Andrew E breaks long-held no-collaboration rule for his son MC Fordy

The father-son duo recorded “Interstellar” for rapper’s “Wholesome Again” album.

Andrew E. has long avoided collaborations with other artists, but he made an exception for his son, Andrew Ford Espiritu, known as MC Fordy.

The father-son duo recorded “Interstellar,” which is part of Andrew E.’s new album “Wholesome Again.”

radar Entertainment caught up with the Godfather of Pinoy rap during the launch of his new single, “Pasta,” recently held at G-Side Superclub in Quezon City.

“Tatapatin ko kayo, allergic ako sa salitang collaboration, kasi unang-una, tatlong taon ko nang panuntunan, ‘di naman ako nakikipag-collaborate,” he said.

Andrew explained that his music does not easily lend itself to collaborations because of its distinct style and subject matter. He said his playful and often naughty approach may not always match an artist whose music follows a different tone.

He said he ultimately decided not to collaborate to avoid misunderstandings and make things fair for everyone.

That changed with “Wholesome Again,” which features his first collaboration with MC Fordy on “Interstellar.” Andrew said the song’s title refers to a love that travels across the sky.

Asked how he came up with “Wholesome Again” and when fans can expect its other singles, Andrew said he began working on six songs in May.

“‘Yan ‘yong una, ‘Pasta.’ Every four months maglalabas ako ng kanta. From now, 2028 naka-schedule yan every four months,” he said.

Andrew is known for his double entendres and naughty lyrics, but he clarified that “Pasta” contains no profanity despite its suggestive wordplay.

During the launch, Andrew explained that the song revolves around a woman asking for more pasta, with lines about putting more on her plate. He said the song’s lyrics are suggestive but contain no swear words.

The rapper has built a catalog of memorable songs, including “Humanap Ka Ng Panget,” “Alabang Girls,” and “Andrew Ford Medina,” which helped establish his place in the local music scene.

Now, with “Wholesome Again,” Andrew said he feels less pressure than he did earlier in his career, particularly because social media has made it easier for artists to reach audiences.

He recalled that breaking into the mainstream was more difficult when he started out. Before “Humanap Ka Ng Panget” introduced him to a wider audience, he said he was primarily known for “Andrew Ford Medina” among more affluent listeners.

“Hindi naman ako nakilala no’ng first time na masa. Kaya lang ako nakilala ng masa dahil sa ‘Humanap Ka Ng Panget,’ but before that ‘Andrew Ford Medina’ ako kilala ng mga elitista at para sa akin, mas mahirap ‘yon.”

Today, Andrew said his goal is to reach everyone, including younger audiences. He acknowledged that connecting with the younger generation is a different challenge, especially with social media trends shaping how they consume entertainment.

“Ang target ko naman is everyone. Ang challenge ko ngayon is how to entertain the young ones kasi ang gusto ng generation na ‘yun, ‘O TikTok! Ang gusto nyo, mag-TikTok-an tayo,’” he said.

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