By Phoebe Dorothy Estelle
Known as the Princess of Philippine alternative rock, Kitchie Nadal shakes the entertainment industry with her signature songs, but who can tell that deep down the lyrics of her songs such as “Bulong” and “Fire” she inculcates uplifting messages.
Divulging your soft side is a no-no for a rocker but for Kitchie her fervor towards God is something to share, well, via her music. The “Wag na Wag” and “Same Ground” hitmaker confides that she always brings her Bible. “Bulong” for example has something to do with her faith.
“It’s a biblical context, prompting of the Holy Spirit. So all of us lagi nating maririnig na mayroong bulong. It’s an inspirational and encouraging song especially to the youth to do what is right.”
On the other hand, her favorite song, “Fire”, conveys her stalwart faith.
“More than just a passion na emotional, it’s a fire na something spiritual. So God is fire!”
As a child Kitchie really wanted to become a singer, which she thought as impossible to accomplish. But she achieved becoming the vocalist of the band Mojofly and signed up with Sony Music, a stunning experience since she didn’t even have any formal training nor joined a choir.
No doubt, that the Filipino youth consider her as new icon and inspiration. But Kitchie remains humble despite the ecstatic reception from the fans and media.
Kitchie also promotes and prioritizes education. She left her former band because of her desire to finish her studies. She majored in two courses, Education and Psychology. And even when she returned to making music she made it a point that her study came first before doing gigs.
“Focus! Everything you do conspires sa goal mo,” her answer on how she handled her study and career.
The singer and composer’s first hit “Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin” was an explosive song; it became a chart topper and theme of Lovers in Paris, an ABS-CBN top rating Korean soap opera.
“ One of my managers, Tommy, suggested ‘why don’t you write a love song na tagalog.’ I thought that would be a great idea because Filipinos are fond of songs na mellow. It’s a short story about being martir and all pero humorous,” Kitchie said.
Her fame soon paved the way for commercials and TV Programs. She did commercials for a cologne, shampoo, and fast food chain. And now she is one of the endorsers of a clothing line for women with friend, Barbie Almabis. She also composed and sang the theme song of the TV series “Majika”.
No wonder she raked in different awards like the double platinum honor for her album; “Most Promising Entertainer” and “Best Female Concert Performer” from Aliw Awards; and “Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist” and “Best Ballad” from Awit Awards. She also got the Nickelodeon Channel’s Pinoy Wannabe Kid’s Choice Award. These recognitions are proof of her excellence as a musician.
And she continues to conquer the airwaves and concert scene, she’s currently busy doing gigs, with or without her friend Barbie. Her current hit is a revival of an APO Hiking Society song, “Pag –ibig.
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