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Kamikazee is a pop punk band composed of five members. They released their first self-titled album in 2003. The album’s carrier single was a pop punk cover version of the Britney Spears song  Lucky. In 2005, the band released Chiksilog as part the compilation album Rok On!. Other notable songs includes Girlfriend, Ung Tagalog, the heavy Tsinelas and their cover song of Ariel Rivera’s Sana Kahit Minsan. In 2006 they released their second album, Maharot. The carrier single of the album is narda, which is a love song about admiring the ever-busy Filipino superheroine Darna.

History

The band is composed of five members who met in college at the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines Diliman. Kamikazee’s early gigs were mostly campus events in UP Diliman like the annual UP Fair. Before they were signed for their first album, they had performed the songs “Chinelas”, a cover of Ariel Rivera’s “Sana Kahit Minsan,” and Britney Spears’ Lucky on their shows. They were known for using expletives, suggestive movements, and references to genitalia in their UP Diliman performances.

Kamikazee released their first self titled album in 2002. The album’s carrier single was a pop rock cover version of the Britney Spears song Lucky. In 2005, the band released ‘Chiksilog’ as part of the compilation album Rok On!. Other notable songs includes ‘Girlfriend’, ‘Ung Tagalog’, the heavy strong ‘Tsinelas’ and their cover song of Ariel Rivera’s ‘Sana Kahit Minsan’. In 2006 they released their second album, Maharot. The carrier single of the album is ‘Narda’, which is thought to be about the fictional Filipina heroine Darna but is actually about a guy who is dreaming for a girl he couldn’t reach.

The band maintains close ties with another popular Philippine band, Parokya ni Edgar. Chito Miranda, PNE’s vocalist, met the band members in college as he was also studying in the College of Fine Arts. In events with Parokya ni Edgar on the line-up, one band’s singer would normally jam with the other band. On Parokya ni Edgar’s songs Jay frequently joined Chito Miranda on songs like “Okatokat”,”Chikinini” and “The Yes yes Show.” Jay was the back-up vocal to PNE’s hit song “The Order Taker” while Jomal was on lead guitars. In turn, Kaye Abad, Chito’s girlfriend, was on back-up vocals in Kamikazee’s song “Martyr Nyebera.”

The 3rd Album “Long Time Noisy” took the band 3 years to construct as the band balanced their tough schedules. The album was recorded at Tower of Doom Studios with producer Eric Perlas.

Band Members

Jay Contreras – Lead Vocalist
Jomal Linao – Guitars/back-up vocals
Led Tuyay – Guitars
Jason “Puto” Astete – Bass Guitar
Allan “Bords” Burdeos – Drums

Discography

Kamikazee – (2002)

• Ung Tagalog
• Lucky (Britney Spears cover)
• Chinelas
• Mmm Sarap
• Girl Friend
• Rocky Jr.
• Ikaw Parimpala
• Sana Kahit Minsan (Ariel Rivera cover)
• Ert
• Turon

Maharot – (2006)

• Director’s Cut
• Seksi! Seksi! (Video)
• Martyr Nyebera
• SpongeJoseph
• Narda
• Chiksilog (Video)
• Itanong
• Sobrang Init
• A.I.D.S
• Shoot Dat Bol
• Ambisyoso (Video)
• Discoskwela
• Is This A Showdown
• Petix
• My Tender Bear
• Apir Day
• K.K.K.
• Pepeng Maghapon
• Narda(Acoustic)

Special Edition – (2006)

• Chinelas (Live At NU 107 Rock Awards 2003)
• Lucky (Music Video)
• Girl Friend (Music Video)
• Ung Tagalog
• Lucky
• Chinelas
• Mmm Sarap
• Girl Friend
• Rocky Jr.
• Ikaw Parimpala
• Sana Kahit Minsan
• Ert
• Turon
• Chinelas (Demo)
• Lucky (Demo)
• Mmm Sarrrap (Demo)
• Ung Tagalog (Demo)
• Rocky Jr (Demo)

Long Time Noisy – (2009)

• Ikaw
• Hanggang Tingin (Video)
• Eschoos Me
• 4:20
• Meron Akong Ano
• Balutin Mo Ako
• Wala
• Lalandiin
• Unang Tikim
• Alay
• Hot Mami
• I Love You Ninang
• Dragon Spa Super Head Charger Vol. 4
• Caintaenyo
• M.M.K.
• Chismosa
• Teyk Awts
• Huli Ka Balbon
• Me Na Me
• Isplakitengtenks