WHY IS FILIPINO REGGAE SO GOOD!? Latinos react to Filipino Reggae Bands for the first time

[@VALTVValOrtiz]

Thank you 🙏 for listening Tropavibes 💚💛❤️

[@biyahenireynante4080]

Aydul sikat kn pang international na talent mo ...bomba na ha ha !

[@RobertRobert-d7w]

Nice one lods

[@RingoSecond]

Idol

[@janfordanisco4208]

Lodi talaga ang Tropavibes 👍🎉🤙

[@parengjjosh2981]

❤☝️

[@kelvincristopher8588]

I think, we can say, most Pilipinos can adopt easily with their environment. And if Pilipinos have something they really love to do... They put their hearts in it!

[@unique540]

Bec. Filipinos are diverse.. we start with different languages, different Islands, different occupiers in the past…so we are very adaptable

[@unique540]

And the fact that even some Pinoys or kids don‘t speak English, they sing in English so well… 😂

[@reintotgarcia5799]

Its like filos are the default character in all games like classless then they can seect their class to and evolve into that character hahahah

[@21BearPapa]

Reggae music resonates with us because we are an archepelago that is surrounded with the ocean. Many islands, many bodies of water. That, and we love music in general so... Yeah

[@nelialerios8222]

Isaiah: 42:10!

[@cholo1598]

no relation

[@EdgarManjares-f6h]

Filipinos versatility and talents at its finest! There you go, enjoy it people! 🤟

[@mangyaninthecity99]

True

[@rharrenmercxz9618]

Every genre is appreciated in the Philippines as long as it is delivered very well. There is also a game played sometimes on talk shows when their guests are singers where they sing 1 song in different genres and they can pull it off.

[@AnnZolina_2716]

The band that you're watching is called TROPA VIBES... They already performed in our Province last year and they're so good.. 🥰 Thank you so much Wale and Efra ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joshrillo]

I played with one of their members, Rizamel, before. He's a musical genius fr.

[@warayph]

It's Bob Marley. He got so popular here that small bands picked reggae as a style. Ska was also a thing here in the 80s in music bars in Manila. There was the popular Cocojam that uni kids would go watch. Wait, i was one of those uni kids. 😂

[@FeCydella]

My cousin Rolly Maligad 70 age,of CocoJam the Father of Reggae here in Philippines,passed away recently

[@Dacilla17]

Condolence​@@FeCydella

[@yl_009]

I think asin is the pioner of reggae by accidental. Usok was reggae..

[@pusangmakulit]

⁠@@yl_009Asin is more of folk rock than reggae.

[@robertagbing5743]

The best legend of reggae music is Rolly Maligad of coco jam. That brings good music specially in many island like Puerto Galera, Palawan and many more 🇬🇳🏝️

[@INTHEMAKINGofMEyahoo]

Reggae is something that gets reborn in the Philippines in every generation. I remember going to B-side in Makati and Cubao Expo where the reggae underground scene was thriving. A lot of original music too not just covers, but they rarely go mainstream, some bands have 1 hit song that breakthrough but majority stay within the niche.

[@gilbertsolis2591]

We can IMMITATE, and we can INNOVATE music, that's FILIPINO, SINGING is our HABIT

[@idiot-i6x]

Innovate??? 😂😂😂😂

[@gilbertsolis2591]

@@idiot-i6x it means, we can make the song our own, the original turns to SUPER SPECIAL.

[@JonasBroderico]

@@gilbertsolis2591 cap

[@idiot-i6x]

@@gilbertsolis2591 Lol, how are you making it your own using the same exact lyrics and beat? You are dumb

[@gleerivera4019]

Filipinos are like magical mirrors they can copy any music genre and makes it better🎉🎉🎉

[@dugzragas8076]

Because it is also a culture here for us that if you can copy someone it means to say your good. 😅👍

[@losinglike3653]

Lol..di nmm yan totoong reggae..inuto lng kayo ng mga vloggers

[@aldrinxchuaexecratedph2116]

much better if make your own style of music. such reggae music.

