Kitchie Nadal (in Mojofly) "Sinusubukan"

Kitchie Nadal was the lead singer of the band, Mojofly.  

She was replaced by Lougee Basabas in 2003.

Album: Birthday (1999, Sony Music Philippines)
Arranger & Producer: Rizal Jose A. Gurango

Bayad Ko by Gloc-9 feat Noel Cabangon

When an artist narrates the social realities of what he or she sees on an everyday basis (and perhaps, even experienced at some point in life), the audience can be captivated by the sharpness of the words, the haunting melody, and how it reminds of what is actually around them. Do we "see" them too?

In this track by Gloc-9 (Aristotle Pollisco) from his current album, "Matrikula" (Sony Music Philippines) featuring the unbelievable vocals of Noel Cabangon, Gloc-9 continue to be the voice of those who are struggling to battle the harshness of what life has offered to them. The narration is unforgettable which can be best described as piercing to the hearts of those who can be compassionate to the plight of others. The musical arrangement combined with the powerful chorus by Noel Cabangon, "Matrikula" stamps the genius behind the artist who chose to open the senses of his listeners in hopes that collectively we can improve ourselves and especially those who may be less fortunate than we are.

The youtube video below was uploaded by youtube user, ulyut31 (Live performance recorded from the Myx Channel). ~ MS



Bayad Ko by Gloc-9 featuring Noel Cabangon
Album: Matrikula (Sony Music Philippines, 2009)
Composed by Aristotle Pollisco
Published by: Music R Us Publishing Inc.
Arranged by: Jonathan Ong of of Sonic State Productions

UPUAN by GLOC-9 feat. Jeazell Grutas (of Zelle)

I came across this phrase awhile back, "The measurement of a society is how it looks after the least of its peoples." The video below (posted by youtube user, JPacena) is a powerful track, "Upuan" (Sony Music Philippines, 2009) by Gloc-9 (Aristotle Pollisco) and Jeazell Grutas (of the band, Zelle) with incredible imagery by prominent Filipino director, J.Pacena II). To everyone involved in this project, keep up the great work! To everybody else out there fighting for the greater social good, MAKE THEM HEAR YOU! Maraming salamat po. ~ MS

UPUAN by GLOC-9 feat. Jeazell Grutas (of Zelle)



Kayo po na naka upo,
Subukan nyo namang tumayo
At baka matanaw, at baka matanaw na nyo
Ang tunay na kalagayan ko

Ganito kasi yan eh...

Verse 1:

Tao po, nandyan po ba kayo sa loob ng
Malaking bahay at malawak na bakuran
Mataas na pader pinapaligiran
At naka pilang mga mamahaling sasakyan
Mga bantay na laging bulong ng bulong
Wala namang kasal pero marami ang naka barong
Lumakas man ang ulan ay walang butas ang bubong
Mga plato't kutsara na hindi kilala ang tutong
At ang kanin ay simputi ng gatas na nasa kahon
At kahit na hindi pasko sa lamesa ay may hamon
Ang sarap sigurong manirahan sa bahay na ganyan
Sabi pa nila ay dito mo rin matatagpuan
Ang tao na nagmamay-ari ng isang upuan
Na pag may pagkakatao'y pinag-aagawan
Kaya naman hindi niya pinakakawalan
Kung makikita ko lamang siya ay aking sisigawan

Chorus:

Kayo po na naka upo,
Subukan nyo namang tumayo,
At baka matanaw, at baka matanaw na nyo
Ang tunay na kalagayan ko

Verse 2:

Mawalang galang na po
Sa taong naka upo,
Alam niyo bang pantakal ng bigas namin ay di puno
Ang ding-ding ng bahay namin ay pinagtagpi-tagping yero
Sa gabi ay sobrang init na tumutunaw ng yelo
Na di kayang bilhin upang ilagay sa inumin
Pinakulong tubig sa lumang takuring uling-uling
Gamit lang panggatong na inanod lamang sa istero
Na nagsisilbing kusina sa umaga'y aming banyo
Ang aking inay na may kayamanan isang kaldero
Na nagagamit lang pag ang aking ama ay sumweldo
Pero kulang na kulang parin,
Ulam na tuyo't asin
Ang singkwenta pesos sa maghapo'y pagkakasyahin
Di ko alam kung talagang maraming harang
O mataas lang ang bakod
O nagbubulag-bulagan lamang po kayo
Kahit sa dami ng pera niyo
Walang doktor na makapagpapalinaw ng mata niyo
Kaya...

Wag kang masyadong halata
Bato-bato sa langit
Ang matamaa'y wag magalit
O bato-bato bato sa langit
Ang matamaan ay
Wag masyadong halata
Wag kang masyadong halata
Hehey, (Wag kang masyadong halata)
(Wag kang masyadong halata)