from left: Lira Bermudez, Gloc 9 and Denise Barbacena. Gloc 9 was the biggest winner: Album of the year (LIHAM AT LIHIM), Song of the Year (MAGDA featuring Rico Blanco), Best Collaboration Performance (MAGDA featuring Rico Blanco) and Best Rap (MAGDA). The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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In his typical modest manner rapper composer Gloc 9 gave more credit and tribute to his collaborating artists, producer Jonathan Ong after winning an incredible 4 major trophies at the 27th Awit Awards. The Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resort’s World Manila, last December 12, 2014 was witness to the feat.
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Gloc 9 earned: Album of the year (LIHAM AT LIHIM), Song of the Year (MAGDA featuring Rico Blanco), Best Collaboration Performance (MAGDA featuring Rico Blanco) and Best Rap (MAGDA). He was also a featured artist in PAPEL written and performed by Joey Ayala who also won for Best Novelty Recording. Last year Gloc 9 also won Best Song (SIRENA) and Album of the Year (MAKATA).
Universal Records General Mgr Kathleen Dy Go and Gloc 9 Album of the year (LIHAM AT LIHIM), Song of the Year (MAGDA featuring Rico Blanco), Best Collaboration Performance (MAGDA featuring Rico Blanco) and Best Rap (MAGDA). The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
For his acceptance speech he said, “Para sa isang composer na di marunong tumugtog ng kahit anung instrumento ako ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa mga tumulong gumawa ng album na to.” Gloc thanked PARI, the Awit Awards and all the artists he collaborated with in the album, “Gusto ko rin magpasalamat sa Universal records. Kung wala yung very supportive na label di ko magagawa itong lahat. Sa lahat ng taong sumusuporta samin masyado akong nanliliit sa pasasalamat.”
Fan shoots selfie w Regine Velasquez. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
The song MAGDA is about a man finding out that his first love has become so desperate that she has turned to prostitution. Gloc 9 insists that he looks at it not from the point of view of the man in the song but more as a father, “Sakin naguumpisa lahat sa pagiging tama ng isang kanta kung ito’y sisimulan mo ng sincerity. Lagi kong sinasabi ay hindi dahil may kilala akong prostitute. Kung hindi dahil ako ay isang tatay ng isang batang babae. At hindi ko alam kung gaano kasakit sa isang ama na ang trabahao ng kanyang mahal na anak na babae ay ganoon nga. Feeling ko yon talaga ang tumatawid sa tao regardless kung ito ay na kikinig sa radio o ini screen para sa isang category sa isang award. Tatawid at tatawid ang message ng song. Lagi kung sinasabi ko na ito ay biyaya din. Ang kanta minsan pag na tatapos na record ko na at na rining ko ulit minsan di rin ako makapaniwala ako nagsulat noon e. I treat them as blessings na rin.”
Rico Blanco was thanked and credited for all his efforts & hard work on the single MAGDA by Gloc 9 which won Song of the Year. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014.
The title and message of the song is reminiscent of an earlier iconic hit from the 70s by Freddie Aguilar entitled MAGDALENA. Although musically they are literally worlds apart one being a fast paced, hip hop rock song while Aguilar’s is more of a folk song.
Abra won for Music Video of the Year. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Upcoming rapper Abra was nominated in a few categories and won Music Video of the Year for the song ILUSYON. Although there was a very strong audience reaction in NPAT when Enchong Dee was doing his dance moves to Yeng Constantino’s music video CHINITO that was also nominated in the same category.
Enchong Dee starred in Yeng Constantino’s video CHINITO which was nominated for Music Video of the Year. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014.
Fan shoots selfie w Regine Velasquez. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
The other big winner of the night was Regine Velasquez. Her songs NATHANIEL earned Best Inspirational/Religious Recording and HELE NI INAY got Best Musical Arrangement (Arranger Homer Flores). Her album HULOG KA NG LANGIT was also awarded: Best Album Package (Graphic Designers: Jay Saturnino D. Lumboy, Anne Katte Piñera Photographer: Mark Nicdao). SIDE A was given the Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino Award (Lifetime Achievement).
SIDE A was given the Dangal Ng Musikang Pilipino Award. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014.
The night had glittering performances from: Mark Mabasa & Friends, Pilita Corrales, KZ Tandingan, DJ Alvaro, Morisette Amon, Michael Pangilinan, Eurika, Bayang Barrios, Marion Aunor, Gino Padilla, Lloyd Umali, Manila Sound Project, Nina, The Voice Kids, Lira Bermudez & Gloc 9.
from left: Mark Mabasa, Lilibeth Garcia, JV Decena & Lucky Robles. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Perkins Twins from left Jesse & Christian nominated for Best New Group. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Pilita Corrales had a scintillating medley. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Andy Alvis (ABE PAKALALE) ties with Edward (TALDAWA) for Best Regional Recording. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: Thyro & Abra performed GAYUMA. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Sitti and Jungee Marcelo pick up Best World Music. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Marion Aunor earned Best New Female Performer. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Sarah Geronimo’s IKOT IKOT won Best R&B. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014.
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Nina is EGG’s allhits.ph Most Downloaded Artist and Most Downloaded song of 2013 DON’T SAY GOODBYE. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
SIDE A was given the Dangal Ng Musikang Pilipino Award. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Gloc 9 was the biggest winner: Album of the year (LIHAM AT LIHIM), Song of the Year (MAGDA featuring Rico Blanco), Best Collaboration Performance (MAGDA featuring Rico Blanco) and Best Rap (MAGDA). The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Eurika & Garry Cruz. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
from left: DJ Alvaro, Michael Pangilinan and Morisette Amon. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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The Voice Kids, Philippines From right: Ton Ton Cabiles, Grace Alade, Angelique Trinidad, Zack Tabudlo, Allina Malaiba and Rommel Bautista. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
FRANCO won Best Rock Alternative for TO SURVIVE. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014.
Michael Pangilinan and Morisette Amon. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Sitti & Julianne Tarroja picked up Best World Music for PANSAMANTAGGAL. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Rey Cantong and Kaye Malana-Cantong of musical duo Six Part Invention. Their song TWO STEPS BEHIND is My Music Store Most Downloaded song of 2013. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Lloyd Umali. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Marion Aunor earned Best New Female Performer. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Nina is EGG’s allhits.ph Most Downloaded Artist and Most Downloaded song of 2013 DON’T SAY GOODBYE. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Gloc 9 & Lira Bermudez perform TRIP SILIP. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
Koro Ilustrado (Waka waka) won Best New Group. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
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Lira Bermudez perform TRIP SILIP. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014. Photo by Jude Bautista
SIDE A was given the Dangal Ng Musikang Pilipino Award. The 27th Awit Awards was held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resort’s World Manila last December 12, 2014.
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