Metal nourishes Slapshock, first band under apl’s label

“Nervous” is not a word that would readily be used to describe Jamir Garcia, soft-spoken vocalist of the rap-metal band Slapshock. But with potential international stardom on the horizon for the local group after signing with apl.de.ap’s startup label Jeepney Music, the frontman can’t help feeling like a newbie again, after 16 active years in the scene.

“Not everyone gets the chance to do something like this, so the pressure’s quite great. There will be a lot of expectations, for sure. We feel like we’re a new band starting over,” Jamir told the Inquirer at a recent dinner hosted by clothing brand Dickies.

Jamir said he and apl—or Allan Pineda—had been friends since 2006, when Slapshock opened for The Black Eyed Peas’ first Manila concert. Both Kapampangan, Jamir and apl hit it off; they have since kept in touch. They performed the official theme of the historical biopic “El Presidente” last year.

“[apl] was interested in our band from the start of our acquaintance. He said he knew right away that he would sign us, as soon as he got his label started. We really admire him for wanting to help the local music scene,” Jamir said. “I’m producing some songs for his coming solo album.”

Chito Miranda to press charges for leaked video

MANILA -- The camp of Parokya Ni Edgar vocalist Chito Miranda is now considering filing raps against those who leaked and posted photos and a video of him and his girlfriend, actress Neri Naig, in an intimate moment.

According to Rommel Cajayon of Backbeat Management, which handles the career of Miranda, they are now consulting lawyers to identify the social networking sites that shared the sex video.

Cajayon said Miranda is decided about pressing charges against the unnamed suspects.

After issuing an apology to his family and that of his girlfriend, Miranda's sister Yna Dalisay expressed support to his brother and the actress.

"The family is 100% behind Chito and Neri. I personally think there was absolutely nothing wrong with what they did and for me, there is nothing to be ashamed of or apologized for. Ang may mali 'yung nagnakaw ng video at ang mga patuloy na nagkalat. Alam nila it was meant to be private," Dalisay said.

Talent manager Manny Valera, who handles the career of Naig, also shared the same sentiment.

"Shame on those who continue to share the video on their social networking sites. Let us not judge them. They are people in love. But it's clear that Neri Naig's rights were abused and violated. She did not approve or consented to the uploading of a private video," Valera said.

On Sunday, Miranda showed that everything is okay after he posted a photo of him and Naig on Instagram with caption: "Di nyo kami matitinag."

 

Source: abs-cbnnews.com