Paramita (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Manila , Philippines |
| Products | Studio albums |
Number of employees | 3 (core members) |
Paramita was a pop rock ensemble from the Philippines, active between 2005 and 2013, distinguished by their fusion of alternative and Pinoy rock styles. The group consisted of Marco De Leon handling guitar duties (succeeding Norman Dellosa), Alsey Cortez on bass and shared vocal responsibilities, and Ria Bautista performing drums alongside lead vocals. Over their active years, Paramita produced three studio albums.
History
The band first attracted attention in 2005 with their initial single "Hiling," released under Vicor Records and included in their debut album Tala. This record featured a mix of six English-language songs and four tracks sung in Tagalog. Their sophomore effort, the eponymous album Paramita, was launched in 2008 through Terno Recordings.
Although relatively new to the scene, Paramita garnered media presence from prominent platforms such as MTV Ink, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, NU 107's program In The Raw, as well as ABS-CBN's Breakfast. By 2010, the band shifted to an independent approach with Blaster Music, issuing their third album titled Liyab. The single "Turbulence" achieved number one status on NU107.7's Stairway to Seven and maintained the top position on UR105.9 Underground Radio for a span of 12 weeks. Additionally, tracks like "Sulyap" and "Nightingale" enjoyed significant radio rotation.
Within the Blaster Music roster, Paramita collaborated alongside artists including Reklamo, Odat, Penguin, Trapeze, and Eleyn.
Disbandment
On October 10, 2013, Paramita declared their separation and individual career pursuits through an announcement posted on their official Facebook page.
Band members
- Marco De Leon – rhythm guitar
- Alsey Cortez – bass guitar, co-lead vocals
- Ria Bautista – drums, lead vocals
Past members
- Norman Dellosa – lead guitar
- Jeremy Lacorte – rhythm guitar
- Paolo Legaspi – bass guitar
Studio albums
- Tala (2005) Vicor Music Corporation
- Paramita (2008) Terno Recordings
- Liyab (2010) Blaster Records
- Kami nAPO Muna Ulit (2007, Universal)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award body | Category | Nomination | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NU Rock Awards | Best New Artist | Template:N/A | Template:Nominated |
| Vocalist of the Year | (Ria Bautista) | Template:Nominated | ||
| Drummer of the Year | (Ria Bautista) | Template:Nominated | ||
| Best Female Award | (Ria Bautista) | Template:Nominated | ||
| 2006 | NU Rock Awards | Rising Sun Awards | Template:N/A | Template:Nominated |
| Best Female Award | (Ria Bautista) | Template:Nominated | ||
| 2010 | NU Rock Awards | Vocalist of the Year | (Ria Bautista) | Template:Nominated |
| Guitarist of the Year | (Marco de Leon) | Template:Nominated | ||
| Bassist of the Year | (Alsey Cortez) | Template:Nominated |
References
- Notes
- Bibliography