Origin: Manila, Philippines
Years active: 2010-present
Origin: Manila, Philippines
Years active: 2010-present
Labels: P-POP Records
XLR8 is a sing and dance boy group in the Philippines under VIVA Records' P-Pop Label. XLR8 is composed of Hideaki Torio, Carlo Lazerna, the identical twins MJ and MM Magno, AJ Muhlach, Kiko Ramos, Arkin Del Rosario and Caleb Santos. They are regulary seen on the Sunday noontime variety show Party Pilipinas aired on GMA 7.
Group Name
XLR8 member Carlo Lazerna was the one who thought of the name for their group which was inspired by a character from an American cartoon series Ben 10. XLR8, the cartoon character is an Omnitrix alien that resembles a semi-armored velociraptor, the base creature for the form's design. XLR8 is pronounced as ‘’accelerate’’ in relation to its “Kineceleran”(portmanteau of the words 'kinetic and 'accelerate') nature that equates to its power and its speed in attacks and motion. Thus, naming their boy group as such reflects the group’s success goals and artistry is in accelerating mode. They also named their official Fan Club as A.FM or “Accelerated for Music” relevant to their group name.
Members
Adrian Muhlach
* Full Name: Adrian Justine Muhlach
* Birthday: May 20, 1992
* Instrument(s): vocals, guitar, drums, piano and flute
AJ is the son of Cheng Muhlach. Aga Muhlach is his half-brother. He is the nephew of movie actress Amalia Fuentes and cousin to Niño Muhlach. He plays many musical instruments such as the guitar, drums, piano, and flute. he loves to dance. He looks up to John Petrucci, Joe Satriani and David Cook. He likes sleeping and watching Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel.[19] He has also appeared in commercials like Poten Cee Vitamin C and the Mama Sita BBQ Marinade Commercial. AJ also wants to act and work with his brother in a film someday
Arkin del Rosario
* Full Name: Arkin Del Rosario Jr.
* Birthday: December 23, 1992
* Instrument(s): vocals
Arkin is also an actor. He grew up listening and dancing to the music of Michael Jackson and 'N Sync but somehow got sidetracked and landed in professional theater. At 11, he discovered that a renewed interest in singing. He then began appearing in professional stage plays like Florante at Laura, El Filibusterismo, Ibong Adarna and many others showcasing his incredible talent. Geleen Eugenio eventually introduced Arkin to Viva. He has also appeared on television and was already thinking about a career in acting when the chance to join XLR8 came along. He is now back to his first love — singing and dancing. Arkin believes that when people point out your weaknesses and makes fun of you, it’s an opportunity for you to rise above.
Caleb Santos
* Full Name: Caleb B. Santos
* Birthday: February 21, 1992
* Instrument(s): vocals, guitar, and drums
Caleb learned to sing in the church choir and despite his busy schedule with XLR8 continues to be active in church activities. It was there that he learned how to play the guitar and drums. That is also why he considers the gospel act Hillsong United his major influence. He also likes the music of Jay Sean and Jason Mraz and misses the old computer games.
When asked in his S Magazine interview of whom he is closest with among the XLR8 boys, he said that all of them are close enough to him but he talks often to Aki because he finds Aki's Japanese culture amusing.
Carlo Lazerna
* Full Name: John Carlo B. Lazerna
* Birthday: October 22, 1991
* Instrument(s): vocals
Carlo enjoys video games. He is seldom without a game going on no matter where he is. His other passion is dancing which he began as a form of exercise but has now become a big part of his career. He also likes pretty girls and treats his fellow members like his brothers. He likes watching animé and shows like Phineas and Ferb, The Simpsons and Spongebob.
He shared in his S Magazine interview that there was a fan whom he chatted with for a while that wounded her own wrist and wrote Carlo's name on it which freaked out his family.[27]
Carlo is also the one who thought of the group's name.
Hideaki Torio
* Full Name: Hideaki Torio
* Birthday: August 21, 1991
* Instrument(s): guitars, drums,vocals
He opted to make the Philippines his home because he wants to be in show business. His career experience includes regular stints in Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman (where he is known for his witty comments) and the defunct SOP (Philippine TV show). He is both a singer and dancer. He is a big fan of Westlife. He speaks Japanese and Tagalog.
Aki says he's close to all of his fellow XLR8 members especially with Arkin whom he says is his neighbor and to Caleb which he talks to most of the time.
