Pinoy Pop

I want to share songs from Filipino artists that I appreciate at the moment. Most of the songs that I share are from Japanese artists, but I want to clarify that I enjoy songs from Filipino artists. Most singers that I appreciate are either veteran artists or underrated artists.

Disclaimer: I am not a professional in the music industry. Everything in this post is according to my taste in music and my preference.

Right now, SB19 is mainstream. But back then, they were underrated. Until now, they receive a lot of bashing from fellow Filipinos. Their musicality is exceptional, and their movements are well choreographed. I believe these boys have appeal in terms of talent, not just the physical attributes, which we usually see in our local boy groups. Here is one of their recent music video.

Next is Maymay Entrata. She started as a winner in a local tv contest. I admit that I did not expect much from her as a singer. The local entertainment industry forces some winners of their programs to the mainstream even if they lack the training for it. But the case of Maymay seemed different. She has talent and, in addition to that, she makes time to train and practice her art. I was surprised to see her in this music video. I think she has potential with her vocals and, maybe, in the long run, she can be a total performer.

Lastly, Alamat is a new and upcoming boy group. I think the group has potential. Their artistry is a little different from the usual boy groups made here in the Philippines. The concept of the boys singing in their local dialect is a good idea. Hopefully, they can retain that. Their songs and covers have a distinct sound in them, not just because of the different dialects used, but the beat and tempo are unique. It may be too early to praise them, but hopefully, their craft would evolve in the long run. Below is one of the songs that they covered that I like.

There are other Filipino artists that I would like to share here, but I'll limit it to three for now. I will share more in the future.