IV of Spades

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IV of Spades
Also known asIVOS
OriginMetro Manila
Genres
Years active
  • 2014–2020
  • 2025–present
Labels
Members
Websiteivofspades.com[5]

IV of Spades (stylized in all caps; pronounced "Four of Spades" and often shortened as "IVOS" [6]) is a Filipino rock band from Metro Manila, Philippines, consisting of vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Zild Benitez, vocalist and lead guitarist Blaster Silonga, backing vocalist and drummer Badjao De Castro, and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Unique Salonga. The band first gained exposure with the release of their fourth single, "Mundo" (2018).[4][7] Their first album, ClapClapClap!, was released on January 18, 2019. The band went on hiatus on August 21, 2020,[8] and returned in 2025 with the release of their single "Aura" and subsequently released their second and most recent album Andalucia, on November 5, 2025.

Their musical style has been described as "pop funk"[9] and funk rock by the local press.[a] IV of Spades has been nominated and won several musical awards, both in the Philippines and internationally.[14] The band is also known for their 1970s-inspired outfits.[15]

History

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2014–2017: Early years

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In July 2014, Allan Mitchell Silonga, also known as "Daddy A", planned and decided to form a band for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist and vocalist. Daddy A handpicked and recruited drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zild Benitez, who are the sons of Daddy A's musician friends Franklin Benitez and Chuck de Castro. Unique Salonga, one of the band's vocalists, was recruited last by Daddy A through his father Randy Salonga, who used to play guitars for Daddy A's vocal group Daddy's Home. Unique already writing his own music, and was later recruited to become the band's lead singer.[16][17]

Most of the band members are sons of musicians. Blaster's father, Allan Silonga (aka Daddy A), is a member of a band in the 90s, Kindred Garden, which evolved as K24/7, the first R&B and Hip-hop band during that era. He was also part of the singing group, Daddy's Home, which finished third in The X Factor Philippines.[18][19] Zild's father, Franklin Benitez, was the drummer for the Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle.[18][20] Badjao's father, Chuck de Castro, was a member of Makatha & Posivity Band and was also a session rhythm guitarist of the Rage Band. Blaster and Zild gained popularity when they became contestants for Eat Bulaga!'s hit contest, Music Hero. Zild was the first member of the Music Hero Squad and was the Bass Guitar grand champion; Blaster won the Electric Guitar grand champion and the title of Ultimate Music Hero.[21]

IV of Spades signed to a record label and released their debut single "Ilaw sa Daan" (transl. street light) under Warner Music Philippines.[17]

The group's second single, “Hey Barbara” was released on July 9, 2017, and followed up by their third single “Where Have You Been My Disco?”, released on December 9, 2017.

2018–2019: "Mundo", Unique's departure and ClapClapClap! studio album

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In 2018, the band released their fourth single called "Mundo". A video of their live performance on the song, which was uploaded on Metro Manila-based radio station Wish 107.5's YouTube channel, became the group's highest viewed single on YouTube with 176 million views as of September 2024.[22]

IV of Spades won the New Artist of the Year, MYX Bandarito Performance of the Year, and nominated as Group of the Year at the annual MYX Music Awards.[23] The band also won the Dreams Come True with Air Asia, the airline's search for the most promising acts in the region. The band performed with David Foster as part of their prize. They also won the Favorite New Group award at the 30th annual Awit Awards.[24]

On May 5, 2018, the band announced on their official social media accounts that lead vocalist Unique Salonga had left in order to pursue personal endeavors.[25]

On July 12, 2018, the song "In My Prison" was released simultaneously on Spotify and YouTube. It is the band's first single after Salonga's departure, with Benitez taking over full-time as lead vocalist.[26] They released their sixth single, "Bata, Dahan-Dahan!" on September 14, 2018. After they released their sixth single, they released another single "Sa Kahapon" and this time, with hip-hop artist and rapper Shanti Dope for Coke Studio Homecoming.[27]

In October, IV of Spades was nominated for the Best Southeast Asia Act category in the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards[28][29][30] but lost to Joe Flizzow of Malaysian hip-hop group Too Phat. Within the same month, they returned to Wish 107.5 and collaborated with Moira dela Torre with a new song entitled "Huli Na Ba Ang Lahat". The song was first unveiled during a digital concert held on October 8, 2018. The show, staged by Acer Philippines in partnership with Wish 107.5, was part of the annually-held Acer Day celebration.[31]

The band released their first studio album, ClapClapClap!, on January 18, 2019. It consisted of 15 songs, the most popular being Come Inside of My Heart.

