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'''John Paul''' "'''Japs'''" '''Ricafranca Sergio''' (born August 20, 1979) is the former [[bassist]]/[[vocalist]]/[[guitarist]] of the Filipino band [[Rivermaya]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philmusic.com/main/content/view/153/8/|title=Album Review: Rivermaya's ''Bagong Liwanag''|last=Tan|first=Jasper Lloyd|date=8 September 2007|publisher=PhilMusic.com|accessdate=22 May 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117032944/http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/153/8|archivedate=17 January 2010|df=}}</ref> and the current guitarist/vocalist for the band Peso Movement.
'''John Paul''' "'''Japs'''" '''Ricafranca Sergio''' (born August 20, 1979) is a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] musician and record producer. He is a former bassist, vocalist, guitarist of the Filipino band [[Rivermaya]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.philmusic.com/main/content/view/153/8/|title=Album Review: Rivermaya's ''Bagong Liwanag''|last=Tan|first=Jasper Lloyd|date=8 September 2007|publisher=PhilMusic.com|accessdate=22 May 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117032944/http://philmusic.com/main/content/view/153/8|archivedate=17 January 2010}}</ref> and the current guitarist/vocalist/frontman for the band Peso Movement.


==Career==
==Career==
Sergio joined the band in April 2001 as a session member when he took over the role of Nathan Azarcon, who left the band in February 2001. When [[Kakoy Legaspi]] and [[Mike Elgar]] joined in May 2001, Sergio was officially absorbed and the band began recording for "Tuloy ang Ligaya". Their first performance under their new lineup was at NU Pocket Concerts in Alabang Town Center on June 2, 2001. Known to many as Japs, Japsuki, and JP, is actually a drummer. Furthermore, he is also one of the founders of the band Daydream Cycle and is the guitarist and co-songwriter of the said band.
Sergio joined the band in April 2001 as a session member when he took over the role of [[Nathan Azarcon]], who left the band in February 2001. When [[Kakoy Legaspi]] and [[Mike Elgar]] joined in May 2001, Sergio was officially absorbed and the band began recording for "Tuloy ang Ligaya". Their first performance under their new lineup was at NU Pocket Concerts in Alabang Town Center on June 2, 2001. Known to many as Japs, Japsuki, and JP, he is actually initially a drummer. Furthermore, he is also one of the founders of the band Daydream Cycle and is the guitarist and co-songwriter of the said band.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bands go Indie to make their own music |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-6djAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hiUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1554%2C2752503 |website=Philippine Daily Inquirer |publisher=Raya Lopez Martin |access-date=November 7, 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Space Music and Sound Effects |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yZkVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=nAsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6630%2C2533855 |access-date=11 August 2022 |publisher=Mon Castro |date=21 December 2001}}</ref>


He went on hiatus some time in 2011 in [[Rivermaya]] as he was focusing with Daydream Cycle. On December 19, 2011, Sergio released his project solo album titled ''Monologue Whispers'' under the mononym Japsuki. In November 2012, Sergio posted on his official Facebook page that he is no longer with Rivermaya. Currently, he is the frontman of the band Peso Movement along [[Francis Reyes]], Macky Macaventa and Kurt Floreska. Sergio labels the group's genre as "dirty rock".<ref>{{cite web |title=Rivermaya refugee returns with dreamy solo album, loud new demos |url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/tagged/celebrity/news/rivermaya-refugee-returns-with-dreamy-solo-album--loud-new-demos-.html |website=sg.style.yahoo.com |publisher=Francis Brew |access-date=April 12, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Peso Movement: New fangs for the old hands |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/310557/peso-movement-new-fangs-for-the-old-hands/story/ |website=gmanetwork.com |publisher=CYRUS FERNANDEZ |access-date=29 May 2013}}</ref> On 2013, the band released their first song "Aling Pag-ibig Pa" as a part of the compilation album ''Rock Supremo'', a 150th birth anniversary that aims to honor the life and legacy of [[Andres Bonifacio]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Andres Bonifacio, Atapang a-Tao: Rock Supremo Album Launch at Bonifacio High Street |url=https://www.spot.ph/entertainment/54309/andres-bonifacio-atapang-a-tao-rock-supremo-album-launch-at-bonifacio-high-street |website=spot.ph |publisher=Rock Ed Philippines |access-date=September 5, 2013}}</ref> In 2014, the band released their debut album "The Gentle Sound of Chaos" with its carrier single "Bawal Simangot".<ref>{{cite web |title=Peso Movement’s debut album is a 4-star riot |url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/travel/blogs/pinoyrocks/peso-movement-s-debut-album-is-a-4-star-riot-042023579.html |website=ph.news.yahoo.com |publisher=Tony Maghirang |access-date=26 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title="Bawal Simangot" by Peso Movement |url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/video/bawal-simangot-peso-movement-040819692.html |website=sg.news.yahoo.com |access-date=26 September 2014}}</ref> The album was well received by critics.<ref>{{cite web |title=Peso Movement: The Gentle Sound of Chaos |url=https://sg.style.yahoo.com/tagged/celebrity/news/peso-movement-gentle-sound-chaos-020013915.html |website=sg.style.yahoo.com |publisher=Aldus Santos |access-date=28 October 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=CD reviews: New from Peso Movement, Maroon 5, Lana del Rey |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/14/14/cd-reviews-new-peso-movement-maroon-5-lana-del-rey |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=Jackie Dosmanos |access-date=15 September 2014}}</ref> In 2015, the band released their 2nd single "Dadami Pera".<ref>{{cite web |title=Peso Movement: “Dadami Pera” |url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/peso-movement-dadami-pera-101221666.html |website=sg.news.yahoo.com |publisher=Aldus Santos |access-date=24 March 2013}}</ref>
He went on hiatus some time in 2011 in [[Rivermaya]] as he was focusing with Daydream Cycle. On December 19, 2011, Sergio released his project solo album titled "Monologue Whispers" under the mononym Japsuki. On November 2012, Sergio posted on his official Facebook page that he is no longer with Rivermaya. Currently, he is the frontman of the band Peso Movement along [[Francis Reyes]], Macky Macaventa and Kurt Floreska. Sergio labels the group's genre as "dirty rock".

