Lolito Go
Lolito Go | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lolito Ramada Go Jr. |
| Born | July 21, 1985 |
| Origin | Olongapo City |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, poet, journalist |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Lolito Go (born July 21, 1985) is a Filipino poet[1] and a songwriter.[2]
In May 2023, he was involved in a controversy with fellow music artist Moira Dela Torre over cheating allegations[3] and ghostwriting issues.[4]
Career
Go got his first nationwide exposure in 2016 for a composition addressing extrajudicial killings.[5]
In 2017, Go gained recognition for composing and playing the ukulele music for "Titibo-tibo," which won the grand prize at Himig Handog, a national songwriting competition in the Philippines.[6]
In 2018, his personal story inspired an episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), a Philippine drama anthology, which featured the love story behind "Titibo-tibo." He and his wife, Libertine Amistoso, later co-wrote "Dear Ate Charo," the 28th-anniversary theme song for MMK, performed by Juris Fernandez.
In 2019, Go wrote "Pahinga," performed by Moira dela Torre for her Paalam album, and participated in the PhilPop Songwriting Bootcamp as a sponsored fellow. His composition "Balikan," performed by Benj Manalo, was a finalist in the 2020 PhilPop Songwriting Competition and won the People's Choice Award.
In 2021, Go released "Soldier in White," dedicated to medical frontliners during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was later recorded by Garrett Bolden of GMA Music.[7] In 2022, he wrote "Quaranfling" for Ken Chan and "My Miracle" for XOXO. The latter became the theme song for the Tagalized Korean drama Another Ms. Oh on GMA Network.[8]
In 2022, Go also contributed to political campaigns, co-writing with Moira dela Torre one of the campaign songs for former Vice President Leni Robredo.[9]
In 2024, his wedding song "He Knows," performed by Almira Lat, was released on streaming platforms.
- ^ Loser at Iba Pang Tula (2011) Likhaan 5: The Journal of Contemporary Philippine Literature, UP Diliman, December 08, 2011
- ^ Lolito Go songs Genius (company) retrieved December 09, 2024
- ^ Songwriter Lolito Go defends Jason Hernandez, claims Moira Dela Torre is ‘oppressor’ Mallorca, Hannah, Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 28, 2023
- ^ Lolito Go releases screenshot of ghostwriting offer amid accusations vs Moira Pasajol, Anne, Philippine Daily Inquirer, May 30, 2023
- ^ Netizen Writes Song About the Bloody Campaign Against Illegal Drugs Arsua, Koji; When In Manila, August 21, 2016
- ^ Francis M & The Smiths in ukulele Cruz, Edgar; The Philippine Star, March 01, 2018
- ^ Garrett Bolden dedicates an original song for frontliners facing against the coronavirus pandemic Ilaya, Felix; gmanetwork.com, April 06,2020
- ^ Another Miss Oh OST: My Miracle
- ^ Moira Dela Torre, Lolito Go, gumawa ng kanta para sa halalan; pinamagatang '‘Ipanalo Natin ‘To’ De Leon, Richard; balita.mb.ph, May 03, 2022