Freestyle (Filipino band)
Freestyle is a pop/R&B band from the Philippines formed in 1996 and hit mainstream in 1998. The band is famous for the songs "Before I Let You Go", "So Slow", "This Time" and "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?".
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| Origin | Davao, Philippines |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Viva Records Independent (present) Warner |
| Associated acts | 3rd Avenue Next Level New Funk Smokey Mountain Kindred Garden K24/7 Art & Soul Sabado Boys |
| Website | http://www.oneentertainmentinc.com |
| Members | Joshua Desiderio Mike Luis Ava Santos Gerald Banzon Bobby Velasco Joel Guarin Gino Aguas |
| Past members | Jinky Vidal Top Suzara Tat Suzara Rommel dela Cruz Nikki Cabardo Carlo Tapia Obet Luzon Tzuki Garcia |
Members
Current members
- Ava Santos (vocals) 2012–present
- Joshua Desiderio (vocals/keyboards/guitars) 2005–present
- Mike Luis (vocals/keyboards) 2005–present
- Gerald Banzon (drums/percussion) 1996–present
- Bobby Velasco (keyboards) 2018–present
- Joel Guarin (bass guitar) 2019–present
- Gino Aguas (lead guitar) 2019–present
Former members
- Jinky Vidal (vocals) 1996–2011
- Christopher "Top" Suzara (vocals/guitar) 1997–2005
- Tat Suzara (lead guitar/backing vocals) 1996–2019
- Rommel dela Cruz (bass guitar) 2005–2019
- Nikki Cabardo (keyboards) 1998–2009
- Carlo Tapia (bass guitar) 1996–2005
- Obet Luzon (keyboards) 1996–1998
- Tzuki Garcia (guitars) 1996–1998
- Additional footnotes:
- Former vocalist Top Suzara is the cousin of founding member Tat Suzara.[1]
- Former Viva Hot Babe Sheree, relative of Jinky Vidal, was once a touring vocalist.[1]
- Philippine Idol finalist Gail Blanco also guested as a touring vocalist.[2]
- Filipina Dutch singer Aliya Parcs also once guested as a backing vocalist for some selected shows.[2]
- Tat Suzara, cousin of former vocalist Top Suzara, happens to be the ex-husband of another former vocalist, Jinky Vidal. Vidal and Tat got separated and eventually annulled in 2013. Vidal is now married and has a child with singer/songwriter X Factor finalist Jeric Medina who is 16 years her junior.[1]
Discography
Studio albums
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Year | Records | ||
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| Freestyle | Freestyle | Goodluv Not That Easy Wanna Be The One Lover Before I Let You Go Let's Get It On I'm Gonna Love You So Slow Treat You So Right Get With Me Bakit Iniwan Na? |
1999 | Viva Records | ||
| Freestyle | This Time | Down And Funky Take A Little Time 'Til I Found You This Time Love Is Here Missing You Para Sa 'Yo You Love Is Here Don't Go My Way, Your Way Make Love You Wanna Be With Me |
2000 | Viva Records | ||
| Freestyle | I Wanna Get Close | Mr. What I Wanna Be You've Taken Over Me Lying To Myself To Love Me I Like The Way All That I Want Nakilala It's Got To Be Love Paano I Wanna Get Close (feat. Kyla) I Like The Way (Dance Remix) |
2002 | Viva Records | ||
| Freestyle | Once in a Lifetime | Sa Ayaw Mo't Sa Gusto Right By Your Side Hindi Na Ba Pwede Mananatili Sa 'Yo I'll Wait For You Once In A Lifetime Forever Loving You When Hello Means Goodbye Hanap Ka |
2004 | Viva Records | ||
| Freestyle | Back at the Yard | Tameme Naglalambing Muling Ibalik Mapipigil Mo Ba? Dati I Will Still Love You Paper Rain Is It Over? Wonder Rainbow Coloured Sky Bawat Tao Wrapped Around Your Fingers Maybe Sugar Bakit Kaya? Nananabik |
2007 | Viva Records | ||
| Freestyle | Playlist | I Will Survive There's No Easy Way Got To Be There Suddenly I Live For Your Love Take Me I'll Follow Don't Let Me Be Lonely Sara Love's Holiday 'Till I Loved You Sweet Baby Easy I Can't Find The Words To Say Goodbye Truly |
2009 | Viva Records | ||
| Freestyle | Mga Kwentong Kinanta | True Love Paputol Putol Kulang Ang Mga Sandali Isang Halik Bangon Kahapon Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw Paano Nga Kaya Pasensya Mahal |
2014 | Freestyle Music Philippines |
Compilation albums
| Artist | Album | Tracks | Year | Records |
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| Freestyle | Greatest Hits | Before I Let You Go Bakit Iniwan Na? This Time I Wanna Get Close Missing You 'Till I Found You Mananatili Good Luv So Slow Para Sa 'Yo Paano? Treat You So Right Once In A Lifetime Down And Funky Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? (feat. Pops Fernandez) Love Medley (Weak, Incomplete, 6-8-12, I'd Still Say Yes) |
2005 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | Silver Series | So Slow Mananatili Let's Get It On Before I Let You Go Nakilala This Time Get With Me Missing You I Like The Way Bakit Iniwan Na? Incomplete (feat. Zsa Zsa Padilla) OPM Medley (When I Met You, Bakit Ba Ganyan, I Think I'm In Love) |
2006 | Viva Records |
| Freestyle | 18 Greatest Hits | Bakit Iniwan Na? Before I Let You Go Half Crazy Mananatili So Slow Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang? One Hello Still Maybe Down And Funky I Wanna Get Close Paano? I Just Can't Stop Loving You Ebony And Ivory Good Luv Treat You So Right Once In A Lifetime I Don't Want To Lose You |
2009 | Viva Records |
Collaboration albums
- Closer to Home (Viva Records, 1999)
- Closer to Home 2 (Viva Records, 2000)
- Servant of All Jubilaeum A.D. 2000 (Viva Records, 2000)
- Tunog Acoustic 1 (Warner Music Philippines, 2003)
- Acoustic Lokal (Viva Records, 2003)
- Senti: 18 Pinoy Love Hits (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2008)
- Senti Dos (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2008)
- Hit Covers (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2009)
- Senti 3 (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2009)
- Simly Fied (More Than Acoustic) (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2009)
- Senti Four: It's Complicated (Viva Records & Vicor Music, 2010)
Live albums
- The Love Concert: The Album (2001)
- All Hits Live at the Araneta (2003)
- Freestyle Live (2004)
- Live @ 19 East (2006)
DVD
- The Love Concert: The Album (2001)
- All Hits Live at the Araneta (2003)
- Freestyle Live (2004)
- Live @ 19 East (2006)
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