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|origin = [[Davao City]] and [[Manila]], [[Philippines]]
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|genre = [[pop music|Pop]], [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Soul music|soul]]
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|years_active = 1993–present
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|label = [[Sony Music Philippines]]<br>Brown Hand Records<br>Hot Seat Records<br>Curve Entertainment Inc.
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|associated_acts = Sabado Boys<br/>[[Side A (Band)|Side A]]<br/>Artstart<br/>Anthem<br/>Take One<br/>[[Freestyle (band)|Freestyle]]<br/>Jinky Vidal
| associated_acts = Sabado Boys<br/>[[Side A (Band)|Side A]]<br/>Artstart<br/>Anthem<br/>Take One<br/>[[Freestyle (band)|Freestyle]]<br/>Jinky Vidal
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|current_members = [[Jay Durias]]<br>Janno Queyquep<br>Otep Concepcion<br>Manuel Tabuñar<br>Edward Picache<br>Kell Gatdula
| current_members = [[Jay Durias]]<br>Kell Gatdula<br>Janno Queyquep<br>Otep Concepcion<br>Manuel Tabuñar<br>Johndave Picache
|past_members = Brix Ferraris<br>[[Luke Mejares]]<br>Duncan Ramos<br>Vince Alaras<br>Ric Junasa<br>Tata Balane<br>Paul Benitez<br>Butch Victoriano<br>Pido Lalimarmo<br>Jack Rufo<br>Rancis de Leon<br>Bagets Mendez<br>Maki Ricafort<br>Marlowe Mata
| past_members = Brix Ferraris<br>[[Luke Mejares]]<br>Duncan Ramos<br>Vince Alaras<br>Ric Junasa<br>Sol Glass<br>Tata Balane<br>Paul Benitez<br>Butch Victoriano<br>Pido Lalimarmo<br>Jack Rufo<br>Rancis de Leon<br>Bagets Mendez<br>Carlos Fernandez<br> Maki Ricafort<br>Marlowe Mata<br>Edward Picache<br>Joey Benin
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'''South Border''' is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] [[Pop music|pop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] band formed in the early 1990s that gained widespread recognition in the music scene in the mid 1990s to the 2000s.

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'''South Border''' is a [[Filipino people|Filipino]] [[Pop music|pop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] band formed in the early 1990s who gained recognition in the music scene in the mid 1990s to the 2000s.


==Origins and early years==
==Origins and early years==

Originally formed in 1993, the band whose name is a tribute to their roots in [[Davao City|Davao]] down south, first came into national prominence in 1996 when they launched their first self-titled album. It included a Jimmy Antiporda song entitled "May Pag-Ibig Pa Kaya" which they interpreted in the Metro Manila Pop Music Festival earlier that year. Another song, "Kahit Kailan" was awarded 1996 Song of the Year by various radio stations, thus giving them their first big hit.
Originally formed in 1993, the band whose name is a tribute to their roots in [[Davao City|Davao]] down south, first came into national prominence in 1996 when they launched their first self-titled album. It included a Jimmy Antiporda song entitled "May Pag-Ibig Pa Kaya" which they interpreted in the Metro Manila Pop Music Festival earlier that year. Another song, "Kahit Kailan" was awarded 1996 Song of the Year by various radio stations, thus giving them their first big hit.


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==''Bump!'', ''The Live Album'' and ''The Way We Do''==
==''Bump!'', ''The Live Album'' and ''The Way We Do''==
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Not long after in the midst of a flourishing career, South Border found itself in the eye of a storm which called for a conspicuous change in their lineup. Luke Mejares replaced Brix Ferraris on lead vocals. But despite discouraging forecasts, South Border got back on their feet in no time. In a rush of creative adrenaline, the band doubled their efforts to finish their second album called ''Bump''. It featured "Sa 'Yo", a haunting ballad that spoke of a heart's yearning for a loved one and "Reborn", South Border's first attempt at recording an instrumental piece reminiscent of their early jazz influences. In 1999, South Border once again caught the critical eye and received a total of 18 Katha Music awards including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Pop Song, and Best R&B Song—all for the song "Sa 'Yo". The following year, the band released its first live recording which was well received by their fans and drew rave reviews from critics. At the turn of the new millennium, the band once again made waves with the success of "Habang Atin ang Gabi", the theme song from ''La Vida Rosa'', a Rosanna Roces-Diether Ocampo film produced by [[Star Cinema]], and later from ''[[Misibis Bay (TV series)|Misibis Bay]]'', a Ritz Azul drama series on [[5 (TV channel)|TV5]]. The lyrics were written by scriptwriter Armando Lao and the music was composed by Jay Durias, who considers this song to be one of his best compositions and arrangements to date.

