Zild Benitez | |
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 Benitez in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Zildjian Garon Benitez |
| Also known as | Zild |
| Born | April 23, 1997 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels |
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Daniel Zildjian Garon Benitez (born April 23, 1997), popularly known as Zild, is a Filipino musician, producer, and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist, pianist/keyboardist, and bassist of IV of Spades in addition to a solo career. He released his first solo album " Homework Machine" in 2020 while in quarantine. He then followed that up with Huminga in 2021 and his most recent release with Medisina in 2022. He is set to release his fourth album Superpower on August 9, 2024.
Personal life
Zild Benitez is the son of Frank Benitez, the former drummer of Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle. He graduated at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Production. [1]
During his childhood and teenage years, he became a commercial model for various brands in the Philippines, including Lucky Me! Pancit Canton, Coca-Cola, and Nido. He also had a cameo role in one of ABS-CBN's primetime like " Got to Believe".
Career
IV of Spades
In June 2014, Allan Mitchell Silonga decided to form a band for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist. The Silongas were able to recruit drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zildjian "Zild" Benitez, who are the sons of Allan's friends. Unique Salonga, Benitez's churchmate who was already writing his own music, was later recruited to become the band's lead singer. [2] [3]
The band later signed to Warner Music Philippines and released their first single "Ilaw sa Daan". [4]
On 2018, IV of Spades won the New Artist of the Year and the MYX Bandarito Performance of the Year and Nominated as Group the Year at the annual Myx Music Awards. [5] The band also won the Dreams Come True with Air Asia, the airline's search for the most promising acts in the region. The band performed with David Foster as part of their prize. They also won the Favorite New Group award at the 30th annual Awit Awards. [6]
Before their dissolution, Benitez handled the responsibility of lead vocals after their former lead vocalist Unique Salonga who left to pursue "personal endeavors". [7] Months later, the band released their debut studio album, ClapClapClap!, on January 18, 2019.
Manila Magic
He is also a member of electronic pop duo Manila Magic, with Tim Marquez of One Click Straight. [8]
Solo career
On August 13, 2016, Benitez joined a music competition named "Music Hero" in the noontime show Eat Bulaga!. He originally won the "Bass Hero" title, but due to IV of Spades' rise to fandom, he and his bandmate, Blaster Silonga, who also won the "Electric Guitar Hero" title, left their titles and gave it up.[ citation needed]
On June 12, 2020, Benitez released the music video of "Sinungaling" on YouTube. [9] Few weeks later, he also released "Dila", along with its music video on July 9, 2020. [10] On August 6, 2020, he released his debut solo album titled " Homework Machine". [11] It features "Sinungaling" and "Dila" which were released beforehand.
Benitez signed an artist management contract with Rico Blanco's label/management Balcony Entertainment.
On February 10, 2021, Benitez released the music video for his song "Kyusi" on YouTube. [12] Weeks later, he released "Apat" on February 25, he also revealed that "Kyusi" and "Apat" would be part of his upcoming album titled "Huminga", which was released on April 8, 2021. [13] That same year he featured with Ben&Ben and juan karlos on the track "Lunod"
In August 2022, Benitez officially signed with UMG Philippines through Island Records Philippines label. That same month he released his first single for his third album Medisina, "Isang Anghel" which was followed by "Duwag" in September and "Duda" in October, with the album coming out that same month. In 2023, he featured with juan karlos on the track "Gabi" which was featured on the album Sad Songs And Bullshit Part 1
In June 2024, he released "Segurista" the first single off of his upcoming album Superpower set to release on August 9. He then released the second single "Lia" on July 9, 2024
Discography
Albums
As a Solo Artist
| Title | Album Details |
|---|---|
| Homework Machine |
|
| Huminga |
|
| Medisina |
|
| Superpower |
|
with IV of Spades
| Title | Album Details | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| CLAPCLAPCLAP! |
|
Singles
as a Solo Artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL | |||
| "Sinungaling" | 2020 | — | Homework Machine |
| "Dila" | — | ||
| "Habulan" | — | ||
| "Alalahanin" | — | ||
| "Takbo Ng Panahon" | — | ||
| "Ibang Planeta" | — | Himig Handog 2020 | |
| "Luha ng Lupa" | — | Non-album single | |
| "Kyusi" | 2021 | — | Huminga |
| "Apat" | — | ||
| "Bungantulog" | — | ||
| "Huminga" | — | ||
| "Hele" | — | ||
