ClapClapClap! explained

ClapClapClap!
Type:studio
Artist:IV of Spades
Cover:IV of Spades - ClapClapClap!.png
Released:January 18, 2019
Recorded:2018
Genre:Indie rock
Label:Warner Music Philippines

ClapClapClap! (stylized as CLAPCLAPCLAP!) is the debut studio album by Filipino band IV of Spades. It was released on January 18, 2019[1] [2] by Warner Music Philippines.[3] The album features songs that were previously released as singles, namely "In My Prison", "Bata, Dahan-Dahan", "Take That Man", "Bawat Kaluluwa", and their fifth single "Come Inside of My Heart".

Background and recording

IV of Spades is a funk-rock band from the Philippines.[4] Formed in 2014, it consists of lead vocalist and bassist Zild Benitez, lead guitarist Blaster Silonga, and drummer Badjao de Castro. Unique Salonga, the band's original lead vocalist, left the band in April 2018 and pursued a solo career, after which Benitez took over singing duties.[5] [6] [7] As the band announced Unique's departure and dispelled rumors of disbanding, they told fans on their Facebook page that they were working on their first full-length record.[8]

Months prior to the album's release, the band issued several successful singles, including "Mundo",[9] [10] [11] which still featured Unique as a vocalist.

According to an interview with Philippine magazine Chalk, the band members decided on recording the album as an overnight decision while recording "In My Prison". Recording and production commenced in August 2018 and lasted for four months.[12]

Music and lyrics

The album departs from the band's prior funk-rock style. CLAPCLAPCLAP! takes influence from various genres including alternative rock, electro pop, pop, indie pop, ballad, pop rock, and psychedelic rock. Three out of 15 of the album's tracks are written in Filipino, specifically "Bata, Dahan-Dahan!", "Bawat Kaluluwa", and "Dulo ng Hangganan".[13] Its lyrical content explores themes of childhood, freedom, and relationships.[14]

Release

ClapClapClap! was released on January 18, 2019 on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes.[15] Subsequently, on January 20, a music video for their fourth single "Bawat Kaluluwa" was uploaded on the band's official YouTube page.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2020Awit Awards 2020Album of the Year[16]
Record of the Year (for Bawat Kaluluwa)
2020MYX Music Awards 2020Rock Video of the Year (for Come Inside of My Heart)[17]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: IV OF SPADES Debut Album 'CLAPCLAPCLAP' Has Arrived!. Fallore. Renuel. Myx. 2019-01-18. 2019-01-20.
  2. News: IV of Spades drops debut album 'CLAPCLAPCLAP!'. Aguilar. Krissy. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2019-01-18. 2019-01-20.
  3. Web site: You can now listen to IV of Spades' first album 'Clapclapclap!'. ABS-CBN News. 2019-01-18. 2019-01-20.
  4. Web site: IV Of Spades surprise fans with debut album CLAPCLAPCLAP!. Bodegon. Kara. 2019-01-18. Bandwagon. 2019-01-20.
  5. Web site: IV of Spades to continue without vocalist Unique Salonga. GMA News Online. 2018-05-15. 2019-01-20.
  6. Web site: IV of Spades reveals plans after vocalist quits. Severo. Jan Milo. Philippine Star. 2018-05-17. 2019-01-20.
  7. Web site: Unique Salonga speaks up after leaving IV of Spades. ABS-CBN News. 2019-05-08. 2019-01-20.
  8. Web site: Hey, Barbara! Hey, fans! IV of Spades is not disbanding. ABS-CBN News. 2019-04-17. 2019-01-20.
  9. Web site: All about love for local music. Manila Bulletin Entertainment. 2019-01-05. 2019-01-20.
  10. Web site: Top PH entertainment stories in 2018. Parungao. Regina Mae. Manila Bulletin Entertainment. 2018-12-29. 2019-01-20.
  11. Web site: IV of Spades scores MTV Europe Music Awards nomination. ABS-CBN News. 2018-10-06. 2019-01-20.
  12. Web site:
    1. ChalkLovesIVofSpades: IV OF SPADES On Their Journey To Producing 'CLAPCLAPCLAP!'
    . Abanes. Mariel. ABS-CBN Lifestyle. 2019-01-18. 2019-01-22.
  13. Web site: IV OF SPADES Debut Album 'CLAPCLAPCLAP!'. InqPOP!. 2019-01-18. 2019-01-22.
  14. Web site: 'CLAPCLAPCLAP!' finds IV of Spades battling anxiety and identity. Hofileña. Emil. Rappler. 2019-01-22. 2019-01-22.
  15. Web site: LISTEN: IV Of Spades Releases Debut Album, 'CLAPCLAPCLAP!'. Eugenio. Monina. COSMO.PH. 2019-01-19. 2019-01-20.
  16. News: FULL LIST: Winners, Awit Awards 2020. Rappler.com. August 29, 2020. August 29, 2020.
  17. Web site: 2020-07-26 . FULL LIST: Winners, MYX Music Awards 2020 . 2022-06-20 . RAPPLER . en-US.

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