[@cetteenriquez5169]

Even how the way they speak their language.

[@OrdinaryCritic]

@@aldrinxchuaexecratedph2116Filipino have budots genre

[@pongcristobal]

Filipinos have been into reggae since the 70's with folk artists/bands like Lolita Carbon's Asin, Sampaguita and the like. And every decade has it's own breakout reggae artists (80s-90s-00s Tropical Depression, Cocojam, Indio I, Reggae Mistress, Brownman Revival, Junior Kilat and the Cebu reggae scene-to name a few). What you're seeing now is just a resurgence or the younger crowd getting into it. And being a tropical country, the vibes just comes naturally :)

[@JabbaBlue]

I hope to see their videos if any.

[@jecgabay]

The syllabication of the words and accents help in making raggae singing easier.

[@aikstv7434]

Filipinos are good in reggae because the philippine is island itself. Good island, good sorrounding, good company, good music. ❤

[@pyroglyphies]

I am born in 1995 and I can tell that reggae is one of the genres I grew up listening to esp the locals in provinces.. Filipinos just love music in general, whatever the genre that would be.

[@johnreyleosala2935]

I used to work in boracay island for almost 5years, and this is the jam that we used to hear almost every night and I miss those days now that im back here in manila...

[@le57erguapo43]

Pinoys are very fond of music in different genres. Yes, ballads are still the top-notch but reggae, hip-hop, alternative rock, accoustic, rnb, pop, among others are on the list. Pinoys love misic, love festivities, and that's our culture. Yes, you saw Pinoys singing on birthdays, weddings, baptisms, and even funerals. Karaoke is a big thing here in any occassions and even just an ordinary days. So cool di ba. Thanks and more of these. ❤❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nelialerios8222]

BEFORE KARAOKE WAS BORN, SINGING OR MUSIC IS ALREADY PREVALENT IN THE PHILIPPINES!

[@marianscorner2003]

yah and please include our country music😅 up from the mountains of cordillera specifically Baguio City...😅we love country music of Collin Raye, George Strait, Bellamy Brothers , Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Tim McGrow ,and many more...Faith Hill, Martina McBride, ....Keith Urban, Allan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers ...

[@chrisst.joseph1873]

Being a reggae enthusiast myself and was a former percussionist in a Reggae band, I appreciate you guys for doing this. We do love reggae here in the PH but I feel like it is not getting the attention it truly deserves. So, thanks a lot for this, the appreciation and recognition. We really need it.

[@choiski97]

I and I brother

[@losinglike3653]

Boring reggae sa pinas..not even real reggae..try mo tumugtog kasama mismo jamaican or africans..anlayo ng reggae dw sa pinas

[@chrisst.joseph1873]

@@losinglike3653 GAGO! Putanginamo de ikaw magpunta sa Jamaica at Africa. Tungaw! ULOL

[@pusangmakulit]

Marami kasi subgenres ang reggae lol. Hindi lang roots reggae. There is also island reggae, which I think is popular here in PH since we are an archipelago.

[@jeffersoncollado8645]

@@losinglike3653lol panu naman nasabi na hindi reggae ang tugtugan ng pinas? Have you ever met african? Lahat ng nakilala ko they appreciate pinoy reggae

[@gerrynoelatanacio]

That first band you saw is the band called TROPAVIBES, they've become big because of their style of reggae how they re-arrange it and give it a new flavor.

[@bangwi]

Because we are an island nation. We have a lot of performances on beaches in the reggae vibe just fits

[@kswsquared]

The first song is called Idana. It was written by a Manobo leader (an indigenous tribe in the south), popularized by another band, and features both Manobo and Cebuano words in the lyrics. The lyrics are both fun and empowering.

[@jesstallo8069]

Tapos?....