| "Isang Anghel" | 2022 | — | Medisina |
| "Duwag" | — | ||
| "Duda" | — | ||
| "Medisina" | — | ||
| "Dasal/Kasal" | 2023 | — | |
| "Oh Lunes Nanaman" | — | ||
| "Segurista" | 2024 | TBA | Superpower |
| "Lia" | TBA |
as a Featured Artist
| Title | Year | Albu | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunod (with Ben&Ben and juan karlos) |
2021 | Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno | |
| Gabi (with juan karlos) |
2023 | Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 1 |
with Manila Magic
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| In The Night | 2016 | Non-album singles |
| I Feel Like Dancing |
with IV of Spades
Music videos
| Title | Album | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As lead artist | ||||
| "Sinungaling" | Homework Machine | 2020 | Daniel Aguilar | [15] |
| "Dila" | [16] | |||
| "Habulan" | [17] | |||
| "Alalahanin" | Kevin Dayrit | [18] | ||
| "Takbo Ng Panahon" | Shaira Luna | [19] | ||
| "Luha Ng Lupa" | Non-album single | Daniel Aguilar | [20] | |
| "Ibang Planeta" | Himig Handog 2020 | 2021 | Shaira Luna | [21] |
| "Kyusi" | Huminga | Simon Te | [22] | |
| "Apat" | Daniel Aguilar | [23] | ||
| "Bungantulog" | Raymond Dacones and Trina Razon | [24] | ||
| "Huminga" | Shaira Luna | [25] | ||
| "Hele" | Daniel Aguilar | [26] | ||
| "Isang Anghel" | Medisina | 2022 | ||
| "Duwag" | ||||
| "Duda" | ||||
| "Medisina" | ||||
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6th Wish Music Awards | Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year | "Sinungaling" | Nominated | [27] |
| Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Zild | Won | |||
| 16th MYX Music Awards | Rock Video of the Year | "Dila" | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | 7th Wish Music Awards | Wish Song Collaboration of the Year | "Lunod" (shared with Ben&Ben and Juan Karlos Labajo) | Won | [28] [29] |
References
- ^ Regis, Ralph (April 30, 2021). "Music Production alumnus Zild Benitez reminds us of the world outdoors with 'Huminga'". The Benildean. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Gloria, Gaby (October 21, 2017). "IV of Spades is ready to boogie". Youngstar. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Fernandez, Denise (December 1, 2017). "Here's why IV OF SPADES is about to become your new favorite band". Scout Magazine. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ "Here's why IV OF SPADES is about to become your new favorite band – Scout Magazine". December 1, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ "The boys of IV of Spades get into the Myx | BusinessMirror". businessmirror.com.ph. March 22, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ "IV of Spades to continue without vocalist Unique Salonga". GMA News Online. May 5, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ Bernardino, Stephanie Marie (May 5, 2018). "Unique Salonga leaves IV of Spades". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ "Scout Friday Picks: Manila Magic". Scout Mag. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ^ Bandwagon (June 12, 2020). "Zild Benitez drops surprise track, 'Sinungaling' – watch". Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Bodegon, Kara (July 9, 2020). "Zild Benitez releases new single 'Dila' for those who "can't keep their mouth shut" – watch". Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Fallore, Renuel (August 6, 2020). "IV OF SPADES' ZILD UNLEASHES SOLO ALBUM 'HOMEWORK MACHINE'". Retrieved August 6, 2020.
- ^ Bodegon, Kara (February 9, 2021). "Zild shares new "childish and funny" single, 'Kyusi' – listen". Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ "zild on Twitter: "new single "Apat"..." Zild on Spotify. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Fallore, Renuel (January 18, 2019). "IV OF SPADES Debut Album 'CLAPCLAPCLAP' Has Arrived!". Myx. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ "Zild - sinungaling". YouTube. June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - dila". YouTube. July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - habulan". YouTube. August 6, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - alalahanin". YouTube. September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - takbo ng panahon". YouTube. October 3, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - Luha Ng Lupa". YouTube. November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Ibang Planeta - ZILD (Music Video)". YouTube. January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Kyusi (Official Video)". YouTube. February 10, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Apat (Official Video)". YouTube. February 25, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Bungantulog (Official Video)". YouTube. March 18, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Huminga (Official Video)". YouTube. April 8, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Hele (Official Video)". YouTube. August 14, 2021.
