Jamir Garcia
Encyclopedia
Jasus Ramirez "Jamir" Garcia is a Filipino
singer better known as the frontman of the nu metal band, Slapshock
.
Fair on the 14th of February in 1997, which marked their first ever gig. The band’s name came from funky guitar plucking and chord slapping technique that characterized much of the nu metal sound. Rap-funk-punk-metal fusion band Red Hot Chili Peppers
are a major influence. Guitarist Jerry Basco looks back at their debut album, 4th Degree Burn: “Our music that time were raw, we have little experience and knowledge about the equipments.” Nonetheless, it was good enough for the fans. The album’s sales reached platinum status. “We started at a young age and now we’ve matured. We evolved on our own. We don’t confine ourselves to what is the mode today,” Garcia proudly claims. But though Slapshock continues to evolve, they remain true to their metal roots. On recent wave of emo (emotive punk) bands, Nadela says, “We don’t see it as a competition; we have our own kind of music. We are more particular to rockers. It’s in the commitment. We stay long because we honor our commitment to the band. Other bands switch and change members maybe because their commitment is questionable.” Ever since their formation, the members have so far refused to take any side project and absolutely have no plans of leaving the group. Silence, the title of their latest and last album under EMI Records, is the very opposite of their furious music. The group produced the album themselves, perfecting musicality and peculiar arrangements. If previous albums are any indication, things bode well for their latest effort. They received nominations such as Best Artist by MTV Asia and was awarded by the NU107 as Band of the Year 2001, 2002 and 2003 and Best in Album Packaging for Novena in 2002.
, Machine Head
, Velvet Revolver
, Muse
and Marky Ramone
(of the seminal punk band The Ramones) and many others. Desert Rock
has become one of the largest rock events of its kind and the only one in the Middle East
since 2004, doubling its attendances yearly and bringing in the largest names to the desert. “It was very fulfilling; we saw the bands that we idolize. We were inspired to write new materials. We became a band because of them,” exclaims vocalist Jamir Garcia. Though they sang a Tagalog song, overwhelming audience acceptance of their music was very visible. “The audience was mostly whites; it’s another inspiration that we can let foreigners jam with us. It’s a manifestation that music really transcends,” bassist Lee Nadela attested. Slapshock has been invited not only to perform but also to record their first-ever international album. They see this as another challenge since they will be bringing new sound of Filipinos to foreign airwaves.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
singer better known as the frontman of the nu metal band, Slapshock
Slapshock
Slapshock is a rock band from Manila, Philippines. Formed in 1996 originally as a rap metal act, significantly being compared with Korn. Their recent material were now under the metalcore genre.- Background :...
.
Slapshock
The band was formed during the University of the PhilippinesUniversity of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
Fair on the 14th of February in 1997, which marked their first ever gig. The band’s name came from funky guitar plucking and chord slapping technique that characterized much of the nu metal sound. Rap-funk-punk-metal fusion band Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1983. The group's musical style primarily consists of rock with an emphasis on funk, as well as elements from other genres such as punk, hip hop and psychedelic rock...
are a major influence. Guitarist Jerry Basco looks back at their debut album, 4th Degree Burn: “Our music that time were raw, we have little experience and knowledge about the equipments.” Nonetheless, it was good enough for the fans. The album’s sales reached platinum status. “We started at a young age and now we’ve matured. We evolved on our own. We don’t confine ourselves to what is the mode today,” Garcia proudly claims. But though Slapshock continues to evolve, they remain true to their metal roots. On recent wave of emo (emotive punk) bands, Nadela says, “We don’t see it as a competition; we have our own kind of music. We are more particular to rockers. It’s in the commitment. We stay long because we honor our commitment to the band. Other bands switch and change members maybe because their commitment is questionable.” Ever since their formation, the members have so far refused to take any side project and absolutely have no plans of leaving the group. Silence, the title of their latest and last album under EMI Records, is the very opposite of their furious music. The group produced the album themselves, perfecting musicality and peculiar arrangements. If previous albums are any indication, things bode well for their latest effort. They received nominations such as Best Artist by MTV Asia and was awarded by the NU107 as Band of the Year 2001, 2002 and 2003 and Best in Album Packaging for Novena in 2002.
Studio Albums
- 4th Degree Burn4th Degree Burn- Personnel :*Chiquihno Evora – Drums*Jasus Ramirez Garcia – Vocals*Lee Nadela – Bass*Leandro Ansing – Guitar*Jerry Basco – Guitar*Francis Reyes – Producer*Angee Rozul – Engineer*Reg Rubio – Vocals, Guest Appearance...
(PolyEast RecordsEMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
, 1999) PlatinumPlatinumPlatinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78. Its name is derived from the Spanish term platina del Pinto, which is literally translated into "little silver of the Pinto River." It is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious, gray-white transition metal...
in the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... - HeadtripHeadtripHeadtrip is the second album album by rock band Slapshock, released in 2001.It was certified platinum in the Philippines.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "Get Away" – 4:58# "Push Me" – 4:11# "F**k You" – 5:12# "Shezzo Wicked" – 4:49...
