Filipino pop group BGYO has unveiled the billboard of their comeback single “Patintero” set to be released on February 9.
The eye-catching billboard displayed outside the ABS-CBN Compound in Quezon City showcases the vibrant and youthful image of members Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate which mirrors the song’s message of moving forward and enjoying life despite the challenges one might face.
“It’s about life na parang kahit gaano karaming obstacles, it doesn’t matter kung manalo o matalo ka. Ang importante alam mong masaya ka at wala kang tinatapakan na tao and you’re a sport,” Gelo shared.
“Patintero” serves as the first single off their upcoming third album which they revealed to be a personal project for them as they have become more hands on with their own music.
“Mas involved na kami sa lahat ng songs at ini-incorporate yung sarili naming ideas sa lyrics, sa mismong music kaya masasabi namin na very BGYO itong new album,” JL said.
“Patintero” was composed by Julius James “Jumbo” De Belen and John Michael Conchada and produced by FlipMusic’s Bojam. It will be released under ABS-CBN’s Star Music label.
Ahead of the release of their single, the group dubbed as “Aces of P-pop” celebrated their third anniversary with a thanksgiving event called “BONFIR3” held last Saturday (January 27) at Teatrino Promenade.
Check out BGYO’s new single “Patintero” available on various music streaming platforms this Feb. 9. Stay tuned with BGYO by following @bgyo_ph on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and subscribe to their official YouTube channel, BGYO Official.
One of the newest celebrity in the Philippine's showbiz world - Edward Benosa, half-Spanish, half-Filipino singer and song writer, Pop balladeer, not just with good voice but with good looks and good attitude.
Edward Benosa and Arnold Reyes during the Bloggers Conference held at the Limbaga 77, Quezon City, January 8, 2016.
Edward's career is manage by award-winning stage actor and singer Arnold Reyes who was impressed not just by his looks, but by Edward’s vocal range— “at ‘yung boses niya, tunog imported”.He did blind audition on The Voice in June 2013 where he sang his own version of the Bruno Mars hit “It Will Rain”.
Edward has been working hard to prove just how serious he is. He’s been doing double-time on his vocals, spending countless hours listening to music and taking in the advice that he got from the coaches and other veteran musical artists like Garry V.
What Edward Benosa is looking forward to in 2016?
Based on how his 2015 turned out, singer Edward Benosa is looking forward to a really good year in 2016.
Here are some of the newest romantic balladeer Edward's achievements in 2015:
Edward's hit song “Di Man Lang Nagpaalam” which made it to the country’s top music charts.
Edward's hit song won for him a loyal following
He won two awards - one a Best New Artist trophy from the Star Awards for Music
Best New Artist trophy from the MOR Awards of radio station 101.9FM.
He sees these awards as an affirmation that he is in the right place, and that he should continue pushing forward with his career in 2016.
“Sa isang nagsisimula na tulad ko, o kahit sinong nagsisimula, mabigyan ka ng Best New Artist of the year, parang enough reason na ‘yon na ipagpatuloy mo itong ginagawa mo. Susundan na kailangan, ipagpatuloy ang sinimulan,” he says.
Edward’s goal is to sustain the momentum of his achievements in 2016. He wants to get into new things, maybe do a concert, record another album and even try more theater.
He is making the phrase “moving forward” his goal for next year. He is happy that groups like the Philippine Movie Press Club (which is behind the annual Star Awards for Music) and MOR 101.9 have seen his potential and by giving him awards and recognition, are encouraging him to do more with what he has.
“Siguro nakikita ‘yung potential ko to be this person na malaki pa yung pwede ko ma-achieve as a singer, sa craft ko, na-a-appreciate nila na ako ‘yung bago ngayon, as a pop rock balladeer.”
His manager, stage and screen actor Arnold Cruz Reyes, believes that Edward will go pretty far in 2016. When Edward won the awards in 2015, he was surprised but says things aren’t going to stop there.
There is much more for Edward to achieve in 2016.
Arnold says it is obvious that Edward, while a newbie singer and occasional actor, is meant to go places and encourages him only to work harder and pay attention to the advice of people who want to see him succeed even more next year. “Consistent naman kasi, na-nominate siya na Best New Artist of the Year. Nu’ng nangyari nga, sabi ko, ‘Uy nakakatuwa, napapansin tayo,” says Arnold, who’s hoping Edward will be able to build on his past achievements to have an even greater year in 2016.
Edward says that one way of ensuring a better year in 2016 is also to stay positive and not to mind the bashers and critics. Like when he won those two awards, there were people who didn’t think he deserved to win and asked: “Sino siya? Hindi namin siya kilala.”
He just wants to be positive going into 2016. Regardless of what people say, he will keep pressing forward. Even if there are critics, he says, he intends to see things constructively and make positivity his motto for next year.
He just wants to take everything in a positive light, criticism or not. He has a goal, and he knows what he has to do to get there. He will not let negative talk or criticism get in the way.
“Kung meron man mang-bash, okay pa rin ‘yon, at least napag-uusapan pa rin,” says Edward. “Hindi naman maiiwasan ‘yung gano’n, kaya sabi ko, i-positivize na lang.”
Edward has high hopes for 2016. He is excited about all the new things coming his way, and is eager to get things started.
