| Birth name | Blaster Mitchell Medina Silonga |
|---|---|
| Birth date | September 30, 1999 (age 27) |
| Birth place | Marikina, Philippines |
| Genre | Glam rock |
| Occupation | Musician · singer-songwriter · producer |
| Instrument | Vocals · Guitar · Drums |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Associated acts | IV of Spades · Unique Salonga |
| Label | Island · UMG |
| Current member of | IV of Spades · Blaster and the Celestial Klowns |
Blaster Mitchell Medina Silonga (born September 30, 1999) is a Filipino singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He is best known as the co-vocalist and lead guitarist of the funk rock band IV of Spades. He also pursued a solo career and formed his own band known as "Blaster and the Celestial Klowns" when the band went on an indefinite hiatus in 2020, which he released his first studio album My Kosmik Island Disk in 2022. He released his second and latest studio album Last Fool Show in 2025.
Early life
Blaster was born in Sta. Monica, Tañong, Marikina. He is the son of veteran musician Allan Silonga, a member of 90s band Kindred Garden and the singing group Daddy's Home which finished third in The X Factor Philippines, and the current Senior A&R Manager at Def Jam Recordings Philippines label under UMG Philippines. He has three siblings, namely Dave, Ashanti, and Alleinah.
Music career
IV of Spades
In June 2014, Allan Silonga decided to form a band for his son. 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.[1][2]
The band has released multiple singles, including the hit single "Mundo", and their debut album ClapClapClap!.
Solo career
On 13 August 2016, Silonga joined a music competition named "Music Hero" in the noontime show Eat Bulaga!. He originally won the "Electric Guitar Hero" title, but due to IV of Spades' rise to fandom, he and his bandmate, Zild Benitez, who also won the "Bass Hero" title, left their titles and gave it up.
In 2021, Silonga officially signed with UMG Philippines label Island Records Philippines. He released his debut single, "Disko Forever",[3] in both Japanese[4] (released on 30 September 2021) and original Filipino version (released on 29 October 2021).[5][6]
Coinciding with his solo career, he formed his own band The Celestial Klowns, consists of his brother Dave Silonga on bass, Crystal Jobli on keyboards, Max Cinco on drums, and songwriter-producer Dan Tanedo on guitars.[7]
On October 8, 2022, Silonga released his debut studio album My Kosmik Island Disk,[8] featuring 9 tracks including his newest singles "Nararararamdaman" and "O Kay Ganda".[9]
Discography
As a solo artist
Studio albums
| Title | Album Details |
|---|---|
| My Kosmik Island Disk |
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| Last Fool Show |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL [10] | ||||
| scope="row | Disko Forever (Japanese Version) | 2021 | — | ||
| scope="row | Disko Forever | — | My Kosmik Island Disk | ||
| scope="row | Pasko'y Hindi Na Masaya | — | |||
| scope="row | Nararararamdaman | 2022 | — | My Kosmik Island Disk | |
| scope="row | O Kay Ganda | — | |||
| scope="row | Sa Huli Ang Pagsisisi | — | |||
| scope="row | Kamukha | 2024 | — | Last Fool Show | |
| scope="row | Boomerang | 2025 | — | ||
| scope="row | Hari Ng Kapalpakan | — | |||
| scope="row | Akala Ko | — | |||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
As a featured artist
| Year | Title | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maitim na Mahika (with John Roa and Yuridope) |
References
- ^ Gloria, Gaby (October 21, 2017). "IV of Spades is ready to boogie". Youngstar. The Philippine Star. Archived March 8, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 12, 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Blaster - “Disko Forever” (Official Video)", retrieved 2022-12-11
- ^ "Blaster - “Disko Forever” (Japanese Version)", retrieved 2022-12-11
- ^ Bodegon-Hikino, Kara (30 September 2021). "Blaster Silonga makes solo debut with 'DISKO FOREVER' (Japanese Version), signs with Island Records Philippines". Bandwagon.asia. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "LISTEN: Blaster Silonga releases Tagalog version of 'Disko Forever'". Rappler. 29 October 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Blaster Finally Launches Solo Career with Island Records PH". One Music PH. 1 October 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "MY KOSMIK ISLAND DISK", 2022-10-13, retrieved 2022-12-11
- ^ Basabas, Franchesca Judine (5 October 2022). "BLASTER on looking out into the cosmos for his debut album 'MY KOSMIK ISLAND DISK'". Bandwagon.asia. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
- ^ Peak chart positions on the Philippines Hot 100 charts: