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| Jojo Mendre |
Businessman and singer Jojo Mendrez may be the Philippines' Revival King for doing marked versions of hits by other artists, but his drumbeaters might have to rethink that title soon.
That's because by all indications, Jojo's latest song "Nandito Lang Ako," penned for him by no less than Jonathan Manalo, is bound to be an even bigger hit than any of his previous releases.
The single shines with heartfelt vocal work, tender lyrics and unforgettable melody. "Nandito Lang Ako" also has a beautiful arrangement that makes the ballad timeless and appealing across demographics.
We heard Jojo is set on releasing 3 to 5 more songs in the coming months. Some fans hope one of them would be a remake of the Himig Handog entry "Pare, Mahal Mo Raw Ako" written by director Joven Tan. Well, why not?
Anyway, for now, whether pundits agree or not, Jojo being a hot topic lately can't hurr at all. Even before talks linking him to Mark Herras could die down---both parties have denied any romantic involvement----comes a controversial photo online that shows him with Rainier Castillo (it gets more interesting when it's pointed out that Rainier is a runner-up to Mark on reality show "Starstruck" so many years ago!).
Jojo has already implored the public to stop making speculations about him and Mark. And while the singer hasn't issued a statement or explanation on the sighting involving Rainier (not that Jojo has to, by the way), we're almost sure he would also water down controversy given the chance.
We just have to believe Jojo because he can trace where the smoke from the "fire" comes. Remember that Mark and Rainier were tapped individually to shoot reaction videos to Jojo's songs so, of course, it could all just be work.
Still, some of Jojo's fans can't help but ship their idol to either of the two. The whole scenario has generated the kind of talk relished in the salon by the ladies, and in the smoking room by the gentlemen; from vendors in the wet market to the mahjong crowd in chi-chi ancestral homes.
Yet it's the talent that will prevail. It's the song that will remain.
No matter what anyone says or thinks, "Nandito Lang Ako" is an OPM gem that begs to be heard again and again.
And again.
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