E012: Vocal Coach & Songwriter React to Darren Espanto, Jona Viray and Kyla!

[@trishllanzas8331]

Here for Kyla! Her voice is so beautiful and pleasing to the ear. I'm glad you recognize that Filipino artists can collaborate and make the most beautiful music. No ego, no headliner mentality...just make music. You will grow old discovering all of the talent my country has to offer.🇵🇭❤️🌟

[@shysydney]

👍🏼 to no ego. so humble. ❤️❤️❤️ my most favorite female filipino singer. ❤️❤️❤️

[@badabing99]

KYLA and JONA made today the best Live episode since this channel started.

[@adiakiyes6354]

Yes, as Johnny says, "if there's Olympics for singing, the Philippines won most of the gold medals.".

[@buenaacero4029]

Yes true. Actually Filipinos always a run away winners bringing home almost all medals especially gold in WCOPA international music competition, like a music Olympics

[@lgrata2651]

​@@buenaacero4029and Jona also won gold in different categories in wcopa world champion indeed ✨

[@fredbloggs6080]

@@lgrata2651 I think Jona won every female vocal category, like 15 of them.

[@pjjones6996]

THATs WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR with Limuel LLANES fo understand Filipino love in singing!!! Just an add on next week ! Thx

[@leslieaquino8405]

Yes,you will love it !

[@rosalynrutor3975]

Yeah, this also.

[@thebelovedone2]

This is a MUST

[@arnoldgabutan187]

Agree

[@Tressa-ts4ps]

Hahaha yes, very cool idea. It will open the minds of @Throga to alternatives to stalking the Wish Bus to backyard karaoke over beers and chicherias or kakanin. 😂

[@Leoneyle]

"I feel like we can just take all the singers we have listened to from the Philippines so far, just throw a ball at, like, three or four random (people), and they'd come together and make the most epic, amazing version of that song." That's what the Sunday variety shows are, in a nutshell. (ASAP and SOP)

[@imHotaru30]

Kyla was (for me) one of the out-of-the-box singers when I was younger. At the time, ballads and operatic singing styles with the big belting moments was the mainstream in our part of the Philippines. The first time I heard Filipino RNB was with Kyla and Jay-R. Up until that point, I never knew people (aside from Mariah and Whitney) could sing like that. ❤ Even now with more of the new generation of Filipino singers exploring the world of runs, Kyla still holds that special place in my heart ❤️

[@magicmizzus]

Amen to this brother.

[@monikah2626]

Darren Espanto - Rise up Darren Espanto- run to you Darren and gigi - Akin kana lang Darren and Moira - Araw Gabi Thank uuu

[@AdrianGomez-iz1xq]

Ive been dying to see you guys react on random ordinary filipinos sing at the karaoke. Guys who else agree?

[@arnoldgabutan187]

I agree with this

[@evelynahinton84]

I Agree

[@virginiagallego4805]

Please ,random singer in karaoke

[@Tressa-ts4ps]

Ah yes those videos of parties or hangouts at the beach where a karaoke machine is going and a group of people (friends, relatives maybe strangers too) line up and the mic is passed from one to the next one to sing just one or two lines of the song. What's that "game" called?

[@zhetguzman1271]

Agreeee

[@estelmortel5531]

Jona & Clarisse were grand winners of singing competition. Most of the singers were winners/runners up in a singing competition.

[@EmeyceeLilanOfficial]

I'm here because of JONA The FEARLESS DIVA/QUEEN 💛💛💛

[@jestonitugadiofficial2398]

Me too

[@kimkim3628]

🙋‍♀️

[@mario4301]

This filipino fridays is awesome!!

[@marekanthony3935]

Jona all day every day. She is my favorite.

[@fredbloggs6080]

She's also my favorite. But I saw her first. That's a joke.

[@kimkim3628]

Hopefully they will react to Jona’s more☺️☺️

[@emaema1764]

This people are born to sing! They are all perfect! Greetings from Serbia.

[@ravenbunuan9511]

Klarisse de Guzman's performances in "your face sounds familiar" are just spectacular. She nailed every singer she mimicked. Mariah, patti labelle, minnie ripperton, aretha franklin and local divas. Trust me it will blow your mind since you are familiar with the singers and songs

[@FranciscoS-u9h]

For Eumee Capili- please do the one she did with Katrina- “ I’ll never love again/ Without you” ..

[@laarnieventura1599]

Kyla - the queen of r&b i luv jona also..

[@badabing99]

Queens.