“Ang daming bonus ni God para sa akin,” he says with a big smile. Edward is grateful for all the things that happened in 2015, and is looking to make an even bigger splash in 2016.
EDWARD BENOSA - Di Man Lang Nagpaalam (Official Music Video)
EDWARD BENOSA - Sa Piling Mo (Official Lyric Video)
2015 has been the best year for up-and-coming balladeer Edward Benosa. Scoring two major victories with two nominations. First, in the Best New Recording Artist category of the recent MOR awards, and in the Star Awards for Music of the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC). In the MOR Awards, he was up against both male and female artists (who fought it out in one category) that included eventual winner Morissette Amon, while in the Star Awards—where there were separate categories for male and female artists—he won over some newcomers, including The Voice Kids runner-up Darren Espanto.
In the wake of his Star Awards victory, there were a few who questioned his winning, and some who asked, “Sino siya? Di namin siya kilala.” But the reactions were generally positive, and Edward has just happily moved on.
Edward Benosa at press conference held at Quezon City (December 4, 2015)
Edward had attempted a professional singing career before, even trying out for the premier season of The Voice of the Philippines, but only started taking it really seriously less than a year ago.
He signed with Star Music, and released his debut album produced by his manager and discoverer, stage and indie film actor Arnold Reyes, with the carrier single, “Di Man Lang Nagpaalam”, a song about a loved one who leaves without even saying goodbye. The touching ballad found an audience and topped several radio countdowns and sales charts nationwide, making Edward a household name. He also gained a following, called the Edward Benosa Loyal Supporters.
He is relatively young in the music business, so for him to earn those two nominations, have an album and a hit song in so short a time is nothing short of a miracle.
But winning his first award in the span of only nine months was the most memorable and incredible thing to happen to him this year.
Sometimes even he can’t believe it. The night of the award ceremony, he went there, not expecting anything. He honestly did not see himself winning because he felt he was too much of a newbie, and had no right to do so. So when his name was called, Edward was shocked, and when he got onstage, he forgot to thank so many people, including his manager.
“Di ko talaga in-expect. Sobra akong nagulat, sobrang surprised,” he says. “Kasi alam ko naman na bagong-bago ako na artist, halos nine months pa lang ako sa business, ang dami ko pang hindi nagagawa, eh ‘yung iba ang dami nang napatunayan, kaya nu’ng matawag ang pangalan ko, nagulat talaga ako.”
He is grateful, though, because winning the award definitely gave his career a big boost.
“Sa isang nagsisimula na tulad ko, o kahit sinong nagsisimula, ‘yung mabigyan ka ng Best New Artist of the Year, parang enough reason na ‘yon na ipagpatuloy mo itong ginagawa mo, na kailangan mo sundan, at ipagpatuloy ang sinimulan.”
Another achievement of Edward in 2015 was appearing in his first stage musical, Chuva Choo Choo, inspired by the music of multi-awarded songwriter and record producer Vehnee Saturno. He played the love interest of Morissette Amon and also co-starred with former Miss Saigon star and stage veteran Joanna Ampil. The musical produced by STAGES will have an extended run in mid-2016.
Being given all these opportunities to stretch himself and his craft make Edward feel that this is where he was meant to be.
Edward Benosa accepting his award (2015 Star Awards best new artist of the year)
Now, he says, he is really serious about wanting to build a career as a singer, songwriter and performer.
Edward is thankful for all the blessings and breaks he’s been getting—and the timing, with the holidays just around the corner—couldn’t be better.“Napaka-gandang Christmas gift ng taon na ito, ang gandang bonus galing kay Lord,” reflects Edward.
So now, the game plan is just for him to keep moving forward. He dreams of releasing a second album, and maybe even staging a concert in 2016, as a way of giving back and thanking all his friends (he prefers not to call them ‘fans’, but friends) for their support.
There is so much ahead of him as 2016 approaches, and Edward is excited to experience everything.
Pop rock band “Absolute Play” is one of the most promising newest bands today. Absolute Play has a fast widening fanbase among college students and music bar habitués. Absolute Play has already acquired a growing number of followers from college campuses, wherein they usually play live.
With active and engaged fans the band has been garnering great reactions on social media after they launched their newest single 'Someday.'
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Majority of the feedback says the song is very relatable since 'Someday' is a song about love that can't be confessed and promises of giving the best love in the future.
The music video of 'Someday' was officially launched a day prior to Valentine's Day via MYX and via our official YouTube channel.
Here are from Star Music YouTube channel, the music video of their songs titled 'Little Miss Homewrecker' and 'Be The Best Kid.'
Absolute Play composed of young three siblings - Alto Tanchanco on guitars and the main songwriter; Mato Tanchanco on drums; and Murielle Tanchanco on vocals and keyboards.
In between school and homeworks, this pop rock band has managed to squeeze-in playing live gigs at various schools like the UP Fair, Mirriam College; music festivals and even weekend live music entertainment at the Enchanted Kingdom.
These talented kids play honest to goodness kid-punk music sprinkled with huge doses of fun, good vibes, and good values. No wonder, these kids have created a buzz in social media sites, garnering a whopping 60,000+ and growing fans on Facebook!
'Absolute Play' will release a digital album under the ABS-CBN music arm, soon.
