Femme Power

Yes, the voting officially closes tonight for the country’s most promising bands who could be the next big thing in the Philippine music industry.   MTV Emerge is a platform for unsigned music talents in the Philippines who are given the chance to show off their craft and win a 1-year recording contract for themselves under Jeepney Music plus a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be mentored by Apl.d.Ap of Black Eyed Peas.  MTV Emerge is also an online music community which is a haven for new Filipino music and wanna-be-recording-artists.

This project is an MTV, Jeepney Music, and Department of Tourism collaboration, which aims to give a shot for emerging Filipino artists to be discovered.  This gives underground bands the  opportunity to be the next big name in the Pinoy music scene and who knows, even worldwide.   Jeepney Music is Apl.d-Ap’s record label which also aims to give back to the Philippines and the world with its music.  It’s a vehicle for those new artists from any genre to be heard.

Having worked as a radio DJ for almost seven years, I’ve supported a number of local bands in the past by playing their self-produced records on my show (which was at that time top-rating, modesty aside).   Until now, I haven’t lost the heart for supporting emerging music talents because I do believe that all they need is just a chance —  A chance to showcase their talent, a chance to be heard, a chance to make it big one day.  And you, yes, YOU have the power to give them that chance.

There’s one entry from Mindanao that struck me the most entitled “God Bless Philippines,” written and performed by Rapnophobia.  Unlike other entries, “God Bless Philippines” is a fusion of rock and hiphop and the lyrics revolve around social issues that matter.  I’m impressed by their brand of music and their individuality.   May I also say that unlike other entries, they don’t sound like a copycat for a foreign band.  I also wanna give credit to their video for being well-edited and their recording clear.  Obviously, they gave their best shot in it.  Any fellow Mindanaoans and Pinoy “hardcores” (die-hard, nationalistic Pinoys) out there?  Vote for “God Bless Philippines” now or any music entry of your choice here.   These young, underground bands need your support.  Cast your votes now.

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