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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Garon and the surname or paternal family name is Benitez.
Zild Benitez
Birth nameDaniel Zildjian Garon Benitez
Also known asZild
Born (1997-04-23) April 23, 1997 (age 27)
Quezon City, Philippines
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • musician
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Keyboards/Synthesizers
Years active2014–present
Labels

Daniel Zildjian Garon Benitez (born April 23, 1997), popularly known as Zild, is a Filipino musician, producer, and singer-songwriter. He is currently the lead vocalist, pianist/keyboardist, synth player and bassist of IV of Spades in addition to a solo career.

Personal life

Zild Benitez is the son of Frank Benitez, the former drummer of Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle. He graduated at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Production. [1]

During his childhood and teenage years, he became a commercial model for various brands in the Philippines, including Lucky Me! Pancit Canton, Coca-Cola, and Nido. He also had a cameo role in one of ABS-CBN's primetime like " Got to Believe".

Career

IV of Spades

Main article: IV of Spades

In June 2014, Allan Mitchell Silonga decided to form a band for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist. The Silongas were able to recruit drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zildjian "Zild" Benitez, who are the sons of Allan's friends. Unique Salonga, Benitez's churchmate who was already writing his own music, was later recruited to become the band's lead singer. [2] [3]

The band later signed to Warner Music Philippines and released their first single "Ilaw sa Daan". [4]

On 2018, IV of Spades won the New Artist of the Year and the MYX Bandarito Performance of the Year and Nominated as Group the Year at the annual Myx Music Awards. [5] The band also won the Dreams Come True with Air Asia, the airline's search for the most promising acts in the region. The band performed with David Foster as part of their prize. They also won the Favorite New Group award at the 30th annual Awit Awards. [6]

Currently, Benitez handles the responsibility as the lead vocalist after their former lead vocalist Unique Salonga left to pursue "personal endeavors". [7] Months later, the band released their debut studio album, ClapClapClap!, on January 18, 2019.

Manila Magic

He is also a member of electronic pop duo Manila Magic, with Tim Marquez of One Click Straight. [8]

Solo career

On August 13, 2016, Benitez joined a music competition named "Music Hero" in the noontime show Eat Bulaga!. He originally won the "Bass Hero" title, but due to IV of Spades' rise to fandom, he and his bandmate, Blaster Silonga, who also won the "Electric Guitar Hero" title, left their titles and gave it up.[ citation needed]

On June 12, 2020, Benitez released the music video of "Sinungaling" on YouTube. [9] Few weeks later, he also released "Dila", along with its music video on July 9, 2020. [10] On August 6, 2020, he released his debut solo album titled " Homework Machine". [11] It features "Sinungaling" and "Dila" which were released beforehand.

Benitez signed an artist management contract with Rico Blanco's label/management Balcony Entertainment.

On February 10, 2021, Benitez released "Kyusi" with its music video on YouTube. [12] Weeks later, he released "Apat" on February 25, he also revealed that "Kyusi" and "Apat" will be part of his upcoming album titled "Huminga", which was released on April 8, 2021. [13]

According to his Spotify profile, [14] Benitez started to produce his own songs using the isolation time from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In August 2022, Benitez officially signed with UMG Philippines through Island Records Philippines label.

Discography

Albums

As a Solo Artist

List of Studio Albums with Selected Details
Title Album Details
Homework Machine
Huminga
Medisina

with IV of Spades

Title Album Details Ref.
CLAPCLAPCLAP!

[15]

Singles

as a Solo Artist

Title Year Album Reference
Sinungaling 2020 Homework Machine [16]
Dila [17]
Habulan [18] [19]
Alalahanin [20]
Takbo Ng Panahon [21]
Ibang Planeta Himig Handog 2020 [22]
Luha ng Lupa Non-album single [23]
Kyusi 2021 Huminga [24]
Apat [25] [26]
Bungantulog [27] [28]
Huminga
Hele
Isang Anghel 2022 Medisina
Duwag
Duda
Medisina
Dasal/Kasal 2023
Oh Lunes Nanaman

as a Featured Artist

Title Year Album Reference
Lunod
(with Ben&Ben and juan karlos) 		2021 Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno
Gabi
(with juan karlos) 		2023 Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 1

with Manila Magic

Title Year Album
In The Night 2016 Non-album singles
I Feel Like Dancing

with IV of Spades

Main article: IV of Spades discography

Music videos

List of music videos, album, showing year released and directors
Title Album Year Director(s) Ref.
As lead artist
"Sinungaling" Homework Machine 2020 Daniel Aguilar [29]
"Dila" [30]
"Habulan" [31]
"Alalahanin" Kevin Dayrit [32]
"Takbo Ng Panahon" Shaira Luna [33]
"Luha Ng Lupa" Non-album single Daniel Aguilar [34]
"Ibang Planeta" Himig Handog 2020 2021 Shaira Luna [35]
"Kyusi" Huminga Simon Te [36]
"Apat" Daniel Aguilar [37]
"Bungantulog" Raymond Dacones and Trina Razon [38]
"Huminga" Shaira Luna [39]
"Hele" Daniel Aguilar [40]
"Isang Anghel" Medisina 2022
"Duwag"
"Duda"
"Medisina"

