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The Soul Brothers: A Brotherhood of Music By Joseph Nacino Fudge Magazine, February+March 2010 When you first watch them, the first thing you’ll notice about the Soul Brothers is the verve and the joie de vivre when they take to the stage. But what people don’t know is that, it’s the brotherhood among this Cebu-based band that holds them together and powers their performance. The band itself is composed of Jay Dilan on vocals, Randy Russel on drums, DJ Yangzy on turntables, Eddy Ybañez on guitars and Kniel Nangit on bass. First formed in 2006, the Soul Brothers took to the stage singing a variety of music ranging from rock, reggae, ska, funk, hip-hop and punk. Speaking about their music, Jay says it comes from padayon, which is Visayan for "to continue” or in their case, “life goes on” or "the music goes on." "When you fall, you should stand up again and move on" remarks Jay. "It doesn’t stop at a certain point. It just moves on." That’s why the band has gone into the music business with a drive. They first released their Virtuality EP in 2007, produced out of their own pocket and sold during their bar gigs. Later on, they released a single, “Radio On” at local radio stations in 2008 which scored them a nomination at the NU 107 Rock Awards ‘In the Raw’ category. But the band is more than about hearing their songs over the radio or on a CD. When they sing Live, Jay says it’s the “brotherhood ties” that keep them going before their audience. “We have to be confident enough to face the audience with our music,” he says. And when they’re on stage, he says “the energy comes out naturally.” It’s probably this energy that got them noticed at MTV Emerge. A platform for unsigned music talent in the country, the competition gave the Soul Brothers a one-year recording contract with Jeepney Music. Jay says it was all about being in the right place and right time at MTV Emerge. “We’re glad to be part of MTV Emerge,” he said. “It’s a dream come true for our band, and we feel blessed.” 1:36 footage of me singing at the stage of MTV emerge while Apl.De.Ap was being interviewed, well Jeepney Music didn't got us signed but what the heck our music still goes on....
Wonderful Song
Soul Brothers, Virtuality EP Lyrics By: Jay Dilan She spreads her love like shower in the sky She makes my world go around and around and around A simple smile would make me high A simple touch can make me fly An Imagination in my mind It reminds me of a wonderful song She's A maiden in a wonderful world Behind that beauty there's a monster hiding A tragic comic Happened It turned a love song to a song of hate After seeing this reality It reminds me of a wonderful song Not all love song is a wonderful song Not all love song is a wonderful song Try to listen to your heart Interpret it with your soul Then you judge if its a wonderful song She spreads her love She spreads her love She spreads her love like shower in the sky She spreads her love She spreads her love She spreads her love like shower in the sky doo-tara-ta-ta-ta, tara-ta-ta-ta tara-ta-ta -ta-ta- tara ta ta ta... Soul Brothers Virtuality Digital Album - Immediate download of 10-track album in the high-quality format of your choice (MP3, FLAC, and more), plus unlimited mobile access using the free Bandcamp listening app. For only $7.00, please download and help us make more music. Download Virtuality Album Here: http://soulbrothersofcebu.bandcamp.com/album/virtuality Track Lists: 1.Virtuality 03:54 2.Me and My Brain 03:44 3.Wonderful Song 03:40 4.Radio On 04:21 5.Star 05:35 6.Picture 02:48 7.Climbing Life 05:07 8.Difference 04:03 9.You Are 02:30 |
Jay DilanJay Dilan is a musician, composer and the vocalist of the band from Cebu called "Soul Brothers" who topped #9 during the channel [V] amp big break contest 2007, was nominated at NU107 Rock Awards 2008 "In The Raw" Category and emerge as one of the seven winners of MTV Emerge 2009 Archives
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