18/11/2025
Congratulations to Baao's very own Overheat.official for bagging the award for "Best World Music Recording at the 38th Awit Awards. isang tshirt naman diyan. 🙂
THANK YOU, 38th Awit Awards!
What happened at the 38th Awit Awards still feels unreal.
Our very first nomination… and we were blessed with the "Best World Music Recording" award.
But the truth is, this victory is not ours alone.
It belongs to the people who believed in us, supported us, and carried us through every high and low.
Without all of you, we are nothing.
Above All, Thank You Lord!
God, thank You for the grace, strength, and opportunities You continue to give us.
Every blessing we have comes from You.
A SPECIAL TRIBUTE:
To Potenciano Gregorio Sr. (from Lib-og, now Santo Domingo, Albay), original composer of Sarung Banggi, a classic Bicolano love song — parang national anthem ng Bicolanos when it comes to kundiman vibes.
Thank you for creating a timeless piece that continues to define our culture and identity.
Your work opened the door that led us to this moment.
A HEARTFELT SALUTE TO OUR MENTORS:
We would like to give a very special thank you to Direk Boom Dayupay and Ma’am Lani Dayupay Savellano.
Your guidance, patience, and unwavering support have been more than professional mentorship, it has been a lifeline.
You believed in us when we doubted ourselves, pushed us to do better, and reminded us why we fell in love with music in the first place.
This award is as much yours as it is ours. Your dedication helped shape OVERHEAT Band into the artists we are today, and your faith in us made this moment on the national stage possible.
Direk Boom and Ma’am Lani, you are family, mentors, and heroes to us.
REPRESENTING BAAO, RINCONADA, CAMARINES SUR, and BICOL!
This award is more than just ours, it represents all of us:
Baaoeños, Rinconadians, Camarinenses, and Bicolanos.
On this national stage, we proudly carry your spirit, culture, and music. Every note we sang, every beat we played, was lifted by your love, pride, and belief in us.
OUR JOURNEY AND SACRIFICES:
This award is also a testament to the hardships and sacrifices we carried as OVERHEAT Band: late nights of rehearsals, long hours of practice, balancing work, school, and family responsibilities, countless setbacks, and moments of doubt…yet we persevered because of our shared dream—to share our music, our culture, and our heart with the world. Every struggle, every sleepless night, every sacrifice was worth this moment on stage.
OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE:
To , TV5, Vibe PH, P.A.R.I, Sony Music Philippines, Elem3nt East, CamSur Made, Jed Fraginal (AudioMetric Productions), Gerard Bigay, the OVERHEAT Band members & their families, our sponsors, all our supporters, and the Llorens Family, especially Uncle John and Aunt Janette Llorens, thank you for believing in us, guiding us, and helping us bring our music to life. Your dedication during the recording process, technical support, and faith in our vision made this possible.
OUR MEMBERS WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK:
From : Danica Esplana (Vocals)
RV Botor (Street Taqueria and Cafe), Kurt Gonzaga (Kuma), Kier Xander Badiola (Extraction Point), Grab & Bite, Joseph Lendel Blanquera, Katrina Sotaso, Kulot, Rose Nacario, Sean Tristan Gaite Quiñones, Val Moises Vargas, Renz Moscoso, Lee Carr Carique, Sherwin Verona, Tomas Badiola, Joy Fajardo, Jin Roz, Arjay Angelo Botor, Ana Fe Velarde, Jerome Palma ( Marlin), Jilly Borja (Weekend Burger Baao), and to the anonymous sponsors.
Your love carried Danica through every challenge.
From: Jorham Sinfuego (Saxophone/Arranger)
Fe Joan , Farah Francy, Arl Pontillas, Myrine, Jessica Tampuco, Rolando Lagatic
From: Marvin Barrameda (Trumpet)
Juvy Vargas, Niña Velasco Yong, Don Ico, Monique Alanis Villaflor, Mary Litam, Mai Marquez, Sir Gene Rejuso, Charles Torrente, Atty. Julie Panganiban, Sir Alixe Dato, Hikaru Tajiri, Pia Aguilar, Frances Trinna Echavez Manolos, Deisery Balilla, Atty. Camae and Renz Lim, Kleofe Pelecia, Councilor Cy Malazarte, Lorna Valencia, Mr. & Mrs. Batik Ricafrente, Sir Ron Bulao, Sarah Balares, Auntie Raquel Tamoria, Councilor Edwin Bedural, & anonymous
From: Romeo Barcoma (Bass)
RV & Mel Botor (Street Taqueria and Cafe), Bon Bisenio, John Ryan Baydal, Mary Jane Barcoma.
Your faith in Dada kept him going.
From: John Paul Dumago (Trombone)
Gerald Dumago, Maki Deypalubos, Ronniel Boco, Frances Trinna Manolos, Florina Chan, Sabrina Sy, Fatima, Mary Rose Borromeo.
Thank you for pushing him to grow and believe.
From Cepertino Gumabao (Guitars)
Isaac Tuason, Herky Gumabao, Jojo Grecia.
Your support has been a steady anchor for him
From Ernest Bulalacao (Vocals)
Ma. Cleofe Baraero, Baby Besinio, Lea Inson, Aleana Bisenio, Kagawad Jenny & Kagawad Gali Bayos, Maria Alain Bisenio, Hon. Mayor Jeff Besinio.
Your encouragement shaped him the artist he is today!
A SPECIAL SALUTE TO BAAOEÑOS:
To all the Baaoeños, led by Hon. Mayor Jeff Besinio,
thank you for embracing us, supporting our journey, and cheering us on from day one. Your pride, encouragement, and unwavering belief in us gave our music wings.
This award is as much yours as it is ours, and we carry your spirit with us every time we step onto a stage.
This win belongs to all of us.
Our families, our supporters, and especially our hometown of Baao, thank you for standing with us, lifting us, and believing in our music.
*Some of our other band members will also share their personal thank-yous to their sponsors and supporters soon.
We are nothing without you.
MARAMING MARAMING MARAMING SALAMAT!❤️
Mabuhay Ang Musikang Pinoy!
