Pangalan (stylized as PANGALAN:) (lit.'Name') is the second studio album by Filipino singer-songwriter Unique Salonga. It was released on March 27, 2020, by O/C Records[1][2] following his debut studio album Grandma in 2018.

Pangalan
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 27, 2020
Recorded2019–2020
StudioHouse of Billy Gaga Studios, Quezon City
Genre
Length34:24
LabelO/C Records
Producer
  • Unique
Unique chronology
Grandma
(2018)
Pangalan
(2020)
Daisy
(2023)
Singles from Pangalan
  1. "Lamang Lupa"
    Released: July 6, 2019
  2. "Bukod-Tangi"
    Released: August 16, 2019
  3. "Huwag Ka Sanang Magagalit"
    Released: November 20, 2020
  4. "Mga Katulad Mo"
    Released: September 25, 2021

Background

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On April 22, 2019, he posted a plain green picture on his Facebook page along with the caption 'SECOND ALBUM',[3] making his fans wonder about his announcement for that album.

On July 6, 2019, he released his first single on the album, "Lamang Lupa,"[4] and its vertical music video was later released on July 20, 2019.[5]

The second single from the album, "Bukod-Tangi," was released on August 16, 2019, the day after the first anniversary of his debut album.[6][7] Its 360° music video was released on YouTube on February 7, 2020.[8]

On November 20, 2020, O/C Records released the music video for "Huwag Ka Sanang Magagalit".[9]

Production

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The production and recording of the album started on 2019. The album consists of 8 tracks. Unique was credited as the primary writer, producer, arranger of the album, and the instrumentation of the whole album was made by Salonga himself on vocals, guitar, and synth, Divino Dayacap on piano and percussions, Ghabby Gee on drums, and Emil Dela Rosa on bass, who also mixed and mastered the tracks of the album. "Bukod-Tangi" and "Lamang Lupa," which were the singles from Pangalan, were the first songs to be recorded for the album itself, while "Pahinga" was the last track to be recorded for the album.[10]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Unique

Pangalan track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Korporasyon"3:38
2."Dambuhala"3:49
3."Bukod-Tangi"3:50
4."Lamang Lupa"4:06
5."Delubyo"5:05
6."Mga Katulad Mo"4:12
7."Pahinga"4:50
8."Huwag Ka Sanang Magagalit"4:54
Total length:34:24

Accolades

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Accolades for Pangalan
Year Award Category Notable Works Result Ref.
2020 5th Wish Music Awards Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year "Bukod-Tangi" Nominated [11][12]
2021 6th Wish Music Awards Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year "Huwag Ka Sanang Magagalit" Nominated [13]

References

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  1. ^ "LISTEN: Unique Salonga drops strange new album, 'Pangalan'". www.rappler.com. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Unique Salonga unveils sophomore album Pangalan – listen". www.bandwagon.asia. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Unique Salonga - SECOND ALBUM". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  4. ^ "UNIQUE releases new sonic aesthetic with single 'Lamang Lupa' – listen". Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  5. ^ "UNIQUE goes vertical in new 'Lamang Lupa' music video – watch". Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  6. ^ "LATEST DROP: Bukod-Tangi by Unique". Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  7. ^ Losa, Rogin. "Fame is not what it seems in Unique's 'Bukod-Tangi'". Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  8. ^ "WATCH: Come sit at Unique's table in the new music video for 'Bukod Tangi'". Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  9. ^ O/C Records. "Unique Salonga - Huwag Ka Sanang Magagalit (Official Music Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Unique Salonga's Pangalan: A track-by-track guide by sound engineer Emil Dela Rosa". Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  11. ^ "COMPLETE LIST: 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards Nominees". Wish 107.5. December 14, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  12. ^ "5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners". Wish 107.5. January 19, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  13. ^ "The 2021 Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. Retrieved 22 November 2020.