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Not long after in the midst of a flourishing career, South Border found itself in the eye of a storm which called for a conspicuous change in their lineup. Luke Mejares replaced Brix Ferraris on lead vocals. But despite discouraging forecasts, South Border got back on their feet in no time. In a rush of creative adrenaline, the band doubled their efforts to finish their second album called ''Bump!''. It featured "Sa ‘Yo", a haunting ballad that spoke of a heart's yearning for a loved one and "Reborn", South Border's first attempt at recording an instrumental piece reminiscent of their early jazz influences. In 1999, South Border once again caught the critical eye and received a total of 18 Katha Music awards including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Pop Song, and Best R&B Song—all for the song "Sa ‘Yo". The following year, the band released its first live recording which was well received by their fans and drew rave reviews from critics. At the turn of the new millennium, the band once again made waves with the success of "Habang Atin ang Gabi", the theme song from ''La Vida Rosa'', a Rosanna Roces-Diether Ocampo film produced by [[Star Cinema]], and later from ''[[Misibis Bay (TV series)|Misibis Bay]]'', a Ritz Azul drama series on [[5 (TV channel)|TV5]]. The lyrics were written by scriptwriter Armando Lao and the music was composed by Jay Durias, who considers this song to be one of his best compositions and arrangements to date.


The same song became the carrier single for their fourth album, ''The Way We Do'', released in 2001. In November of the same year, South Border staged their biggest major show at the 30,000-seater PSC Track and Field Oval. But in the final quarter of 2002, another surprise jolted South Border's avid followers—the announcement that Mejares was leaving the band to go solo. The search for his replacement was going to be another grueling task.
The same song became the carrier single for their fourth album, ''The Way We Do'', released in 2001. In November of the same year, South Border staged their biggest major show at the 30,000-seater PSC Track and Field Oval. But in the final quarter of 2002, another surprise jolted South Border's avid followers—the announcement that Mejares was leaving the band to go solo. The search for his replacement was going to be another grueling task.


==''Episode III'' and present status==
==''Episode III'' and present status==

Having gone through another major change in their lead vocals lineup, the band scored a major win when they got not one but two astonishing vocal talents in Vince Alaras and Duncan Ramos. Twenty-six-year-old Alaras was a member of [[La Salle Green Hills]]’s [[Kundirana]] and was then known as "the boy who sounded like [[Brian McKnight]]". The younger Ramos on the other hand was a child prodigy — a singing and dancing wonder boy from Cebu who often accompanied [[Gary Valenciano]] on his shows and tours all over the country.
Having gone through another major change in their lead vocals lineup, the band scored a major win when they got not one but two astonishing vocal talents in Vince Alaras and Duncan Ramos. Twenty-six-year-old Alaras was a member of [[La Salle Green Hills]]’s [[Kundirana]] and was then known as "the boy who sounded like [[Brian McKnight]]". The younger Ramos on the other hand was a child prodigy — a singing and dancing wonder boy from Cebu who often accompanied [[Gary Valenciano]] on his shows and tours all over the country.


The two new talents who danced as well as they sang provided a fresh and youthful take on South Border, which has since then came up with hits such as "Rainbow" which first hit the airwaves in 2003 for the promotion of Sharon Cuneta's Metro Manila Film Festival entry, ''Crying Ladies''. South Border's music even dominated television with their song "Ikaw Nga"—the love theme from the hit TV series ''Mulawin''. In 2004, the band released their first album under their own independent label. ''Episode III'' was a big commercial success that included the hits "The Show" and "Brown Hand Smash" — two songs that gave the group an edgier, danceable R&B sound.
The two new talents who danced as well as they sang provided a fresh and youthful take on South Border, which has since then came up with hits such as "Rainbow" which first hit the airwaves in 2003 for the promotion of Sharon Cuneta's Metro Manila Film Festival entry, ''Crying Ladies''. South Border's music even dominated television with their song "Ikaw Nga", the love theme from the television series ''Mulawin''. In 2004, the band released their first album under their own independent label. ''Episode III''<ref>{{cite web|title=Episode III: South Border In Their Element|url=http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=241|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060302211745/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=241 |archive-date=March 2, 2006|website=titikpilipino.com|publisher=Brown Hand Records|access-date=March 2, 2006}}</ref> was a big commercial success that included the hits "The Show" and "Brown Hand Smash" — two songs that gave the group an edgier, danceable R&B sound.