Kiko Ramos
* Full Name: Francis Albert Ramos
* Birthday: February 28, 1992
* Instrument(s): vocals
Kiko just used to love dance competitions on TV, he didn't know that this enthusiasm would lead him to showcase his own style and dancing power. The boy who loved every challenging episodes of America's Best Dance Crew and So You Can Dance can also be dubbed as hyper lad in the group. He a grandson to [Ben Delgado], the first Pinoy crooner to become succesful in Las Vegas. Kiko can certainly dish out those sentimental ballads with feelings and has performed in stage musicals but what he really loves is dancing to R&B and Hip- hop music. He likes Michael Bublé ,Josh Gorban and Korean and Japanese pop tunes. Kiko believes in "No Pain , No Gain " mantra, he would definitely give his best shot for the improvement of their group.
MJ Magno
* Full Name: Meljohn Magno
* Birthday: February 22, 1990
* Instrument(s): drums, organ and guitar
MJ is one of the Magno twins. At the age of 16, MJ knew that he loves singing and performing in front of many people. Together with his twin MM, they usually perform in special family occasions which amazed their relatives. Later on, Mj together with his twin MM took voice lessons to improve their craft. Aside from playing numerous musical instruments like drums, organ and guitar, he is also a songwriter. He is in fact making his songwriting debut in the group’s album with the songs "Dance With Me", "I Love You Girl" and "Ms. Beautiful". He has appeared in GMA shows like SiS (TV series), Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman and All Star K!. MJ knows how to give the best shot for an opportunity and he knows how to make good use of it.
MM Magno
* Full Name: Melmar Magno
* Birthday: February 22, 1990
* Instrument(s): vocals, guitars(bass guitar)
MM is 1/2 of XLR8's Magno Twins. He first appreared on Master Showman together with his twin brother and because of their twin novelty, Kuya Germs dubbed them as "Master Showman Twins". MM also shares in his S Magazine interview that he prefers having a fashion sense that will always stand out.
In the same interview he shares that one of the most unforgettable thing a fan did to him was when a group of gays went straight to him and asked for a kiss and to his amazement, the gay went straight to his face and kissed him and as he put it "may laway at dila pa".
Debut
XLR8's first live TV appearance was on Party Pilipinas on GMA 7 on March 28, 2010 where they performed their promotional song entitled You're So Hot.
Television Appearances:
[*]Party Pilipinas / GMA 7 (March 2010 - present)
[*]V Scene / Channel V Philippines (March 2010)
[*]I Laugh Sabado / QTV 11 (April, June, July 2010)
[*]Diz Iz It! / GMA 7 (April, June 2010)
[*]Eat Bulaga / GMA 7 (April 2010)
[*]Unang Hirit / GMA 7 (April 2010)
[*]Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman / GMA 7 (April 2010)
[*]Ka-Blog! / GMA 7(May, June 2010)
[*]Full time Moms / QTV 11 (May 2010)
[*]MYX Daily Top 10 / MYX Channel (June 2010)
[*]Star MYX / MYX Channel ( June 2010)
[*]MM Magno (with the rest of XLR8) / Take me Out / GMA 7 (May 2010)
[*]Arkin del Rosario Jr. and Caleb Santos / (Sa Pula sa Puti) Eat Bulaga / GMA 7, (July 5, 2010)
Print appearances
[*]Philippine Star/Entertainment Section (March 2010) / Meet Viva's 1st boy band
[*] Philippine Star/Sounds Familiar by Baby A. Gil (April 2010) / Will XLR8 break the Pinoy Boy Group Curse
[*]Pinoy Song Magazine (April 2010)
[*] Manila Bulletin/Entertainment Section by Jonathan Hicap (April 2010) / Fans Defend Boy Band XLR8 against SuJu album Issues
[*]S Magazine (June 2010)/ The Boys of XLR8 by Mark Sablan
[*]Manila Bulletin/Celebrity World by Crispina Martinez-Belen (July 2010) / XLR8 Boys, RP's answer to Korean Boy Groups Invasion
[*]Pinoy Song Magazine (July 2010)
[*]Philippine Star/Sounds Familiar by Baby A. Gil (July 2010)/ Catching Up with XLR8
Radio appearances
[*]The KC Show / 92.3 U92 Fm (April 2010)
[*]93.9 iFM / (April 2010)
Concert appearances
[*]GMA at 60 Heart of Television / Araneta Coliseum / June 18, 2010
[*]KPOP meets PPOP / Araneta Coliseum / June 19, 2010
[*]Record Breaker Concert Tour / Baguio / July 10, 2010
Albums
[*]XLR8(Self-titled)
Official Singles
[*]You're So Hot(Release date: March 2010)
[*]I Love You Girl(Release date: July 2010)
Official Music Videos
[*]You're So Hot
[*]I Love You Girl
Official fansite: http://acceleratedformusic.net
I'll be there
XLR8 Lyrics
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I can't forget the hour that moment with you
Then i had realized love's growing deep inside
I feel the beating of my heart
Araw gabi lagi na lang pinapangarap ko'y ikaw
Dinarasal ko na balang araw
Sa pag-gising ko tayo'y nagmamahalan na
Call my name and i'll be there
Spending my days and nights just thinking of you
How you make me wanna smile with the things that you do
When will i hear you say
Love is coming on your way
And that you'll start to feel the same
Araw gabi lagi na lang pinapangarap ko'y ikaw
Dinarasal ko na balang araw
Sa pag-gising ko tayo'y nagmamahalan na
Cause we belong together, always and forever
Call my name and i'll be there
Araw gabi lagi na lang pinapangarap ko ito
Dinarasal ko na balang araw
Sa pag-gising ko'y tayo
Araw gabi lagi na lang pinapangarap ko'y ikaw
Dinarasal ko na balang araw
Sa pag-gising ko tayo'y nagmamahalan na
We belong together, always and forever
Call my name and i'll be there
The song 'I'll Be There' by XLR8 is a romantic love song that expresses the sentiment of a young man's unrequited love for a woman he has laid his eyes on. The lyrics describe how he felt the first time he saw her and how his love for her has been growing deep inside him ever since. He yearns for her day and night and dreams that they will one day be together. He expresses his willingness to be by her side always, and he invites her to call his name, and he will be there for her.
