On September 13, Pinoy singer JC Regino recalled how the late Kapuso broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez helped with his dad, April Boy Regino’s music career.
At the media event for his sophomore single ‘Tama Na Sa Akin Ikaw,’ which LionhearTV covered, JC recounted the struggles his father, April Boy, encountered at the start of his career.
“‘Yun po ‘yun–kaya ko po gusto ko po ‘yun– ‘yun po ‘yung nagsimula sila Daddy kaya one of my most favorite songs ni Dad. Kasi doon sila nag-simula po na makilala.
“Kasi noong una po noon, hindi po sila tinatanggap ng mga recording company. Nandoon ‘yung hirap pawis at dugo na binigay nila para makuha nila ‘yung pangarap nila.”
He disclosed that his grandmother helped produce April Boy’s first song.
“Tapos naawa po ‘yung Lola ko, Lola Lucy ko po, siya po ‘yung nag-produce. Tapos noong nangyari po ‘yun, noong na-produce na po ‘yun, di ba kasi hindi tinatanggap ng recording company, na-produce po ‘yun.”
He then revealed that the seasoned broadcast journalist Mike Enriquez was the first radio DJ who played his father’s song, ‘Sana’y Laging Magkapiling.’
“Ang nangyari po doon, pinasa po siya sa lahat ng radio station, wala pong tumatanggap and ang una pong nagpatugtog ng Sana’y Magkapiling, ay si, Rest In Peace po, si DJ Mike Enriquez.
“Kaya isa po si Idol DJ Mike Enriquez sa mga– isa sa mga tumulong kung bakit po nag-click ang ‘Sana’y Laging Magkapiling.'”
As for his music, JC released his sophomore single ‘Tama Na Sa ‘Kin Ikaw’ on September 15 under GMA Music. The song pays tribute to the timeless hits of the beloved April Boys and their fans.
JC Regino collaborated with his uncles Vingo and Jimmy Regino in crafting his sophomore single under the Kapuso music label.
April Boys fans and music lovers can stream ‘Tama Na Sa ‘Kin Ikaw’ via digital streaming platforms starting September 15.
