MYMP

Last updated

M.Y.M.P.
MYMP logo.jpg
Background information
Also known asMake Your Momma Proud
Origin Quezon City, Philippines
Genres Acoustic
Instrument(s)Chin Alcantara - Guitars/ Vocals
Juliet Bahala - Vocalist
Aaron Cadaing - Bass Guitar
Benj Bamba - Drums
Gen Lapinid - Keyboards
Ethyl Bahala - Vocalist
Years active2003–present
Labels2003–2009/2019–present: Ivory Music
2009–2011: Star Records
2011–2017: PolyEast/EMI/Galaxy Records
MembersChin Alcantara
Juliet Bahala
Aaron Cadaing
Benj Bamba
Ethyl Bahala
Gen Lapinid
Past membersFritz Ednacot
Mark Esguerra
Ebet Ednacot
Nina Girado
Hannche Bobis
Juris Fernandez
Mike Manahan
Andrew Advincula
John Angeles
Emil Rivas
Oja Jimenez
Jana Laraza
Carmella Ravanilla
Rodnie Resos

M.Y.M.P. (or MYMP, short for Make Your Momma Proud) is an acoustic band from Quezon City, Philippines. They released their first album, Soulful Acoustic in 2003 and a double album, Beyond Acoustic which was a number six charting album, and number two charting album Versions in 2005, the two album was the best-selling album by an acoustic band having sold 285,700 album sales. [1]

Contents

Background

Origin (1996–2002)

Jacques "Chin" Alcantara founded the band in 1996 as an amateur rock band. [2]

The band transitioned to pop music when they had a female vocalist, Nina in late 1997 . When she left for a solo career a year later, Juris from Davao took her place.

Early career (2003–2004)

It was the trio of Alcantara, Juris Fernandez and percussionist Mike Manahan that established the beachhead for M.Y.M.P.’s frontal assault on the sales and radio charts.

Their recording career started when Raymund Ryan Santes, the station manager of iFM 93.9, watched their gig. Ryan met with a producer to produce their debut album, Soulful Acoustic . Ivory Music and Video then became their recording company. M.Y.M.P.'s debut album was released during the label's 20th anniversary. The band became famous with their original hit song "A Little Bit" (music and lyrics by Raymund Ryan Santes, which won the People's Choice "Favorite Song" Award in Awit Awards 2004) and cover versions of Sting's "Every Little Thing" and Bob Marley's "Waiting in Vain".

M.Y.M.P. became a duo when one of their members decided to leave the group. Manahan left the band in mid-2004 due to what Alcantara called “professional differences” as well as a fallout from Manahan’s breakup with Fernandez; the two were in a relationship for a while. Yet, this did not stop M.Y.M.P.'s Juris & Chin from sharing their music, touring as a duo to promote their album.

Critical and commercial success (2005–2008)

The duo enjoyed their ride in the Philippine music scene as a new and improved M.Y.M.P. had emerged, a quartet together with Andrew and John as bassist and kahonista, respectively, as two more albums were released in a year. Versions and Beyond Acoustic , both 12-track albums. Beyond Acoustic debuted album number six on the Philippine Top Albums chart and was certified Gold after less than a month having sold 15,000 copies, to date the album had sold 210,700 copies in the Philippines making it the best-selling acoustic band album. [3] They then recorded their double-disc 2nd album, Versions and Beyond Acoustic.

On October 1, 2005, MYMP had their first concert at the Music Museum, titled 'Especially For You'. The success of the concert prompted the band to hold its first major concert at the Araneta Coliseum on November 18, 2005, and a repeat on February 3, 2006. In December 2009. MYMP released their fourth studio-album New Horizon were it debuted at number three in Philippines, and was certified PARI Platinum with 30,000 copies sold. [4] MYMP embarked on a US summer tour in 2006 and 2007.[ citation needed ]

In 2008, MYMP's contract with Ivory Music expired and signed a deal with Star Records, releasing their last album with Ivory Music, Now.

Departure of Juris Fernandez, label and lineup changes (2009–2018)

On November 5, 2009, Juris Fernandez was expelled from MYMP due to "irreconcilable professional differences". [5] Contract disputes froze Chin and MYMP for 2 years, preventing them from recording outside Star Records, which was Juris' label.

On January 24, 2010, Juliet Bahala was introduced as the new vocalist of M.Y.M.P. on ASAP . Bahala, then an 18-year-old regional singing champ, also came from Davao like its previous female vocalist. She sang on M.Y.M.P.'s second live album The Unreleased Acoustic Collection which was released in May 2011 under Galaxy Records.