[@SilvestrejohnRafanan]

Jason in town

[@julieybillz5875]

Nahuman na!​@@jesstallo8069

[@aplanetvenus]

Watching from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Overseas Filipino Worker. Thank you for the great reactions to our artist…❤❤❤😊

[@jerryandeajr.3507]

the first band(Tropa Vibes) you reacted is a band here in Iloilo, Philippines. The brass players were my friends☺️ and some members are my seniors from a university band I came from. I'm so proud of them being recognized and enjoyed their performance in different social media platforms and by my favourite reactors of OPM.💖🥰 Thank you and keep making reaction videos.🫶

[@jacquelinejugo1740]

Thank you for sharing this videos of filipino talent's,, i love you Efra and Waleska👍🤩👏😁

[@feliksovich8462]

The guy singing 'Di na Natuto' has a strong resemblance to Danny Javier, the man who composed the song.

[@navarropuff187]

Since this is a reggae special vid, here's an entry from my brothers in Tacloban City, Leyte. Got the chance to perform alongside these guys back in the day. Me and my bandmates have retired from the band scene, but it's good to see these guys still going strong after all these years. This is their cover of the song Jopay by the band Mayonaise. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnfaia2pqtJnp9ksi=MeMQczuIZ0Beo64k

[@datsme8986]

Filipino reggae is always in my car's playlist. Totally undererrated and overlooked. 🎶🚗

[@MartinJohnKintanar]

You'd be surprised, but Reggae is a thing especially in the provinces or areas with heavy island/beach lifestyle. I would say it's that sound that resonates really well with the Filipinos in the islands. Not too much in the big cities but the indigenous/tribal Island sound definitely suits well with reggae and even ska. You'd see somewhat the same type of instruments or similar sounding instruments already available and it just translates well. Not sure for those coming from different parts of the Philippines, but that's at least true to my experience. I've lived in Cebu and Northern Mindanao. Both definitely has some reggae following.

[@nelialerios8222]

Agree!

[@markbueno2802]

Where is brownbuds video who sung reggae they have original song and word for reggae style unlike video to imitate and copy the original song other country brownbuds band is from province of bohol in visayas region

[@jibrilcom-lh5vj]

Bob Marley is so popular here he's the 100% influence Filipino rest in paradise bob🇯🇲🇧🇴

[@GlendaleMontilla-c6b]

Rest in peace also, Cocoy Baldo , rhe Bob Marley of the Philippines.

[@charliegallardo9663]

yeah its more papular in the costal area but youll be surprise hearing it in a random club in the city

[@calial1812]

Sold me with your breakdown. I’ve been a silent viewer for a while but I took the leap today after the perspective you shared about life near the ocean/beach. Keep it up, and people will support!

[@jsam2025]

I know band that play reggae before pu3ska, tropical depression and the solo is black jack

[@vibangscorner5164]

Reggae Mistress, Brown Man Revival, Hemp Republic to name some as well.

[@NoelPaburada-sh8su]

Ilove this 2 person I really love watching your Chanel ,,ilove listening to both of your reaction , to Filipino singers!

[@Maria-dt6dt]

We love all kind of genre,we love music it is part of us,it is our identity that made us unique amongst asian countries.Majority can sing only few not,but those few has other skills.

[@raychard83]

As a Pinoy I didn't realise reggae/ska was a thing in Pinas. If there's a Pinoy band that sounds like the English Beat, then I'm in.

[@21BearPapa]

Have you not heard of Brownman Revival?

[@paonueva2936]

Blackjack, grin department, siakol etc.

[@kennettemariegagtan8798]

I was born 1976. I grow up listening this pinoy music genre. I didn"t know it is called reggae.( in my teens, i learned it is reggae) All i know is that genre is so fun & relaxing

[@melancholy9236]

reggae is big in mindanao

[@godwinmantilla4198]

Yeah reggae is really fun and relaxing ​@@kennettemariegagtan8798

[@thetwagan3956]

My fav reggae band in Philippines.. TROPA VIBES in the house... 1st and 2nd Band...

[@asumi0321]

Ano po yung first song?

[@thetwagan3956]

@@asumi0321 Idana ung tittle...

[@nardocallanta3039]

I have seen good Filipino reggae artists from KZbin and thank you for giving them more recognition in your show! Life is good!