The lyrics are straightforward and depict the pure affection and longing of a young man for a woman he admires. However, the artist also adds subtle nuances that indicate the depth of his desire. For instance, he talks about the beating of his heart, which could be a symbol of a strong emotional connection that he feels towards her. Additionally, the repetition of the phrase "araw gabi lagi na lang pinapangarap ko" serves to reinforce the notion that he is consumed by his love for her.
The song has a romantic and upbeat melody that complements the lyrics perfectly. Each verse is accompanied by a catchy chorus, making the song memorable and easy to sing along. The artist's vocal delivery is smooth and emotive, conveying the passion and sincerity behind the lyrics. Overall, 'I'll Be There' is an excellent love song that captures the essence of unrequited love and youthful romance.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time i laid my eyes in someone like you
I remember the exact moment I first saw you, and it was unlike anyone I had seen before.
I can't forget the hour that moment with you
That moment with you was so impactful that it will always be imprinted in my memory.
Then i had realized love's growing deep inside
After some time, I began to understand that I was starting to fall deeply in love with you.
I feel the beating of my heart
Every time I think of you or am with you, my heart beats stronger and faster than ever before.
Spending my days and nights just thinking of you
You've become such a big part of my life that I can't stop thinking about you, even when I'm alone.
How you make me wanna smile with the things that you do
Your presence brings me so much joy and happiness that I can't help but smile when I'm around you.
When will i hear you say
I'm anxiously waiting for the day when you'll say to me...
Love is coming on your way
That you feel the same way about me, and that love is on its way to us.
And that you'll start to feel the same
That you'll start to have the same feelings of love and affection for me that I have for you.
Cause we belong together, always and forever
I truly believe that we were meant to be together forever, and nothing can change that.
Call my name and i'll be there
No matter what happens or where I am, I'll always be there for you if you need me. Just call my name.
Araw gabi lagi na lang pinapangarap ko'y ikaw
Day and night, I'm always dreaming of you.
Dinarasal ko na balang araw
I pray that one day, my dreams of being with you will become a reality.
Sa pag-gising ko tayo'y nagmamahalan na
When I wake up, I imagine a world where we're already together and in love with each other.
Writer(s): Carl Thompson, Michael Keith, Sean Combs, Quinnes Parker, Daron Jones, Marvin Scandrick
Contributed by Alex V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@missyang11
It's really sad that people didn't give them a chance 😩
@vintageboy9536
Before Sb19 there was XLR8
@binkysvlogs9759
First PPOP boygroup I loved before SB19 era.
@DocRen
Same!!!! <3
@argiedalunan1688
XLR8, Down to Mars, Chickzs and now we have SB19 ❤️👌
@jentuble5249
Idol ko sila noon.. may potential sana but they were not given the chance...
@jaysonevangelista1376
Mas tisoy pa nga ung band nato kesa sa Sb19 ang badoy
@angelicarona5946
Listening This Song
❤️❤️😍🎤🎧.
Wow Cover XLR8
Great Singer
Bumalik na Ang Group na ito .
❤️👏👏💔.
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@trishacamillenidea3817
I was crazy about them way back high school days. Baon kong pera na pangkain sana, pinampiprint ko ng mga pictures nila. Pati lyrics ng songs. Sad lang na hindi sila nabigyan ng chance dati. Their songs were good and so is their personalities and visuals. Just sad. Saan na kaya sila ngayon?
@itspaulinasspace
I actually appreciated XLR8. Thy were the only local boy group I liked during my teenage years. (MJ Magno is my favorite, he is really musically taleted) :)