Blakdyak

Blakdyak
Born Joseph Amoto-Formaran
(1969-07-25)July 25, 1969
Olongapo City, Zambales, Philippines
Died November 21, 2016(2016-11-21) (aged 47)
Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Nationality Philippine
Other names Joey, Blakdyak
Occupation Singer, comedian
Years active 1988–2015
Religion Roman Catholicism
Spouse(s) Twinkle Estanislao-Formaran
Children 4

Blakdyak was a former Filipino singer-comedian, he was "The King of Pinoy Reggae".

Early Life

Born Joseph Amoto-Formaran on July 25, 1969 in Olongapo City, Zambales. Blakdyak's music is reggae with ska and spiced up with novelty. "It must have something to do with my roots," he justifies the strong liking for reggae. Blakdyak's American serviceman- father (who was once stationed in subic Naval Base in Olongapo City where he met Joey's mother) is half-Jamaican. Reggae beat was born in the Carribean island of Jamaica.

Career

Blakdyak started singing in high school in Castillejos, Zambales (Philippines). He began to earn money from singing when some comedian-performers included him in their shows performing in provinces. He soon migrated to Manila and formed his own band. In 1997, Viva Records discovered the Rastafari guy and immediately signed him up to do an album.

With his chart-topping singles "Good Boy" and "Noon at Ngayon", Blakdyak has become the first local solo reggae act to achieve tremendous success in the entertainment field.

Recently, Blakdyak (Joey Formaran in real life) received his first Platinum Record Award for his first album "Noon at Ngayon". Prior to receiving this award, the prestigious Awit Awards concluded him the Best Novelty Act awardee and Best New Male Performer winner. Not bad for someone whose music is not as popular as pop tunes or dance tracks.

"I write songs with humorous lyrics because it is more fun to listen to. And I'm really a funnyman myself," he says.

Indeed Blakdyak's original songs contain serious messages although delivered the funny way like the songs "Noon at Ngayon" and "Good Boy".

To date, Blakdyak has a very strong following trooping to his gigs to get a good view of his live act. Everybody simply enjoy his music from the original cuts down to his interpretation of Bob Marley's "Waiting in Vain", Michael Bolton's "To Love Somebody" and Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight".

Now, Blakdyak has gone a long, long way from being the opening act to become the main performer.

Personal Life

He was married to non-showbiz wfe Twinkle Estanislao-Formaran with 4 children.

Discography

Studio Albums

Artist Album Tracks Year Records
Blakdyak Noon at Ngayon Noon At Ngayon
Modelong Charing
Tugtog Tayo
Good Boy
In-Lab
Carmelita
Don't Do That Joey
Kainan
Confused
Hayop na Combo
1997 (his first album) Viva Records
Blakdyak Magic Kapote Good Vibration
Magic Kapote
Sing
Papa
Dahil Sa'yo
Kalikasan
Muskia
Informer
Shaken Reggae
Asin at Paminta
2000 Viva Records
Blakdyak Bumbay Summer Reggae
Bumbay
Bilin Ni Lola
Inday
2005 Viva Records
Blakdyak Blakdyak's Tribe Sino Ba
Iska Talong
Beep Beep
May Tama
Tumawa Ng Tumawa
Bilog Na Naman Ang Buwan
Hot Mistiso
Bahay Kubo
Musika
2007 (his last album before his death) Viva Records

Filmography

Movies

Title Role Year
Alyas Boy Kano Michael (his first movie appearance) 1992
Squala Overdose 1998
Gangland Banjo 1998
Dahil May Isang Ikaw himself 1999
Asin at Paminta himself 1999
Weyt A Minit, Kapeng Mainit Ado 2001
S2pid Luv Bin 2002
Masikip Sa Dibdib: The boobita Rose Story himself (his last movie appearance) 2004

Death

Blakdyak was found dead inside his condominium unit in Sampaloc, Manila on 21 November 2016. His head was covered with a plastic bag, but the circumstances leading to his death were unclear As of November 2016.[1]

References

  1. Kaamiño, Hajji (21 November 2016). "Singer-comedian Blakdyak found dead". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
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