[@rolandorodio4058]

We are Filipino....karaoke and bondings in the Philippines are naturals and our culture

[@msenor81]

Thanks for the ❤ we are Islanders we love the island beats for sure 😍 and we have great singers in our country 🙏

[@marvyloussante9820]

Boracay is aN ISLAND OF ENTERTAINMENT..when it hit up in the music environment...People got wilder while dancing under moon on that island...holding hands,holding drinks,holding free life with that kind of music ..without a doubt, it seems like the breeze brought it to popularity and it got crazy played in every part of the Philippines..

[@tempestfilmsph]

thank you for reacting to our live music videos! ONE LOVE!

[@edgarallen6181]

OMG😱😱😱even reggae WOW,sooooo good👍👍👍💖💖💖❤️❤️❤️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@arcelli5798]

you can hear with that kind of sounds mostly in boracay, palawan or other beaches or islands here in the philippines.

[@reamaecleveland]

I always watch your video guys and also because I am a Filipino and I’m proud to be a Filipino in even if other, Filipinos are not singers they can sing or we can sing😂 and we don’t know how we do it, but I guess it’s called talent. I’m so happy because all your content is about Filipino singers, or even not singers. God bless and keep it up.❤

[@reamaecleveland]

Singing is our stress, reliever karaoke all the time😂

[@JabbaBlue]

Thank you for featuring thr Pinoy Reggae. I love Regge and to see these Pinoys doing this is amazing!

[@jeffrosnefed5763]

My favorite opm reggae song is "KAPAYAPAAN".its so relaxing

[@eduardopaduaii9702]

Proud to be a Filipino myself. Thank you guys for appreciating our talents! ✌️🇵🇭✌️

[@jaysoncruz9672]

In the mainstream, the most famous band before was Brownman Revival and one of their notable songs is Maling Akala. ❤

[@mac31903]

Don't forget din po Tropical Depression band

[@imdreamingofawhite]

Watched Brownman Revival during college. When they played, the crowd was vibing! Good times!

[@ernesthader1109]

Don't forget Put3ska!

[@mattstoll0182]

& blackjack

[@SmilingBoxer-cp2ue]

As I watch your happy reaction guys on Filipino regae I do smile.Apprecite your exciting reactions .God bless you and Mabuhay ! Love your vlogging.

[@MarcJeielDayag]

It is controversial tho' what makes Pinoy reggae good. It is our inclination or tendencies to radiate toward "love songs" ... Which reggae is about love...

[@lucaspierre9305]

Im filipino but never heard of these pinoy awesome talents! so good! Who are they?🤩🥳

[@carmelia1518]

It’s Bisaya the 1st song, another language of the Philippines

[@Messi-Ronaldo101]

you mean dialect

[@VictorrineAurum]

​@@Messi-Ronaldo101Language, Bisaya is a language. Dialect is when a language has different variations of it but no matter what, people can still understand (Example is Batangueno-Tagalog, Pampanga-Tagalog, Davaonon-Bisaya, Leytenon-Bisaya, Cebuano-Bisaya) If I speak Bisaya to you and you can't understand a speck of what I said, then it's a language. If I speak Bicol-Tagalog to you, and you can understand some of it, then it's a dialect.

[@Messi-Ronaldo101]

@@VictorrineAurum okay I get it, I stand corrected. Thanks for explaining

[@VictorrineAurum]

@@Messi-Ronaldo101 Understandable, considering our teachers have been teaching us that Bisaya, Waray-Waray, and most languages in the Philippine islands are "dialects" even though they are full languages. Took me a while to understand it and get the hang of it.

[@carmelia1518]

@@Messi-Ronaldo101 nope it’s considered a language or it’s also called cebuano…

[@jovitosolamin268]

I think Filipino musicians are starting to find their own genre of music , even here in US a lot Filipino American musicians and singers are starting to find their own niche of music we never stop learning about music , when im mad or stress whatever I fell , I always get my guitar and start playing and sing and write to find my niche keep me alive another day 🎉🙏🎸😃🎸💕🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@JenMalinaoJ]

Because filipinos are good in singing. And also very talented.

