Sugarfree (band)

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Sugarfree is a three-piece Filipino band composed of Mitch Singson on drums, Jalton Taguibao on bass, and vocalist Ebe Dancel on guitars, influenced by the likes of bands Popsicle, Oasis and Radiohead. Under EMI Philippines, they have launched three successful albums -- Sa Wakas (2003), Dramachine (2004), and the repackaged version of Dramachine (2006). Their 3rd studio album, entitled Tala-Arawan produced by Robin Rivera, who also produced the Eraserheads, was released on November 24, 2006.

1 History
2 Singles/Music Videos
3 Trivia
4 External links
5 Band members
6 Past Members
7 External links

[edit] History

Sugarfree first became known in 2003. They climbed their way to fame through their songs Telepono, Mariposa, Burnout, Hari Ng Sablay, Prom, Kwarto and a lot more of the band’s compositions from their albums Sa Wakas (2003) And Dramachine (2004).

Sugarfree has come a long way for their own niche in Pinoy rock music. They have had performances all over the country, with impressive showing in local charts in both radio and music channels; and they have sold more than 20,000 copies of their Dramachine album after its release in July 2004.

From the album Dramachine’s line of well-crafted hits, two are their album’s newest singles. Makita Kang Muli--the original soundtrack for ABS-CBN’s TV series of a Philippine folk tale Panday-- have scaled the charts in no time. Makita Kang Muli was written by Cymbee Antiporda and was arranged by Jimmy Antiporda.

Another hit is penned by Ebe, known as the Hari Ng Sablay. This new song of love unfolds against a soul-ish melodic rock backdrop called Cuida which means “to take care of” in Chavacano. The song Kwarto which was included in their 2nd album Dramachine, was also included in the soundtrack of the film Pinoy Blonde.

Sugarfree is famous with their trademark of everyday tales, and also with their videos having won several awards. Videos of Hari Ng Sablay, Tulog Na, Kwarto, Sinta And Prom are included in the repackaged album.

Dramachine reached its gold status in September 2005 and is nearing platinum status.

The band's next album will be entitled "Tala-Arawan". The first single off the album, "Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin" was released simultaneously on 35 radio stations across the country on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 8:00 am Philippine time. The song's video was premiered at 6:00 pm Philippine time on a local music channel, Myx and has since risen to number 3 on the station's daily top ten.

Tala- Arawan, the third album from the band features their new drummer, Kaka Quisimbing. And as Myx has called the "genius" behind the Eraserheads, Robin Rivera as the album's producer. The album features 12 brand new tracks with one bonus track that was used for the Kaminapo Muna Apo tribute album, "Batang- Bata Ka Pa". The album has been receiving very critical acclaim and sales have been doing well, the album rising to number 6 in Music One's sales charts.

2007 marked the release of their next single, "Dear Kuya", a song written by Ebe for his brother overseas.

[edit] Singles/Music Videos

Mariposa
Burnout
Sinta
Hari ng Sablay (OST-Hari ng Sablay/Pinoy Blonde)
Kwarto (OST-Pinoy Blonde)
Prom
Makita Kang Muli (TV Soundtrack-Panday)
Tulog Na
Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin
Dear Kuya

[edit] Trivia

Jalton Taguibao is a Political Science Professor in UP Manila.

Ebe Dancel's brother, Vin, married Kris Gorra, vocalist of the now defunct Fatal Posporos and the last lead singer of the Eraserheads.

The group's third album, Tala-Arawan is really going to be a diary as the title translates to diary in English. The lyrics were hand-written by Ebe himself and the thank-you's were written by each of the band members.

The band's new drummer, Kaka Quisimbing makes his debut in the band's 3rd album, Tala-Arawan.

Before the third album came out, Sugarfree was on the verge of breaking up. Jal wanted to pursue law and the band's past drummer, Mitch Singson was leaving. Fortunately, Jal was convinced by the new songs Ebe had written after an encounter with Robin Rivera. Rivera would later become the album's producer with Dong Abay, whose album was being produced by Robin Rivera at that time.