[@elmobontuyan3925]

Filipinos singing training is to stringent that karaoke has been raise into national isaue and law has been imllemented to cut time limits ro be until 10 pm cause pinoys will si g all rhru out the night causing public disturnance thus needs to be regulated

[@annaaquino4705]

Sam Mangubat- duet with Katrina in I Turn To You. Moira- Paubaya, the official MV and Wish Bus duet with December Avenue. You have to watch Limuel Llanes and ( ordinary) friends in Thats What Friends Are For! Will blow your mind. Thanks, as usual!

[@zhetguzman1271]

Yes

[@athenacinca8657]

Another underrated Queens Klarissa and Jona.

[@jestonitugadiofficial2398]

True more of them please

[@kimkim3628]

Please ❤❤

[@jessavlog4439]

Jona is not underrated.

[@shysydney]

kyla did a version of james ingram's "i don't have the heart" and michael jackson's "human nature" and she made them her own. she's mastered the whispery, airy vocals popularized by mariah in the 90s. kyla's first and third albums lean towards hip hop and r&b.

[@joanneceralde1040]

Please react to KZ' version of, Close to You by Karen Carpenter, and witness how she showcased her skill in mouth trumpeting. It's the most unique version of the song.

[@pablyn9332]

Up

[@badabing99]

KYLA is everything. A truly anointed voice. With agility and precision and warmth. "The TONE".

[@JennyMagal]

39:50 We know a lot of American artists (from 60-90's) because of our parents who also grew up listening to them from our grandparents. 😅 Here in the province in PH, before internet and SocMed was a thing (during 90's) we always listen to our parents favorite FM radio station and they mostly play songs from American artists. And every Sunday, they have this 'Oldies but Goodies' segment where they play hit songs from the past. And they could back as far as 60's music. (Imagine that 😁) So, most us that are kids that time, we already knew James Ingram, Paul Anka, Kenny Roger, Michael Bolton ,Peter Cetera etc. 😅😅

[@lazir07]

Glad to see Jona again ❤️ Please watch her Barbra Steisand Medley

[@badabing99]

29:09 Can we talk about JONA's belted high run though. That 2-second-million-dollar-run alone proves why she is one of the vocal trinity.

[@estelmortel5531]

She's so skilled though

[@kimkim3628]

Belted with class😍😍

[@react5]

i really love Jona and it's sad to see that she's so underappreciated coz i think the vocal trinity as of now are mori, gigi, and kat. i mean, yeah, the three are monsters but Jona needs as much recognition as well.

[@iamchangemaker]

@@react5you are probably a gigi fan. But she's not part of the vocal trinity 😂

[@badabing99]

@@react5 Love Gigi but no.

[@JP-dr3dv]

Here for JONA my love ❤

[@erinatalantea]

Jona's Kahit Kailan is absolutely breathtaking. I hope you squeeze it in!

[@jestonitugadiofficial2398]

True

[@leticiachiok8057]

Totally agree...so love Jona's version of "Kahit Kailan". She is just a marvelous singer.

[@jinkztan0745]

Classic Filipino band AEGIS! 😁😁

[@jekbadilla]

Big fan here of Kyla here in Dubai ❤😊

[@tcat6133]

Love beautiful Kyla and her beautiful voice! The runs and riffsof Filipinos is off the charts. She and Daryl are dizzying, in the best way. Darren, Klarisse and Jona are masterfully good! Superb all of them!

[@juniebaricua7026]

For Moira Dela Torre, and for a bit of laughter, watch "Perfect by Moira and Jason". Watch this as the additional last song you react to. Take note that Jason accidentally spits on her face, then listen to how she retaliates at the end. Have a good laugh you guys. 😅😊❤

[@NacaJiu]

Kyla said in an interview that part of her vocal training when she was a kid was singing neck deep in a water drum/barrel. The most famous student of this kind of training is Regine. I wonder if you ever had a chance to look into the possible benefits of this kind of vocal training from a physiologic standpoint.

[@badabing99]

The obvious idea behind it is the water pressure creates resistance on your chest, ribcage, diaphragm, abs etc. You become aware of which muscles to activate for good breathing and for support. There are many other exercises for this but the barrel story sounds fun in interviews.

[@jhessyauman7]

Jona is the best she can sing fifth element and opera

[@Reeaktme]

Kyla si Queen of RNB in PH.

[@vinyldisk3382]

Have u guys reacted to KZ tandingans Close to you, she has a whole section of that mouth trumpet thing, youll like it

[@garthmasa4459]

Kyla!!

