Put3ska
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Philippines |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Put3ska emerged as a Filipino ska ensemble established in 1993. Their name is a fusion of the Filipino expression putres ka (meaning "damn you") and the word "ska". The group characterized their style as a "60s-inspired, 90s ska band, drawing influences from Jamaican and British ska traditions".
History
Formed in 1993, Put3ska introduced their first album, Put3ska, in 1994. This release featured the popular track Manila Girl, which achieved gold certification. At the 1995 NU Rock Awards, the band secured accolades for Best New Artist and Best Live Act, while Myra Rauro received the honor of Best Vocalist. Additionally, the music video for Manila Girl was nominated in the Viewers' Choice For Asia category at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.
Their sophomore album, Manila's Finest (1996), presented original compositions in Tagalog alongside renditions of well-known songs such as the ska classic My Boy Lollipop by Millie Small and the Northern Soul favorite Tainted Love originally by Gloria Jones.
In 1998, lead singer Myra Ruaro departed to establish The Brownbeat All Stars, with Marizel Serangelo (also known as Tuesday Vargas) stepping in as her replacement. The band commemorated their sixth year with a performance at the Music Museum on September 1, 2000.
On May 24, 2019, Put3ska reunited for a show held at the Music Museum located in Greenhills.
Myra Rauro continued her musical career, appearing on GMA Network’s "Eat Bulaga" alongside other prominent Filipino rock vocalists, demonstrating her sustained influence within the local music scene.
Studio albums
- "Put3ska" (PolyEast Records, 1994)
- "Manila's Finest" (PolyEast Records, 1998)
Singles
- "Manila Girl" (1995; nominated for "International Viewers Choice For Asia," MTV Video Music Awards 1996)
- "My Boy Lollipop" (originally by Millie Small, released 1998)
Awards
| Year | Award body | Category | Work | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NU Rock Awards | Best New Artist | — | Won |
| Vocalist of the Year | (Myra Ruaro) | Won | ||
| Best Live Act | — | Won | ||
| 1997 | NU Rock Awards | Keyboardist of the Year | (Bing Austria) | Won |
| Best Live Act | — | Won |