PhilPop Reveals 30 Semifinalist Interpreters

09/18/2018 05:46:45 PM

Barely two months from the initial reveal, PhilPop has announced its roster of interpreters for the 2018 edition of the Philippine Pop Music Festival. And with the theme “Music. Powered by Pinoys,” the foundation keeps on growing to defy expectations by championing homegrown talents from various music genres and diverse backgrounds.

The thirty song interpreters were handpicked by its songwriters. A number of them are either known or staple names in the recording industry, while some of the other semi-final entries were interpreted by its own songwriters. Among the notable ones to render their voices are Bayang Barrios, Yumi Lacsamana, Thyro Alfaro,The Juans, Gracenote's vocalist Eunice Jorge, Leanne and Naara, BennyBunnyBand, and Caci Bautista.

See the entire list on this table below.

Song	Composer/s	Interpreters
AEIOU	Kenneth John Pores	Davey Langit
Ako, Ako	Jeriko Buenafe	Feel Day Hans Dimayuga
Away Wa'y Buwagay	Eamarie Gilayo Jovit Leonerio	Wincet Jacot Medyo Maldito
Bumbero	Michael Llave	Michael Llave
Di Ko Man	Ferdinand Aragon	Ferdinand Aragon
Ikaw Ang Aking Pag-ibig	Mark Jay Felipe	RJ dela Fuente
Isang Gabing Pag-ibig	Carlo Angelo David	Jex de Castro
Kariton	Philip Arvin Jarilla	Acapellago
Kelan Kaya	Sarah Bulahan	Ataska and Nash
kilabI	Karlo Zabala	Carlyn Ocampo Joshua Feliciano
Korde Kodigo	Jeremy Sarmiento	Leanne and Naara
Laon Ako	Elmar Bolaño Donel Transporto	Cacai Bautista
LDR (Layong Di Ramdam)	Russ Cabico	Russ Cabico
LGBT (Laging Ganito Ba Tayo?)	Kyle Pulido	Kyle Pulido
Lilipad	Agatha Marallos Melvin Joseph Morallos	Bayang Barrios and Niliyagan
Loco De Amor!	Edgardo Miraflor Jr.	BennyBunnyBand
Makisabay	Carlo Angelo David	Carlo Angelo David
Mahirap Magselos	Paul Hildawa	Caleb Santos
Malilimutan Din Kita	Marvin Blue Corpus	Nitro
MMRA	Oliver Narag	Jeric Medina
Nanay Tatay	Chud Festejo	Chud Festejo
Oka	Aikee Aplacador	Thyro Alfaro
Perfectly Imperfect Human	Barry Villacarillo	Jem Cubil
Pilipit	Sean Gabriel Cedro John Ray Reodique	Julian Trono
Promise Sorry Note	Aikee Aplacador	Yumi Lacsamana
Pwede	Agatha Morallos Melvin Morallos	The Juans
Tama Na	Michael Rodriguez Jeanne Columbine Rodriguez	Katrina Velarde
Unang Adlaw Nga Wala Ka	Therese Marie Villarante Henrick James Pestaño	Therese Villarante
Utang	Ignacio Dennis Roxas	Ignacio Dennis Roxas
Yun Tayo (Formerly Taken)	Donnalyn Onilongo	Eunice Jorge

All of the interpreted versions of the songs and the interpreters themselves were formally introduced during the Philpop Reveal and Listening Party last September 12 at the 2nd floor of Cafe 1771, Pasig City. It was also during the program when 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. The Maestro also expressed the foundation's advocacy that is to promote top-notch Filipino music that matters.

"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," said Cayabyab. "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."

Meanwhile, the recording counterpart of the foundation, Viva Records, has supervised the official recording of the songs which has been made available on digital platforms YouTube and Spotify on this past Monday, 17 September 2018, at 12 noon.

From this stage on, only ten entries will advance to the final round wherein 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 22 October 2018; from there, they will be given a chance to showcase the said original composition as interpreted by the chosen music acts on the PhilPop Festival Finals Night that will be held 30 November 2018 at Capitol Commons in Pasig City.

Log on to PhilPop's official website 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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