Salbakuta is a Filipino rap group formed by Andrew E.[2][1] The group achieved mainstream success with their breakout single "S2pid Luv", which heavily interpolates Barbra Streisand's "Evergreen".
Salbakuta | |
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| Origin | Parañaque, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Dongalo Wreckords[1] |
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Career
editInitially working as personal assistants for Andrew E., the group's name originated from when Andrew E. asked the members to come up with a name. Charlie Mac, who is of Bicolano descent, explained in an interview that the term "salbakuta" is Bicolano for "naughty" or "mischievous".[2]
The group rose to prominence in 2001 with their single "S2pid Luv", which Andrew E. penned as they were looking for a radio-friendly single for their debut album Ayoko ng Ganitong Life ("I Hate This Kind of Life").[3] Despite some controversy over the group's use of explicit lyrics (the album cover already bearing a parental disclaimer similar to the Parental Advisory label used on Western albums) and the Barbra Streisand-derived hook,[4] "S2pid Luv" proved to be a breakthrough single for the group,[5] also spawning a feature-length romantic comedy film adaptation in 2002 starring Andrew E. and Blakdyak.[6] An alternate version of "S2pid Luv" with an original hook in Tagalog instead of the "Evergreen" sample was later released.
Members
editDiscography
editAlbums
edit- Ayoko ng Ganitong Life (2001)
- S2pid Luv OST (2002)
- Meron Ka Bang Ganitong Life (2003)
- Pang-romansa Espesyal (2005)
- Rebirth (2014)
Singles
edit- "Stupid Love" (2001)
- "Di Karapat Dapat" (2002)
- "Yo Gloria" (feat. Rachelle Ann Go) (2004)
- "Wag Kang Magtaka" (feat. Baby Bell) (2012)
- "Mabuti Na Lang" (feat. Jay R) (2013)
- "Sa Una Lang Pala" (feat. R-Jay) (2017)
- "Bounce" (2021)
- "Nang Ma-in Love Ako Sayo" (2021)
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Salbakuta in the House". www.philstar.com. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ a b c "4 things to know about the famous rap group Salbakuta". Push. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "WATCH: Is Andrew E's 90s hit 'Humanap Ka Ng Panget' a rip-off of another hip hop song?". July 4, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ Gil, Baby A. "In defense of Salbakuta's S2PID LUV". philstar.com. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "'I Can See Your Voice': Fil-Italian singer performs 'Stupid Love' with Salbakuta". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "S2pid Luv (2002) - Movie". www.moviefone.com. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
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