Ryan Bang's I Lilly Lilly Like It Presscon

Ryan Bang

The summer months here in the Philippines is normally the off season for orchestras and other music performing groups. So it’s not surprising that there aren’t a lot of classical music concerts happening at around this time. And majority of upcoming performances are usually the recitals of the various summer music workshop so there’s not really that much to see.

This meant that I could use this time to expand my horizons, step out of the box and get out of my comfort zone. But I never imagined that this would mean that I’d be on hand to cover the press conference of Ryan Bang for his album I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits!

Yes I am talking about Ryan Bang, the Korean former Pinoy Big Brother Housemate who rose to fame via his silly dance moves and undecipherable speech as a judge at ABS-CBN’s Showtime. And he does now have an album. Now let that sink in for a moment.

The album, clocking at a little over 30 minutes, contains 7 tracks. The lead track of this album is Ryan’s first ever single, I Lilly Lilly Like It. The rest of the tracks are made up of dance hits that have been featured in Showtime.

Right from the start, Ryan couldn't hide his excitement and happiness for this project. He hopes that the kids will like it and that it will make him so happy if he sees them dancing to his song. He also hopes to shoot a music video in the future somewhere in either Baclaran or Divisoria since he says that it’s a happy place. And if given the chance, he’d love to record a Christmas song next time because for him, it’s such a happy season. Yes, happy was the operative word for that day.

He admits that he’s not really cut out to be a singer but his aim is just simple, to make kids happy whenever they hear his song. It was hilarious when he told us that his mother wasn’t too keen on his singing voice and even wondered why the recording company even got him to record a song in the first place. But that didn't dampen his mood at all and he is still excited about this album since it’s a new experience for him and he's been enjoying everything that’s been happening in his life so far.

When asked if he would eventually leave the Philippines to try his luck in Korea like Sandara Park of 2NE1, he answered that he doesn’t have the looks and the chops to make it there. He said that the Philippines that has accepted him with open arms and numerous laughs is so different from Korea which is more serious and has more handsome guys than him. So I guess that the Philippines will see more of his quirky antics and dance moves and will hear more of his unusual voice.

Ryan Bang performing his first single

So it was indeed a very unusual day for me and it’s a drastic change from Rachmaninoff one day and then to Ryan Bang the next. But in these tough economic times, intense heat, and impending end of the world (if you believe what you’ve been seeing around), an unpretentious track like this and the thought of kids dancing around to the song, is a breath of fresh air and a welcome change. So if you Lilly Lilly Like Ryan Bang, (or don't like the economy, the heat and the impending end of the world) then try to grab a copy of the album at record stores nationwide. And if you want to see him in person, then take note of these dates and places:

June 3, 2011 5:00 PM  Robinsons Angeles, Pampanga

June 17, 2011 5:00 PM Robinsons Dasmarinas, Cavite

June 24, 2011 5:00 PM Robinsons Starmills, Pampanga

July 1, 2011 5:00 PM Robinsons Sta. Rosa, Laguna

I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits! is released by Galaxy Records and distributed by Polyeast Records.

I Lilly Lilly Like It: Ryan Bang Party Party Hits!

Tracks:

1. I Lilly Lilly Like It (I Really Really Like It) by Ryan Bang

2. Pan Americano (We No Speak Americano) by Yolanda Cool

3. Parapapa by Cidinho & Doca

4. Waka Waka by All Star Generation

5. Git With U by PSIX

6. Bon Bon by Pitbull

7. I Lilly Lilly Like It (Bang Mix) by Ryan Bang.