Filip Filipi, the Serbian Canadian musician and humanitarian, has announced his return to the music scene with a new studio album, “Gemini’s Die,” scheduled for release in summer 2025. This marks a return to his 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.

Then Filipi stepped away from the public eye to dedicate his efforts to humanitarian work. In 2012, he established 28. Jun, an international non-governmental 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 achieve Special Consultative Status with the United Nations.

The organization's efforts are focused on six key areas: assisting vulnerable women and children; providing emergency aid; supporting health facilities; constructing family housing; promoting economic empowerment; and advocating for public awareness. Recently, 28. Jun has intensified its focus on human rights advocacy and taken a firm stand against Rio Tinto's Jadar project in Serbia. The controversial mining venture has raised serious concerns among environmental experts, who warn of potentially catastrophic ecological consequences.

28. Jun's mission has attracted a notable group of prominent supporters, including tennis star Novak Djokovic, NBA stars Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic, Real Madrid alumnus Luka Jovic, NHL star Milan Lucic, and Polygon co-founder Mihailo Bjelic.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Filipi co-founded the marketing firm Maison Filipi with his sisters and recently launched the Abandoned Paws Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting ethical animal treatment worldwide.

“My goal is for 28. Jun to donate $100 million before I pass away, and we're already one-fifth of the way there,” says Filipi, hinting that his appearance at the U.N. General Assembly in September will be his last on behalf of his organization.

As Filipi re-enters the music industry, he hopes to inspire other artists to give back to the community. He plans to focus on mentoring emerging talent and fostering the next generation of musicians.