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2021 6th Wish Music Awards Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year "Sinungaling" Nominated [41]
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year Zild Won
16th MYX Music Awards Rock Video of the Year "Dila" Nominated
2022 7th Wish Music Awards Wish Song Collaboration of the Year "Lunod" (shared with Ben&Ben and Juan Karlos Labajo) Won [42] [43]

References

  1. ^ Regis, Ralph (April 30, 2021). "Music Production alumnus Zild Benitez reminds us of the world outdoors with 'Huminga'". The Benildean. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  2. ^ Gloria, Gaby (October 21, 2017). "IV of Spades is ready to boogie". Youngstar. The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  3. ^ Fernandez, Denise (December 1, 2017). "Here's why IV OF SPADES is about to become your new favorite band". Scout Magazine. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
  4. ^ "Here's why IV OF SPADES is about to become your new favorite band – Scout Magazine". December 1, 2017. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  5. ^ "The boys of IV of Spades get into the Myx | BusinessMirror". businessmirror.com.ph. March 22, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2018.
  6. ^ "IV of Spades to continue without vocalist Unique Salonga". GMA News Online. May 5, 2018. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
  7. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie Marie (May 5, 2018). "Unique Salonga leaves IV of Spades". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 5, 2018.
  8. ^ "Scout Friday Picks: Manila Magic". Scout Mag. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
  9. ^ Bandwagon (June 12, 2020). "Zild Benitez drops surprise track, 'Sinungaling' – watch". Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  10. ^ Bodegon, Kara (July 9, 2020). "Zild Benitez releases new single 'Dila' for those who "can't keep their mouth shut" – watch". Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  11. ^ Fallore, Renuel (August 6, 2020). "IV OF SPADES' ZILD UNLEASHES SOLO ALBUM 'HOMEWORK MACHINE'". Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  12. ^ Bodegon, Kara (February 9, 2021). "Zild shares new "childish and funny" single, 'Kyusi' – listen". Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  13. ^ "zild on Twitter: "new single "Apat"..." Zild on Spotify. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  14. ^ "Zild on Spotify". Zild on Spotify. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  15. ^ Fallore, Renuel (January 18, 2019). "IV OF SPADES Debut Album 'CLAPCLAPCLAP' Has Arrived!". Myx. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
  16. ^ Bandwagon (June 12, 2020). "Zild Benitez drops surprise track, 'Sinungaling' – watch". Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  17. ^ Bodegon, Kara (July 9, 2020). "Zild Benitez releases new single 'Dila' for those who "can't keep their mouth shut" – watch". Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  18. ^ Benitez, Zild. "Zild – habulan". YouTube. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  19. ^ Constantino, Brianne (August 6, 2020). "ZILD IS IN 8-BIT PARADISE IN "HABULAN" VIDEO". Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  20. ^ Benitez, Zild. "Zild – lalahanin". YouTube. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  21. ^ Benitez, Zild. "Zild – takbo ng panahon". YouTube. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  22. ^ Singh, Surej (November 16, 2020). "Listen to Zild's new track, 'Ibang Planeta'". Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  23. ^ Benitez, Zild. "Zild – Luha Ng Lupa". YouTube. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  24. ^ Bodegon, Kara (February 9, 2021). "Zild shares new "childish and funny" single, 'Kyusi' – listen". Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  25. ^ Benitez, Zild. "Zild – Apat (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  26. ^ "Red hot: Zild hits the bullseye once again with second single 'Apat'". inqPOP!. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  27. ^ Benitez, Zild. "Zild – Bungantulog (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  28. ^ Gwee, Karen (March 18, 2021). "Watch Zild Benitez's bucolic new video for 'Bungantulog'". NME. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  29. ^ "Zild - sinungaling". YouTube. June 12, 2020.
  30. ^ "Zild - dila". YouTube. July 9, 2020.
  31. ^ "Zild - habulan". YouTube. August 6, 2020.
  32. ^ "Zild - alalahanin". YouTube. September 12, 2020.
  33. ^ "Zild - takbo ng panahon". YouTube. October 3, 2020.
  34. ^ "Zild - Luha Ng Lupa". YouTube. November 20, 2020.
  35. ^ "Ibang Planeta - ZILD (Music Video)". YouTube. January 2, 2021.
  36. ^ "Zild - Kyusi (Official Video)". YouTube. February 10, 2021.
  37. ^ "Zild - Apat (Official Video)". YouTube. February 25, 2021.
  38. ^ "Zild - Bungantulog (Official Video)". YouTube. March 18, 2021.
  39. ^ "Zild - Huminga (Official Video)". YouTube. April 8, 2021.
  40. ^ "Zild - Hele (Official Video)". YouTube. August 14, 2021.
  41. ^ "The 2021 Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. October 23, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  42. ^ "7th Wish Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  43. ^ "Moira, SB19 win big in 7th Wish Music Awards". ABS-CBN News. January 31, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2022.

External links

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