but having SB19, especially Pablo on their side, we know that they will be safe and there's nothing they wouldn't survive. Listening to the Alpha talk not as SB19's leader, but as 1Z Entertainment's CEO was eye-opening. It made us realize that he is so much more than a pretty face we cheer for whenever he is on stage. We already know that he has the best character and mind, but knowing his thoughts about the music industry in general and his selflessness as a person is another story.

In this Rappler interview, Pablo said that he wants their upcoming girl group to fly and reach heights that SB19 didn't reach and that he wants them to succeed more than them. His views of the industry as a whole are optimistic and hopeful. He sincerely wants a better future for every Filipino artist. They are not there to compete but to make a legacy that would benefit not just themselves, but the country too. He has a vision, and it is evident how dedicated he is to turning that vision into reality.

Guided by his views on life, the lessons he learned through the years, and the love he had received from his family, friends, and fans, he vowed to ensure that their coming group would have the best of everything. Pablo also said that they will try to make sure that their future talents would never experience all the hardships they had to endure when they were starting and the painful experiences they had to face along their journey. Talking like a true father there.

 

With his group, Pablo is the leader, chief songwriter, and musical director, assigning each part of the song to the member he thinks is perfect for it. He is a team player, but most importantly, he is their guide, especially in the beginning. As a solo artist, he is an entirely different person. An artist who tells different stories about life, encourages people with his music, and teaches all of us important lessons, but inside 1Z Entertainment, he takes on the most important role thus far. He looks into the future and accepts that the possibilities are endless. In one timeline, they will become the biggest name in the Philippine Music Industry, flying from country to country doing concerts, but he knew that there was another timeline. One where they finally realized that they'd already reached their peak and decided to call it.

Whichever may come true, he already had plans prepared. Just like what he said, breaking the norm is always being on top of your game. It is about prepared for whatever comes your way. He truly is a man with a plan, and you know that no matter what, something great and historical is just around the corner. Whatever happens in the future, we are very excited to be a part of his journey and witness greatness unfold.