ena mori is 'KING OF THE NIGHT!' with her Album of the Year win at the 2023 Awit Awards.
Tonight (09/11) was a night to remember for the 'VIVID' singer-songwriter as she bagged the award for Album of the Year for her stunning full-length record DON'T BLAME THE WILD ONE at the 36th Awit Awards.
The colourful 12-track offering, which was released under Offshore Music, was written and recorded during the pandemic with the help of producer timothy Run, recording engineer Audry Dionisio, and mixing and mastering engineers Emil Dela Rosa and Sam Marquez.
'I think the most consistent theme is that all of the songs are something that I feel uncomfortable talking about,' the 'FALL INLOVE!' act shares with Bandwagon. 'I wanted to make this album a safe place for me to express things without any filter.'
Check out the full list of winners below.
Album of the Year: 'Don’t Blame The Wild One!' by Ena Mori
Record of the Year: 'Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)' by Dilaw
Song of the Year: 'Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)' by Dilaw
Music Video of the Year: 'Paninindigan Kita' by Ben&Ben
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist: 'Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)' by Dilaw and 'Paninindigan Kita' by Ben&Ben
Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist: “Dati-dati” by Sarah Geronimo
Best Performanceby a Male Recording Artist: “Kalapati” by Jarlo Base
Best Collaboration: 'Rosas' by Nica del Rosario feat. Gab Pangilinan and '3:15' by sydharta and kiyo
Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist: 'Pasilyo' by Sunkissed Lola
Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist: 'Julyo' by David La Sol
Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist: 'Pira-piraso' by Mariane Osabel
Best Cover Art: 'Locked Down Since 2002 Volume One' by Raizel Go
Best Vocal Arrangement: 'Chara-Chara' by Ronnel Allen Laderas and J.C. Paez Jose
Best Musical Arrangement: 'Unan' by Leanne & Naara
Best Pop Recording: 'Paninindigan Kita' by Ben&Ben
Best R&B Recording: 'Maharani' by Alamat
Best Rap/HipHop Recording: 'Mahal Kong Pilipinas' by J Mara
Best Rock/Metal Recording: 'Heart Strength' by Faspitch
Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording: 'Lovesick (Pagmamahalasakit)' by Cesca
Best World Music Recording: 'Matimtiman' by Munimuni
Best Jazz Recording: 'Just Because' by Debonair District and Lara Maigue
Best Dance/Electronic Recording: 'WYAT (Where You At?)' by SB19
Best Alternative Recording: 'Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)' by Dilaw
Best Ballad Recording: 'Clueless' by Side A
Best Remix Recording: 'Amakabogera Remix' by Roque 'Rox' Santos
Best Engineered Recording: 'Kaya' by Paul Pablo
Best Original Soundtrack Recording: 'Kumpas' by Moira dela Torre
Best Global Collaboration Recording: 'I Feel Good' by Arthur Miguel and Pink Sweats
Best Inspirational Recording: 'Obra' by Keiko Necesario
Best Novelty Recording: 'Kabet Pala Ako' by Eugene Layug
Best Christmas Recording: 'Pasko Sa Atin' by Debonair District
Best Instrumental Recording: 'Sandalan' by 6cyclemind and EJ Pichay
Best Regional Recording: 'Padaba Taka' by dwta
Best Recording by Child or for Children: 'Kalinislinisan' by Young Voices of the Philippines
People’s Voice Favorite Song: 'Tumitigil Ang Mundo' by BGYO
People’s Voice Favorite Female Artist: Sarah Geronimo
People’s Voice Favorite Male Artist: Anton Paras
People’s Voice Favorite Group Artist: Lily
People’s Voice Breakthrough Artist: Hey June
Dangal ng Musikong Pilipino: Rico Blanco
Stream DON'T BLAME THE WILD ONE below.
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