Last February 27, 2009, Dubistas eagerly waited in Eastwood City for an important announcement to be made by their idols, the band members of Urbandub.
There was truly a downpour of the country's love for Dub as various social networking accounts and a multitude of other websites received an avalanche of messages in anticipation for the big night.
The result was nothing less than phenomenal as Dub is in the Air gathered a crowd that filled Eastwood Central Plaza. Hosted by DJ Suzy of Magic 89.9, exhilarated fans were more than psyched to jam with the Sound from the Giant South. Pulse-raising performances from front acts The Ambassadors and Nyctinasty prepped viewers and elevated energy levels in preparation for the main event.
The highlight of the night followed as Mr. Ricky Ilacad, MCA Music Inc.'s President, was called up on stage to reveal the very important announcement. Mr. Ilacad announced with much delight that Urbandub is now officially part of one of the country's biggest record labels under the cradle of MCA Music Inc. The crowd responded with a resounding applause affirming their excitement for the rousing plans for the band and other hard-rocking things to come.
The rock band from Cebu was previously signed up with independent label Lighter Records before it became part of EMI Records in 2005.
Winner of the 2003 Best Song of the Year, 2004 Album of the Year, 2006 Vocalist of the Year, 2008 Listeners choice, and Junk Sounds Best Group, Urbandub wowed audiences with their electrifying performance. With Gabby Alipe on vocals, Lalay Lim on bass, John Mendoza on drums and John Dinopol on guitar, the band stormed Eastwood's atmosphere with their tangible hard-rocking talent. Stridently chanting and blissfully jerking with smash hits such as "First of Summer," "The Fight is Over," and a lot more, Dubistas just couldn't get enough of the Dub and kept on yearning for an encore!
Dub is in the Air serves as the kick off for bigger and grander plans for the band as well as for its fans. Dubistas ought to be excited as the band is currently gearing up for a new album that is slated to come out this year. With a new home, new songs, a new album and a myriad of rocking plans for the band, there's no stopping Urbandub from conquering the local music scene.
Dub is in the Air was made possible by Eastwood City, Magic 89.9 and MCA Music Inc.
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