[7] Part of the release of the album No Saints on the Knight, Myx[8] states that Manila Grey worked with one of Philippine's celebrity and fellow artists James Reid (actor) on the song 'Backhouse Ballin.'
This performance marks "...a huge step for Filipino artist crossing globally as our music gain exposure" quoted by Manila Grey from the same article.
Entertainment Tonight Canada[9] published an article on April 13, 2023, about how Manila Grey shares their experience as first generations musicians finding success in music and starting from nothing.
Manila Grey released their fourth album Sound Drift which features the single 'Motherland' a nod to their Filipino heritage and where they came from.
Manila Grey formed in early 2016 and released their first single "1z" on October 2, 2016, produced by long-time collaborator Azel North.