In August 2007, the band officially announced the departure of its two vocalist, Duncan Ramos and Vince Alaras. The band reportedly claimed that the two wanted to pursue solo careers in the future. Both left on good terms with the band. Durias then took responsibility over most of the lead vocals until international singing champion Kell Gatdula (former lead singer of vocal group Formula) came over on the same year. Months later, the rest of the band members sought permanent residence in the United States along with their families. Gatdula left in 2010.
In August 2007, the band officially announced the departure of its two vocalist, Duncan Ramos and Vince Alaras. The band reportedly claimed that the two wanted to pursue solo careers in the future. Both left on good terms with the band. Durias then took responsibility over most of the lead vocals until international singing champion Kell Gatdula (former lead singer of 1990s vocal group Formula) came over on the same year. Months later, the rest of the band members sought permanent residence in the United States along with their families. Gatdula left in 2010.


Currently, Jay Durias is the only remaining original member of the band after Ric Junasa left the band sometime in 2012–2013. On the other hand, Vince Alaras briefly reunited with the band between 2013 and 2014.
Currently, Jay Durias is the only remaining original member of the band after Ric Junasa left the band sometime in 2012–2013. On the other hand, Vince Alaras briefly reunited with the band between 2013 and 2014.
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In 2014, the band signed up with Curve Entertainment Inc, spearheaded by Mr. Narciso Chan of Sony BMG. It also marked the year that Kell Gatdula reunited with South Border.
In 2014, the band signed up with Curve Entertainment Inc, spearheaded by Mr. Narciso Chan of Sony BMG. It also marked the year that Kell Gatdula reunited with South Border.


On June 26, 2020, they were featured as guest performers on [[The TODAY Show]] on [[NBC]] and were commented on as "the [[Boyz II Men]] of the Philippines".
On June 26, 2020, they were featured as guest performers on ''[[The Today Show]]'' on [[NBC]] and were commented on as "the [[Boyz II Men]] of the Philippines".

In 2022, the band performed in political rallies of the Uniteam, in support of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr..


==Members==
==Members==
*[[Jay Durias]] &ndash; keyboards, lead vocals (1993–present)
*[[Jay Durias]] &ndash; keyboards, lead vocals (1993–present)
*Kell Gatdula &ndash; co-lead vocals (2007–2010, 2014–present)
*Kell Gatdula &ndash; co-lead vocals (2007–2010, 2014–present; currently on hiatus)
*Janno Queyquep &ndash; guitar (2012–present)
*Janno Queyquep &ndash; guitar (2012–present)
*Joseph "Otep" Concepcion &ndash; drums, percussion (2012–present)
*Joseph "Otep" Concepcion &ndash; drums, percussion (2012–present)
*Manuel Tabuñar &ndash; bass guitar (2012–present)
*Manuel Tabuñar &ndash; bass guitar (2012–present)
*Edward Picache &ndash; alto saxophone (2012–present)
*Johndave Picache &ndash; alto saxophone (2022–present)


===Former members===
===Former members===
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*Vince Alaras &ndash; lead vocals (2002–2007, 2012–2014)
*Vince Alaras &ndash; lead vocals (2002–2007, 2012–2014)
*Ric Junasa &ndash; tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute (1993–2012)
*Ric Junasa &ndash; tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute (1993–2012)
*Solomon "Sol" Glass &ndash; co-lead vocals (2011–2012)
*Tata Balane &ndash; bass guitar (1993–2009)
*Tata Balane &ndash; bass guitar (1993–2009)
*Paul Benitez &ndash; drums, percussion (1993–2009)
*Paul Benitez &ndash; drums, percussion (1993–2009)
*Butch Victoriano &ndash; guitar (1998–2009)
*Butch Victoriano &ndash; guitar (1998–2009)
*Pido Lalimarmo &ndash; guitar, vocals (1996–1998)
*Pido Lalimarmo &ndash; guitar, vocals (1996–1998, 2007–2009)
*Jack Rufo &ndash; guitar (1993–1996)
*Jack Rufo &ndash; guitar (1993–1996)
*Rancis de Leon &ndash; alto saxophone (2005–2009)
*Rancis de Leon &ndash; alto saxophone (2005–2009)
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*Maki Ricafort – guitar, vocals (2009–2012)
*Maki Ricafort – guitar, vocals (2009–2012)
*Marlowe Mata – bass guitar (2009–2012)
*Marlowe Mata – bass guitar (2009–2012)
*Edward Picache† &ndash; alto saxophone (2012–2022; ''deceased'')