[@reynansangabriel7979]

Hi... First time here on your comment box, but I've been watching all your reactions on Filipino singers, which is I'm thankful of, because most of filipino singers are not recognize or I should say, don't have a break on the "INTERNATIONAL STAGE"... That's why I really THANK YOU for this platform to recognize all OUR GREAT SINGERS here from the PHILIPPINES ❤❤❤❤❤

[@joanna-3ytb7]

Thank you for another wonderful Friday. FYI, here on.4th of July we celebrate Philippine American Friendship Day. It was previously called Independence Day (as granted by the U.S. to Phil. in 1946) but was later changed to June 12, referring to original independence from Spain. Have a nice holiday weekend!

[@riffandrunner]

Love Kyla's melisma, runs and smooth tone. Rnbqueen indeed❤

[@badabing99]

Vice Ganda: "Who's your FAVORITE young singer?" Regine V: "I've always loved KYLA. "

[@eddieboeing777]

i was smiling the whole time when you guys were reacting to kyla & daryl. 😊

[@estelmortel5531]

Jona is skilled singer. She went to Repertory Philippines just like Lea Salonga, etc. But majority of the singers did'nt.

[@BennLuvsYou24]

The feeling you got when you said Jona felt authentic singing that Mariah Carey song is actually a testament to the original composition as everything Jona did in that My Saving Grace performance was copied almost to a T from Mariah's studio version, save for some changes in the placements of high notes near the end because she can't really replicate (not that she has to) the same quality of notes that Mariah did in the recording. Doesn't take from the fact that she is an incredible singer of course since she made you feel what you felt.

[@lowkeyfanboy0612]

I cannot take my eyes off of Richard when Kyla is doing her rifts on Weak. At some point I wished to have an Xray vision to see how his brain is doing lol.

[@jeffjeffhooray0211]

Jonaaaa 🖤🩶🩷❤️ Klarisse 💚💚💚

[@kcg.7]

Ah Kyla, she’s just so great and I’ve listened to her a lot during the peak of her career in the early 2000s.. hearing her again somehow reminds me of Ariana Grande - the soulfulness is so rich. I also remember Regine Velasquez sung her rendition of On the Wings of Love - when you get a chance to listen to her again, I suggest you look it up too! Kyla has a song with Gary V - Can We Just Stop and Talk Awhile - please listen to it next too.

[@leticiachiok8057]

Love her...Kyla will be queen of R&B!😍

[@leticiachiok8057]

Kyla's voice is soulful, yet it's like a modern type of R&B...very soothing to the ears.❤

[@malouaguilar9565]

Roland "Bunot" Abante "When a Man loves a woman" @AGT thnx...for a new Filipino Artist ,You would love Him thnx..

[@moniquemontague8645]

“Saving All My Love For You”, live gig by Katrina Velarde @ Viva Cafe, please, in your list.

[@GilArellano-o1q]

Jona 👑👑👑

[@buenaacero4029]

Oh my klarisse she really is gold so as jona, hope to see/hear more of klarisse ❤

[@312DeMi]

Jason Dy - winner of the voice Philippines.

[@liob5536]

Great day ,Thank you. Check out KZ's Close to you for more human trumpet.

[@jaysondeyablan1121]

Yeah! KZs version of the song "Close to You" in her concert. Pls check it out as well as her rendition of "Say something" in The Singer 2018 in China. Thanks!

[@rollynacpil8670]

I’ve been watching your reactions to Filipino artists I appreciate it.When you get back to Morissette react to her Digital concert it’s a little bit longer but worth watching.Thank you Johnny and Richardfor your support to Filipino talent.

[@tonipidor8563]

Here are my suggestions: 1. Undeniable (Kyla & Jay-R), 2. At Ang Hirap (Angeline Quinto), 3. Ikaw Ay Ako (Klarisse & Morissette), 4. Panalo (EZ Mil), 5. Baby one more time (Regine Velasquez), 6. Ikaw (Yeng Constantino), 7. Points of view (Jayda & Jessa), 8. Buwan (Janine Berdin & Sarah G), 9. Amakabogera (Maymay Entrata). 10. Wonderful tonight (Elha Nympha)

[@badabing99]

"1. Undeniable (Kyla & Jay-R)" Yes. This.

[@elizabethvelasco2162]

For the next Saturday please do THE BIRIT QUEEN group (Jona, Klarisse, /Angeline Q and Morisette

[@joevan5606]

I think Filipino singers are good at blending their voices so harmonizing is a strong suit among professional singers if not among all Filipino who loves to sing…. In the Philippines most of the variety live shows are truly live so the singers are singing live as in live …I hope you’ll be able to react to Filipino crowds in concerts

[@estelmortel5531]

Like your reactions so much. Love it. ❤

[@cristobalmartin1604]

They need to be more Global... They are AMAZING TALENT

[@cynthiaestrada8318]

Darren’s voice is velvety and silken

[@simplyred_03]

@Johnny, you should check Kyla's Beautiful days for your upcoming wedding. ❤❤❤

[@badabing99]

This.

