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2017 In Philippine Music
The following is a list of notable events that are related to Philippine music in 2017. Events January * After 13 years, Up Dharma Down officially renamed themselves as UDD. March * March 11 – Noven Belleza, a farmer from Visayas, was crowned as champion in Tawag ng Tanghalan. April * April 9 – Awra Briguela was declared the first winner of ''Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids''. June * June 10 – Jhon Clyd Talili emerged as the grand champion of '' Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids'' that spanned for three months. * June 12 – ''Billboard Philippines'' started compiling three official music charts: Philippine Hot 100, Philippine Top 20 and Catalog Chart. * June 30 – Magic 89.9, 99.5 Play FM, Wave 89.1, 103.5 K-Lite and Jam 88.3 joined forces for a unified OPM concert series entitled ''One Sound'', with its first event were held at the Eastwood Central Plaza. July * July 30 – Jona Soquite of Davao City won as the first '' The Voice Teens'' grand champion. August * Augus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tawag Ng Tanghalan
''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' (, abbreviated as TNT) is a Philippine amateur singing competition currently airing as a segment of the noon time program, '' It's Showtime'' on ABS-CBN. It airs on the Kapamilya Channel, a simulcast on Jeepney TV ( encore telecast) from A2Z and TV5, as well as on online streaming platforms such as Facebook and YouTube via ''Showtime Online Ü'' and '' Kapamilya Online Live'' every Monday to Saturday. Dubbed as "Your All-Time Favorite Search for Outstanding Amateur Talents", the competition is open to Filipino contestants from Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and overseas. The show first aired on January 2, 2016, and was successfully continuing its fame for the next five regular seasons: one kids edition, one celebrity edition and one all-star edition. There have been eight winners to date: Noven Belleza, Jhon Clyd Talili, Janine Berdin, Elaine Duran, Ethel Booba Mark Michael Garcia, JM Yosures, and Reiven Umali. History First and second iter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coke Studio Philippines
''Coke Studio Philippines'' is a music television program in the Philippines featuring performances by various Filipino music artists. It is inspired by the Pakistani show of the same name. History Created by The Coca-Cola Company, the show has earlier editions in other countries in Asia like Pakistan and India. The first season of the Coke Studio Philippines was aired on TV5 and was produced by Eraserheads band members, Raimund Marasigan & Buddy Zabala. The second season was named ''Coke Studio Homecoming'', it was aired on ABS-CBN and was produced by Saab Magalona, the daughter of Filipino hip-hop icon Francis Magalona and the co-leading vocalist of indie band Cheats. For the 3rd season, it was hosted by former Pinoy Big Brother alumnus and singer/actress Ylona Garcia. Seasons overview Below is a list of artists who debuted in Coke Studio Philippines, and have performed at least once since its inception in 2017. Season 1 (2017) Coke Studio PH Season 1 line up. * Noel Caban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASAP (variety Show)
''All-Star Sunday Afternoon Party'' (''ASAP''; ), currently branded as ''ASAP Natin 'To'' (), is a Philippine television variety show produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment. Originally hosted by Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez, Ariel Rivera and Dayanara Torres, it is currently hosted by Nievera along with Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Sarah Geronimo, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Erik Santos, Luis Manzano, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee and Janine Gutierrez. The show premiered on February 5, 1995, replacing its predecessor '' Sa Linggo nAPO Sila'' and marks as the longest running Sunday noontime variety show, after surpassing rival network GMA's '' GMA Supershow''’s record of nearly two decades. In October 2015, ''ASAP'' became the first live entertainment program in the Philippines to be broadcast in true high-definition picture, the other being a sports program and '' It's Showtime''. ''ASAP'' premiered on ABS-CBN, where it aired until May 2020, when the broa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BP Valenzuela
