PhilPop 2018 Announces Top 10 Finalists
Philpop, the premier songwriting
competition in the country, has continued to provide a sustainable platform for
amateur and professional composers to showcase exceptional songs from various
genres and styles through the years.
Serving as the breeding ground to artists
who aren't afraid to challenge songwriting tropes and reflect their truth, the
annual music competition has produced some of the most commercially successful
and critically acclaimed recordings of the last five years with songs from
"Dati" to "Di Na Muli."
For 2018, PhilPop marks a landmark
moment in songwriting history as it opened its doors to entries written in
different languages, spanning across regions and cities outside of Metro
Manila. From thousands of entries, it was carefully handpicked to a roster of
Top 30 semi-finalists announced weeks ago. Finally, last October 17, 2018 PhilPop
has narrowed the selection to top 10.
Revealed during the late primetime spot
of the Pinoy Playlist Festival at the Sunlife Amphitheater in Bonifacio Global
City, Taguig, the finalists are judged according to the following criteria: 50%
judges choice, 25% online streaming, and 25% Smart's People Choice through SMS
and Twitter's conversational ad.
In no particular order, here are the top
10 finalists:
"Ako
Ako" composed by Jeriko Buenafe
and interpreted by Feel Day feat. Hans Dimayuga;
"Di
Ko Man" composed by Ferdinand Aragon
and interpreted by Ferdinand Aragon himself;
"Isang
Gabing Pag-Ibig" composed by
Carlo Angelo David and interpreted by Jex De Castro;
"Kariton" composed by Philip Arvin Jarilla and interpreted by
Acapellago;
"Laon
Ako" composed by Elmar Bolaño and
Donel Trasporto Tigbauan and interpreted by Kakai Bautista;
"Loco
De Amor!" composed by Ed
Miraflor Jr. and interpreted by BennyBunnyBand;
"Nanay
Tatay" composed by Chud Festejo
and interpreted by Chud Festejo;
"Pilipit" composed by Sean Gabriel Cedro and John Ray Reodique
and interpreted by Julian Trono;
"Tama
Na" composed by Michael
Rodriguez and Jeanne Columbine Rodriguez and interpreted by Katrina Velarde;
"Yun
Tayo" composed by Donnalyn
Onilongo and interpreted by Gracenote
Diverse
Selection
This year's finalists offer a diverse
crop of entries that represent different musical styles, ranging from
contemporary hit music to folk, latin-flavored pop to R&B/soul, rock to
easy listening music. Instead of focusing on personalities, the latest edition
banks on envelope-pushing compositions that have the potential to penetrate the
local music market and create a lasting impression to the Filipino audience.
The top 10 finalists also managed to
showcase their songs in a medley. Last year winner’s Ben & Ben made an
appearance to wish luck to the ten finalists. Also during the final reveal, Festival
curator Mr. Moi Ortiz awarded PhilPop Foundation headed by PhilPop Board Member
and 2018 Festival Chairman Mr. Ryan Cayabyab, PhilPop Vice President Patrick C.
Gregorio, and PhilPop Executive Director Dinah Remolacio a Certificate of
Appreciation for continuously pushing the boundaries of Filipino music through
regional inclusivity and for giving voice to homegrown talents who have the
potential to make it big in the local music industry.
On December 2, 2018, the top 10
finalists, together with the interpreters, will showcase their original songs in
the PhilPop Festival Finals Night that will be held at Capitol Commons in Pasig
City.
PhilPop 2018 is an initiative of the
PhilPop Music Foundation, chaired by Mr. Manny V. Pangilinan. This year's
PhilPop is co-presented by MAYNILAD, and is supported by MERALCO (major
sponsor), Mid Atlantic Foundation for Asian Artists, Inc., NYXSYS (official OOH
partner), SMART, VIVA Records (official record label partner), Ortigas and Co.,
PETA (production partner), Coke Studio, NCCA, OPM, TAGA-ALOG, Rappler (official
media partner), Pinnacle (official agency integrator partner), and Gabi Na
Naman Productions (official promo partner.
NB. All photos are mine.
NB. All photos are mine.
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