Polyeast Records releases Jaco Benin’s debut album “Ako Naman” with first single “Torete”
As all acoustic artists are bound to figure out, it is very challenging to keep this type of music interesting album after album, JACO BENIN is about to deliver a fine collection of tunes that will solidify his popularity not just a son of the popular OPM band Side A’s Joey Benin. Surely Jaco has what it takes to be liked by listeners of soft guitar style of music or anyone wanting to take a chance on a good new songwriter.
Under Polyeast Records, this 20-year-old acoustic singer is ready to give more of his passionate vocals and capture the listener’s attention that will probably make them want to hear more. From his debut CD lite album called “AKO NAMAN,” Jaco’s first single is TORETE and a remake of Moonstar88’s hit soft-rock piece exhibits him with a trademark of the guitar playing and vocals lock tightly together, with a groovy rhythmic feel.
“I like the album title mainly because I wanted to show that from my dad’s generation (Side A), it’s our generation’s turn to showcase our music” Jaco shares.
The album continues with the laid back theme as Jaco’s poetical approach to songwriting makes each song connect with the listener. His style works well on the album and his approach makes it seem more personal. “When I write a song, it’s mostly not personal. I actually base it on other people’s lives or even just a picture or a dream that’s inside my head. And it just comes out naturally both the lyrics and the melody.”
While the album has quite a few potential hit singles to spare– six tracks of acoustic finger picking style but also created a newer sound with the addition of drums, bass guitar and piano to some of the tracks– the collection includes remakes of “Torete;” “Sa Puso Ko” originally by Truefaith and Teeth’s “Prinsesa”; and three original tracks like “Salamin,” “Sa Aking Alaala” and “Luningning.”
Jaco, aside from his dad, considers his musical influences like Switchfoot, The Script, Relient K, Hillsong, Goo Goo Dolls, Boyce Avenue, One Republic, David Archuleta and Vertical Horizon.
“The biggest challenge for me is to have a name of my own. With all respect to my dad, I don’t want to be known as the son of Joey Benin of Side A. I wanna be known as Jaco and be known for my own songs and arrangements” Jaco admitted.
Jaco is part of the latest batch of Star Circle and appeared in ABS-CBN’s reprised youth oriented youth “Gimik”. He also performs for ASAP ROCKS for their segment “Full Circle” and “Acoustic Republic“. “AKO NAMAN” is now available in the market nationwide at Php 199.00 under PolyEast Records. Special thanks to Agave Mexican Cantina and Mossimo.
Catch JACO’s “AKO NAMAN” mall tour on:
April 16 – Robinsons Imus, Cavite
April 17 – Robinsons Metro East
April 29 – Robinsons Manila
May 1 – Robinsons Sta. Rosa, Laguna
May 8 – Robinsons Starmills, Pampanga
May 14 – Robinsons Novaliches
You can visit his website http://www.cornerstonetalents.net/jaco-benin, like him on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/officialjacobenin) and follow him on Twitter (http://twitter.com/JACO_BENIN)
About Jaco
Jaco Benin belongs to a family of musicians. This 20-year old singer-composer is the son of Joey Benin, bassist of the country’s premiere band Side A. He’s written several songs, some of which played over the youth-oriented sequel “Your Song presents: Gimik 2010” on ABS-CBN where he also was one of the cast.
Jaco has performed in several mall shows and concerts. Last December, he was one of the lucky newbies to take part in ABS-CBN’s Christmas Special at the Araneta Coliseum and perform with the network’s brightest stars.
Today, Jaco is part of the all-male, young group called “ASAP A-Pop” and has a weekly segment in ASAP ROCKS called “Acoustic Republic”. His recent works were being part of a weekly sitcom in TV5 called “Inday Wanda” which is lead by the talented comedian, Ms. Eugene Domingo and ABS-CBN’s Youth entertainment show “Shout Out”.
He’s also set to go full-blast in music as he will now release his solo CD lite album under Polyeast Records.