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The band started as a songwriting collaboration between Dan Gil and Ryan Armamento in 2001. At the tender age of 17, Uela Basco joined on vocals in 2002. In 2004 Gino Cruz (Kulay, Take One) and Jonjon Jose (Murder of Crows, Helen) were recruited to play Vintage Keys and Bass respectively. In 2005 the Chillitees brought in Jon Padilla (Forgetting Luna) on guitar. The group also made the move from beat box to live drums: Paolo Lim (Sound) filled in for Tim de Ramos (who migrated to the USA). In 2006, Gino Cruz left the band and keyboard duties were naturally turned over to Dan Gil.
The Chillitees sound is a cool fusion of everything from The Beatles, America, Bread, Jaco Pastorius, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Etta James, Workshy, Micatone, Cinematic Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Minnie Riperton, Swing Out Sisters, The Eraserheads, APO Hiking Society, Lauryn Hill and even Mariah Carey to create a vibe the band likes to call alterna-soul. With a somewhat Western sound, the band has stamped it with their own local twist by making the conscious effort of writing an all-Tagalog roster of songs, also as a way of waving that OPM flag. The Chillitees' debut album EXTRA RICE was released independently in February 2006. Shortly after that, EMI Philippines took notice of the band’s fresh take on OPM. The two parties have reached a licensing and distribution deal since, which proved fruitful for the band resulting in several television and radio guestings, their music video getting good exposure on MYX and MTV Philippines and, most important for the band, to actually see their CD on the racks of major record stores.
The Chillitees are regulars at Café Saguijo (Makati), Big Sky Mind (New Manila), Mayric’s (Espana).
Independent Reviews “… Chillitees music is easy and fun to describe: downer soul in lingerie-evoking guitar brushes, with languid to jazzy rhythms and smooth beats. It's the same initial reaction when you brew classic Marvin Gaye attitude with pop sensibilities and modern love themes. Add up the layer with occasional flutes, wurlitzer and even sax, what you have is a sensual brew, a dreamlike mosaic of lusty music sung in Tagalog...
… Lusty, dreamlike and inescapable, Extra Rice basically is the perfect substitute for caffeine and cola. Be ready for the consequences though. You might be in rehab after being fully auf fait with the music that's so fresh and addicting.”
From: http://otistikako.blogdrive.com/
Aug 30, 2006
album review: EXTRA RICE - Chillitees
“How long has our music industry awaited the rebirth of authentic Original Pinoy Music (O.P.M)? Long enough. And no, “authentic O.P.M.” is not a redundant phrase. There has always been an O.P.M. section in record stores, but always lacking the very core – originality. They contain countless revivals or what I refer to as soul-less Xeroxes. Performed by Filipino artists, yes, but reaping the fruits of foreign artists’ labor. Time and time again, I wondered if musicians reminiscent of pioneers such as: Juan de la Cruz Band, Asin, and Apo Hiking Society (to name a few), would ever emerge from the blur of monotony. They were the bands and artists that made classic marks and rebooted music in general during a time when the industry was flailing due to martial law. Keeping the faith, I believed that there existed that ex-factor set of artists out there and that it was only a matter of time that history would repeat itself. And I was absolutely right. O.P.M had been yearning for saviors to bring its composition back to its innovative state; once again in the course of nationwide struggle… our saviors are none other than Chillitees…
… Chillitees embody the essence of artistry in all aspects. They are lyrical, graceful, rhythmical, melodic, and provide a little something for everybody. Each song is a treasure; timeless and beautiful. I give utmost recognition and appreciation to these heads for giving authentic O.P.M a reawakening and for making me so proud to be a listener. More power and mabuhay ang totoong O.P.M!”
-Monique M. Jaramillo
More Article Reviews About Chillitees
SPEED Magazine – August 2006, p.95
MEG Magazine – August 2006, p.52
BURN Magazine – June–July 2006, p.48 (feature)
BURN Magazine – June-July 2006, p.71 (review)
FHM Magazine – May 2006, p.76 (30 Indie bands to watch)
Metro-HIM Magazine – Vol.3, No.2, p.23 (review)
The Chillitees sound is a cool fusion of everything from The Beatles, America, Bread, Jaco Pastorius, Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, Brand New Heavies, Incognito, Etta James, Workshy, Micatone, Cinematic Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, Minnie Riperton, Swing Out Sisters, The Eraserheads, APO Hiking Society, Lauryn Hill and even Mariah Carey to create a vibe the band likes to call alterna-soul. With a somewhat Western sound, the band has stamped it with their own local twist by making the conscious effort of writing an all-Tagalog roster of songs, also as a way of waving that OPM flag. The Chillitees' debut album EXTRA RICE was released independently in February 2006. Shortly after that, EMI Philippines took notice of the band’s fresh take on OPM. The two parties have reached a licensing and distribution deal since, which proved fruitful for the band resulting in several television and radio guestings, their music video getting good exposure on MYX and MTV Philippines and, most important for the band, to actually see their CD on the racks of major record stores.
The Chillitees are regulars at Café Saguijo (Makati), Big Sky Mind (New Manila), Mayric’s (Espana).
Independent Reviews “… Chillitees music is easy and fun to describe: downer soul in lingerie-evoking guitar brushes, with languid to jazzy rhythms and smooth beats. It's the same initial reaction when you brew classic Marvin Gaye attitude with pop sensibilities and modern love themes. Add up the layer with occasional flutes, wurlitzer and even sax, what you have is a sensual brew, a dreamlike mosaic of lusty music sung in Tagalog...
… Lusty, dreamlike and inescapable, Extra Rice basically is the perfect substitute for caffeine and cola. Be ready for the consequences though. You might be in rehab after being fully auf fait with the music that's so fresh and addicting.”
From: http://otistikako.blogdrive.com/
Aug 30, 2006
album review: EXTRA RICE - Chillitees
“How long has our music industry awaited the rebirth of authentic Original Pinoy Music (O.P.M)? Long enough. And no, “authentic O.P.M.” is not a redundant phrase. There has always been an O.P.M. section in record stores, but always lacking the very core – originality. They contain countless revivals or what I refer to as soul-less Xeroxes. Performed by Filipino artists, yes, but reaping the fruits of foreign artists’ labor. Time and time again, I wondered if musicians reminiscent of pioneers such as: Juan de la Cruz Band, Asin, and Apo Hiking Society (to name a few), would ever emerge from the blur of monotony. They were the bands and artists that made classic marks and rebooted music in general during a time when the industry was flailing due to martial law. Keeping the faith, I believed that there existed that ex-factor set of artists out there and that it was only a matter of time that history would repeat itself. And I was absolutely right. O.P.M had been yearning for saviors to bring its composition back to its innovative state; once again in the course of nationwide struggle… our saviors are none other than Chillitees…
… Chillitees embody the essence of artistry in all aspects. They are lyrical, graceful, rhythmical, melodic, and provide a little something for everybody. Each song is a treasure; timeless and beautiful. I give utmost recognition and appreciation to these heads for giving authentic O.P.M a reawakening and for making me so proud to be a listener. More power and mabuhay ang totoong O.P.M!”
-Monique M. Jaramillo
More Article Reviews About Chillitees
SPEED Magazine – August 2006, p.95
MEG Magazine – August 2006, p.52
BURN Magazine – June–July 2006, p.48 (feature)
BURN Magazine – June-July 2006, p.71 (review)
FHM Magazine – May 2006, p.76 (30 Indie bands to watch)
Metro-HIM Magazine – Vol.3, No.2, p.23 (review)
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