During the promotion of the album, Bahala suffered severe vocal fatigue, laryngitis and vocal nodules which eventually forced her to rest indefinitely. She was temporarily replaced by Vanessa Rangadhol from November 2011 to March 2013. Jana Laraza was later chosen via audition, and release the single "Electrified" and remained their vocalist until mid-2018.

Recent history (2018–present)

Carmella Ravanilla was chosen as vocalist in 2018. A few months earlier, MYMP returned to their original label, Ivory Music. The song "Wishes & Dreams" was released after almost 6 years of not recording new material. In July 2022, Juliet Bahala rejoined the group, then in January 2023, the group added 2nd female vocalist, Ethyl Bahala, the sister of Juliet Bahala.

Blackface controversy

On October 30, 2020, MYMP went live on Facebook for a Halloween show with Chin Alcantara wearing blackface. In the session, the group stated that the Black Lives Matter movement was not to be supported and was propaganda, [6] saying "All Lives Matter". [7] Tremendous backlash with over 1,000 comments on the live, with the majority denouncing MYMP's use of race as a costume. [8]

Discography

Band members

Current members

Past members

Awards and nominations

YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2004 Awit Awards People's Choice Favorite Song"A Little Bit"Won
SOP Music AwardsBest Acoustic Act—Won
2005 Aliw Awards Best Pop Performance in Hotel, Music Lounges and Bars—Won
ASAP Platinum Circle AwardsTop Awardee"Versions and Beyond"Won
SOP Music AwardsViewer's Choice for Artist of the Year; Revive '05 Category"Tell Me Where It Hurts"Won
2006 Aliw Awards Best Performance in a Concert—Won
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Popular Recording Group—Won
MYX Music Awards Favorite MYX Live Performance—Won [9]
Favorite Artist—Nominated [10]
Favorite Group—Nominated [10]
Favorite Remake"Tell Me Where It Hurts"Nominated [10]
2007ASAP's 24k Gold AwardsGold Record Award"New Horizon"Won
ASAP Platinum Circle AwardsBand Awardee"New Horizon"Won
ASAP's Pop Viewer's Choice AwardsBest Band Performance in a Music Video"Only Reminds Me of You"Won
2008 MYX Music Awards Favorite Mellow Video"Only Reminds Me Of You"Nominated [11]
2009 Awit Awards Best Christmas Wishlistfor the album "Now"Won
Digital Music Awards (Korea)August International Artist—Won
PMPC Star AwardsBest Duo/Group Artist of the Year—Won


Related Research Articles

Freestyle is a pop/R&B band formed in Davao City, Philippines in 1996 currently fronted by Top Suzara since 2022, who returned seventeen years after he initially left in 2005. The band was formed in 1996 and hit the mainstream in 1998, and is popular for the songs "Before I Let You Go", "So Slow", "This Time", "Till I Found You", "Para Sa 'Yo", "Once in a Lifetime", and their rendition of "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?" with Pops Fernandez.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rivermaya</span> Filipino rock band

Rivermaya is a Filipino alternative rock band. Formed in 1994, it is one of the several bands who spearheaded the 1990s Philippine alternative rock explosion.

Gimme 5 was a boy band in the Philippines who were signed under the Star Music label.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Raymund Marasigan</span> Filipino musician

Raimund Emmanuel Parcon Marasigan is a Filipino rock musician and record producer. His first name is often misspelled Raymond or Raimond though he personally prefers to spell his name as Raymund. The breadth of his projects has made him one of the most well-respected mainstays of the Philippine rock band scene. He was the drummer, vocalist and lyricist alongside bandmate Ely Buendia of The Eraserheads, and the current keyboard/synths player for Pedicab, former rhythm guitarist and now frontman of Sandwich, former drummer of Cambio, vocalist of Project 1 and the man behind Squid 9. Currently, he holds bass for his newest band, Gaijin. Aside from writing songs and being a musician, he is also a record producer, voice actor, TV host and product endorser.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Parokya ni Edgar</span> Filipino alternative rock band

Parokya ni Edgar is a Filipino band formed in 1993, composed of Chito Miranda, Gab Chee Kee, Buwi Meneses, Darius Semaña, Dindin Moreno, and Vinci Montaner. The band is known for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs both foreign and local. The band is adept at playing in various musical genres.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bamboo (Filipino band)</span> Filipino alternative rock band

Bamboo was a Filipino alternative rock band formed in 2003 by Nathan Azarcon and Bamboo Mañalac. The band was composed of lead vocalist Mañalac, bassist Azarcon, lead and rhythm guitarist Ira Cruz, and drummer Vic Mercado.