[@michaelvincentburguite5091]

Oh if ya can come to our beloved Pinas, Filipino can sing any song.. always listening #TROPAVIBES and all Pinoy reggae.. love y’all..

[@just_exo02]

Note! Filipino is known for Adapting to any situations, whether it's a Calamity or a Trend. We are all out for that. For example, Pop Idol Genre. That's a brand new type of thing and Filipino easily adapted it.

[@teamtakusa2736]

It is simply because we filipinos are very appreciative of what we see or hear especially when it comes to music. God Bless you guys.

[@mikeinisrael]

I love that song Idana-Idana ❤❤❤❤.

[@RoadTriple]

Very proud of u guys your reaction for filipinos song its a big ❤ for me, that love pilipino people ty.

[@zentravels22]

finally, TropaVibes in the Hoooouse!! ESAY BELANIO from Idol Ph have some covers with them 🥰🥰🥰 female Reggae is fiiiire!

[@cliffordjohntelan8057]

Im in the UK I hope to see you both soon. Im watching your videos everyday. Proud Filipino here🎙🎵🎶

[@kanigoblindwonderer9152]

i remember tropical depression and black jack

[@JanjanPuruggananRye]

Well that's what makes Filipino a Filipino. Not a day without a music.🥰 thanks for the support

[@kapamilyatalks5420]

I think its because Philippines is surrounded by seas and ocean.

[@bryan1468]

Never knew reggae was a big thing out there. I’m definitely going to be looking for artists. A lot of them are actually really good. ❤

[@zentravels22]

finally, TropaVibes in the Hoooouse!! ESAY BELANIO from Idol Ph have some covers with them 🥰🥰🥰

[@trilogen]

The Filipinos have strong spirit, in dark times of poverty they sought the light through music

[@MyteMyte-o4w]

You need to go to beaches in the Philippines that have night life and you will hear the best reggae singers and bands.

[@idiot-i6x]

This is not even Reggae this is Ska

[@carriepanumpang2852]

Filipinos are good at mimicking different genres and creating a new genre out of those.

[@almamabugay8096]

You play reggae in every pinoy party and the crowd will go like smokin’ high.. 😂😂

[@larryariscon]

Filipinos are very accepting we can adopt to anything with ease and calm. My ancestors are the ones that spread the Austronesian strong blood line in every beaches of the Pacific and far Madagascar and in the early days of history in some States in America because they are cool and Rhythmic to any tune very attached to the Nature has a higher frequency easy to connect to anything

[@jazielarrogante3240]

I love TROPA VIBES band!!!

[@moniquedadivas8479]

Thanks for always appreciating Filipino talents!!!❤❤❤

[@FBK_Music]

I can't say for the people in Tagalog regions but down in Mindanao we have a special love for reggae and ska cuz the sound is loosely close to our native/folk songs. while its mostly a tropical/beach areas it is also quite famous in the mountain regions in Mindanao too esp in Bukidnon.

[@RollieZamora-w9t]

The Filipinos ate one of the happiest and friendliest people in the world. That manifest in their music.

[@rockstarsouth3405]

It’s pretty simple why there’s a big reggae scene in Philippines, it’s a island nation with thousands of tropical islands . In her left is the South China Sea on her right is the Pacific.

[@DarkR0ze]

*West PHILIPPINES SEA

[@lechdt9992]

Because filipino are in tropical countries, it is our nature to blend within. Just be cooollll lahhh... 🥁🎺🎸🎵🎶🎶

[@LaobanXiaofe-b7v]

Filipinos is number 1 fan of reggae songs we love bob Marley and Che Guevara salute 👌🥰

[@marichuy8342]

And i am proud as a Pilipino and I love reggae so much❤❤

[@kentronulo-wu8hz]

NAIRUD SA WABAD is very popular in the philippines Nairud sa wabad - durian sa davao

[@conradmartineziii9027]

When you guys visit the Philippines its all good ...experience is great but u guys are so rich that u have a guide..but you are free to have a good experience dont be scared and you will see what it is pilipino...i have not been home in the motherland but im im pure pilipino..dont vlog be real..we support you familia

[@EfrenxelLeuterio]

We are Pacific Islanders too, our environment, the culture, the climate, the mood and happy attitude of Filipinos are reasons why Reggae sounds natural to us.

