Juan Karlos
Filipino rock band
juan karlos
Origin Manila, Philippines Genres Years active 2017–2020, 2021–present Labels Members
Past members
Abe Hipolito
Juan Carlo Hipolito
Marcus Ambat
Clark Cunanan
Gian Hipolito
Juan Karlos (commonly stylized in all lowercase ) is a Filipino rock band from Manila , Philippines , consisting of lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, primary songwriter and only constant member Juan Karlos Labajo , together with lead guitarist Jeriko Aguilar, and bassist Louise Bayas. The band, currently signed under MCA Music and Island Records , first gained exposure with the release of their second single "Buwan ".
History
In 2018, Juan Karlos Labajo revealed that he is forming a band named after him.[ 1] [failed verification ]
Their first studio album, Diwa , was released on March 20, 2020.[ 2]
In August 2020, Labajo confirmed the band’s hiatus.[citation needed ]
In July 2021, the band returned with the song "Boston".[citation needed ]
Their second studio album, Sad Songs & Bullshit Part 1 , was released on September 24, 2023. The album's part 2 will be released in 2024.[ 3] On October 8, the single "Ere " became the first Filipino song to appear on the Spotify Global chart. It was also the first Filipino song on Spotify to receive more than 1 million streams in a single day.[ 4]
Discography
Studio albums
Extended plays
Singles
As lead artist
As featured artist
Band members
Current members
Juan Karlos Labajo – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2017–present)
Louise Bayas – bass, backing vocals (2018, 2020–present; currently on hiatus)
Jeriko Aguilar – lead guitar (2020–present)
Current touring members
Xergio Ramos – guitars
Ira Cruz – guitars
Rommel dela Cruz – bass
Karel Honasan – bass
Tim Recla – keyboards
Junjun Regalado – drums
Victor Guison – drums
Past members
Abe Hipolito – lead guitar, backing vocals (2017–2018)
Juan Carlo Hipolito – lead guitars (2019)
Clark Cunanan – bass, backing vocals (2018–2020)
Marcus Ambat – lead guitar, backing vocals (2018–2019)
Nim Laquian – lead guitar (2019)
Gian Hipolito – drums (2017–2021; died 2021)
Awards and nominations
Year
Organization
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
2019
4th Wish Music Awards
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year
"Buwan"
Won
[ 8]
4th Golden Laurel Media Awards
Song of the Year
Won
[ 9]
Breakthrough Music Artist of the Year (Band)
—
Nominated
14th Myx Music Awards
Song of the Year
"Buwan"
Won
[ 10]
Group of the Year
—
Nominated
6th MOR Pinoy Music Awards
Song of the Year
"Buwan"
Won
[ 11]
32nd Awit Awards
Song of the Year
Nominated
[ 12] [ 13]
Record of the Year
Nominated
Best Pop Recording
Nominated
Best Rock/Alternative Recording
Won
People's Voice Favorite Song
Won
People's Voice Favorite Record
Won
2020
11th PMPC Star Awards for Music
Song of the Year
Won
[ 14]
33rd Awit Awards
Record of the Year
"Kalawakan"
Nominated
[ 15] [ 16]
"Biyak"
Nominated
Best Folk Recording
"Buwan (Kundiman version)"
Nominated
2021
16th Myx Music Awards
Rock Video of the Year
"Kalawakan"
Nominated
[ 17]
Collaboration of the Year
"Sampaguita" (with Gloc-9 )
Nominated
34th Awit Awards
Album of the Year
Diwa
Nominated
[ 18]
Best Collaboration
"Sampaguita" (with Gloc-9)
Nominated
2022
7th Wish Music Awards
Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year
"Boston"
Nominated
[ 19] [ 20]
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year
"Lunod" (with Ben&Ben and Zild )
Won
35th Awit Awards
Best Music Video
Won
[ 21] [ 22]
Best Rock/Alternative Recording
Nominated
Best Collaboration
Nominated
Best Musical Arrangement
Nominated
Best Engineered Recording
Nominated
2023
8th Wish Music Awards
Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year
"Kunwari"
Nominated
[ 23]
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year
"Pancit" (with Janine Berdin )
Nominated
2024
17th Myx Music Awards
Song of the Year
"Ere "
Pending
[ 24]
Rock Video of the Year
Pending
Notes
^ The Billboard Philippines Songs chart was first introduced in February 2022; discontinued after the relaunch of Philippines Hot 100 chart.
References
^ "Juan Karlos Labajo reveals forming his own band" . push.abs-cbn.com . Retrieved September 25, 2018 .
^ "Juan Karlos releases new album online amid COVID-19 quarantine" . ABS-CBN News . March 24, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2023 .
^ Sarmiento, Kate (September 30, 2023). "Aww, JK Labajo's Love-Inspired Songs Are Now His Heartbreak Soundtrack" . Cosmo.ph . Archived from the original on October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023 .
^ "juan karlos makes OPM history on Spotify Global chart with 'Ere' " . Rappler . October 11, 2023. Archived from the original on October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 19, 2023 .
^ Peak chart positions on Billboard ' s Philippines Songs:
^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart" . Recorded Music NZ . October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023 .
^ Cabral, R. J. (September 15, 2020). "Billboard Global Excl. US" . Billboard . Retrieved October 24, 2023 .
^ "4th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners" . Wish 107.5 . January 15, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2023 .
^ "GOLDEN LAUREL LPU BATANGAS MEDIA AWARDS 2019 OFFICIAL TALLY OF VOTES" . Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas . March 15, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2023 .
^ "Full List: Winners, MYX Music Awards 2019" . Rappler . May 16, 2019. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023 .
^ "WINNERS: MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2019" . ABS-CBN News . July 17, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2023 .
^ "Full List: Winners, Awit Awards 2019" . Rappler . October 11, 2019. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023 .
^ "Here are the winners of the 32nd Awit Awards" . Bandwagon . October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 10, 2023 .
^ "And the winners of the 11th Star Awards for Music 2020 are..." Philippine Entertainment Portal . January 24, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2023 .
^ Bernardino, Stephanie (August 20, 2020). "Moira bags most Awit Awards 2020 nominations" . Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023 .
^ "Awit Awards 2020: Full list of winners" . ABS-CBN News . August 29, 2020. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023 .
^ "Ben&Ben, Moira, SB19 lead MYX Awards 2021 nominees" . Manila Bulletin . June 20, 2021. Archived from the original on June 19, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023 .
^ "List: Awit Awards 2021 winners" . ABS-CBN News . November 29, 2021. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023 .
^ "7th Wish Music Awards: Official List of Nominees" . Wish 107.5 . November 15, 2021. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021 .
^ "Moira, SB19 win big in 7th Wish Music Awards" . ABS-CBN News . January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022 .
^ Severo, Jan Milo (November 24, 2022). "List: Awit Awards 2022 winners" . The Philippine Star . Archived from the original on November 26, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2023 .
^ "Ben&Ben Nominations for 35th Awit Awards" . September 4, 2021. Archived from the original on September 24, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2023 – via Facebook .
^ Severo, Jan Milo (January 22, 2023). "8th Wish Music Awards Winners, Highlights, and More" . Wish 107.5 . Archived from the original on January 22, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023 .
^ Jessica Ann Evangelista (September 28, 2024). "BINI, SB19 among nominees in comebacking MYX Music Awards" . Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved September 28, 2024 .