B.P. Valenzuela is a Filipino singer-songwriter, producer and independent electronic pop artist from the Philippines. She is best known for her debut EP, ''be/ep'' (2014), and her debut studio album ''The Neon Hour'' (2015) with popular singles like "Pretty Car", and "Steady". Aside from her main focus as an electropop musician, she also performs as half-lit. Life and career Valenzuela started her music career at the age of 18 while a freshman at Ateneo de Manila University, taking up Sociology and Anthropology studies. In 2014, she released her debut EP entitled ''be/ep'' and later transferred to De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde to pursue music studies. She worked as a part-time barista at Satchmi, a retail vinyl record store. Later that year, she worked on her debut album, with Nicholas Lazaro (of Twin Lobster and MOONWLK) co-producing "Pretty Car", "Building Too" and "The Fury and Sound". Her debut album, entitled ''The Neon Hour'', was released on March 30, 2015. Her d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandwich (band)
Sandwich (stylized as <S>andwich in earlier releases) is a Filipino alternative rock band from the Philippines. The band consists of lead vocalist Raymund Marasigan, guitarists and backing vocalists Diego Castillo and Mong Alcaraz, bassist Myrene Academia and drummer Mike Dizon. History Formation and ''Grip Stand Throw'' (1998–2000) The band formed in 1998 by Raymund Marasigan (former drummer of Eraserheads) and Diego Castillo (The Aga Mulach Experience) for the purpose of fulfilling their mutual desire to work together. When Raymund Marasigan saw The Aga Muhlach Experience in a gig, he told Diego that he wanted to form a band that sounds like Weezer and Whales. He then recruited Diego Castillo and his band mates from The Aga Muhlach Experience - Mike Dizon (Teeth and Pedicab) to play drums, as well as bassist Myrene Academia (Imago & Duster). Sandwich was searching for a vocalist when music video director Marie Jamora recommended her friend Marc Abaya (Kjwan). A few year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reese Lansangan
Maria Therese "Reese" Lansangan (born October 16, 1990) is a Filipino musician, singer-songwriter, visual artist, graphic designer, fashion designer, and published author. She is best known for her 2015 debut album ''Arigato, Internet!'', and for being half of the indie duo Reese and Vica. 2013 Elements National Music Camp In 2013, she was accepted into the Philippines' highly esteemed Elements National Music Camp, where she was mentored by the likes of Ryan Cayabyab, Joey Ayala and Noel Cabangon, among others. "Arigato, Internet!", 2015 & 2016 On December 6, 2015, Lansangan launched her debut album called "Arigato, Internet!" at Green Sun, Makati. The album, being her way of thanking the Internet, consists of 11 songs, which were written and produced by herself, with help from some friends. A year after, Lansangan announced that the album would have a limited edition reissue, having 7 bonus songs in collaboration with other local artists. The repackaged album was launch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Franco (band)
Franco is a rock band from the Philippines, formed in 2008. The band had its beginnings as a supergroup with members from iconic Filipino bands, consisting of Franco Reyes (InYo) on vocals, Gabby Alipe ( Urbandub) on guitar, 8 Toleran (Queso) on guitar, Buwi Meneses ( Parokya ni Edgar) on bass guitar, and JanJan Mendoza ( Urbandub) on drums. This original lineup disbanded in mid-2012, and regrouped with frontman Franco Reyes backed by Paul Cañada on guitar, Dave Delfin on bass and Victor Guison on drums. History Franco started as a collaboration project between Alipe, Toleran, Meneses and Mendoza, who are prominent musicians in the Pinoy rock scene. In late 2008, deciding to have a front man for their project band, Alipe, Mendoza, Toleran and Meneses collaborated with Reyes, who had returned to the Philippines from a stay in the U.S., thus completing the band, ''Franco''. In 2009, they recorded songs that comprised Franco's first album. Upon the release of the first album in 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jensen And The Flips
Jensen Gomez (born May 4, 1991) is a Filipino vocalist, musician and producer. His debut album, ''Umpisa'' (trans: beginning) was released in 2014 by Universal Records. In 2019 he signed with Sony Music Philippines as a solo act, and released two double singles, HANGIN/INIT and Brand New Man/Chasing and a standalone single, “Gemini Soul”. He also released “Muses” (2019) under the name ''Memphiis'' with MCA Music Philippines. In 2021, he joined an indie record label ''Off The Record'' as head of its A&R department and in-house artist. He released Phases Vol. 1, Phases Vol. 2 and Phases Vol. 3 under said record label in the same year. Gomez is known for the sexual misconduct allegations against him and his band, Jensen and the Flips, by several women. Film and Television In 2012 Jensen Gomez contributed his song, ''Umpisa'', to the soundtrack of Emerson Reyes’ full-length independent film, “MNL 143”. The soundtrack featured original music written and performed b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moonstar88
Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999. History Moonstar88 was formed in February 1999. They were signed to Sony BMG by 2006, and later to Ivory Records in 2012. Previously under Backbeat Management, they are now with Soupstar Management under Darwin Hernandez which also handles other bands including Sandwich, Callalily, 6cyclemind, Pedicab. As of April 2008, they had released four albums, ''Popcorn'', ''Press to Play'' and ''Todo Combo''. Later, “This Year” and a collaboration on "Pag-Ibig Ko Sa Iyo", found on ''RoK On! Music'' inspired by Ragnarok Online were released in 2012 and 2009 respectively. They performed a rendition of the APO song "Panalangin." It was later added to the tribute album for the band Apo Hiking Society on the album, '' Kami nAPO Muna''. The band has also recorded a cover of Yano's famous song, "Senti". They released the album ''This Year'' under Ivory music. It contained eight songs, including a track featuring Par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abra (rapper)
Raymond Abracosa (born December 2, 1990), better known as Abra, is a Filipino rapper, hip hop recording artist and occasional actor. He gained mainstream popularity with his song "Gayuma". When the video reached more than 26 million views on YouTube, it was hailed as the highest number generated by any local artist. Before that, he is a well-known battle emcee in the FlipTop Battle League. Career His career started as a member of Pinoy hip hop group Lyrically Deranged Poets (LDP) in 2010. He joined the Fliptop Battle League as Abra. They released their independent debut album ''The Project'' in 2009 and had their first major concert at the legendary Music Museum in 2010. LDP was awarded Best Urban Group at both the 2010 and 2011 Urban Music Awards, among other nominations. In 2011, LDP was granted TV air time on myx for the music video of their song "Here to Own It", which was able to enter the charts. He is also a major icon in the Fliptop battle league as well as a co-host ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gracenote (band)
Gracenote is a Filipino electropop rock band currently composed of Eunice Jorge (vocals, keyboards, violin), Jazz Jorge (bass), EJ Pichay (drums) and Tatsi Jamnague (guitars). They are known for their cover of Stevie B's "When I Dream About You". The single "Minsan Lang Naman" brought them success in the mainstream. They participated in ''Coke Studio'' Season 1 with Raymond "Abra" Abracosa, making the song "Stargazer" and covering Abracosa's "Ilusyon". History Members of Gracenote met at St. Scholastica's College Manila. As with many bands, they started with small gigs. They entered a number of band competitions, and were named first runner-up at the Sing for Cancer Battle of the Bands 2008, finalist in Nescafe Soundskool 2008, and Grand Champion in DZUP: College Collision 2009. In 2009 the band's bass player Rico Cristobal left and was replaced by Jazz Jorge. Their 8-track album ''First Movement'', produced by 6cyclemind’s Rye Sarmiento, with carrier single “Minsan Lang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curtismith
Mito Fabie (born 1993), known professionally as Curtismith, is a Filipino indie singer, rapper and songwriter. He is best known for his debut mixtape ''Ideal'' in 2015, and his EPs ''Failing Forward'' (released in 2016) and ''Soully Yours'' (released in 2017). He released his debut album ''Museo'' in 2021. He was featured on various music festivals and other events, including Wanderland Music and Arts Festival in 2016. He was also featured on Kiana Valenciano's hit single "Does She Know." In 2017, he was included in a collaboration project by Coca-Cola called Coke Studio PH with Noel Cabangon. Discography Studio albums *''Museo'' (2021) EPs * ''Failing Forward'' (2016) * ''Soully Yours'' (2017) *''Dining Table'' (2019) Mixtapes *''Ideal'' (2015) Singles *"LDR" *"Splash" As a featured artist *"Does She Know" (song by Kiana Valenciano Kristiana Maria Mikaela Pangilinan Valenciano (, born December 21, 1992), more commonly known as Kiana Valenciano, is a Filipino R&B singer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
