AJKA is Undefined

Their genre, you could say, "undefined" is a fusion of jazz, soul and pop (based on amateur ears, me).  Nice blending of music which is unique and not hard on the ears.  Not so long ago, 3 years in fact (2008), 4 individuals met in the De La Salle University orchestra and decided to form the band named AJKA, a combination of their first names' initals.  K.A. Antonio, the vocalist, JL Delas Llagas on guitars, Aaron Caligner on bass and Jon Pinto on drums.


Since then, they joined several competitions and had a handful of victories.  Their major win was in the 2010 Nescafe 3-in-1 Soundskool college band search which earned them a recording contract with Sony Music Philippines.


Among the 5 finalists, they were eventually voted (via text votes) as 2010's Nescafe's 3-in-1 Soundskool champion, first time that a winner was decided via SMS.  Their victory was also the first time that a female-fronted band won in this renowned competition.


A successful album launch was held at Club Phi, Metrowalk last April 28, attended by friends, supporters and some head honcos from Sony Music, the whole venue was full and there are some supporters who had to stand by the bar. 


"Tanong Lang" coincidentally,  their original song that won them their first band competition is actually the lead single of their album called "Undefined".  KA said, "The lyrics says it all.  It's a sweet flattery of questions confirming the real feelings of the person.  Being the first ever single, this song began the band."


"Ako Naman" has a positive beat and states the person willing make the move to towards happiness and love.


My personal favorite track in the album is the song "Endless".  It's about breaking away and moving on to find your way when a chapter in one's life ends.


Other tracks on the album:  "In Denial" and "Down".


Produced by Jonathan Ong (Gloc9, Letter Day Story) and the Youth's Robert Javier.




Let's support our local talents.  With AJKA, you cannot go wrong.

Justin Gabriel of www.justinbreathes.com is up close and personal with the band.