Juan Karlos Explained

juan karlos
Years Active:2017–2020,
2021–present
Origin:Manila, Philippines
Current 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]

Their first studio album, Diwa, was released on March 20, 2020.[2]

In August 2020, Labajo confirmed the band’s hiatus.

In July 2021, the band returned with the song "Boston".

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

List of studio albums, with selected details! Title ! Album details
Diwa
Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 1
  • Released: September 22, 2023
  • Label: Island
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details! Title ! EP details
Drop 1
  • Released: March 31, 2022
  • Label: Island
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
PHL
[5] 		NZ
Hot
[6] 		WW
Excl. US
[7]
"Demonyo (Redefined)"2018— — — rowspan="2"
"Buwan"— — —
"Sistema"— — — Diwa
"Biyak"2019— — —
"Kalawakan"— — —
"Sampaguita"
2020— — —
"Bless U"— — — rowspan="5"
"Boston"2021— — —
"Kunwari"2022— — —
"Araw"— — —
"Shot Puno"— — —
"may halaga pa ba ako sayo??"2023— — — Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 1
"Gabi"
— — —
"Ere"1 21 121
"Tapusin Na Natin To"
— — —

As featured artist

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"Lunod"
2021

Band members

Current members

Current touring members

Past members

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationCategoryNominated workResult
20194th Wish Music AwardsWish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year"Buwan"[8]
4th Golden Laurel Media AwardsSong of the Year[9]
Breakthrough Music Artist of the Year (Band)
14th Myx Music AwardsSong of the Year"Buwan"[10]
Group of the Year
6th MOR Pinoy Music AwardsSong of the Year"Buwan"[11]
32nd Awit AwardsSong of the Year[12] [13]
Record of the Year
Best Pop Recording
Best Rock/Alternative Recording
People's Voice Favorite Song
People's Voice Favorite Record
202011th PMPC Star Awards for MusicSong of the Year[14]
33rd Awit AwardsRecord of the Year"Kalawakan"[15] [16]
"Biyak"
Best Folk Recording"Buwan (Kundiman version)"
202116th Myx Music AwardsRock Video of the Year"Kalawakan"[17]
Collaboration of the Year"Sampaguita"
34th Awit AwardsAlbum of the YearDiwa[18]
Best Collaboration"Sampaguita"
20227th Wish Music AwardsWishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year"Boston"[19] [20]
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year"Lunod"
35th Awit AwardsBest Music Video[21] [22]
Best Rock/Alternative Recording
Best Collaboration
Best Musical Arrangement
Best Engineered Recording
20238th Wish Music AwardsWish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year"Kunwari"[23]
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year"Pancit"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Juan Karlos Labajo reveals forming his own band. push.abs-cbn.com. 2018-09-25.
  2. Web site: Juan Karlos releases new album online amid COVID-19 quarantine. ABS-CBN News. March 24, 2020. October 12, 2023.
  3. News: Sarmiento . Kate . Aww, JK Labajo's Love-Inspired Songs Are Now His Heartbreak Soundtrack . October 7, 2023 . Cosmo.ph . September 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231007060903/https://www.cosmo.ph/entertainment/jk-labajo-new-album-about-hearbreaks-a5322-20230930 . October 7, 2023.
  4. News: juan karlos makes OPM history on Spotify Global chart with 'Ere' . October 19, 2023 . Rappler . October 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231016234617/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/juan-karlos-ere-records-spotify-global-chart/ . October 16, 2023.
  5. Peak chart positions on Billboards Philippines Songs:
  6. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 16, 2023. October 14, 2023.
  7. Cabral . R. J. . September 15, 2020. Billboard Global Excl. US . October 24, 2023. Billboard . en-US.
  8. Web site: 4th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners . October 10, 2023 . . January 15, 2019.
  9. Web site: GOLDEN LAUREL LPU BATANGAS MEDIA AWARDS 2019 OFFICIAL TALLY OF VOTES . October 10, 2023 . . March 15, 2019.
  10. Web site: Full List: Winners, MYX Music Awards 2019 . October 9, 2023 . Rappler . May 16, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230405171507/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/230747-list-winners-myx-awards-2019/ . April 5, 2023.
  11. Web site: WINNERS: MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2019 . October 10, 2023 . ABS-CBN News. July 17, 2019.
  12. Web site: Full List: Winners, Awit Awards 2019 . October 9, 2023 . Rappler . October 11, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230924051817/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/242299-list-winners-awit-awards-2019/ . September 24, 2023.
  13. Web site: Here are the winners of the 32nd Awit Awards . October 10, 2023 . Bandwagon . October 11, 2019.
  14. Web site: And the winners of the 11th Star Awards for Music 2020 are... . October 10, 2023 . Philippine Entertainment Portal. January 24, 2020.
  15. Web site: Bernardino . Stephanie . Moira bags most Awit Awards 2020 nominations . October 9, 2023 . Manila Bulletin . August 20, 2020 . https://archive.today/20231009042222/https://mb.com.ph/2020/08/20/moira-bags-most-awit-awards-2020-nominations/ . October 9, 2023.
  16. Web site: Awit Awards 2020: Full list of winners . October 9, 2023 . ABS-CBN News . August 29, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230208115520/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/29/20/awit-awards-2020-full-list-of-winners . February 8, 2023.
  17. Web site: Ben&Ben, Moira, SB19 lead MYX Awards 2021 nominees . October 9, 2023 . Manila Bulletin . June 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230619020155/https://mb.com.ph/2021/06/19/benben-moira-sb19-lead-myx-awards-2021-nominees/ . June 19, 2023.
  18. Web site: List: Awit Awards 2021 winners . October 9, 2023 . ABS-CBN News . November 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230604174639/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/29/21/list-awit-awards-2021-winners . June 4, 2023.
  19. Web site: 7th Wish Music Awards: Official List of Nominees . Wish 107.5 . November 15, 2021 . 28 November 2021.
  20. Web site: Moira, SB19 win big in 7th Wish Music Awards . 31 January 2022 . ABS-CBN News . 31 January 2022.
  21. Web site: Severo . Jan Milo . List: Awit Awards 2022 winners . October 9, 2023 . The Philippine Star . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221126001813/https://www.philstar.com/music/2022/11/24/2226153/list-awit-awards-2022-winners . November 26, 2022.
  22. Web site: Ben&Ben Nominations for 35th Awit Awards . . September 4, 2021 . October 10, 2023 . September 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220924141047/https://www.facebook.com/BenAndBenMusic/posts/pfbid0b5cax6PMC4qEqL9FkZPe3a1yNdisc3hxFZVpwjmarbxa5cVvY9GyeVFoVRkxTQh7l . live .
  23. Web site: Severo . Jan Milo . 8th Wish Music Awards Winners, Highlights, and More . October 10, 2023 . . January 22, 2023.

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