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Kamikazee
Kamikazee (or sometimes stylized as KMKZ) is a Filipino rock band formed in 2000. The band, originally known all throughout its career as a quintet, is currently composed of Jay Contreras (lead vocals), Jomal Linao (lead guitar and vocals), Led Tuyay (guitar), Puto Astete (bass), Bords Burdeos (drums), Jian Lubiano (guitar), and Mikki Jill (keyboards & vocals). Fans and critics have described the band's music as a mix of pop punk and hardcore punk. In August 2015, the band had temporarily reunited after a brief hiatus announced earlier in January 2015. By the beginning of 2016, the band officially entered an indefinite hiatus. They played their farewell concert on December 10, 2015, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Around 2017, the band had a reunion gig and has been touring since. History Formation and early years The band is composed of five members who met at the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. Kamikazee's early gigs were mostly on-campu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Music Philippines
Warner Music Philippines (WMP) is a record label in the Philippines. It is a regional branch of the multinational music conglomerate Warner Music Group. Founded in 1977, the company gained its self-distributed status and has since began releases of several Filipino music artists and bands. The label has been switched to digital-only releases since the 2010s. History WMG, then known as WEA International, established WEA Records Philippines under a distribution/license agreement for 15 years with a local group led by Bella Dy Tan. In 1992, Warner Music officially set up its own local branch, after its distributor gained its own independent status and became Universal Records. Its initial offices were at the Ma. Daniel Building in Malate, Manila. WMP has been signed artists throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including Lea Salonga, Side A, Alamid, Barbie's Cradle, David Pomeranz, Nina, Kitchie Nadal, Christian Bautista, Sitti, and Kamikazee. In 2003, WMP transferred its offic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyla (Filipino Singer)
Melanie Hernandez Calumpad-Alvarez (born January 5, 1981), known professionally as Kyla, is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. Known for her vocal range and melismatic singing style, she has been credited with helping to redefine R&B and soul music in the Philippines. Her sound became a catalyst in the growth and popularity of the music genres, making her a prominent pop culture figure. She has been cited by media outlets as the country's " Queen of R&B". Kyla started performing in singing competitions as a child, and first gained recognition as a runner-up in the talent competition show '' Metropop Star Search'' in 1997. She signed with EMI Philippines and released her debut album '' Way to Your Heart'' (2000), supported by the single "Hanggang Ngayon", which won the International Viewer's Choice Award for Southeast Asia at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. Kyla began songwriting for her eponymous second album, which contained elements of soul and R&B. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloc-9
Aristotle Condenuevo Pollisco (born October 18, 1977), known professionally as Gloc-9, is a Filipino Rapping, rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as one of the best Filipino rappers of all time, his fast-flowing Chopper (rap), chopper vocal style has made him one of the best-selling and most successful Hip hop music, hip-hop artists in the Philippines. He was described by fellow Filipino rapper Francis Magalona as "a blacksmith of words and letters, and a true Filipino poet." He is referred to as a trailblazer and the long-standing giant of the Pinoy hip hop, Pinoy Hip-Hop scene. In a career spanning 25 years, Gloc-9 has won over 60 awards including the prestigious 'Sudi National Music Award' by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, National Commission of Culture and Art. He is also a recipient of 2 FAMAS Awards, 21 Awit Awards, 18 Myx Music Awards and 9 PMPC Star Awards for Movies, PMPC Star Awards. His albums Liham at Lihim (Platinum) and MKNM: Mga Kwento N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chicosci
Chicosci (officially stylized as ChicoSci) is a Filipino rock band based in Manila. The band is currently composed of Miggy Chavez, Mong Alcaraz, Eco del Rio and Victor Guison. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis of experimentation from nu metal and rap metal to pop-punk, post-hardcore and emo. Background Formation and early days ChicoSci (previously ''Chico Science'') was originally composed of Miguel "Miggy" Chavez, Miguel "Mong" Alcaraz, Carlos "Calde" Calderon, and Joel Salvador from the Ateneo de Manila University. They later recruited guitarist Sonny Baquisal, long-time friend Eugene "Yug" Esquivias, and turntablist Bboy Garcia to solidify the songwriting process. The band won an inter-school Battle of the Bands and spent the prize money recording a demo – an investment that landed them a two-album record deal with EMI Philippines as A&R'ed by three executives for the EMI Local Label Bob Guzman, Larry Chua, and Darrell James Laxamana. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eraserheads
Eraserheads (sometimes stylized as ƎRASERHEADS or ƎRASƎRHƎADS) are a Filipino rock band formed in Quezon City in 1989. The band consists of lead singer and primary songwriter Ely Buendia, guitarist Marcus Adoro, bassist Buddy Zabala, and drummer Raimund Marasigan. Hailed as “the Beatles of the Philippines”, they are regarded as one of the most influential and successful bands in the country. The band released their debut album, '' Ultraelectromagneticpop!'', in 1993, to critical acclaim and strong sales. Followed by ''Circus'' (1994) and ''Cutterpillow'' (1995), the band ushered in a second wave of Philippine rock bands in the 1990s. They also received MTV Asia’s Viewers Choice Award at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, the only Philippine artist to have received the award before the conception of the MTV Asia Awards. After releasing the Christmas concept album ''Fruitcake'' (1996), Eraserheads experimented with electronic and art rock styles for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Typecast (band)
