Philanthropist Filip Filipi Looks to Return to Music With New Album ‘Gemini’s Die’

Filip Filipi, the Serbian Canadian musician and humanitarian, has unveiled his plans to return to the music scene with a new studio album, “Gemini’s Die,” which is slated for a summer 2025 release. The announcement marks a pivot back to Filipi’s creative roots after a decade dedicated to global philanthropy.

Filipi’s musical career took off in his late teens. His breakthrough moment was the release of “Boom,” a track that was featured on the Season 4 finale of “So You Think You Can Dance,” which was watched by 13.7 million households in 2008. Filipi’s other songs include collaborations with Gucci Mane, T-Pain and Collie Buddz.

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Then Filipi stepped away from the spotlight to channel his energy into humanitarian work. In 2012, he founded 28. Jun, an international nongovernmental organization (NGO) that has delivered over 250 tons of humanitarian, medical and disaster relief aid valued at $20 million to the Western Balkans and other regions. By 2018, 28. Jun became the first organization from the region to secure Special Consultative Status with the United Nations.

The organization’s work is anchored in six core sectors: vulnerable women and children; emergency response; health facilities; housing for families; economic empowerment; and advocacy and awareness. Recently, 28. Jun sharpened its focus on human rights advocacy and took a strong stance against Rio Tinto’s Jadar project in Serbia. The controversial mining operation has sparked widespread concern among environmental experts, who warn of potentially catastrophic ecological consequences.

28. Jun’s mission has attracted a roster of high-profile supporters, including tennis icon Novak Djokovic, NBA stars Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic, Real Madrid alum Luka Jovic, NHL standout Milan Lucic, and Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic.

In addition to humanitarian efforts, Filipi co-founded the marketing firm Maison Filipi with his sisters and recently launched the Abandoned Paws Alliance, an animal rights nonprofit that advocates for the ethical treatment of animals on a global scale.

“My dream is for 28. Jun to donate $100 million before I die, and we’re already one-fifth of the way there,” says Filipi, who hints that his appearance at the U.N. General Assembly in New York in September will be the final one on behalf of his organization.

Filipi hopes to inspire fellow artists to give back as he re-enters the music industry and plans to focus on nurturing emerging talent and help develop the next generation of artists.