[@riffandrunner]

​@@badabing99up

[@lgrata2651]

Im here for Jona ✨ This is just the first time I saw Kyla and Daryl Ong's weak my gosh it feels like im riding a roller coaster those riffs are fire! THat is also why i Love Jona she always sing to express not to impress totally agree with you. She doesnt over sing. She's soulful and her belts are still pleasant to the ears. What I also like about to Jona she sings exactly like the recording a testament also from one of her producers ✨

[@mamhyamo]

Also, please react to Kris Lawrence on the WishBus (Versace on the Floor).

[@mechocaacosta7743]

yes, please

[@Sheilalimngan]

Yes yes yes!!! Kris Lawrence our R&B prince!!! ❤

[@yagitlaagan286]

So excited for you to hear Moira. She's not a belter but a great storyteller, singer/songwriter

[@moniquemontague8645]

“There’s A Winner In You”, live @ Viva Cafe - by Katrina Velarde, attired in a purple suit, please.

[@rochellealamag881]

Can't wait for your reaction video to Eumee Capile...shes a friend and of the same batch with Gigi de Llana...OMG...so excited❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amissaanimamea9813]

Could you please add Jona's cover of Kahit Kailan (Southboarder) for your next Filipino Fridays reaction. I'll be looking forward to it. Thank you.

[@badabing99]

This.

[@leticiachiok8057]

Same here. Jona is really awesome.

[@vahnjghie6810]

That's how we Filipinos makes a cover we makes surel make it to the highest or made it Much better

[@billycolburn1563]

I hope you guys feature Zephanie soon on Filipina Friday! Waiting patiently!

[@Sheilalimngan]

Darren was about 19 or 20 when he performed this... ❤

[@johnocellaroga4806]

Richard.. here's another pat on the back!!! 👋👋👋 And a salute too!!

[@willow881000]

Here I am! Yeeey!!! Parteeey!!! (too much caffeine, methinks) Much love fr SoCal! Next Friday, pls- Arthur Nery and Janine Teñoso perform “Pelikula” LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus

[@judithtorres4409]

Yes! Yes, please! ❤

[@estelmortel5531]

Hundredths of filipino talents...singing, dancing...even ordinary filipinos singing evergwhere in malls, schools, offices, streets, homes esp when doing household chores or bathing, swimming, so much more. Also react on filipino crowds during concerts of international singers & bands. Speaking of bands we've so much here to offer.

[@harab3394]

funny you mentioned mj and darren have different set of skills-mj with songwriting and performance and darren with vocal skills… one of darren’s music inspiration is mj actually and darren is called d’ total performer (other moniker is asia’s pop heartthrob) because darren is an all around genius performer, he’s not just good in singing, he’s good in dancing too and he acts now as well (bonus he has skills in hosting) he can do a lot more aside from the ones i mentioned, he’s that talented. and because of that i hope u can react to more of darren especially the ones he sings and dances. he just did a sold out concert for his 10th year anniversary called D10 so i suggest to watch clips from that concert ❤

[@ricadimaala]

Do the one with Jay-R (Kyla) they are such an awesome smooth pair.

[@badabing99]

"Jay R and Kyla perform "Undeniable” LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus"

[@OrientalMonkeyBusiness]

Missioned Souls back to back with FRANZ Rythm’s very accurate cover of “Zombie”.

[@ronaldchristopherteraza4792]

Queen Jona ❤

[@moniquemontague8645]

For Katrina Wednesday, please include her "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" live gig @ MusicHall MetroWalk, on July 4, 2018, where she donned a white sleeveless vest. Thanks!

[@janTurtle1]

How about Mori duets: With Darren (I'llbe there), Regine (Creep, Mariah medley), Jason Dy (Diyan ba sa Langit), KZ (Pero Atik Ra) , Lani (somewhere over the rainbow), Klarisse (ikaw ay ako), Jona, Michael Bolton ( how am I supposed to live without you), Jamie Miller, Gigi (Toni Braxton medley)

[@camalusman7635]

I really love the duet of Martin N. and Regine of On the wings of love way back their concert.

[@lorigrabowski]

I'm not ready to say goodbye..... 😞

[@jwalking8742]

Wow. Iv enjoyed kyla reaction so much!