Typecast is a Filipino emo band from the Philippines. Originally an underground act, they surfaced on the mainstream Philippine music scene, while managing to hold on to their underground roots. Career Laguna has been home to hardcore punk bands since the early 1990s. Brought up in a DIY community, the band came together in 1999, initially doing cover versions, after that they started doing their own songs. In 2004, they released their debut studio album, '' The Infatuation Is Always There'', which paved their way to become one of the most influential rock bands in Southeast Asia.We Like Numbers// 10 OF ASIA's MOST INFLUENTIAL ROCK BANDS With the release of their second studio album, '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilera
Hilera is a Filipino rock band formed in December 2004. Originally a three-piece band, it currently consists of Chris Padilla, Bobby Padilla and Luke Xavier Bayhon. Formation In February 2004, bandmates Chris Padilla and Ivan Garcia decided to form their own three-piece band. After months of searching, Padilla's brother Bobby was showing potential with his drumming skills. They decided to move forward with their lineup, and in December 2004 Hilera was officially formed. The band joined the Nescafe Soundskool Battle of the Bands in 2005. The young band won the top spot and scored a recording contract with EMI Philippines. and release their first self titled debut album on October 30, 2006. Since then, the band has been very active and has been nominated at various award shows such as the NU Rock Awards, Myx Music Awards, IFM Pinoy Music Awards, and SOP (Pasiklaband). On March 11, 2009, the band released their 2nd album "Nut House" features their carrier single "Radical" I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Records (Philippines)
Universal Records Philippines, Inc. is a Philippine record label founded in 1977 as part of Warner Music Group. It has been an independent label since 1992. The label is currently a member of the Philippine Association of the Record Industry. History WEA Records Philippines Inc. was founded in the Philippines as a subsidiary oWarner Music Group's East Asia division The company served as the licensee of WEA in the Philippines for 15 years before undergoing a name change to Universal Records Philippines Inc. in 1992. The company's new name reflected a shift in focus from being just a licensee of WEA to becoming a full-fledged independent record label. As Universal Records Philippines Inc., the company continued to build its reputation in the industry and signed various prominent local artists, such as Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, and Christian Bautista. In 2003, the company signed the pop-rock band Sponge Cola, which became a major success in the local music scen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darna
Darna () is a superhero appearing in Philippine comics, Filipino comic books created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character was introduced during the Golden Age of Comic Books, debuting in ''Pilipino Komiks'' #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga (comics), Varga, who first appeared in 1947. With her continued presence in literature and art, Darna has been described as a Filipino cultural icon. Throughout the years, she has been adapted to a number of media platforms, such as film, television, plays and video games. Darna's origin story from the Golden Age relates that she was an extraterrestrial warrior from the planet Marte sent to Earth to fight against common criminals and greater forces of darkness, most famously her archenemy, Valentina (Philippine comics), Valentina. She is manifested by her human alter-ego Narda through the magical stone and is often accompanied by her younger brother, Ding. Darna possesses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darna (2009 TV Series)
''Darna'' is a Philippine television drama action fantasy series broadcast by GMA Network. The series is based from Mars Ravelo's fictional Philippine superheroine of the same title. Directed by Dominic Zapata and Don Michael Perez, it stars Marian Rivera in the title role. It premiered on August 10, 2009 on the network's Telebabad line up. The series concluded on February 19, 2010 with a total of 140 episodes. Cast and characters ;Lead cast * Marian Rivera as Narda / Darna / Evil Darna / Ex-O / Phoenix ;Supporting cast * Mark Anthony Fernandez as Eduardo / Black Rider * Dennis Trillo as Pancho * Iwa Moto as Valentina * Nadine Samonte as Roma / Babaeng Impakta * Ehra Madrigal as Armida / Babaeng Lawin * Francine Prieto as Lucifera / Babaeng Tuod * Maggie Wilson as Octavia Moran / Lutgarda Morales / Babaeng Linta * Rochelle Pangilinan as Deborah Santos * Jackie Rice as Helena / Helga * Roxanne Barcelo as Aleli * Buboy Villar as Carding "Ding" Santos * Rufa Mae Quin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greyhoundz
Greyhoundz is a Filipino nu metal band based in Manila, Philippines. Formed in the late 1990s, they gained international recognition for their alternative metal/rap metal sound. Background Greyhoundz was formed in 1997 by cousins Niño and Audie Avenido who at first just wanted to join a local battle of the bands contest together with other bandmates that included Allen Cudal. The contest was canceled so they opted to audition at the now defunct Club DREDD that was based in Manila. They later recruited Reg Rubio, who was from another band that also played at Club Dredd and TJ Brillantes came on board shortly after. In March 1999, the band signs with Sony Music Philippines. on August 1, 1999, The band launched their debut album "Seven Corners of Your Game" at NU 107's "In The Raw" radio show hosted by Francis Brew Reyes. the album has sold almost 10,000 copies in a month since its release. In May 2002, the album attained platinum status. In March 2002, the band released thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucky (Britney Spears Song)
"Lucky" is a song by American singer Britney Spears from her second studio album, '' Oops!... I Did It Again'' (2000). It was released on July 25, 2000, by Jive Records as the second single from the album. After meeting with producers Max Martin and Rami Yacoub in Sweden, the singer recorded numerous songs for the album, including "Lucky". The song's narrative follows the story of the eponymous famous actress, who, despite seemingly having it all – celebrity, wealth, beauty – is truly lonely and ambivalent on the inside. It received critical acclaim, with critics praising its melody and rhythm, and Spears's vocals. "Lucky" became a global success, topping the charts in Austria, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland, while reaching the top ten in several other regions. In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number five, and is Spears's tenth best-selling single in the country, having sold over 225,000 copies. It also peaked at number 23 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