==Albums==
==Albums==
===Studio albums===
*''South Border'' (1996)
*''South Border'' (1996)
*''Bump'' (1998)
*''Bump'' (1998)
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*''South Border 'The Live Album'' (1999)
*''The Way We Do'' (2001)
*''The Way We Do'' (2001)
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*''Retrospective'' (2002)
*''Episode III'' (2004)
*''Episode III'' (2004)
*''Episode III Platinum Edition'' (2005)
*''Episode III Platinum Edition'' (2005)


==Collaboration albums==
===Compilation albums===
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*''Retrospective'' (2002)

===Live albums===
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*''South Border: The Live Album'' (1999)

===Collaboration albums===
*''Metropop Song Festival 1996'' (Infiniti Music (now GMA Music), 1996)
*''Metropop Song Festival 1996'' (Infiniti Music (now GMA Music), 1996)
*''UltraelectromagneticJam! An Eraserheads Tribute Album'' (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
*''[[Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music of the Eraserheads]]'' (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
*''Tunog Acoustic Vol. 3'' (Warner Music Philippines, 2004)
*''Tunog Acoustic Vol. 3'' (Warner Music Philippines, 2004)
*''OPM Love Mix'' (Star Music, 2004)
*''OPM Love Mix'' (Star Music, 2004)
*''Tunog Kapuso: The Best Of GMA Themes Vol. 1'' (GMA Records, 2005)
*''Tunog Kapuso: The Best of GMA Themes Vol. 1'' (GMA Records, 2005)
*''GV25: The Gary Valenciano All-Star Tribute Collection'' (Star Music, 2008)
*''GV25: The Gary Valenciano All-Star Tribute Collection'' (Star Music, 2008)
*''Telesine The Greatest TV & Movie Theme Songs'' (Star Music, 2009)
*''Telesine: The Greatest TV & Movie Theme Songs'' (Star Music, 2009)
*''All About Love'' (GMA Records, 2009)
*''All About Love'' (GMA Records, 2009)
*''The Best Of Mga Awit Kapuso'' (GMA Records, 2009)
*''The Best of Mga Awit Kapuso'' (GMA Music, 2009)
*''60 Taon ng Musika ng Soap Opera'' (Star Music, 2010)
*''60 Taon ng Musika ng Soap Opera'' (Star Music, 2010)


==Popular singles==
==Notable singles==
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*May Pag Ibig Pa Kaya (1996, a song finalist from the "Metropop Song Festival 1996")
*"May Pag Ibig Pa Kaya" (1996, a song finalist from the "Metropop Song Festival 1996")
*Kahit Kailan (1996)
*Love of My Life (1996)
*"Kahit Kailan" (1996)
*Tear to Fall(1996)
*"Love of My Life" (1996)
*Mr. Love (1998)
*"Tear to Fall" (1996)
*Sa'yo (1998)
*"Mr. Love" (1998)
*Tulog (1998)
*"Sa 'Yo" (1998)
*"Tulog" (1998)
*Do You Believe In Me (1999, cover From [[Eric Gadd]])
*"Do You Believe in Me" (1999, cover From [[Eric Gadd]])
*Habang Atin Ang Gabi (2001)
*The Way We Do (2001)
*"Habang Atin ang Gabi" (2001)
*Usahay (2003, cover From [[Pilita Corrales]])
*"The Way We Do" (2001)
*"Usahay" (2003, cover From [[Pilita Corrales]])
*Wherever You Are (2004)
*"Wherever You Are" (2004)
*Rainbow (2004, theme from the hit blockbuster movie, "Crying Ladies")
*"Rainbow" (2003, theme from the hit blockbuster movie, "Crying Ladies")
*The Show (2004)
*"The Show" (2004)
*Ikaw Nga (2004, theme from the hit TV action fantasy series, "Mulawin"; parody cover by [[Michael V.]] as "Isaw Nga")
*"Ikaw Nga" (2004, theme from the hit TV action fantasy series, "Mulawin"; parody cover by [[Michael V.]] as "Isaw Nga")
*With A Smile (2005, cover from [[Eraserheads]] & also included in the compilation album "UltraelectromagneticJam")
*"With a Smile" (2005, cover from [[Eraserheads]] & also included in the compilation album "UltraelectromagneticJam")
*Asa (2005, theme from the hit TV action fantasy series, "Sugo")
*"Asa" (2005, theme from the hit TV action fantasy series, "Sugo")
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==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==

