Vex Ruffin’s recent EP Emilio is introducing old and new fans to his fresh take on ‘Original Pilipino Music’ (OPM). Before the release of his third LP for Stones Throw—LiteAce Frequency—we chat about his love for ‘70s Manila sound, Japanese funk, and hip-hop.
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