Daniel Zildjian Garon Benitez (born April 23, 1997), popularly known as Zild, is a Filipino musician, producer, and singer-songwriter. He is currently the lead vocalist, pianist/keyboardist, synth player and bassist of IV of Spades in addition to a solo career. One of his successful album is Medisina which was released in 2022.
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| Birth name | Daniel Zildjian Garon Benitez |
| Also known as | Zild |
| Born | April 23, 1997 Quezon City, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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Personal life
Zild Benitez is the son of Frank Benitez, the former drummer of Hungry Young Poets and Barbie's Cradle. He graduated at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Production.[1]
During his childhood and teenage years, he became a commercial model for various brands in the Philippines, including Lucky Me! Pancit Canton, Coca-Cola, and Nido. He also had a cameo role in one of ABS-CBN's primetime like "Got to Believe".
Career
IV of Spades
In June 2014, Allan Mitchell Silonga decided to form a band for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist. The Silongas were able to recruit drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zildjian "Zild" Benitez, who are the sons of Allan's friends. Unique Salonga, Benitez's churchmate who was already writing his own music, was later recruited to become the band's lead singer.[2][3]
The band later signed to Warner Music Philippines and released their first single "Ilaw sa Daan".[4]
On 2018, IV of Spades won the New Artist of the Year and the MYX Bandarito Performance of the Year and Nominated as Group the Year at the annual Myx Music Awards.[5] 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.[6]
Currently, Benitez handles the responsibility as the lead vocalist after their former lead vocalist Unique Salonga left to pursue "personal endeavors".[7] Months later, the band released their debut studio album, ClapClapClap!, on January 18, 2019.
Manila Magic
He is also a member of electronic pop duo Manila Magic, with Tim Marquez of One Click Straight.[8]
Solo career
On August 13, 2016, Benitez joined a music competition named "Music Hero" in the noontime show Eat Bulaga!. He originally won the "Bass Hero" title, but due to IV of Spades' rise to fandom, he and his bandmate, Blaster Silonga, who also won the "Electric Guitar Hero" title, left their titles and gave it up.[citation needed]
On June 12, 2020, Benitez released the music video of "Sinungaling" on YouTube.[9] Few weeks later, he also released "Dila", along with its music video on July 9, 2020.[10] On August 6, 2020, he released his debut solo album titled "Homework Machine".[11] It features "Sinungaling" and "Dila" which were released beforehand.
Benitez signed an artist management contract with Rico Blanco's label/management Balcony Entertainment.
On February 10, 2021, Benitez released "Kyusi" with its music video on YouTube.[12] Weeks later, he released "Apat" on February 25, he also revealed that "Kyusi" and "Apat" will be part of his upcoming album titled "Huminga", which was released on April 8, 2021.[13]
According to his Spotify profile,[14] Benitez started to produce his own songs using the isolation time from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In August 2022, Benitez officially signed with UMG Philippines through Island Records Philippines label.
Discography
Albums
As a Solo Artist
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| Homework Machine |
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| Huminga |
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| Medisina |
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with IV of Spades
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| CLAPCLAPCLAP! |
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Singles
as a Solo Artist
| Title | Year | Album | Reference |
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| Sinungaling | 2020 | Homework Machine | [16] |
| Dila | [17] | ||
| Habulan | [18][19] | ||
| Alalahanin | [20] | ||
| Takbo Ng Panahon | [21] | ||
| Ibang Planeta | Himig Handog 2020 | [22] | |
| Luha ng Lupa | Non-album single | [23] | |
| Kyusi | 2021 | Huminga | [24] |
| Apat | [25][26] | ||
| Bungantulog | [27][28] | ||
| Huminga | |||
| Hele | |||
| Isang Anghel | 2022 | Medisina | |
| Duwag | |||
| Duda | |||
| Medisina | |||
| Dasal/Kasal | 2023 | ||
| Oh Lunes Nanaman |
as a Featured Artist
| Title | Year | Album | Reference |
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| Lunod (with Ben&Ben and juan karlos) | 2021 | Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno | |
| Gabi (with juan karlos) | 2023 | Sad Songs and Bullshit Part 1 |
with Manila Magic
| Title | Year | Album |
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| In The Night | 2016 | Non-album singles |
| I Feel Like Dancing |
with IV of Spades
Music videos
| Title | Album | Year | Director(s) | Ref. |
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| "Sinungaling" | Homework Machine | 2020 | Daniel Aguilar | [29] |
| "Dila" | [30] | |||
| "Habulan" | [31] | |||
| "Alalahanin" | Kevin Dayrit | [32] | ||
| "Takbo Ng Panahon" | Shaira Luna | [33] | ||
| "Luha Ng Lupa" | Non-album single | Daniel Aguilar | [34] | |
| "Ibang Planeta" | Himig Handog 2020 | 2021 | Shaira Luna | [35] |
| "Kyusi" | Huminga | Simon Te | [36] | |
| "Apat" | Daniel Aguilar | [37] | ||
| "Bungantulog" | Raymond Dacones and Trina Razon | [38] | ||
| "Huminga" | Shaira Luna | [39] | ||
| "Hele" | Daniel Aguilar | [40] | ||
| "Isang Anghel" | Medisina | 2022 | ||
| "Duwag" | ||||
| "Duda" | ||||
| "Medisina" | ||||
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | 6th Wish Music Awards | Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year | "Sinungaling" | Nominated | [41] |
| Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Zild | Won | |||
| 16th MYX Music Awards | Rock Video of the Year | "Dila" | Nominated | ||
| 2022 | 7th Wish Music Awards | Wish Song Collaboration of the Year | "Lunod" (shared with Ben&Ben and Juan Karlos Labajo) | Won | [42][43] |
References
External links
- Zild Benitez on X