{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Award Giving Body !! Category !! Nominated Work !! Results
! Year !! Award-giving body !! Category !! Nominated work !! Results
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|rowspan="6"| 1997 ||rowspan="4"| 10th Awit Awards || Song of the Year || "Kahit Kailan"<ref name="MS97">{{cite news|title=Awit Awards winners|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o48VAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA20|access-date=February 2, 2024|work=[[Manila Standard]]|publisher=Kamahalan Publishing Corp.|date=September 22, 1997|page=20}}</ref> || {{won}}
|-
| Album of the Year || ''South Border''<ref name="MS97"/> || {{won}}
|-
| Best Produced Record of the Year || "Kahit Kailan"<ref name="MS97"/> || {{won}}
|-
| Best Performance by a New Duo or Group Recording Artist || "Kahit Kailan"<ref name="MS97"/> || {{won}}
|-
|rowspan="2"| 3rd Katha Music Awards || Record of the Year || "Kahit Kailan"<ref name="INQperforms">{{cite news|title=South Border performs July 15|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rFU1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA31|access-date=February 2, 2024|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|publisher=The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.|date=July 12, 2000|page=B11}}</ref> || {{won}}
|-
| Song of the Year || "Kahit Kailan"<ref name="INQperforms"/> || {{won}}
|-
| 1999 || 5th Katha Music Awards || Song of the Year || "Sa 'Yo"<ref>{{cite news|title=South Border performs at new Padi's Point|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=61Q1AAAAIBAJ&pg=PA28|access-date=February 2, 2024|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|publisher=The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.|date=April 18, 2001|page=A28}}</ref> || {{won}}
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2002 ||rowspan="3"| 8th Katha Music Awards || Best Pop Song || "Habang Atin ang Gabi"|| {{won}}<ref name="Jay Frank de Jesus">{{cite web |title=8th KATHA Music Awards Winners |url=http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060302210612/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=18 |archive-date=March 2, 2006 |website=titikpilipino.com |publisher=Jay Frank de Jesus |access-date=March 2, 2006}}</ref>
|-
| Best Engineered Recording || "Habang Atin ang Gabi"|| {{won}}<ref name="Jay Frank de Jesus"/>
|-
| Best Pop Album || ''The Way We Do'' || {{won}}<ref name="Jay Frank de Jesus"/>
|-
|rowspan="9"| 2005 ||rowspan="9"| 18th Awit Awards || Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play || "Ikaw Nga" || {{won}}<ref name="Titik Pilipino News Desk">{{cite web |title=Awit Awards 2005 Winners |url=http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=486 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060302213008/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=486 |archive-date=March 2, 2006 |website=titikpilipino.com |publisher=Titik Pilipino News Desk |access-date=March 2, 2006}}</ref>
|-
| Best R & B || "The Show" || {{won}}<ref name="Titik Pilipino News Desk"/>
|-
| Best Dance || "The Show" || {{won}}<ref name="Titik Pilipino News Desk"/>
|-
| Best Inspirational Recording || "Rainbow" || {{won}}<ref name="Titik Pilipino News Desk"/>
|-
| Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist || "Rainbow" || {{won}}<ref name="Titik Pilipino News Desk"/>
|-
| Song of The Year || "Rainbow" || {{won}}<ref name="Titik Pilipino News Desk"/>
|-
| Album of the Year || ''Episode III'' || {{won}}<ref name="Titik Pilipino News Desk"/>
|-
| Best Regional Recording || "Usahay" || {{won}}<ref name="Titik Pilipino News Desk"/>
|-
| Best Ballad || "Rainbow" & "Wherever You Are" || {{nominated}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Awit Awards 2005 Nominees|url=http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=453|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060302212729/http://www.titikpilipino.com/news/index.php?aid=453|archive-date=March 2, 2006|website=titikpilipino.com|publisher=Ginnie Faustino-Galgana|access-date=March 2, 2006}}</ref>
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|'''2006'''||rowspan=2|[[MYX Music Awards]]||'''Favorite Collaboration'''||"Sweet" with Jinky Vidal||{{nominated}}<ref name="MyxMusicAwards2006">{{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2006/05/01/334347/list-1st-myx-music-awards-nominees/amp/|title=List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees|publisher=[[PhilStar]]|author=Baby A. Gil|date=May 1, 2006 |accessdate=September 12, 2020}}</ref>
|rowspan="2"| 2006 ||rowspan="2"| [[MYX Music Awards]] || Favorite Collaboration || "Sweet" with Jinky Vidal || {{nominated}}<ref name="MyxMusicAwards2006">{{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2006/05/01/334347/list-1st-myx-music-awards-nominees/amp/|title=List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees|publisher=[[PhilStar]]|author=Baby A. Gil|date=May 1, 2006 |accessdate=September 12, 2020}}</ref>
|-
|-
|'''Favorite Urban Video'''||"Sweet" with Jinky Vidal||{{nominated}}<ref name="MyxMusicAwards2006"/>
| Favorite Urban Video || "Sweet" with Jinky Vidal || {{nominated}}<ref name="MyxMusicAwards2006"/>
|}
|}


