Legaci (band)
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Legaci is a Filipino American
R&B band from the San Francisco Bay Area
, California
. Formed in 1997, its original members consisted of Mathew Arcilla (guitar/vocals), Jason Atencion (vocals), John Daria (vocals), and Micah Tolentino (guitar/keyboard/vocals). In the current line-up, only Micah Tolentino remains along with Chris Abad (vocals) and Dominic Manuel (guitar/keyboard/vocals). Jason Atencion is currently out due to health concerns. They are currently the backup singers for Canadian Pop
-R&B
singer Justin Bieber
on the My World Tour
.
's EndFest at Sacramento
, California
in 2001 after coming first overall in a local "Battle of the Bands" competition. They opened for artists such as LFO, Vertical Horizon
, Uncle Kracker
, Dream, 3LW
, and Smashmouth. Membership within Legaci fluctuated during this time, going from as many as five members down to three.
in 2007, with plans to finish a full album in the future.
as a method of promotion to gain more of a fan base and attention. Over the course of 2 years, their channel has accumulated over 1 million unique views and their videos have cumulatively reached over 12 million views, collaborating with several other rising Asian-American YouTube stars. Dominic Manuel was added into the lineup while Jason Atencion was forced to take leave due to health concerns. In one of their most recent covers of Justin Bieber's song "Baby" with YouTube users Cathy Nguyen and Traphik
, much like how Justin Bieber was discovered, Legaci's video was seen by music manager Scooter Braun
. He contacted them the day after the video was posted and Legaci was flown out the very next week to start rehearsing for the promotion run of Justin Bieber's My World 2.0
album. Since then, Legaci has been performing with Justin Bieber and have even been given a slot in the tour's setlist where they are able to showcase their talent.
Compilations
Singles
Filipino American
Filipino Americans are Americans of Filipino ancestry. Filipino Americans, often shortened to "Fil-Ams", or "Pinoy",Filipinos in what is now the United States were first documented in the 16th century, with small settlements beginning in the 18th century...
R&B band from the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. Formed in 1997, its original members consisted of Mathew Arcilla (guitar/vocals), Jason Atencion (vocals), John Daria (vocals), and Micah Tolentino (guitar/keyboard/vocals). In the current line-up, only Micah Tolentino remains along with Chris Abad (vocals) and Dominic Manuel (guitar/keyboard/vocals). Jason Atencion is currently out due to health concerns. They are currently the backup singers for Canadian Pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
-R&B
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
singer Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
on the My World Tour
My World Tour
The My World Tour is the debut concert tour by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. It is Bieber's first concert tour which supports his two-part debut album My World and My World 2.0. The tour was officially announced on March 16, 2010, a week before My World 2.0 was released...
.
Early Career (1997-2001)
The founding members of Legaci got together under the leadership of their late manager, Mike Viernes of Point Blank Entertainment. Their dream was not only to succeed in the music industry, but to give Asian-Americans mainstream relevance. They performed cover songs and original pieces at various parties, talent shows, cultural events and competitions throughout California. Performances often included assistance from Miquan Bell (drums), Peter De Leon (keyboard), Wayne Gross (alto/tenor saxophone), Alymar Eugenio (vocals), Rhomell Calara (vocals), Walter Boncato (vocals), and Initial Phaze (backup dancers). In 2001, Legaci self-published and released their first CD single "Make Sweet Love" to promote themselves to their fans as well as potential music industry contacts. The single included a bonus music video filmed and produced by Nelson Nunez. One of their most notable events during this time was performing as the opening act for 107.9FM KDNDKDND
KDND is an FM radio station licensed to Sacramento, California at 107.9 MHz. It is owned by Entercom. KDND broadcasts a Pop Contemporary Hits format under the name 107.9 The End...
's EndFest at Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital of the state of California, in the United States of America.Sacramento may also refer to:- United States :*Sacramento County, California*Sacramento, Kentucky*Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in 2001 after coming first overall in a local "Battle of the Bands" competition. They opened for artists such as LFO, Vertical Horizon
Vertical Horizon
Vertical Horizon is an American alternative rock band formed at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 1991. The band is best known for a string of hits in 1999 and early 2000s, including "You're a God", "Everything You Want", and "Best I Ever Had ". Their most recent album, Burning the...
, Uncle Kracker
Uncle Kracker
Matthew Shafer is an American rock musician known as Uncle Kracker. His singles include "Follow Me", "Smile", and "Drift Away". His music was more rap rock-based at the start of his career before turning in a more rock and Top 40 style music direction on later releases.-Biography:Shafer was born...
, Dream, 3LW
3LW
3LW was an American hip hop soul and R&B girl group that enjoyed a number of modest hits during the early 2000s. Its founding members were Naturi Naughton, Adrienne Bailon, and Kiely Williams. Jessica Benson later replaced Naughton after she left the group in 2002...
, and Smashmouth. Membership within Legaci fluctuated during this time, going from as many as five members down to three.
Little Black Book (2002-2006)
Legaci continued to perform, seeing the departure of Mathew Arcilla and the addition of Chris Abad, Jason Guison, and Chris Mamitag. They also worked on creating their first album in the studio. What started as an independent project soon changed when Kamikaze Records, a local independent label, picked them up late 2003 and helped to push the release of their CD. Little Black Book was released on March 14, 2006.Sessions (2006-2009)
Legaci and Kamikaze Records parted ways late 2006, along with members Jason Guison and Chris Mamitag. Despite this, Legaci continued to perform and went back into the studio to start work on their next album, Sessions. With new member Delfin Lazaro, they pushed the Sessions EPExtended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
in 2007, with plans to finish a full album in the future.
YouTube and Justin Bieber (2007-present)
In late 2007, Legaci turned to YouTubeYouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
as a method of promotion to gain more of a fan base and attention. Over the course of 2 years, their channel has accumulated over 1 million unique views and their videos have cumulatively reached over 12 million views, collaborating with several other rising Asian-American YouTube stars. Dominic Manuel was added into the lineup while Jason Atencion was forced to take leave due to health concerns. In one of their most recent covers of Justin Bieber's song "Baby" with YouTube users Cathy Nguyen and Traphik
Traphik
Traphik , also known as Timothy DeLaGhetto, is a rapper, comedian, and videographer. Aside from rapping, Traphik also makes online parody and comedy videos.-Filmography:-Youtube Channels:...
, much like how Justin Bieber was discovered, Legaci's video was seen by music manager Scooter Braun
Scooter Braun
Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun is an American talent manager. His acts appear on two record labels, Raymond-Braun Media Group and Schoolboy Records. The most prominent artist Braun represents is Justin Bieber, who is signed to Raymond-Braun Media Group...
. He contacted them the day after the video was posted and Legaci was flown out the very next week to start rehearsing for the promotion run of Justin Bieber's My World 2.0
My World 2.0
My World 2.0 is the latter of two-part debut studio album from Canadian singer Justin Bieber, and is his first full studio release. The album is the follow-up to the first platinum certified half of the album, which was released on November 17, 2009, via Island Records, and 2.0 was first released...
album. Since then, Legaci has been performing with Justin Bieber and have even been given a slot in the tour's setlist where they are able to showcase their talent.
Discography
Studio Albums- Little Black Book (2006) (Kamikaze Records)
- Sessions (2007) (Legaci)
Compilations
- Joints Exclusive: Volume 1 (2008) (Phase1 Records)
Singles
- "Make Sweet Love" (2001) (Legaci)