Five years since his emergence in the music industry, acoustic artist TJ Monterde releases his third album called "Kahit Kunwari" under PolyEast Records.
After the success of his signature hit single, "Ikaw at Ako" TJ has consistently proven himself to his large online fan base. This year, he is back with another widely- anticipated all-original album which he is set to launch and perform in his first ever and much-awaited "Ikaw at Ako Concert" at the Music Museum on June 17.
"Mahika" which means magic in Filipino, is the first single in the album. Describing the song, TJ mentions that it's inspired by his soul singer girlfriend, KZ Tandigan, "This is my KZ song for the album and wrote this specially for her. Kasi sometimes we forget to slow things down but when I'm with her, bumabagal lahat - because when you're in love, it's magic."
Apart from the first single, TJ also wrote "1,2,3", an upbeat yet heartbreaking track. While "Kahit Kunwari" which the album was named after, is an acoustic ballad TJ wrote inspired by a friend's real life story and his unwavering belief in love.
Unlike TJ's self-titled second album released in 2016, the new album consists of a lushly arranged English love song called "Memories". Meanwhile, award-winning composer Archimedes Daiorocas famously known as Archie D' wrote "Nitong Pusong Ito", especially for TJ after listening to his cover of Archie D's "Mahal na Mahal Kita" from his debut album in 2013.
On his solo concert, TJ mentions that he is thrilled to be performing side by side with a full band and working closely with musical director Jem Florendo. "What you hear on gigs, what you hear on the CDs or online, it's going to be different. What you're going to hear on the concert-everything is going to be different." he shares.
TJ revealed that he saw his 2013's "Ikaw at Ako" debut single fit for the title of his concert since this concert is meant for his fans -"Ikaw" referring to his fans and "Ako" referring to TJ himself.
The 27 year old musician has revealed that he chose all of the songs for the concert. While he will perform a few covers, he shares that 90% of the songs are his originals, "May Filipino, may 90s, may current hits, they're my personal favorites - songs I grew up listening to. It's going to be a peek at my playlist."
When asked about what he felt about having his concert so early in his career, TJ has this to say, "I feel so blessed. Not everybody's given the chance to be able ti express themselves through music. I never imagined na magkakaconcert ako this soon. Sobrang overwhelming."
Polyeast Records artist and young popstar Sassa Dagdag is revealed to have an appearance in this concert.
"Ikaw at Ako Concert" is presented by Polyeast Records and Yamaha Motor Philippines; in cooperation with UnisilverTime, AttiGoPh, Royqueen, Steeltech, and JCA. Special thanks to Dr. Montesa by Shimmian and Rice Top Asian Comfort Food.
Written by JENG
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