PhilPop Announces Top 30 Semi-Finalists
The
country's premier songwriting competition, PhilPop has recently announced its
roster of interpreters for the 2018 lineup. With the theme "Music. Powered
by Pinoys," the foundation continues to defy expectations by championing
homegrown talents from different backgrounds and music genres.
Since
2012, PhilPop has been known to champion Filipino music, it takes pride in its
advocacy to provide a sustainable platform for Filipino music acts to develop
their skills through a world-class mentorship program, as well as introduce
them to standard music industry practices and strategies that would harness
their potential in the long run.
The
Top 30 semi-finalists handpicked to interpret the compositions are the
following music acts:
Davey
Langit and the band for Kenneth John Pores' "AEIOU"
Feel
Day and Hans Dimayuga for Jeriko Buenafe's "Ako, Ako"
Wincet
Jacot and Medyo Maldito for Eamarie Gilayo and Jovit Leonerio's "Away Wa'y
Buwagay"
Michael
Llave for his own song "Bumbero"
Ferdinand
Aragon for his own composition "Di Ko Man", RJ dela Fuente for Mark
Jay Felipe's "Ikaw Ang Aking Pag-ibig"
Jex
de Castro for Carlo Angelo David's "Isang Gabing Pag-ibig"
Acapellago
for Philip Arvin Jarilla's "Kariton"
Ataska
and Nash for Sarah Bulahan's "Kelan Kaya"
Carlyn
Ocampo and Joshua Feliciano for Karlo Zabala's "kilabI"
Leanne
and Naara for Jeremy Sarmiento's "Korde Kodigo"
Cacai
Bautista for Elmar Bolaño and Donel Transporto's "Laon Ako"
Nar
Cabico for his own entry "LDR (Layong Di Ramdam)"
Kyle
Pulido for his own material "LGBT (Laging Ganito Ba Tayo?)"
Bayang
Barrios and Niliyagan for Agatha Marallos and Melvin Joseph Morallos'
"Lilipad"
BennyBunnyBand
for Edgardo Miraflor Jr.'s "Loco De Amor!"
Carlo
Angelo David for his own track "Makisabay"
Caleb
Santos for Paul Hildawa's "Mahirap Magselos", Nitro for Marvin Blue
Corpus' "Malilimutan Din Kita"
Jeric
Medina for Oliver Narag's "MMRA"
Chud
Festejo for his own composition "Nanay Tatay",
Thyro
Alfaro for Aikee Aplacador's "Oka"
Jem
Cubil for Barry Villacarillo's "Perfectly Imperfect Human"
Julian
Trono for Sean Gabriel Cedro and John Ray Reodique's "Pilipit"
Yumi
Lacsamana for Aikee Aplacador's "Promise Sorry Note"
The
Juans for Agatha Morallos and Melvin Morallos' "Pwede"
Katrina
Velarde for Michael Rodriguez and Jeanne Columbine Rodriguez's "Tama
Na"
Therese
Villarante for Therese Marie Villarante and Henrick James Pestaño's "Unang
Adlaw nga Wala Ka"
Ignacio
Dennis Roxas for his own song "Utang"
Eunice
Jorge of Gracenote for Donnalyn Onilongo's "Yun Tayo (Formerly
Taken)".
A
video featuring the 30 interpreters was showcased during the Philpop Reveal and
Listening Party last September 12 at the 2nd floor of Cafe 1771, Pasig City.
During
the program, Festival Chairman and Philpop Board Member Mr. Ryan Cayabyab
stressed the importance of regional inclusivity and giving voice to underrated
artists whose compositions have the potential to impact the Filipino people's
soul. "This year, we are happy to launch 30 songs that represent stories,
struggles, ambitions, and dreams of people like us. We look forward to listen
and enjoy these wonderful compositions." Cayabyab also expressed PhilPop's
advocacy promoting top-notch Filipino music that matters. "Rest assured
that we will stay true to our commitment to look for talented songwriters and
give them a platform to realize their dreams of seeing their songs across the
nation."
Viva
Records, for its part, supervised the official recording of the songs which
will be available on platforms such as Youtube and Spotify on September 17 at
12 noon.
Road to Top 10
From
the shortlisted Top 30 semi-finalists, only ten will advance to the final
round. They will be judged according to the following criteria: 50% judges
screening, 25% online streaming, and 25% Smart's People Choice Award voting
through SMS and Twitter's conversational ad. The top 10 will be revealed via
PhilPop's social media pages and website on October 22, 2018.
The
finalists will be given a chance to showcase their original composition as
interpreted by the chosen music acts on November 30 in the PhilPop Festival
Finals Night that will be held at Capitol Commons in Pasig City.
Log
on to www.philpop.com.ph for the complete instruction on how to vote for your
favorite songs via SMS or Twitter.
PhilPop
2018 is an initiative of the PhilPop Music Foundation, chaired by Mr. Manny V.
Pangilinan. This year's PhilPop is supported by Mid Atlantic foundation for
Asian Artists, Inc. (MAFFAA, Inc.), NYXSYS Philippines, Maynilad, Meralco,
Smart, Viva Records, Ortigas and Co., Coke Studio, NCAA, OPM, Gabi Na Naman
Productions, and PETA.
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