Freestyle (Filipino band)
| Freestyle | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Davao, Philippines |
| Genres | OPM, pop, R&B, jazz, soul, funk, soft rock |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels |
Viva Records Independent (present) |
| Associated acts |
3rd Avenue Next Level New Funk Smokey Mountain Kindred Garden K24/7 Art & Soul Sabado Boys |
| Website | http://www.oneentertainmentinc.com |
| Members |
Joshua Desiderio Mike Luis Rommel dela Cruz Gerald Banzon Tat Suzara Ava Santos |
| Past members |
Jinky Vidal Top Suzara Carlo Tapia Nikki Cabardo Obet Luzon Tzuki Garcia |
Freestyle is a pop/rock/soul/jazz/R&B band from the Philippines formed in 1996 and hit mainstream in 1998. The band is famous for their songs "Before I Let You Go", "So Slow", "This Time" and "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?".
Members
Current members
- Ava Santos (vocals) 2012–present
- Joshua Desiderio (vocals/keyboards) 2005–present
- Mike Luis (vocals/keyboards) 2005–present
- Rommel dela Cruz (bass guitar) 2008–present
- Gerald Banzon (drums) 1996–present
- Tat Suzara (lead guitar/backing vocals) 1996–present
Former members
- Jinky Vidal (vocals) 1996–2011
- Christopher "Top" Suzara (vocals/guitar) 1997–2005
- Carlo Tapia (bass guitar) 1996–2008
- Nikki Cabardo (keyboards) 1998–2009
- Obet Luzon (keyboards) 1996–1998
- Tzuki Garcia (drums) 1996
- Additional footnotes:
- Former vocalist Top Suzara is the cousin of remaining member Tat Suzara who happens to be the husband of another former vocalist, Jinky Vidal. Vidal and Tat separated sometime in 2013. Vidal is now in a relationship with The X Factor Philippines finalist Jeric Medina who is 16 years her junior.[1]
- Former Viva Hot Babe Sheree, who happens to be Jinky Vidal's niece, was once a touring vocalist.[1]
- Philippine Idol finalist Gail Blanco also guested as a touring vocalist.[2]
- Filipina Dutch singer Aliya Parcs also once guested as a backing vocalist for some selected shows.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestyle | Freestyle | Goodluv Not That Easy Wanna Be The One Lover Before I Let You Go Let's Get It On I'm Gonna Love You So Slow Treat You So Right Get With Me Bakit Iniwan Na? |
1999 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | This Time | Down And Funky Take A Little Time 'Til I Found You This Time Love Is Here Missing You Para Sa 'Yo You Love Is Here Don't Go My Way, Your Way Make Love You Wanna Be With Me |
2000 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | I Wanna Get Close | Mr. What I Wanna Be You've Taken Over Me Lying To Myself To Love Me I Like The Way All That I Want Nakilala It's Got To Be Love Paano I Wanna Get Close (feat. Kyla) I Like The Way (Dance Remix) |
2002 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | Once in a Lifetime | Sa Ayaw Mo't Sa Gusto Right By Your Side Hindi Na Ba Pwede Mananatili Sa 'Yo I'll Wait For You Once In A Lifetime Forever Loving You When Hello Means Goodbye Hanap Ka |
2004 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | Back at the Yard | Tameme Naglalambing Muling Ibalik Mapipigil Mo Ba? Dati I Will Still Love You Paper Rain Is It Over? Wonder Rainbow Coloured Sky Bawat Tao Wrapped Around Your Fingers Maybe Sugar Bakit Kaya? Nananabik |
2007 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | Playlist | I Will Survive There’s No Easy Way Got To Be There Suddenly I Live For Your Love Take Me I’ll Follow Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Sara Love’s Holiday 'Till I Loved You Sweet Baby Easy I Can’t Find The Words To Say Goodbye Truly |
2009 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | Mga Kwentong Kinanta | True Love Paputol Putol Kulang Ang Mga Sandali Isang Halik Bangon Kahapon Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw Paano Nga Kaya Pasensya Mahal |
2014 | Freestyle Music Philippines |
Compilation albums
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestyle | Greatest Hits | Before I Let You Go Bakit Iniwan Na? This Time I Wanna Get Close Missing You 'Till I Found You Mananatili Good Luv So Slow Para Sa 'Yo Paano? Treat You So Right Once In A Lifetime Down And Funky Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? (feat. Pops Fernandez) Love Medley (Weak, Incomplete, 6-8-12, I'd Still Say Yes) |
2005 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | Silver Series | So Slow Mananatili Let's Get It On Before I Let You Go Nakilala This Time Get With Me Missing You I Like The Way Bakit Iniwan Na? Incomplete (feat. Zsa Zsa Padilla) OPM Medley (When I Met You, Bakit Ba Ganyan, I Think I'm In Love) |
2006 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | 18 Greatest Hits | Bakit Iniwan Na? Before I Let You Go Half Crazy Mananatili So Slow Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? One Hello Still Maybe Down And Funky I Wanna Get Close Paano? I Just Can't Stop Loving You Ebony And Ivory Good Luv Treat You So Right Once In A Lifetime I Don't Want To Lose You |
2009 | Viva Records |
Collaboration albums
- Closer to Home (Viva Records, 1999)
- Closer to Home 2 (Viva Records, 2000)
- Servant of All Jubilaeum A.D. 2000 (Viva Records, 2000)
- Tunog Acoustic 1 (Warner Music Philippines, 2003)
- Acoustic Lokal (Viva Records, 2003)
- Senti: 18 Pinoy Love Hits (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2008)
- Senti Dos (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2008)
- Hit Covers (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2009)
- Senti 3 (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2009)
- Simly Fied (More Than Acoustic) (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2009)
- Senti Four: It's Complicated (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2010)
Live albums
- The Love Concert: The Album (2001)
- All Hits Live at the Araneta (2003)
- Freestyle Live (2004)
- Live @ 19 East (2006)
References
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