Sponge Cola is a Filipino rock band formed in 2002. The band is composed of Yael Yuzon on vocals and guitars, Gosh Dilay on bass, Armo Armovit on guitars and drummer Tedmark Cruz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Itchyworms</span> Filipino rock band

The Itchyworms is a Filipino rock band. The band is composed of Jazz Nicolas on lead vocals, drums and piano, Jugs Jugueta on co-lead vocals, keys and guitars, Kelvin Yu on bass guitars, Chino Singson on lead guitars, Weckl Mercado on guitars, and Mikey Amistoso on guitars and keys. The group made their name in the OPM scene in 2006 with their second album, Noontime Show, with songs such as "Akin Ka Na Lang" and "Beer".

Cueshé is a Filipino pop rock band from Cebu, Philippines, currently based in Manila. The band was formed in 1998 and hit mainstream in 2005.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Moonstar88</span> Filipino rock band

Moonstar88 is a Filipino rock band formed in Manila, Philippines in 1999.

Mayonnaise are a five-piece Filipino alternative rock band, fronted by Monty Macalino and famous for winning the "Red Horse Muziklaban" contest in 2004.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">True Faith (band)</span> Filipino alternative rock band

True Faith is a band from the Philippines, formed in 1991. They have become one of the Philippines' most popular and accomplished bands.

<i>Beyond Acoustic</i> 2005 studio album by MYMP

Beyond Acoustic is an album by Philippine acoustic band MYMP, released under Ivory Music in 2005. Beyond Acoustic was the biggest selling album ever produced by an acoustic band. The album debuted at number six on the Philippine Top Albums chart, It had been certified Gold Record after less than a month having sold 15,000 copies, To date the album had sold 210,700 copies in the Philippines.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juris Fernandez</span> Filipino singer and songwriter (born 1978)

Julie Iris Fernandez-Lim, also known by her stage name "Juris", is a Filipino singer and songwriter.

Neocolours is a Filipino pop-rock band formed in February 1987, out of the remnants of a mid-1980s vocal group (WaterColors), in Manila, Philippines. Founding members are Ito Rapadas (vocals), Jimmy Antiporda (keyboards/vocals), Marvin Querido (keyboards), Josel Jimenez (guitar), Paku Herrera (bass) and Nino Regalado (drums). Their first album, Making It in 1988 reached platinum sales, and helped usher in a new era in the Philippine recording industry that is now known as the early 1990s band explosion.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Callalily</span> Pop rock band from the Philippines

Lily is a pop rock band from the Philippines formed in 2005. The band is currently composed of Lem Belaro, Aaron Ricafrente, Nathan Reyes, Joshua Bulot, and Alden Acosta, the band's original lead guitarist who reunited with the band in 2022, twelve years after he left in 2010.

Sugarpop was a child musical group which appeared regularly on GMA Network's concert television show, SOP. All of SugarPop's members are from a child singing competition on QTV named Popstar Kids. The group were given the name SugarPop by Jaya, one of the hosts and singers on the now defunct SOP Rules which was replaced by Party Pilipinas.

Kjwan is a Filipino hard rock band formed in 2003 by former Sandwich guitarist and lead vocalist Marc Abaya and Dicta License bassist Kelley Mangahas.

<i>Now Playing</i> (Juris album) 2010 studio album by Juris

Now Playing is the first studio album by Filipino and former MYMP lead singer Juris on Star Records, released on February 10, 2010, in the Philippines in CD format and in digital download through iTunes and Amazon.com. It contained 14 tracks including 12 original OPM compositions and one cover song. The album was certified platinum.

<i>If You and Me</i> 2010 EP by Juris

If You And Me (쥬리스) is the first EP album by Filipino singer Juris, released on November 12, 2010, in South Korea in CD format and digital download. It is also released in the Philippines in digital download by Star Records.

References

  1. ↑ "20 to try Filipino albums".
  2. ↑ "10 things you don't know about MYMP". The Philippine STAR .
  3. ↑ "20 to try Filipino albums".
  4. ↑ "Philippines Top Albums chart". Archived from the original on September 14, 2011.
  5. ↑ Lo, Ricky. "M.Y.M.P. breaks up!". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  6. ↑ "MYMP wears blackface as Halloween costume, says Black Lives Matter is propaganda" . Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  7. ↑ "MYMP in hot water over blackface performance". Manila Bulletin. October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  8. ↑ Balleras, Care (October 30, 2020). "MYMP slammed for blackface Halloween costume". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  9. ↑ Allan Castalone. "MYX Music Awards 2006 Winners". Mukamo. Archived from the original on August 14, 2007. Retrieved September 12, 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  10. 1 2 3 Baby A. Gil (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". PhilStar . Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  11. ↑ Jocelyn Dimaculangan (February 18, 2008). "Third MYX Music Awards to be held on March 26". PEP.ph . Retrieved September 26, 2020.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.