PHILIPPINE

POPULAR MUSIC
 ORIGINAL PILIPINO MUSIC (OPM)

The 1980s to 1990s are also regarded as the golden era of Philippine ballads. Among the
classics that emerged were those created by:

• Ryan Cayabyab (Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika, Kahit Ika’y Panaginip Lang)
• George Canseco (Kapantay ay Langit, Kastilyong Buhangin, Tubig at Langis)
• Willie Cruz (Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas, Bituing Walang Ningning)
• Jose Mari Chan (Beautiful Girl, Please Be Careful With My Heart, Constant Change)
• Gary Valenciano (Sana Maulit Muli)
 Most of these compositions made use of Western-type melody and harmony,
while expressing uniquely Filipino emotions in movingly poetic lyrics. These came to
be known as OPM, and were popularized by solo artists like Pilita Corales, Nora
Aunor, Basil Valdez, Celeste Legaspi, Hajji Alejandro, Leah Navarro, Sharon Cuneta,
Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, ZsaZsa Padilla, Regine Velasquez, and Ogie Alca

At the start, OPM was centered in Manila, where Tagalog and English are
dominant languages. However, other ethno-linguistic groups such as the Visayan,
Bikol, Kapampangan, and Ilocano also began to sing and record their songs in their
native dialects.
 Between the 1980s and 1990s, OPM was led by artists such as Martin Nievera, Gary
Valenciano, Lea Salonga, Regine Velasquez, Sharon Cuneta, Vina Morales, Raymond
Lauchengco, Francis Magalona, Pops Fernandez, José Mari Chan, Dingdong Avanzado, Janno
Gibbs, Ogie Alcasid, Joey Albert, Manilyn Reynes, among many others.

In the 1990s, the famous solo artists and bands included The Eraserheads, Smokey
Mountain, Donna Cruz, Jessa Zaragoza, Ariel Rivera, Southborder, Afterimage, Andrew E.,
Jaya, Rivermaya, Parokya ni Edgar, among many others. Underground bands emerged and
along with them were their perceptions of idealism and self-expression.

More recently, OPM stars have included Yeng Constantino, Sarah Geronimo, Aisa
Seguerra, and international singers Arnel Pineda (of the international rock group, Journey),
Charice Pempengco, and others.
 PHILIPPINE POP MUSIC

Pop music in the Philippines started as an adaptation, if not

complete imitation of Western hits. It started with Bobby Gonzales –
Hahabol-habol (Hot Pursuit), a local version of the rock and roll
songs of the 1950s, and Rico Puno’s Luneta, a local adaptation of
the way we were. This immediately clicked with the youth and
eventually gained wide acceptance even among the “burgis”
(bourgeois or elite) word.
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PINOY RAP
In the Philippines, rap was also made popular by such
composers and performers as Francis Magalona (Mga
Kababayan Ko and Watawat) and Andrew E (Humanap Ka
ng Pangit).

Francis Magalona was born on October 4, 1964 and died on

March 6, 2009. He is also known as FrancisM, “Master
Rapper,” and “The Man From Manila.” He was a Filipino
rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, director, television host,
and photographer. He is often hailed as the “King of Pinoy
Rap” and is considered a legend in the Philippine music
community.
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