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2018 In Philippine Music
The following is a list of notable events related to Philippine music in 2018. Events May *Sony Music Philippines resumed its operations after 6 years following the expiration of its distribution contract with Ivory Music, with their new office still in Ortigas Center, Pasig. June * June 2 – Janine Berdin from Lapu-Lapu, Cebu was hailed as the Grand Champion of the second year of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime. September * Coke Studio Philippines announced its lineup of contemporary and indie Filipino acts for its 2nd season, namely: IV of Spades, Shanti Dope, December Avenue, Ben&Ben, KZ Tandingan, Moira Dela Torre, Sam Concepcion, Quest, Juan Miguel Severo, AJ Rafael, Khalil Ramos, Kriesha Chu, and DJ Patty Tiu. * September 30 – Golden Cañedo of Cebu City was proclaimed as the champion of the first season of The Clash. November * November 11 — "Tugtog", composed by John Paul Salazar and interpreted by Bradz, was hailed as the winning entry in the 2018 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Philippines
Sony Music Philippines, Inc. is a record label based in the Philippines, which was founded in 1995 as an imprint of the international music label Sony Music Entertainment and a part of its Asia-Pacific chain. After the closure of the local label caused by widespread piracy problems in the Philippines in 2012, it resumed its operations in 2018. History In 1995, after OctoArts International (now PolyEast Records) signed a distribution deal with EMI, Sony Music Philippines was established with its first office at the Shaw Boulevard in Mandaluyong. In 2005, as an after-effect of the Sony BMG merger (which happened a year earlier), it merged with Bertelsmann's local label BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. (itself founded in the early 1990s) to become Sony BMG Music Entertainment Philippines. A few months later, its offices were transferred from the Equitable Bank Building in Cubao, Quezon City to the Taipan Place in Ortigas, Pasig for even lower taxes and better work amenities. In 2009, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Clash
The Clash were an English rock band formed in London in 1976 who were key players in the original wave of British punk rock. Billed as "The Only Band That Matters", they also contributed to the and new wave movements that emerged in the wake of punk and employed elements of a variety of genres including reggae, dub, funk, ska, and rockabilly. For most of their recording career, the Clash consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Strummer, lead guitarist and vocalist Mick Jones, bassist Paul Simonon, and drummer Nicky "Topper" Headon. Headon left the group in 1982 due to internal friction surrounding his increasing heroin addiction. Further internal friction led to Jones' departure the following year. The group continued with new members, but finally disbanded in early 1986. The Clash achieved critical and commercial success in the United Kingdom with the release of their self-titled debut album, ''The Clash'' (1977) and their second album, ''Give 'Em Enough ... [...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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SB19
SB19 is a Filipino boy band that debuted in 2018, the pentad—consisting of members Pablo, Stell, Ken, Justin, and Josh Josh is a masculine given name, frequently a diminutive (hypocorism) of the given names Joshua or Joseph, though since the 1970s, it has increasingly become a full name on its own. It may refer to: People A–J * "Josh", an early pseudonym of S .... They were trained for 4 years by ShowBT Philippines, beginning in 2016. They are the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated in ''Billboard'' Music Awards for the Top Social Artist category. They are also the first Southeast Asian act to enter the top 10 of Billboard Social 50, ''Billboard'' Social 50 weekly and year-end charts. SB19 promotes its music as part of Pinoy pop (P-pop)—a popular sub-genre of Music of the Philippines#Popular music, Original Pilipino Music. Name The letters in the group name were from the initials of their Korean management company, ShowBT. The number 19 is derive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
This Band (band)
This Band is an indie pop pop rock, rock band based in Las Piñas, Philippines. They are best known for their sleeper hit single "Kahit Ayaw Mo Na." The official music video for the song reached 22 million views, and the official lyric video reached 6.5 million views. Career In 2017, This Band started performing as a band at KM17 Place and several food parks in Las Piñas. The band went through various male singers before finding Andrea Manzano whose voice is being compared to KZ Tandingan. Andrea used to sing for a Christian band in her local church before joining the band. Later on, they released their first Single (music), single, "Kahit Ayaw Mo Na". Their next Single (music), single, "Hindi Na Nga", reached 17 million views on YouTube. Members Current members * Andrea Manzano – Lead vocalist, lead vocals (2017–present) * Euwie Von Loria – Guitarist, guitar, backing vocals (2017–present) * Miccael Galvan – Bassist, bass guitar (2017–present) * John Kenneth Mac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MNL48