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[[Category:Musical groups from Davao City]]
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Latest revision as of 14:05, 9 July 2024

"South Border" redirects here. Not to be confused with Southern Border.

South Border
OriginDavao City and Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active1993–present
Labels
MembersJay Durias
Kell Gatdula
Janno Queyquep
Otep Concepcion
Manuel Tabuñar
Johndave Picache
Past membersBrix Ferraris
Luke Mejares
Duncan Ramos
Vince Alaras
Ric Junasa
Sol Glass
Tata Balane
Paul Benitez
Butch Victoriano
Pido Lalimarmo
Jack Rufo
Rancis de Leon
Bagets Mendez
Carlos Fernandez
Maki Ricafort
Marlowe Mata
Edward Picache
Joey Benin

South Border is a Filipino pop and R&B band formed in the early 1990s that gained widespread recognition in the music scene in the mid 1990s to the 2000s.

Origins and early years

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Originally formed in 1993, the band whose name is a tribute to their roots in Davao down south, first came into national prominence in 1996 when they launched their first self-titled album. It included a Jimmy Antiporda song entitled "May Pag-Ibig Pa Kaya" which they interpreted in the Metro Manila Pop Music Festival earlier that year. Another song, "Kahit Kailan" was awarded 1996 Song of the Year by various radio stations, thus giving them their first big hit.

The following year, the album reached gold, then platinum. South Border was all set for their first major concert at the Araneta Coliseum. As expected, thousands of their newfound fans trooped to fill the massive dome to the brim. Before the end of 1997, the exceptional talents of South Border was recognized by their peers in the industry when they won the most number of trophies at the 10th Awit Awards including Best Performance by a New Duo or Group, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Produced Record of the Year for their hit song, "Kahit Kailan". By the end of 1997, their debut album had gone triple platinum.

Bump!, The Live Album and The Way We Do

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Not long after in the midst of a flourishing career, South Border found itself in the eye of a storm which called for a conspicuous change in their lineup. Luke Mejares replaced Brix Ferraris on lead vocals. But despite discouraging forecasts, South Border got back on their feet in no time. In a rush of creative adrenaline, the band doubled their efforts to finish their second album called Bump. It featured "Sa 'Yo", a haunting ballad that spoke of a heart's yearning for a loved one and "Reborn", South Border's first attempt at recording an instrumental piece reminiscent of their early jazz influences. In 1999, South Border once again caught the critical eye and received a total of 18 Katha Music awards including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Pop Song, and Best R&B Song—all for the song "Sa 'Yo". The following year, the band released its first live recording which was well received by their fans and drew rave reviews from critics. At the turn of the new millennium, the band once again made waves with the success of "Habang Atin ang Gabi", the theme song from La Vida Rosa, a Rosanna Roces-Diether Ocampo film produced by Star Cinema, and later from Misibis Bay, a Ritz Azul drama series on TV5. The lyrics were written by scriptwriter Armando Lao and the music was composed by Jay Durias, who considers this song to be one of his best compositions and arrangements to date.

