I haven’t been keeping up with music much these days. Recently I did try to find some new stuff…Nothing really grabbed me. But there is one song I can’t get out of my head: “I Don’t Want To Be Your Friend” by Nina. She is a popular Filipino singer. I’ll just copy her bio from her website
Marifil Niña Girado, best known simply as Nina, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, record producer, commercial model, TV and radio personality. Girado has released multi-platinum records in the Philippines and is also known as the “Asia’s Soul Siren”. She is sister of singer Filbert “King” Girado, Jr. She has released seven albums and performs at bars such as Taboo Ultra Lounge, Bagaberde Grill, Hard Rock Cafe, 19 East, Club-O and can be seen on TV via the musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN. She can be heard on her weekly radio show on Wave 89.1 radio station, “Renditions of the Soul”.
If you like pop music, you’ll love her. Here is a grainy version of her video:
I’m sure there is a better version but I don’t have the time to search the net for it. She has a cover album and a live album where she covers Aerosmith and Aaliyah. I’m excited to hear more from her…if I can find it. Search the net and give her a try. You can find some videos on her facebook page. I think I discovered her on last.fm can’t remember. Enjoy.
Edited to add: Woohoo! I found Nina’s music on Amazon. (probably on itunes as well…) The MP3 albums are regularly priced. The 3D version is priced as an import. I would recommended Nina Live or if you just want a song to try for 99 cents go for “I Don’t Want To Be Your Friend”.
Recommended to pop lovers & ballad lovers. Do I have to mention Celine Dion? I’m not a huge fan of hers but if you like her, you will love Nina. She is compared to Mariah Carey a lot but I don’t know…yet.
I will be posting about Nina more because I love discovering new musicians and I’m a music geek!