MNL48 (read as ''M.N.L. Forty-eight'') is a Filipino idol girl group based in Manila, Philippines. Formed in 2018, they are the fourth international sister group of AKB48, after Indonesia's JKT48, China's SNH48 (''former''), and Thailand's BNK48. The group is named after Manila, the capital of the Philippines. MNL48 is the only AKB48 sister group that debuted with exactly 48 members on its First Generation. Dubbed as "P-Pop (idol) Pioneers", MNL48 paved the way to the new era of Philippine pop idol industry and is known within the 48 Group as "Vocal Queens" for their singing ability. History 2016–2018: Formation On March 26, 2016, the formations of MNL48, BNK48, and TPE48 were announced at Minami Takahashi's concert. On October 13, 2017, Hallo Hallo Entertainment announced registration and audition tour dates for the group's first generation. The following month on November 10, Hallo Hallo Entertainment held the first audition for MNL48. In early 2018, a segment was h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eat Bulaga
''Eat Bulaga!'' (), formerly ''Eat... Bulaga!'', is a noontime Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Produced by TAPE Inc., it is the longest running variety show in the Philippines with over 13,000 episodes. Originally hosted by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, Chiqui Hollman and Richie D'Horsie, it premiered on July 30, 1979. Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, de Leon, Jimmy Santos, Jose Manalo, Allan K., Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Pauleen Luna, Ryan Agoncillo, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Alden Richards, Maine Mendoza, Baste Granfon, Maja Salvador and Miles Ocampo currently serve as the hosts. Overview Radio Philippines Network (1979–1989) Production Specialists, Inc., a company owned by Romy Jalosjos, came up with an idea of creating a noontime show for Radio Philippines Network. Antonio Tuviera pitched that Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon would be the "perfect" hosts for the show. At a meeting at the InterContinental Manila, Tuviera made an offer to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyle Juliano
Kyle Juliano is a Filipino pop singer that first published his covers on Facebook. He released his first singles "Malapit Pa Rin" (a rendition of the song by Piolo Pascual Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual (, born January 12, 1977) is a Filipino film and television actor, singer, model, and producer. Early life Piolo Jose Nonato Pascual was born on January 12, 1977, in Ospital ng Maynila Medical Center located in Malate ...) and "Sundo", but gained success with his single "Crashing". References Living people 1997 births People from Dumaguete Filipino male pop singers Universal Records (Philippines) artists 21st-century Filipino male singers {{Philippines-singer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyline Alcantara
Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga (; born September 3, 2002) is a Filipina singer, actress, dancer, host, and podcaster. Born in Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Alcantara began acting at age seven and made her television debut in '' Star Circle Quest: Search for the Next Kiddie Superstars'' (2010–2011), in which she was the first contestant to be eliminated. Alcantara was a character actress in ABS-CBN television series during her time. Her first major role was of Arlene in the family drama ''Annaliza'' (2013–2014). Alcantara had her breakthrough with a villainous role in GMA Network's supernatural drama ''Kambal, Karibal'' (2017–2018), winning a PMPC Star Award for Television and earning an Asian Academy Creative Award nomination. Early life Kyline Nicole Aquino Alcantara Manga was born on September 3, 2002, in Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Philippines, to Rowena Alcantara and Salvador "Butch" Manga. She has brothers named Kent Adler and Robin Angelou, and her parents got separat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unique (musician)
Unique Torralba Salonga, known mononymously as Unique or stylized as UNIQUE, (born April 26, 2000) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and musician. He began his career as a vocalist and original frontman of IV of Spades and later pursued a solo career. Career Band frontman 2014–2018: ''IV of Spades'' In June 2014, Allan Silonga decided to form a band for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist. The Silongas were able to recruit drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zild Benitez, who are the sons of Allan's friends. Unique Salonga, who was already writing his own music, was later recruited to become the band's lead singer. IV of Spades signed to a record label and released their first single "Ilaw sa Daan" under Warner Music Philippines. The group's second single, "Hey Barbara" was released on July 9, 2017, and followed up by their third single "Where Have You Been My Disco?", released on December 9, 2017, via YouTube. In 2018, the band released their four ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AC Bonifacio
Andree Camille Bonifacio (; born December 13, 2002), known professionally as AC Bonifacio, is a Canadian-born Filipina dancer, singer, vlogger and actress known for being the first ever grand champion of Filipino TV dance competition ''Dance Kids'' along with Lucky Ancheta In 2016. The duo was called "Lucky Aces." Before winning the said competition, the duo was featured on ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' and had a chance to meet and perform with American popstar Ariana Grande on Grande's show in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2015. Bonifacio also competed on the '' Kids edition'' of Philippine TV Show '' Your Face Sounds Familiar (season 1)'' where she finished as 3rd placer. She also made her acting debut on ''Wansapanataym Presents: The Amazing Ving'' in which she played "Mika". Personal life Bonifacio was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. AC went to Queensborough Middle School in New Westminster, British Columbia. She is a Hall of Famer in Los Angeles, Ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jensen Gomez
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