The same song became the carrier single for their fourth album, The Way We Do, released in 2001. In November of the same year, South Border staged their biggest major show at the 30,000-seater PSC Track and Field Oval. But in the final quarter of 2002, another surprise jolted South Border's avid followers—the announcement that Mejares was leaving the band to go solo. The search for his replacement was going to be another grueling task.

Episode III and present status

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Having gone through another major change in their lead vocals lineup, the band scored a major win when they got not one but two astonishing vocal talents in Vince Alaras and Duncan Ramos. Twenty-six-year-old Alaras was a member of La Salle Green Hills’s Kundirana and was then known as "the boy who sounded like Brian McKnight". The younger Ramos on the other hand was a child prodigy — a singing and dancing wonder boy from Cebu who often accompanied Gary Valenciano on his shows and tours all over the country.

The two new talents who danced as well as they sang provided a fresh and youthful take on South Border, which has since then came up with hits such as "Rainbow" which first hit the airwaves in 2003 for the promotion of Sharon Cuneta's Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Crying Ladies. South Border's music even dominated television with their song "Ikaw Nga", the love theme from the television series Mulawin. In 2004, the band released their first album under their own independent label. Episode III[1] was a big commercial success that included the hits "The Show" and "Brown Hand Smash" — two songs that gave the group an edgier, danceable R&B sound.

In August 2007, the band officially announced the departure of its two vocalist, Duncan Ramos and Vince Alaras. The band reportedly claimed that the two wanted to pursue solo careers in the future. Both left on good terms with the band. Durias then took responsibility over most of the lead vocals until international singing champion Kell Gatdula (former lead singer of 1990s vocal group Formula) came over on the same year. Months later, the rest of the band members sought permanent residence in the United States along with their families. Gatdula left in 2010.

Currently, Jay Durias is the only remaining original member of the band after Ric Junasa left the band sometime in 2012–2013. On the other hand, Vince Alaras briefly reunited with the band between 2013 and 2014.

In 2014, the band signed up with Curve Entertainment Inc, spearheaded by Mr. Narciso Chan of Sony BMG. It also marked the year that Kell Gatdula reunited with South Border.

On June 26, 2020, they were featured as guest performers on The Today Show on NBC and were commented on as "the Boyz II Men of the Philippines".

In 2022, the band performed in political rallies of the Uniteam, in support of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr..

Members

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  • Jay Durias – keyboards, lead vocals (1993–present)
  • Kell Gatdula – co-lead vocals (2007–2010, 2014–present; currently on hiatus)
  • Janno Queyquep – guitar (2012–present)
  • Joseph "Otep" Concepcion – drums, percussion (2012–present)
  • Manuel Tabuñar – bass guitar (2012–present)
  • Johndave Picache – alto saxophone (2022–present)

Former members

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  • Brix Ferraris – lead vocals (1993–1998)
  • Luke Mejares – lead vocals (1998–2002)
  • Duncan Ramos – lead vocals (2002–2007)
  • Vince Alaras – lead vocals (2002–2007, 2012–2014)
  • Ric Junasa – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute (1993–2012)
  • Solomon "Sol" Glass – co-lead vocals (2011–2012)
  • Tata Balane – bass guitar (1993–2009)
  • Paul Benitez – drums, percussion (1993–2009)
  • Butch Victoriano – guitar (1998–2009)
  • Pido Lalimarmo – guitar, vocals (1996–1998, 2007–2009)
  • Jack Rufo – guitar (1993–1996)
  • Rancis de Leon – alto saxophone (2005–2009)
  • Benjie "Bagets" Mendez – drums, percussion (2009–2012)
  • Maki Ricafort – guitar, vocals (2009–2012)
  • Marlowe Mata – bass guitar (2009–2012)
  • Edward Picache† – alto saxophone (2012–2022; deceased)

Albums

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Studio albums

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  • South Border (1996)
  • Bump (1998)
  • The Way We Do (2001)
  • Episode III (2004)
  • Episode III Platinum Edition (2005)

Compilation albums

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  • Retrospective (2002)

Live albums

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  • South Border: The Live Album (1999)

