4 Rico Blanco Songs That Will Make You Nostalgic
You might be missing your high school playlist! Let us now take a trip down memory lane with Rico Blanco songs that will bring you nostalgia.
Rico Blanco is a Filipino singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, and businessman. He is one of the famous artists in the Philippine music industry specifically OPM. From 1994 to 2007, he was the vocalist and co-founder of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya, where he started his career. Moreover, Rico was often called The (Music) Genius and The Brains of Rivermaya.
Since 2008, he worked as a solo artist and ventured into business. He built Balcony Entertainment, a record label and artist management company. Now, he handles several artists and produces songs. Blanco established a reputation as one of the well-liked local music icons in the Philippines because of the success of his music and live performances. So, let us now reminisce about the good old days!
214
“‘Cause time may pass, but longer than it’ll last. I’ll be by your side.”
One of Rico Blanco’s most popular songs is 214. This was first released as a song for his former band Rivermaya in 1994. This dramatic song is something you can easily sing along with because of its moderately slow beat.
Rico posted the Ricovered version in 2015. He also revealed the meaning behind the song’s title on his YouTube channel in 2020.
Balisong
“Nobody’s made me feel this way before. You’re everything I wanted.”
This track gives off the vibe of how wonderful loving is but at the same time, painful. Adoring someone from afar because you cannot confess your feelings to them.
Balisong was Rivermaya’s song in 2004. Rico transformed this track in 2016 with new lyrics and arrangements.
Your Universe
“You can thank your stars all you want but I’ll always be the lucky one.”
This hit song just makes you feel loved and appreciated. It expresses gratitude and luck for being a part of someone’s universe. Making an effort and emphasizing their gratefulness and that they will always be by their side at all times.
Your Universe was released in 2008 as part of his debut album as a solo artist. It holds the number one spot in Rico’s most streamed songs on Spotify with almost 30 million streams.
Antukin
“Sasalubungin natin ang kinabukasan nang walang takot at walang pangamba.”
The song revolves around the idea of being always there for and with someone. Doing all ways to be happy and be with each other’s side stating Long as we stand as one… Nothing will ever break us.
He released Antukin under his debut album Your Universe in 2008. This became one of his most successful songs and currently ranks two among his most streamed songs on Spotify.
Rico Blanco’s songs bring back memories of how much we enjoyed life before. Join him to look back on his concert this September 11 in Araneta Coliseum. Watch Rico on his performances and listen more of his songs on music platforms!