[@tobymadura1922]

Kyla. You should watch her rendition of . It's my turn by Diana ross

[@giselaserrano526]

Please react to Morissette’s rendition of a Martin Nievera cover of Say that you loved me at her album launch❤❤❤

[@jestonitugadiofficial2398]

QUEEN JONA 👑

[@badabing99]

All Hail the Queen.

[@moniquemontague8645]

Include Katrina Velarde’s “Latin Medley” in your list, please. Thank you!

[@rogerlack1008]

An absolute must

[@coranatividad2036]

Richard and Johnny may i suggest again some of the most under rated singers...the Divas of the Queendom! This group is composed of individually talented and accomplished singers: Julie Anne San Jose, Rita Daniela, Jessica Villarubin, Thea Astley, Hannah Precillas and Mariane Osabel. Thanks.

[@emelangetest1211]

Pls include the Queendom sings Beyonce Hits , also their Celine Dion songs medley. They're great. Thanks

[@mechocaacosta7743]

Yes, another new artists.

[@teresitalopez689]

yes please...Divas of the Queendom

[@leslieaquino8405]

Sam Mangubat duet . Reiven,"Angels brought me here"

[@elizabethvelasco2162]

Missioned Soul ---- It must have Been Love

[@agustinkintanar8518]

Another great stream, guys. Did you know that Klarisse and Morissette were both on Voice Philippines 2013 together on Sarah Geronimo's team. In fact, I think it was Klarisse who knocked Morissette out of the competition. Talk about an amazing collection of talent. Moira Dela Torre and Dave Lamar (Morissette's husband) were also in that competition. Klarisse was the runner up and it was won by a guy by the name of Mitoy Yonting.

[@MM-002]

Hope you also try reacting to some random filipino singing. 😊 the " one mic challenge" are fun to watch too. 👍

[@Chepsie76]

Please also include these in your list: SWEETNOTES' version of IF I EVER FALL IN LOVE AGAIN (Kenny Rogers and Anne Murray) MISSIONED SOULS version of Roxette's DANGEROUS Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

[@sam_gee]

JONA KILLED IT🫠😭🫶🏼

[@FranciscoS-u9h]

Special request please… I really do hope you could add an additional reaction next week, like you did by KZ, Kyla and Yeng… And you wouldn’t regret it because the harmonies by the 5 guys with different voices are so good…. So, it’s “ Say you’ll never go” by Daryl Ong, Jason Dy and Jay R ( they were the guys who sang with Jaya) and Erik Santos ( another amazing singer who just did a concert with Stell out there in the US).

[@judithtorres4409]

Missioned Souls - They're talented, esp the little drummer boy. It's admirable the family plays together. They're *NOT* great singers, though. They don't have the passion and energy for singing you see in Filipino kids competing in singing contests. They're ok for one watch. A fun band to react to is Lola Amour doing "Raining In Manila" on the Wish Bus. They clearly enjoy each other's company!

[@zhetguzman1271]

Lola amour raining in manila please🥰

[@Deanna-Gemme]

Would love to see your reaction (esp. Johnny's) to KZ's longer bit with the ‘mouth trumpet’ in a live performance. Search for: ‘Touching Message to her Family / Close To You (+ Hidden Talent) - [Supreme KZ Tandingan Concert]” by Mon Jahrenel. song starts at around 5 mins 39 secs in.

[@jaysondeyablan1121]

Up! 👆

[@raphaelrodriguez4904]

Up❤

[@deb9869]

Aloha Richard and Johnny! I love Darren and wasn’t familiar with any of his later works, so mahalo for having him on here. Love Tell Him by Jona Viray; beautiful melody and I never heard that song before. Dan Vasc and Pitta (forestella) also does the Phantom of the Opera and they are both great versions too!

[@ramonjrmakabenta8647]

Chandelier by mori & daren is a killer.. 🤗😉

[@julianacandyalt5129]

you may check on Jed Madela as well, first Filipino to win the World Championships of Performing Arts title

[@veralama9082]

Àfter Kyla you should check out a duet with JR. Please react also to Noven Belleza Air Supply medley thanks.

[@badabing99]

Kyla & Jay R. Queen and King of R&B. All their many duets. Please and thank you.

[@anrey042408]

Kyla is the RNB Princess of the Original Pilipino Music (OPM)

[@fredbloggs6080]

By the way, Jona and Klarisse have sung together many times. In 2016 and 2017 they were part of a featured group on ASAP called Birit Queens which also included Morissette and Angeline Quinto, and continued to sing together in trios and ensembles after that.