Kjwan
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- Username: Kjwan
- Name: Kjwan
- Country: Philippines
- Age: 25
- Gender: Male
- Member Since:
Wednesday, Oct 17 2007
Last Visit:
Wednesday, Oct 1 2008
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Friday,Jun 6 2008, 09:09:22 AM KJWAN Bio and Synopsis
KJWAN Bio and Synopsis
Kjwan was formed in 2003 through acquaintences in the private Ateneno De Manila Univserity. With an initial affinity towards funk and classic rock music, demos of songs were passed between Marc Abaya, J-Hoon Balbuena, Kelley Mangnahas and Jorel Corpuz. Their first publicity was gained when they entered the compilation of 'school-cheer renditions', in line with the final NCAA basketball season. Taking and nailing the song in a very short amount of time, legendary producer discovered the raw talent, energy and enthusiasm this group has. He later promised to produce Kjwan's self-titled debut album KJWAN.Released in 2003 fall, Kjwan's debut album (released under SONY Philippines 2003) was well received and their second single DALIRI, an amalagam of funk rock riffs and a hooky tagalog chorus, immediately gained Kjwan a household status and shortly after they started touring around country. Three more singles were released shortly after and solidified Kjwan's presence the nu-breed Philippine Rock Scene. Their edgy and sultry debut album strongly positioned Kjwan between college teeny boppers and working class rock fans. Kjwan was then nominated in both the MTV Music Awards and Nu Rock Awards for numerous categories * in the 2004-2006.
In November 2006, Kjwan released their eclectic and electronica music inspired concuction, their follow up sophomore album - '2 STEP MARV'. Barnyard Music Philippines immediately picked up the album and in conjunction with EMI music, handled marketing and distribution of the album thoughout the Philppines and selected parts of Asia. Their first 4 singles (PINTURA, SA ILALIM, SHAI, ONE LOOK) all hit number one in the NU** ROCK COUNTDOWN in the first two weeks. Their latest single ONE LOOK expanded Kjwan's fan base to the vast majority of the entire Philippines and selected parts of Asia. ONE LOOK also topped the chart of 'Killer Bee', a major radio station in the neighboring city CEBU. This song penetrated the attention of the masses and it was endorsed by LIPTON TEA later on for a nationwide campaign 2007 year end.
Seen in numerous magazines, newspaper special features, TV shows, Radio and Billboards, Kjwan has successfully positioned themselves one of the TOP young and progressive groups in the country and SE Asia.
In Myx Music Awards 2007, two mega awards went to Kjwan for BEST INDIE ARTIST and BEST VIDEO CELEBRITY. Kjwan then joined this Asean Music Contest IKON that was held and organized in Malaysia. After going head-to-head with their 13 fellows bands in the Philippines leg, Kjwan proceeded to winning the IKON Asean title, winning over Malaysia and Indonesia in their own region. Kjwan was the first band to included in the Senate for bringing honor and presenting the country. KJWAN ASIAN TOUR took place from Aug to Oct 2007 in Malaysia, Singapore, Macau and Hong Kong.
By the end of 2007 Kjwan has released 2 albums , 5 chart topping singles, 7 videos, 2 nationwide Awards national and 1 champion title cross the SE Asia Region. Throughout the years Kjwan has toured around the country courtesy of Red Horse and other events under different organizers. Here is an overview of Kjwan's achievements for the past 5 years.
Albums
Kjwan Self titled Album (Sony distribution) 2004
Two Step Marv (EMI distribution / Barnyard Music) 2006
Kjwan Self titled Album (Sony distribution) 2004
Two Step Marv (EMI distribution / Barnyard Music) 2006
Videos
'Daliri' (number 1 single )
Twilight
'Pintura' (Number 1)
'Sa Ilalim' (Number 1 NU 107.5 countdown)
Shai (Number 1 NU 107.5 countdown)
One Look (Number 1 NU 107.5 Countdown, Killer Bee station CEBU and HIT FM)
Invitation
'Daliri' (number 1 single )
Twilight
'Pintura' (Number 1)
'Sa Ilalim' (Number 1 NU 107.5 countdown)
Shai (Number 1 NU 107.5 countdown)
One Look (Number 1 NU 107.5 Countdown, Killer Bee station CEBU and HIT FM)
Invitation
Soundtrack
'Different Kind' -Ragnarok, Level Up Games 2005
'One Look' (campaign song) - Lipton Tea 2008
'Different Kind' -Ragnarok, Level Up Games 2005
'One Look' (campaign song) - Lipton Tea 2008
Nominations
2004 - Best New Artist/Best video/ Best Drummer/ Best Album Packaging
2005 - Best Live Act/ Best Guitarist/ Best Drummer and Best Vocalist
2006- Best Guitarist / Best Vocalist / Song of the Year
2005- MTV Music Awards - Favorite New Artist / Best video
2004 - Best New Artist/Best video/ Best Drummer/ Best Album Packaging
2005 - Best Live Act/ Best Guitarist/ Best Drummer and Best Vocalist
2006- Best Guitarist / Best Vocalist / Song of the Year
2005- MTV Music Awards - Favorite New Artist / Best video
All videos are presented and can be viewed in www.kjwan.net
Awards
Myx Music Awards (ABS-CBN)
'Best Indie Artist'
'Best Video Celebrity'
Winston USA - Plague of Musical Appreciation
IKON Asean(Malaysia, Singapore Philippines) Champion Title
Myx Music Awards (ABS-CBN)
'Best Indie Artist'
'Best Video Celebrity'
Winston USA - Plague of Musical Appreciation
IKON Asean(Malaysia, Singapore Philippines) Champion Title
Endorsements
No Fear Clothing 2006-2007
Nike Apparrels (Phil) 2008
San Miguel Red Horse Beer 2007-2008
Staggs Cymbals (Belgium) 2008
No Fear Clothing 2006-2007
Nike Apparrels (Phil) 2008
San Miguel Red Horse Beer 2007-2008
Staggs Cymbals (Belgium) 2008
Events and festivals Kjwan particpated in
2007 Baybeats @ Esplanade Singapore
2007 Hush! Live, Macau Cultural Center
2007 HK LIVE! (headliner) @ Fringe Club HK
2007 IKON Asean. PICC, KL, Malaysia
2004-2007 Pulp Summer Slam, Manila
2007 Baybeats @ Esplanade Singapore
2007 Hush! Live, Macau Cultural Center
2007 HK LIVE! (headliner) @ Fringe Club HK
2007 IKON Asean. PICC, KL, Malaysia
2004-2007 Pulp Summer Slam, Manila
Kjwan is currently writing their third album that is due to be released in July 2008.
Kjwan are in the process of doing two collaborations with two top artists in Malaysia (6th sense) and Indonesia(Niji) to furthe solidify their name in the respective region after winning the IKON Asean Title
On behalf of Kjwan and in this exciting time of an Asian group breaking through, I would like to invite you and your partners to showcase Kjwan in possble gigs and tours. To further push the boundaries of the musical platform in Asia, as well as spread the camaraderies within the music community we Asians are proud of being in.
Kjwan Management
Videos, pictures and write ups of Kjwan can be found in
www.kjwan.net
www.amp.channelv.com/kjwan
www.pulse.ph/ikon
Videos, pictures and write ups of Kjwan can be found in
www.kjwan.net
www.amp.channelv.com/kjwan
www.pulse.ph/ikon