Imago is a Filipino pop rock band composed of Aia De Leon (vocals/guitars), Myrene "Maps" Academia (bass), Tim Cacho (guitars) and Zach Lucero (drums) known for songs such as Akap, Anino, Ewan, Taralets and Sundo. History Imago was formed in 1998. They wrote an album’s worth of original material which they recorded under the helm of producer and musician Bob Marlow. Their first album Probably Not But Most Definitely was released in 1999 under Maharlika Records. The band has picked up a handful of Katha and NU107 Rock Awards (Best Female Award for Aia De Leon and Best Music Video for "Akap") from the first cd. Imago’s second album was released four years after. Recorded in 2003, the cd’s release was delayed by unexpected record label setbacks. Enthusiastic over their new songs however, the band was determined to release the album no matter what. Composed of eleven new cuts (plus four remixes by some of Manila’s premiere electronica acts), the material is relatively heavier compared to the first album. Released independently, Take 2 featured hit songs such as Akap and Anino. In 2006, Imago released their third album, "Blush" under Universal Records with "Taralets" as the lead single which was one of the certified hits of 2006 in the radio and music video channels. The song was also used as a theme song for the movie "Pitong Dalagita" and as a campaign jingle for a Philippine senatorial candidate. In the same year, they recorded a revival of Ewan, which was originally sung by the Apo Hiking Society. In 2007, they earned a nomination for Favorite Artist in the 2007 MYX Music Awards. They also released their second single of their "Blush" album, "Sundo". The music video was directed by Marie Jamora which was also the director for their previous videos, Akap and Taralets. More recently, the group has released their third single called Walang Misteryo (No mystery), and pretty soon the video will be released in all music channels. A fourth single, entitled "Under Repair" was recently released.
Discography Probably Not But Most Definitely Pretty me Pauna Rainsong Bathala The Box Tugon Hiwaga On Shadows & Tendencies Do Alay Salitoo Otherwise Idlip Salitree Unwed Wishlist Laya 18 (Bonus Track) Rainsong Remix Take 2 Freefall Phoenix Akap Bihag Taning Anino Reset Gratitude One Way Soft Return Rush Roasted Anino Mix - Wolfmann Preset/Reset - Squid 9 Taning/Mahal kong Kalaguyo - Morse Taning/Ipagpatuloy ang kasalanan - Morse Blush Zelo Lula Sundo Under Repair Highway Lights Out Last Dance Closer Taralets Walang Mysteryo So Be It S.R.O [edit] Miscellaneous Spolarium - Ultraelectromagneticjam (Volume 1) Ewan - Kami nAPO muna Let It Snow - Close Up Season of Smiles Umagang Kay Ganda - Theme Song for ABS-CBN's "Umagang Kay Ganda" morning program Love is in my hair (OST for the CineMalaya Film entry PISAY) [edit] Collaborations of Imago Ultraelectromagneticjam (Sony BMG Music Philippines, 2005) ROK ON! (Viva Records, 2005) Kami nAPO muna (Universal Records, 2006) Super! The Biggest Opm Hits Of The Year (Universal Records, 2006) Kami nAPO muna ulit (Universal Records, 2007)
Awards NU 107 Rock Awards 2001: Vocalist of the year- Aia de Leon 2001: Drummer of the year- Zach Lucero 2005: Rock Female Icon of the Year - Aia De Leon 2005: Music Video of the Year - "Akap" 2006: Bassist of the Year - Myrene Academia [edit] Nominations MYX Music Awards: 2007: Favorite Artist - Imago
Singles Year Title Peak Position (MYX) 2003 Idlip - 2005 Akap 8 2005 Anino - 2006 Taralets 3 2006 Ewan 15 2007 Sundo 5 2007 Walang Misteryo -