[@JushSam]

We song every genre we embrace the music and pilipinos love to feel the vibes

[@ahaisee668]

I really love your reactions! You seem to genuinely enjoy yourselves but it would be good if you can also add the link for those videos. ^^

[@eaglegreek]

'The next song is Stitches And Burns from Fra Lippo Lippi which did a concert in Manila in the mid to late 1980's (which i was fortunate to watch live in PICC).

[@kazeshou-kun]

seriously guys we need to revive the pinoy reggae era! pretty sure there are still some bands out there.

[@jerbysanto]

Reggae was first played by Cocojam in the early 80s, they then produced the very first reggae album of the Philippines. Reggae was confined around this band and their followers. Around the same time a nascent Filipino punk scene was emerging. Drawing inspiration from the friendly relations between punk and reggae in the UK and the popularity of The Clash which uses a lot of reggae in their songs, local boys from the punk scene made side projects. The vocalist of local punk band Betrayed named Dominic Gamboa, experimented with ska and formed the band Skalawags in the mid 80s. Around this time college boys were listening to The Police's white man's reggae. By the tail-end of the 80s, Dominic Gamboa changed his name to Papa Dom and went full on reggae with his band Tropical Depression. Around the same time, kids from UP Cebu formed a band called RAW BELIEF. These kids managed to have a local hit at Cebu's Y101 radio.

[@nikkonekonikki]

fun fact: reggae is also very popular in the northern mountains of the ph too we wouldn't be near any beach, but we love ourselves some good vibrations

[@ericpranada3885]

Waleska and efra we really love you come to the Philippines ❤❤❤❤❤ God bless you and keep safe

[@simplegenie]

I think for years your into Filipino vibes and everythings! YOU NEED TO LIVE AND STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES!!!!!!! 🇵🇭 ❤

[@ihogaming9378]

we filipinos live in music,,when youre sorrounded with music lovers...theres no need to be shy singing..even though you have a bad voice you dont have to worry ...we dont comment about it...all you need is enjoy and feel the song .thats it

[@NhojrayTayabnerio]

Pilipino is the best in singing of any genre. They composed her/him with there own original song or revive the old song of other pilipino singer and they give another twice to make new

[@startreker8591]

When these cool guys talk it sounds like reggae to my ears🎉❤true, duh! Ty guys for this content I felt so happy…wait on am I a subscriber already…wait…❤

[@soybiondrums6029]

Filipinos love to chill, jam, and sing. and that is REGGAE.

[@olifabelo8652]

Im new subscriber from Philippines,,Thanks for featuring Filipino talents✌️✌️👍👍

[@christianpamplona1629]

Thank you for listening my Country's Reggae Songs. ❤️💛💚🇵🇭

[@blaine0808]

The person who sang No Woman, No Cry is the same person who second voiced in So High Sojah.

[@katssiopeia]

As an avid fan of Reggae, I love this reaction video of yours. 🔥

[@rhyanjill]

This goes waaaaay way back to the days of Asin (particularly the song Usok), Black Jack, Tropical Depression. Tropical depression is very notable because they have collaborations with Big Mountain. Heck Big Mountain has covers of Kapayapaan by Tropical Depression.

[@The_Nameless_Entity]

Filipinos are very talented musically. Even for us as Pacific Islanders, we love reggae music!

[@yuyu_skaholic]

1. Tropavibes - Edana (Jason In Town local band here Philippines, Stitches and Burn - Fra Lippo Lippi) 2. Tatot - No Woman No Cry (Bob Marley) 3. Nairun sa Wabad - Upuan (local artist GLOC-9) 4. Isla Riddim - Di Na Natuto (local artist APO HIKING SOCIETY)