(Disclaimer: This is not for the faint of heart. This is just me during a thunderstorm.)

I COULDN’T stop laughing as I read a playlist posted by my editor in a mailing list. He dubbed it, “Baduy Songs.”

Baduy is a Filipino term that describes something or someone who is out of fashion. It also sometimes means “geeky” or “corny” but that could be debatable. Baduy could also mean jologs or lowbrow. So if you say a certain song is baduy it means “bad” or “nasty” music. But I guess the meaning changes based on context. Anyway, let’s move on to our little story.

My editor Leo Magno urged us to post the most baduy songs we could find in our playlist. Apparently, everybody has a secret playlist tucked in somewhere in their iTunes folder or in their iPod.

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LIKE father, like son?

Here’s an excerpt from the Associated Press article:

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Sting’s son opened The Police’s first major tour in 20 years Monday night.

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THEY may be old, but hell, they’re legends — and they still rock and roll with the best of them.

Pinoy rock legends Joey “Pepe” Smith, Chickoy Pura and Jun Lopito recently played together in Mega Music Fest. They’re also the endorsers of the Fernando brand of guitars.

Here’s an excerpt from the Showbiz & Style article:

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CONGRATULATIONS to 17-year-old Jordin Sparks, who has made history as the youngest “American Idol” winner.

Here’s an excerpt from the San Francisco Chronicle story:

Jordin Sparks grew up on “American Idol,” watching the show since she was 12 years old and telling her mother it was what she wanted to do.

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WILL they be the next big thing in the Philippine music scene? These aspiring pop stars sure hope so.

Here’s an excerpt from the Showbiz & Style article:

Maricris Garcia, a lounge chanteuse, points out: “I want people to realize that singing prowess is not measured by the high notes you can hit. It’s still about voice quality and having a distinct style.”

Joyce Tañaña, a choir member since elementary, explains: “PPS has already produced a belter in Jonalyn Viray. I want to show everyone that it’s possible for a female singer to impress an audience even if she doesn’t resort to belting. All she has to do is sing from the heart.”