The reggae band Junior Kilat is mainly based in Cebu, Philippines but is popular in the Davao-Dumaguete-Bohol Area. Their name is taken from the 70’s Cebuano band Leon Kilat, who they claim, sang first about “Agta”. They are also one of the most popular reggae bands in Manila and won a Song Of The Year Award in the NU107 Rock Awards for “Ako Si M16”, their first single out of the album “party pipol ur on dub TV”.
The group’s first release was on the 2004 album “Island Riddims” which featured two of their tracks: “K-Fyne” and “Original Sigbin”. Both were performed live at The Baseline in Cebu City. Their second appearance was in the “Island Krismas” album with their track “Kling Klang”.
In 2005, their first album “party pipol ur on dub TV” was released. Some of the tracks here were studio-dub, and some performed live at Idiot Board, also in Cebu City.
Their latest album is titled “Buwad Suka Sili” and contains 5 tracks, 2 music videos and “The Making of Ako Si M16” video. The video of “K-Fyne” is included on the album. The lineup of Junior Kilat changed for this album. Jad Dapat, formerly the guitarist, left the group and Archie Ybañez took over his place.
junior kilat is currently composed of: Errol ‘Budoy’ Mirabiles (Vocals) Tiano Evangelista (Bass) Archie Ybañez (Guitars) Bangin Atienza (Turntables) Gina Pestaño (Keyboards) Cleofas Quijano (Trombones) Diana Freese (Drums)
