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.
Handpicked to interpret the compositions of the top 30
semi-finalists 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", Russ 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", and 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.
Championing Filipino music
through PhilPop
PhilPop 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.
"This year’s PhilPop campaign emphasized the meaning of unity,
camaraderie, mentorship and most importantly, of generosity and the importance
of giving back," PhilPop Executive Director Dinah Remolacio shares.
"Former alumni and bootcamp coaches now serve as producers, arrangers, and
even interpreters to some of the compositions. What was once a rigid
competition with a coveted grand prize became an avenue to build and strengthen
relationships among competitors and coaches."
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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