Kamikazee bags 20th Awit Awards Album, Song of the Year trophies

By Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines–The riotous, fun-loving rock band Kamikazee emerged as the big winner in the 20th Awit Awards held Wednesday night at the NBC Tent, The Fort, Taguig.

Known for its metal-based sound and the humorous onstage antics of vocalist Jay Contreras, Kamikazee bagged five awards including Album of the Year (”Maharot”), Song of the Year (”Narda”) Best Rock Recording (”Narda”), Best Performance by a Group (for “Narda”) and Music Video of the Year (”Martyr Nyebera”).

The band also shared the Best Selling Album award for the tribute CD “KaminAPO Muna.”

Another notable winner was the R&B group Kala, which won Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist and Best World/Alternative/Bossa Music (”Jeepney”).

Gary Valenciano won two awards for Best Performance by a Male Recording Artists and Best Ballad (”In Another Lifetime”).

Jimmy Marquez was also honored for placing second in the 2006 Shanghai Asia Music Festival.

The Awit Awards Night featured live performances by Francis M, Parokya ni Edgar, The Dawn, Sugarfree, Bamboo, Gary V with son Gabby, and Razorback’s Kevin Roy jamming with two Pinoy rock legends, Wally Gonzales and Joey “Pepe” Smith.

The complete list of awardees:

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist: Lani Misalucha (”I Live For Your Love”)

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist: Gary Valenciano (”In Another Lifetime”)

Best Performance by a Duet: Mon David and Bituin Escalante (”Alone Together”)

Best Performance by a Group: Kamikazee (”Narda”)

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist: Amber (”Manila”)

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist: Gian Magdangal (”Himala”)

Best Performance by a New Group: Kala (”Jeepney”)

Best Instrumental: Jerome Rico (”Agua de Beber”)

Album of the Year: “Maharot” (Kamikazee)

Song of the Year: “Narda” (Kamikazee)

Best Selling Album: “KaminAPO Muna” (Various Artists)

Best Ballad: “In Another Lifetime” (Gary Valenciano)

Best Rock Recording: “Narda” (Kamikazee)

Best World/Alternative/Bossa Music Recording: “Jeepney” (Kala)

Best Rap Recording: “Ngayon ang Taon” (Francis M and Jungee Marcelo)

Best Jazz Recording: “Skarlet” (Skarlet)

Best R&B Recording: “A Single Soul” (Reuben Laurente and Regine Velasquez)

Best Novelty: “Kring Song” (Jose and Wally)

Best Song Written for a Movie/TV/Stage Play: “Majika” (Kitchie Nadal)

Music Video of the Year: “Martyr Nyebera” (Kamikazee)

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