~> An Introduction to IV OF SPADES; a thread ! 🎶♠️
Here's a post for the people who want to stan IVOS, as well as International mutuals of mine ^^
IV OF SPADES is a band formed in 2014 by the lead guitarist, Blaster Silonga's, father. Their original line-up composed of (L-R) Zild Benitez (bass), Blaster Silonga (guitar), Badjao de Castro (drums) and Unique Salonga (vocals).
In 2016, they released their first official song as a band, titled "Ilaw sa Daan" (translation; Street Lights).
In 2017, their slow rise to fame began. They released their first song to be played repeatedly by radio stations, titled "Hey Barbara". Later that year they followed with "Where Have You Been, My Disco?". Both were successful.
In 2017, their slow rise to fame began. They released their first song to be played repeatedly by radio stations, titled "Hey Barbara". Later that year they followed with "Where Have You Been, My Disco?". Both were successful.
In 2017, their slow rise to fame began. They released their first song to be played repeatedly by radio stations, titled "Hey Barbara". Later that year they followed with "Where Have You Been, My Disco?". Both were successful.
In February of 2018, the band released their single "Mundo" (translation; World). This was the song that flung the band into stardom as we know today.
However, Unique Salonga left the band in April of the same year to pursue a musical career that he wanted. He currently has 2 solo albums and a concert recording album.
However, Unique Salonga left the band in April of the same year to pursue a musical career that he wanted. He currently has 2 solo albums and a concert recording album.
However, Unique Salonga left the band in April of the same year to pursue a musical career that he wanted. He currently has 2 solo albums and a concert recording album.
That didn't stop the band, Zild Benitez took over as lead vocalist while also keeping his role as bassist. They released 3 new songs after Salonga's departure, "In My Prison", "Bata, Dahan-Dahan!" (t; Slowly, Child!) and "Take that Man".
That didn't stop the band, Zild Benitez took over as lead vocalist while also keeping his role as bassist. They released 3 new songs after Salonga's departure, "In My Prison", "Bata, Dahan-Dahan!" (t; Slowly, Child!) and "Take that Man".
That didn't stop the band, Zild Benitez took over as lead vocalist while also keeping his role as bassist. They released 3 new songs after Salonga's departure, "In My Prison", "Bata, Dahan-Dahan!" (t; Slowly, Child!) and "Take that Man".
That didn't stop the band, Zild Benitez took over as lead vocalist while also keeping his role as bassist. They released 3 new songs after Salonga's departure, "In My Prison", "Bata, Dahan-Dahan!" (t; Slowly, Child!) and "Take that Man".
In January of 2019, IVOS surprised their fans with a 15-track debut album titled "CLAPCLAPCLAP!", which included the first 3 singles released post-Salonga's departure, 2 instrumental tracks and 10 new songs.
Within that year, they released two music videos for two of the songs in the album, "Bawat Kaluluwa" (t; Every Soul) and "Come Inside of my Heart".
Within that year, they released two music videos for two of the songs in the album, "Bawat Kaluluwa" (t; Every Soul) and "Come Inside of my Heart".
Within that year, they released two music videos for two of the songs in the album, "Bawat Kaluluwa" (t; Every Soul) and "Come Inside of my Heart".
In February 2020, after a break from producing music, the single "Ang Pinagmulan" (t; The Source). It was regarded as the start of the new era for IV OF SPADES.
During the April quarantine period, they surprised their fans yet again with a single named "Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip)" [t; The Ghost (In My Dreams)]
Benitez, the bassist/vocalist, created a solo album titled "Homework Machine" as a side project whilst taking a break from IV OF SPADES. It was released August 2020.
He released two music videos before the album's release "Sinungaling" (Liar) and "Dila" (Tongue) Three more videos were released after the release, Habulan (Chase) "Alalahanin" (Remembrance) and "Takbo ng Panahon" (The Running Time)
In August 2020, The band released an official statement that for this time, they will be on a indefinite hiatus due to the situation of the pandemic.
Listen to IV OF SPADES on Spotify (IV OF SPADES) and YouTube (IV OF SPADES)
Member accounts;
Twitter;
@zildbenitez
@Bsilonga
(Badjao doesn't have a Twitter)
@IVOFSPADES
Instagram;
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blastersilonga
badjaodc
IVOFSPADES
~> End of thread, happy listening !
~> End of thread, happy listening !
~> End of thread, happy listening !
~> End of thread, happy listening !
~> End of thread, happy listening !
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