- ^ "The 2021 Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. October 23, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ "7th Wish Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Moira, SB19 win big in 7th Wish Music Awards". ABS-CBN News. January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
External links
- Zild Benitez on X
Zild Benitez | |
|---|---|
|
Benitez in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Daniel Zildjian Garon Benitez |
| Also known as | Zild |
| Born | April 23, 1997 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
|
| Instrument(s) |
|
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels |
|
Daniel Zildjian Garon Benitez (born April 23, 1997), popularly known as Zild, is a Filipino musician, producer, and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist, pianist/keyboardist, and bassist of IV of Spades in addition to a solo career. He released his first solo album " Homework Machine" in 2020 while in quarantine. He then followed that up with Huminga in 2021 and his most recent release with Medisina in 2022. He is set to release his fourth album Superpower on August 9, 2024.
Personal life
Zild Benitez is the son of Frank Benitez, the former drummer of Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle. He graduated at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Production. [1]
During his childhood and teenage years, he became a commercial model for various brands in the Philippines, including Lucky Me! Pancit Canton, Coca-Cola, and Nido. He also had a cameo role in one of ABS-CBN's primetime like " Got to Believe".
Career
IV of Spades
In June 2014, Allan Mitchell Silonga decided to form a band for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist. The Silongas were able to recruit drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zildjian "Zild" Benitez, who are the sons of Allan's friends. Unique Salonga, Benitez's churchmate who was already writing his own music, was later recruited to become the band's lead singer. [2] [3]
The band later signed to Warner Music Philippines and released their first single "Ilaw sa Daan". [4]
On 2018, IV of Spades won the New Artist of the Year and the MYX Bandarito Performance of the Year and Nominated as Group the Year at the annual Myx Music Awards. [5] The band also won the Dreams Come True with Air Asia, the airline's search for the most promising acts in the region. The band performed with David Foster as part of their prize. They also won the Favorite New Group award at the 30th annual Awit Awards. [6]
Before their dissolution, Benitez handled the responsibility of lead vocals after their former lead vocalist Unique Salonga who left to pursue "personal endeavors". [7] Months later, the band released their debut studio album, ClapClapClap!, on January 18, 2019.
Manila Magic
He is also a member of electronic pop duo Manila Magic, with Tim Marquez of One Click Straight. [8]
Solo career
On August 13, 2016, Benitez joined a music competition named "Music Hero" in the noontime show Eat Bulaga!. He originally won the "Bass Hero" title, but due to IV of Spades' rise to fandom, he and his bandmate, Blaster Silonga, who also won the "Electric Guitar Hero" title, left their titles and gave it up.[ citation needed]
On June 12, 2020, Benitez released the music video of "Sinungaling" on YouTube. [9] Few weeks later, he also released "Dila", along with its music video on July 9, 2020. [10] On August 6, 2020, he released his debut solo album titled " Homework Machine". [11] It features "Sinungaling" and "Dila" which were released beforehand.
Benitez signed an artist management contract with Rico Blanco's label/management Balcony Entertainment.
On February 10, 2021, Benitez released the music video for his song "Kyusi" on YouTube. [12] Weeks later, he released "Apat" on February 25, he also revealed that "Kyusi" and "Apat" would be part of his upcoming album titled "Huminga", which was released on April 8, 2021. [13] That same year he featured with Ben&Ben and juan karlos on the track "Lunod"
In August 2022, Benitez officially signed with UMG Philippines through Island Records Philippines label. That same month he released his first single for his third album Medisina, "Isang Anghel" which was followed by "Duwag" in September and "Duda" in October, with the album coming out that same month. In 2023, he featured with juan karlos on the track "Gabi" which was featured on the album Sad Songs And Bullshit Part 1
In June 2024, he released "Segurista" the first single off of his upcoming album Superpower set to release on August 9. He then released the second single "Lia" on July 9, 2024
Discography
Albums
As a Solo Artist
| Title | Album Details |
|---|---|
| Homework Machine |
|
| Huminga |
|
| Medisina |
|
| Superpower |
|
with IV of Spades
| Title | Album Details | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| CLAPCLAPCLAP! |
|
Singles
as a Solo Artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHL | |||
| "Sinungaling" | 2020 | — | Homework Machine |
| "Dila" | — | ||
| "Habulan" | — | ||
| "Alalahanin" | — | ||
| "Takbo Ng Panahon" | — | ||
| "Ibang Planeta" | — | Himig Handog 2020 | |
| "Luha ng Lupa" | — | Non-album single | |
| "Kyusi" | 2021 | — | Huminga |
| "Apat" | — | ||
| "Bungantulog" | — | ||
