Lolito Go
Lolito Go | |
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| Background information | |
| 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
[edit]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, written by his spouse Libertine Amistoso, which won the grand prize at Himig Handog, a national songwriting competition in the Philippines.[6][7]
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 Philippine Popular Music Festival (PhilPop) and won the Smart Communications People's Choice Award.[8]
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.[9] He also wrote the debut single of Tiktok Influencer Meiko Montefalco in the same year. [10]
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.[11]
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.[12]
In 2024, his wedding song He Knows, performed by Almira Lat, was released on streaming platforms.
References
[edit]- ^ Go, Lolito. "Likhaan: The Journal of Contemporary Philippine Literature". journals.upd.edu.ph. UP Institute of Creative Writing.
- ^ 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
- ^ "'Titibo-tibo,' best song at Himig Handog 2017". balita.mb.com.ph. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ "FULL LIST: PhilPop 2020 top 15 finalists". Rappler. Sep 25, 2020.
- ^ Ilaya, Felix. "Garrett Bolden dedicates an original song for frontliners facing against the coronavirus pandemic". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Olivares, Rick. "TikTok star Meiko Montefalco switches gears, releases first single". abscbn.com. ABS-CBN. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Another Miss Oh OST: My Miracle". gmanetwork.com. GMA Network. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Moira Dela Torre, Lolito Go, gumawa ng kanta para sa halalan; pinamagatang '‘Ipanalo Natin ‘To’ De Leon, Richard; balita.mb.ph, May 03, 2022