(PolyEast Records, 2001) PlatinumPlatinumPlatinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78. Its name is derived from the Spanish term platina del Pinto, which is literally translated into "little silver of the Pinto River." It is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious, gray-white transition metal...
in the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... - Project 11-41Project 11-41Project 11-41 is the third album album by rock band Slapshock, released in 2002.It was certified platinum in the Philippines.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "Wake Up" – 4:06# "Satellite Kid" – 5:22# "Countdown" – 4:51...
(PolyEast Records, 2002) PlatinumPlatinumPlatinum is a chemical element with the chemical symbol Pt and an atomic number of 78. Its name is derived from the Spanish term platina del Pinto, which is literally translated into "little silver of the Pinto River." It is a dense, malleable, ductile, precious, gray-white transition metal...
in the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... - Back to the 2 Inch (remix album) (PolyEast Records, 2003)
- NovenaNovenaIn the Catholic Church, a novena is a devotion consisting of a prayer repeated on nine successive days, asking to obtain special graces. The prayers may come from prayer books, or consist of the recitation of the Rosary , or of short prayers through the day...
(PolyEast Records, 2004) GoldGoldGold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
in the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... - SilenceSilenceSilence is the relative or total lack of audible sound. By analogy, the word silence may also refer to any absence of communication, even in media other than speech....
(PolyEast Records, 2006) - RecollectionRecollectionRecall in memory refers to the retrieval of events or information from the past. Along with encoding and storage, it is one of the three core processes of memory. There are three main types of recall: free recall, cued recall and serial recall...
(PolyEast Records, 2007) - Cariño BrutalCariño BrutalCariño Brutal is the Sixth and latest album by the rock band Slapshock, released in 2009.- Track listing :All tracks by Slapshock# "Stronger" – 04:38# "Alive" – 04:11# "Like Eskimo" – 04:52# "Forever" – 04:11# "Can't Stop Us Now" – 04:06...
(PolyEast Records, 2010)
Social issues
Amid social struggles, Slapshock is very vocal and profound with their stands on issues battling Filipinos. Rampant piracy in the country is one problem most artists are concerned of. “We get affected because we pay taxes to the government, Then they can’t even protect us,” Garcia conveys admirably. Slapshock is also proud of Filipino talents making waves abroad like Charice Pempengco and Arnel Pineda. For their part, Slapshock is getting the world to rock and jam, even in Tagalog amid the desert sands.Slapshock in Dubai
Slapshock, the band that earned raves locally with seven top-selling albums, is winning over the world as well. And they are doing it their way and on their own terms. They performed at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival on March 7 and 8 together with internationally acclaimed bands like KornKorn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
, Machine Head
Machine Head (band)
Machine Head is an American heavy metal band from Oakland, California. Formed on October 12, 1991, the group was founded by Robb Flynn and Adam Duce. There have been 4 member changes since their inception. The current lineup of the band comprises Flynn , Duce , ex-Vio-Lence guitarist Phil Demmel ,...
, Velvet Revolver
Velvet Revolver
Velvet Revolver is an American hard rock supergroup consisting of former Guns N' Roses members Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum, alongside Dave Kushner formerly of punk band Wasted Youth. Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland was Velvet Revolver's lead singer from their formation until...
, Muse
Muse
The Muses in Greek mythology, poetry, and literature, are the goddesses who inspire the creation of literature and the arts. They were considered the source of the knowledge, related orally for centuries in the ancient culture, that was contained in poetic lyrics and myths...
and Marky Ramone
Marky Ramone
Marky Ramone is an American musician. He is best known for being the drummer for the Ramones, but has also played in other notable bands like Dust, Wayne County and the Backstreet Boys, Richard Hell & The Voidoids, and the Misfits.Although he is not the original drummer , Marky is the only living...
(of the seminal punk band The Ramones) and many others. Desert Rock
Dubai Desert Rock Festival
The Dubai Desert Rock Festival was an event celebrating various styles of rock and metal music on one stage in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At the time, it was the only festival of its kind in the Middle East. As well as live music, extreme sports were also featured as crowd attractions...
has become one of the largest rock events of its kind and the only one in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
since 2004, doubling its attendances yearly and bringing in the largest names to the desert. “It was very fulfilling; we saw the bands that we idolize. We were inspired to write new materials. We became a band because of them,” exclaims vocalist Jamir Garcia. Though they sang a Tagalog song, overwhelming audience acceptance of their music was very visible. “The audience was mostly whites; it’s another inspiration that we can let foreigners jam with us. It’s a manifestation that music really transcends,” bassist Lee Nadela attested. Slapshock has been invited not only to perform but also to record their first-ever international album. They see this as another challenge since they will be bringing new sound of Filipinos to foreign airwaves.
Singles/Music Videos
- Agent Orange
- Evil Clown
- Madapaka
- Get Away
- Shezzo Wicked
- Numb
- Wake Up
- Queen Paranoia
- Anino Mo
- We Are One
- Misterio
- Miles Away
- Direction
- Waiting
- Adios
- Stranded
- Sigaw
- Marabahaya (Project EAR)
- Can't Stop Us Now" (Available On Their Myspace)
- Carino Brutal
- Like Eskimo
- South East A (Project EAR)