Junji Arias

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Name = Junji Arias


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Anthony Jame Jude Villegas Arias
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Born = birth date and age|1976|8|5
Makati City, Philippines
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Instrument = Singing
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Genre = Rock
Occupation = Musician, composer, voice actor
Years_active = 1993–present
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Associated_acts = Velcro
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Junji Arias (Born Anthony Jame Jude Villegas Arias on August 5, 1976 at Makati City, Philippines.) He is the current vocalist and chief songwriter of Filipino rock band, Velcro. Junji is known for his raw, sharp-edged raspy vocals and is musically versatile, playing a wide range of instruments, including the guitar, keyboards, and several percussion instruments. In the 1990s and early 2000s, Junji was also known for his heavy drug and alcohol abuse, passing out during performances, but has now maintained his sobriety.

He also works as a professional composer and does voice-overs and commercial jingles. Previously, he was a member of the largely-unknown band Excerpts, and formed Velcro in 2000 as an acoustic group together with Rivermaya drummer, Mark Escueta, and Excerpts lead guitarist, James Diaz. They were later joined by Bolichie Suzara on Bass and Alex Fidel on Drums for their debut album, "Ubod ng Lakas na Dikoryenteng Kombo". All 3 singles made top 10 in the Philippine charts. He is currently recording a solo album in Germany for worldwide release spring 2007.

Biography

Began his education at Colegio de San Agustin, but got into a lot of trouble growing up and went on to different high schools to finish, then to college at I/AME, majoring in Management/Economics. He began his singing career as a solo act at Ka Freddies in Tagaytay City in 1993 at the age of 17, after being discovered by international folk star, Freddie Aguilar. He released his first album under Warner Music Philippines with the band Excerpts in 1999 but started getting public recognition after the release of his independent album with Velcro in 2004 distributed by Viva Records.

Discography

Composer/Lyricist

Excerpt: "Sunday Jam sa Tagaytay"

Pag-Ibig Mo Lamang

Excerpts: "Una"
Una
Basa
Let Me
Pinaasa
How Can I Go On?
Parang
Promise Me

Velcro : "Ubod ng Lakas na Dikoryenteng Kombo"

Take Control
Collide
Waiting For The Sun
Beautiful
Bolunji
Kapag Ako’y Umibig
Bakbakan Na ( URCC theme )

Rachel Alejandro : "Hearts Desire"

Keeper of my Heart

NATF

Blinded

Velcro : "Close Up"

The Closer I Am To You

Velcro : "Ubod ng Lumpiya na may sauce maryosep"

Sigaw
Should I Stay or Walk Away
Kakalimutan
Air I Breathe
Sleep
Pangarap
Umbrella Brother
Watery Visions
Misunderstood

Junji Arias:

98 Seconds
Six Pack Blues

External links

* http://www.myspace.com/opmvelcro
* http://amp.channelv.com/velcro
* http://www.myspace.com/junjiarias
* http://www.publicsoundfactory.com
* http://www.youtube.com/v3lcr0