Skip (singer)
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| Skip | |
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| Born | September 1998 |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Website | skip.me.pn |
Skip (stylized as $kip) is a singer-songwriter and teen pop artist.[1]
In 2012, he released his debut single "Skippin'", which was subsequently certified gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.[2]
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[edit] Music career
[edit] 2010-2011: Early Career
At the age of 10, $kip had to perform on live audiences and clubs where people give him credits fir his act. People also rate his performances. One comment lead him to join a local competition and sang "Benny And The Jets", but didn't won.[3] 2 days after the competition, a call from his old record label offered him to get signed.[4] In 2011, there he rejected his label and was forced to move to another one.[5]
[edit] 2012-present: Skippin' Single and Other Musical Works
After a week of releasing his debut single,[6] his single directly charted in the Philippines where it peaked in the top 8 for 2 straight weeks.[7][8] The single was then a certified Gold. According to PARI (Philippine Association of the Record Industry), the single's certification was supposed to be higher but all agreed that the single can only make it to Gold.
He announced that his debut album was to be released in December 2012.[9]
In February 2012, he performed his second single titled "Clap! Clap! Clap!" which was taken from his debut album. The song directly debuted on the Philippine Charts and there it peaked on number 10.[10]
He confirmed his 3rd single, but wasn't given an official release date of the single. The song was dedicate to his own idol, Whitney Houston. The single was named "Break Free Above"[11], which talks more about the death of the legendary singer.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Charts | |||
| 2012 | "Skippin'"[12] | 8 [13] | $kip (TBA)[14][15] |
| 2012 | "Clap! Clap! Clap!" | 8[16] | $kip (TBA) |
[edit] References
- ^ "$kip Artist Profile". http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/artistdetail.php?artist_id=3795.
- ^ ""Skippin'" Is A Certified GOLD". http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=151288.
- ^ "$kip Bio". http://skip.me.pn/bio.html.
- ^ "$kip's Life: I Have A Career". http://www.experienceproject.com/stories/Have-A-Career/2072898.
- ^ "$kip's LIFE". http://news.hitsquad.com/Artists/kips_LIFE.
- ^ "$kip Releases His Debut Single". http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=151072.
- ^ "Philippine Charts (Feb. 12-18, 2012)". http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=151084.
- ^ "Charts in the Philippines - (Feb. 19-25, 2012)". http://news.hitsquad.com/Performance/Charts_in_the_Philippines_Feb_19_25_2012.
- ^ "$kip-Album-to-be-released-this-December-12". http://www.newsalbum.com/Article/87578-kip-Album-to-be-released-this-December-12.
- ^ "Philippine Charts - (Feb. 26 - March 3, 2012)". http://news.hitsquad.com/Performance/Philippine_Charts_Feb_26_March_3_2012.
- ^ "$kip, a new single to wait for!". http://news.hitsquad.com/Artists/kip_a_new_single_to_wait_for.
- ^ "Skip Get's Skippin' after getting Certified Gold in his debut single". http://news.hitsquad.com/Interviews/Skip_Gets_Skippin_after_getting_the_as_a_Certified_Gold_in_his_debut_single.
- ^ "Charts - Feb. 12-18, 2012". http://news.hitsquad.com/Performance/Philippine_Charts_Feb_12_18_2012.
- ^ "$kip's Self-entitled Debut Album!". http://news.hitsquad.com/Interviews/kips_Self_entitled_Debut_Album-1.
- ^ "$kip, To Release His Debut Album". http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=151138.
- ^ "Philippine Charts - (March 4-10)". http://news.hitsquad.com/Performance/Philippine_Charts_March_4_10.
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