IV of Spades

IV of Spades
IV of Spades members (from left to right): Blaster, Badjao, Zild
Background information
Origin Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active 2014–present
Labels Warner Music Philippines
Associated acts

Shanti Dope

Moira Dela Torre
Website www.ivofspades.com
Members
Past members Unique Salonga

IV of Spades (pronounced "four of spades"[1]) is a Filipino pop rock band from Manila, Philippines, consisting of lead vocalist and bassist Zild Benitez, lead guitarist Blaster Silonga, and drummer Badjao de Castro. Unique served as the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist until 2018.[2]The band first gained exposure with the release of their second single "Mundo".

The band is known for their 1970s-inspired outfits.[3]

History

Early years (2014–2017)

In 2014, Allan Silonga decided to form a band for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist. The Silongas were able to recruit drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zild Benitez, who are the sons of Allan's friends. Unique Salonga, who was already writing his own music, was later recruited to become the band's lead singer.[4][5]

All the band members are sons of musicians. Blaster's father, Allan Silonga, is a member of the singing group Daddy's Home which finished third in The X Factor Philippines.[6][7] While Zild's father, Franklin Benitez, was the drummer of Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle.[6][8] Badjao's father, Chuck de Castro, was a member of Makatha & Posivity Band. He was also a session rhythm guitarist of the Rage Band. Blaster and Zild gained popularity when they became contestants for Eat Bulaga!'s hit contest, Music Hero. Zild was the first member of the Music Hero Squad and was the Bass Guitar grand champion, Blaster won the Electric Guitar grand champion and the title of Ultimate Music Hero.

IV of Spades signed to a record label and released their first single "Ilaw sa Daan" under Warner Music Philippines.[9]

The group’s second single, “Hey Barbara” was released on July 9, 2017 and followed up by their third single “Where Have You Been My Disco?”, released on December 9, 2017 via YouTube.

Mundo and Unique's departure (2018–present)

In 2018, the band released their fourth single called "Mundo". They performed it live in Wish 107.5, a radio youtube channel and it became the group's highest viewed single on YouTube. The band's videos have over 80 million views for a live performance on YouTube.

IV of Spades won the New Artist of the Year and the MYX Bandarito Performance of the Year and Nominated as Group the Year at the annual Myx Music Awards.[10] The band also won the Dreams Come True with Air Asia, the airline's search for the most promising acts in the region. The band performed with David Foster as part of their prize. They also won the Favorite New Group award at the 30th annual Awit Awards.[11]

The band is currently in the studio working on their debut full-length album.[12]

On May 5, 2018, the band announced on their official social media accounts that lead vocalist Unique Salonga had left in order to pursue "personal endeavors".[2]

On July 13, 2018, the song "In My Prison" was released simultaneously on Spotify and YouTube. It is the band's first single after Salonga's departure, with Benitez taking over as lead vocalist.[13] They released their sixth single "Bata, Dahan-Dahan!" on September 14, 2018.

After they released their sixth single, they released another single "Sa Kahapon" and this time, with hip-hop artist and rapper Shanti Dope for Coke Studio Homecoming.

Musical style

The group was heavily inspired by 1970s fashion, acts and sounds. The band’s genre is a mix of 1970s influenced disco, funk, alternative rock and Manila Sound.

Discography

Singles

  • 2016: "Ilaw sa Daan"
  • 2017: "Hey Barbara"
  • 2017: "Where Have You Been My Disco?"
  • 2018: "Mundo"
  • 2018: "In My Prison"
  • 2018: "Bata, Dahan-Dahan!"

Collaboration Singles

  • 2018: "Sa Kahapon" (with Shanti Dope) (Coke Studio Homecoming)
  • 2018: "Bata, Dahan-Dahan! x Nadarang" (with Shanti Dope) (Coke Studio Homecoming)
  • 2018: "Huli na Ba Ang Lahat" (with Moira Dela Torre) (Wish 107.5 Bus)

Band members

References

  1. ↑ "IV of Spades debut track "Ilaw Sa Daan"". InqPOP!. Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 10, 2017. Archived from the original on July 10, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  2. 1 2 Bernardino, Stephanie Marie (May 5, 2018). "Unique Salonga leaves IV of Spades". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Rappler Live Jam: IV of Spades". Rappler. February 14, 2018. Archived from the original on April 7, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  4. ↑ Gloria, Gaby (October 21, 2017). "IV of Spades is ready to boogie". Youngstar. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  5. ↑ Fernandez, Denise (December 1, 2017). "Here's why IV OF SPADES is about to become your new favorite band". Scout Magazine. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  6. 1 2 Bernardino, Stephanie Marie (March 23, 2018). "10 minutes with IV of Spades". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  7. ↑ Orosa, Rosalinda (February 15, 2015). "For The Love Of Daddy tonight". The Philippine Star. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  8. ↑ Estrella, Fiel (March 29, 2018). "How IV of Spades Uses Music and Style to Take Over the OPM Scene". Preview. Summit Media. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Here's why IV OF SPADES is about to become your new favorite band - Scout Magazine". 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  10. ↑ "The boys of IV of Spades get into the Myx | BusinessMirror". businessmirror.com.ph. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  11. ↑ "IV of Spades to continue without vocalist Unique Salonga". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  12. ↑ News, ABS-CBN. "Hey, Barbara! Hey, fans! IV of Spades is not disbanding". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  13. ↑ "WATCH: IV of Spades releases new song, video 'In My Prison'". Rappler. July 13, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
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