In Love and War (Francis Magalona and Ely Buendia album) explained

In Love and War
Type:album
Artist:Francis Magalona and Ely Buendia
Cover:inloveandwar.jpg
Released:May 25, 2010
Recorded:2008–2009
Length:36:50
Label:Musiko Records
&<br>Sony Music Philippines
Chronology:Francis Magalona
Prev Title:Best of Francis M
Prev Year:2002

In Love and War is a collaborative studio album by Francis Magalona and Ely Buendia, posthumously released in May 25, 2010 after Magalona’s death. It also features contributions from Pupil, Gloc-9, Turbo Goth, Hilera, and Radha.

Recording

Initially titled The Sickos Project,[1] Magalona recorded the album with Buendia as he was undergoing chemotherapy for leukemia.[2] They recorded "Higante" in late 2008.[3]

Release

In Love and War received nominations at the 2010 NU Rock Awards, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year for "Higante", and Artist of the Year for Magalona and Buendia.[4] They eventually won Producer of the Year.[5] "Higante" also won Favorite Collaboration at the 2010 MYX Music Awards.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Farewell, Francis M . Philippine Star . 27 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Dimaculangan . Jocelyn . Francis Magalona to resume recording with Ely Buendia . PEP.ph . 27 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Godinez . Bong . Ely Buendia is now "fully recovered," say his doctors . PEP.ph . 27 August 2024.
  4. Web site: NU Rock Awards marks 17th year in honoring the best in Pinoy rock . PEP.ph . 27 August 2024.
  5. Web site: Nostalgia prevails as NU Rock Awards makes its last hurrah . PEP.ph . 27 August 2024.
  6. Web site: Francisco . Butch . A tribute to FrancisM . Philippine Star . 27 August 2024.