| "Huminga" | — | ||
| "Hele" | — | ||
| "Isang Anghel" | 2022 | — | Medisina |
| "Duwag" | — | ||
| "Duda" | — | ||
| "Medisina" | — | ||
| "Dasal/Kasal" | 2023 | — | |
| "Oh Lunes Nanaman" | — | ||
| "Segurista" | 2024 | TBA | Superpower |
| "Lia" | TBA |
as a Featured Artist
| Title | Year | Albu | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunod (with Ben&Ben and juan karlos) |
2021 | Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno | |
| Gabi (with juan karlos) |
2023 | Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 1 |
with Manila Magic
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| In The Night | 2016 | Non-album singles |
| I Feel Like Dancing |
with IV of Spades
Music videos
| Title | Album | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As lead artist | ||||
| "Sinungaling" | Homework Machine | 2020 | Daniel Aguilar | [15] |
| "Dila" | [16] | |||
| "Habulan" | [17] | |||
| "Alalahanin" | Kevin Dayrit | [18] | ||
| "Takbo Ng Panahon" | Shaira Luna | [19] | ||
| "Luha Ng Lupa" | Non-album single | Daniel Aguilar | [20] | |
| "Ibang Planeta" | Himig Handog 2020 | 2021 | Shaira Luna | [21] |
| "Kyusi" | Huminga | Simon Te | [22] | |
| "Apat" | Daniel Aguilar | [23] | ||
| "Bungantulog" | Raymond Dacones and Trina Razon | [24] | ||
| "Huminga" | Shaira Luna | [25] | ||
| "Hele" | Daniel Aguilar | [26] | ||
| "Isang Anghel" | Medisina | 2022 | ||
| "Duwag" | ||||
| "Duda" | ||||
| "Medisina" | ||||
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6th Wish Music Awards | Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year | "Sinungaling" | Nominated | [27] |
| Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Zild | Won | |||
| 16th MYX Music Awards | Rock Video of the Year | "Dila" | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | 7th Wish Music Awards | Wish Song Collaboration of the Year | "Lunod" (shared with Ben&Ben and Juan Karlos Labajo) | Won | [28] [29] |
References
- ^ Regis, Ralph (April 30, 2021). "Music Production alumnus Zild Benitez reminds us of the world outdoors with 'Huminga'". The Benildean. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
- ^ Gloria, Gaby (October 21, 2017). "IV of Spades is ready to boogie". Youngstar. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ Fernandez, Denise (December 1, 2017). "Here's why IV OF SPADES is about to become your new favorite band". Scout Magazine. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ "Here's why IV OF SPADES is about to become your new favorite band – Scout Magazine". December 1, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ "The boys of IV of Spades get into the Myx | BusinessMirror". businessmirror.com.ph. March 22, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
- ^ "IV of Spades to continue without vocalist Unique Salonga". GMA News Online. May 5, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ^ Bernardino, Stephanie Marie (May 5, 2018). "Unique Salonga leaves IV of Spades". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
- ^ "Scout Friday Picks: Manila Magic". Scout Mag. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ^ Bandwagon (June 12, 2020). "Zild Benitez drops surprise track, 'Sinungaling' – watch". Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Bodegon, Kara (July 9, 2020). "Zild Benitez releases new single 'Dila' for those who "can't keep their mouth shut" – watch". Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Fallore, Renuel (August 6, 2020). "IV OF SPADES' ZILD UNLEASHES SOLO ALBUM 'HOMEWORK MACHINE'". Retrieved August 6, 2020.
- ^ Bodegon, Kara (February 9, 2021). "Zild shares new "childish and funny" single, 'Kyusi' – listen". Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ "zild on Twitter: "new single "Apat"..." Zild on Spotify. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
- ^ Fallore, Renuel (January 18, 2019). "IV OF SPADES Debut Album 'CLAPCLAPCLAP' Has Arrived!". Myx. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ^ "Zild - sinungaling". YouTube. June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - dila". YouTube. July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - habulan". YouTube. August 6, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - alalahanin". YouTube. September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - takbo ng panahon". YouTube. October 3, 2020.
- ^ "Zild - Luha Ng Lupa". YouTube. November 20, 2020.
- ^ "Ibang Planeta - ZILD (Music Video)". YouTube. January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Kyusi (Official Video)". YouTube. February 10, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Apat (Official Video)". YouTube. February 25, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Bungantulog (Official Video)". YouTube. March 18, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Huminga (Official Video)". YouTube. April 8, 2021.
- ^ "Zild - Hele (Official Video)". YouTube. August 14, 2021.
- ^ "The 2021 Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. October 23, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ "7th Wish Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
- ^ "Moira, SB19 win big in 7th Wish Music Awards". ABS-CBN News. January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.
External links
- Zild Benitez on X