2020–2024: Hiatus

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The band then released their seventh single entitled "Ang Pinagmulan", on February 16, 2020. After 2 months, they released their final single recorded "Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip)", on April 17, 2020. On August 21, 2020, the band announced their hiatus.[32][33] The band members have since been focused on other solo and group projects outside of IV of Spades.

2025–present: Reunion, Andalucia

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On July 16, 2025, IV of Spades announced their return from hiatus with the release of a single titled "Aura". Salonga had also rejoined the band.[34] On August 13, the band has surprise-released their second single, titled "Nanaman" (lit. 'Again').[35] On August 29, at the Wish 107.5 11th anniversary concert, the band announced that they will be releasing their second album titled Andalucia, and is set to be release on November 5, 2025.[36] On September 10, the band has surprise-released their third single, titled "Konsensya" (lit. 'Conscience').[37] On October 8, the band has surprise-released their fourth single, titled "Suliranin" (lit. 'Problem').[38]

The band performed at the inaugural Filipino Music Awards at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 21, 2025. On December 12 and 13, they held their solo concert at the same venue.[39][40][41]

Musical style and influences

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IV of Spades is heavily inspired by 1970s fashion, acts and sounds. Members of the band have cited various musical groups and artists as songwriting influences, including ABBA, Kings of Leon, Tame Impala, My Chemical Romance, Radiohead, and Jet.[42]

Band members

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Timeline

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Discography

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Main article: IV of Spades discography

Tours

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Headlining

  • The Sweet Shadow Tour (2019)
  • IV of Spades Live at the MOA Arena (2025)

Supporting

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Awit Awards 2018 Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist "Hey Barbara" Won [44]
Favorite Performance by a Group Recording Artist Won
Record of the Year Won
Music Video Of The Year "Where Have You Been, My Disco" Won
2019 Music Video of the Year "Take That Man" Nominated [45]
Record of the Year "Mundo" Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
2020 Album of the Year "ClapClapClap!" Won [46]
Record of the Year "Bawat Kaluluwa" Won
Filipino Music Awards 2025 Rock Song of the Year "Aura" Won [47]
People’s Choice Awards — Song Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
LionHearTV RAWR Awards 2018 Hugot Song of the Year "Mundo" Won [48]
MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2019 Band of the Year "Mundo" Nominated [49]
Song of the Year Nominated
MTV European Music Awards 2018 Best Southeast Asian Act "IV of Spades" Nominated
MYX Music Awards 2018 Group of the Year "IV of Spades" Nominated [50]
Myx Bandarito Performance of the Year Won
New Artist of the Year Won
2019 Artist of the Year "IV of Spades" Nominated [51][52]
Group of the Year Nominated
Music Video of the Year "In My Prison" Nominated
Rock Video of the Year Won
Song of the Year "Mundo" Won
2020 Artist of the Year "IV of Spades" Nominated [53][54]
Collaboration of the Year "Nagbabalik" (with Rico Blanco) Nominated
Music Video of the Year "Come Inside of My Heart" Nominated
Rock Video of the Year Won
Song of the Year Nominated
2021 Music Video of the Year "Ang Pinagmulan" Nominated [55]
Rock Video of the Year
PMPC Star Awards for Music Duo/Group Concert Performer of the Year "Rico Blanco x IV of Spades Live in Concert!" Nominated [56]
Village Pipol Choice Awards 2019 Group Performer of the Year "IV of Spades" Nominated [57]
Wish Music Awards 2018 Wishclusive Urban Performance of the Year "Ilaw Sa Daan" Won [58]
Wish Promising Artist of the Year "IV of Spades" Nominated
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year "Hey Barbara" Nominated
2019 Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year "Huli Na Ba Ang Lahat" (with Moira Dela Torre) Nominated [59]
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year "Mundo" Won
Wish Group of the Year "IV of Spades" Won
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year "In My Prison" Nominated
2020 Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year "Bawa't Kaluluwa" Won [60][61]
Wish Group of the Year "IV of Spades" Nominated
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year "Nagbabalik" Won

Notes

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  1. ^ Attributed to multiple sources[10][3][11][12][13]

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