Collaboration albums

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  • Metropop Song Festival 1996 (Infiniti Music (now GMA Music), 1996)
  • Ultraelectromagneticjam!: The Music of the Eraserheads (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005)
  • Tunog Acoustic Vol. 3 (Warner Music Philippines, 2004)
  • OPM Love Mix (Star Music, 2004)
  • Tunog Kapuso: The Best of GMA Themes Vol. 1 (GMA Records, 2005)
  • GV25: The Gary Valenciano All-Star Tribute Collection (Star Music, 2008)
  • Telesine: The Greatest TV & Movie Theme Songs (Star Music, 2009)
  • All About Love (GMA Records, 2009)
  • The Best of Mga Awit Kapuso (GMA Music, 2009)
  • 60 Taon ng Musika ng Soap Opera (Star Music, 2010)

Notable singles

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  • "May Pag Ibig Pa Kaya" (1996, a song finalist from the "Metropop Song Festival 1996")
  • "Kahit Kailan" (1996)
  • "Love of My Life" (1996)
  • "Tear to Fall" (1996)
  • "Mr. Love" (1998)
  • "Sa 'Yo" (1998)
  • "Tulog" (1998)
  • "Do You Believe in Me" (1999, cover From Eric Gadd)
  • "Habang Atin ang Gabi" (2001)
  • "The Way We Do" (2001)
  • "Usahay" (2003, cover From Pilita Corrales)
  • "Wherever You Are" (2004)
  • "Rainbow" (2003, theme from the hit blockbuster movie, "Crying Ladies")
  • "The Show" (2004)
  • "Ikaw Nga" (2004, theme from the hit TV action fantasy series, "Mulawin"; parody cover by Michael V. as "Isaw Nga")
  • "With a Smile" (2005, cover from Eraserheads & also included in the compilation album "UltraelectromagneticJam")
  • "Asa" (2005, theme from the hit TV action fantasy series, "Sugo")

Awards and nominations

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Year Award-giving body Category Nominated work Results
1997 10th Awit Awards Song of the Year "Kahit Kailan"[2] Won
Album of the Year South Border[2] Won
Best Produced Record of the Year "Kahit Kailan"[2] Won
Best Performance by a New Duo or Group Recording Artist "Kahit Kailan"[2] Won
3rd Katha Music Awards Record of the Year "Kahit Kailan"[3] Won
Song of the Year "Kahit Kailan"[3] Won
1999 5th Katha Music Awards Song of the Year "Sa 'Yo"[4] Won
2002 8th Katha Music Awards Best Pop Song "Habang Atin ang Gabi" Won[5]
Best Engineered Recording "Habang Atin ang Gabi" Won[5]
Best Pop Album The Way We Do Won[5]
2005 18th Awit Awards Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play "Ikaw Nga" Won[6]
Best R & B "The Show" Won[6]
Best Dance "The Show" Won[6]
Best Inspirational Recording "Rainbow" Won[6]
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist "Rainbow" Won[6]
Song of The Year "Rainbow" Won[6]
Album of the Year Episode III Won[6]
Best Regional Recording "Usahay" Won[6]
Best Ballad "Rainbow" & "Wherever You Are" Nominated[7]
2006 MYX Music Awards Favorite Collaboration "Sweet" with Jinky Vidal Nominated[8]
Favorite Urban Video "Sweet" with Jinky Vidal Nominated[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Episode III: South Border In Their Element". titikpilipino.com. Brown Hand Records. Archived from the original on March 2, 2006. Retrieved March 2, 2006.
  2. ^ a b c d "Awit Awards winners". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. September 22, 1997. p. 20. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "South Border performs July 15". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. July 12, 2000. p. B11. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  4. ^ "South Border performs at new Padi's Point". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. April 18, 2001. p. A28. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "8th KATHA Music Awards Winners". titikpilipino.com. Jay Frank de Jesus. Archived from the original on March 2, 2006. Retrieved March 2, 2006.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h "Awit Awards 2005 Winners". titikpilipino.com. Titik Pilipino News Desk. Archived from the original on March 2, 2006. Retrieved March 2, 2006.
  7. ^ "Awit Awards 2005 Nominees". titikpilipino.com. Ginnie Faustino-Galgana. Archived from the original on March 2, 2006. Retrieved March 2, 2006.
  8. ^ a b Baby A. Gil (May 1, 2006). "List of 1st MYX Music Awards nominees". PhilStar. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
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