In 2015, he released his 2nd album "Pinoy Pop" under the mononym Japsuki,<ref>{{cite web |title=CD reviews: New Order, Japsuki, Keith Richards |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/04/15/cd-reviews-new-order-japsuki-keith-richards |website=news.abs-cbn.com |publisher=Jackie Dosmanos |access-date=October 4, 2015}}</ref> with the carrier single "Hirap Bago Sarap".<ref>{{cite web |title=Premier(e): Japsuki: “Hirap Bago Sarap” |url=http://pinoytuner.com/digradio/content/reviews/2350/premier_e___japsuki____8220_hirap_bago_sarap__8221_ |website=pinoytuner.com |publisher=Aldus Santos |access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref>


In 2016, Sergio temporarily returned to Rivermaya taking over Norby David after he left the band the same year. He toured on some live shows until original bassist [[Nathan Azarcon]] permanently filled in the position.
In 2016, Sergio temporarily returned to Rivermaya taking over Norby David after he left the band the same year. He toured on some live shows until original bassist [[Nathan Azarcon]] permanently filled in the position.


He co-produced the 13th studio album ''[[Sa Kabila ng Lahat (Rivermaya album)|Sa Kabila ng Lahat]]'', which was released on September 15, 2017.
He co-produced two tracks on Rivermaya's 13th studio album ''[[Sa Kabila ng Lahat (Rivermaya album)|Sa Kabila ng Lahat]]'', which was released on September 15, 2017. On the same year, he released his third solo album "Stereo Mood Swings".<ref>{{cite web |title=Music review: Japs Sergio's 'Stereo Mood Swings' is a cathartic look at depression |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/19/17/music-review-japs-sergios-stereo-mood-swings-is-a-cathartic-look-at-depression |website=Rick Olivares |publisher=news.abs-cbn.com |access-date=November 19, 2017}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
His older brother [[Pupil (band)#Dok Sergio|Andrew Ryan Steve "Dok" Sergio]] (born February 27, 1976), is the bassist of his other band, Daydream Cycle and [[Pupil (band)|Pupil]].
His older brother [[Pupil (band)#Dok Sergio|Andrew Ryan Steve "Dok" Sergio]] (born February 27, 1976) is the bassist of his other band, Daydream Cycle and the [[Ely Buendia]]-led [[Pupil (band)|Pupil]].


Sergio attended Manresa School in BF Homes [[Parañaque City]] from preparatory school until high school. Sergio graduated from [[De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde|De La Salle University–College of Saint Benilde]] in 2000 with a degree in AB Human Resources Management.
Sergio attended Manresa School in BF Homes [[Parañaque]] from preparatory school until high school. Sergio graduated from [[De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde|De La Salle University–College of Saint Benilde]] in 2000 with a degree in AB Human Resources Management.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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*''[[Tuloy ang Ligaya]]'' (2001)
*''[[Tuloy ang Ligaya]]'' (2001)
*''[[Between the Stars and Waves]]'' (2003)
*''[[Between the Stars and Waves]]'' (2003)
* ''[[You'll Be Safe Here]]'' (EP) (2005)
*''[[Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo]]'' (2006)
*''[[Isang Ugat, Isang Dugo]]'' (2006)
*''[[Bagong Liwanag]]'' (2007)
*''[[Bagong Liwanag]]'' (EP) (2007)
*''[[Buhay (Rivermaya album)|Buhay]]'' (2008)
*''[[Buhay (Rivermaya album)|Buhay]]'' (2008)
*''[[Closest Thing to Heaven]]'' (2009)
*''[[Closest Thing to Heaven]]'' (2009)
*''[[Sa Kabila ng Lahat (Rivermaya album)|Sa Kabila ng Lahat]]'' (2017) — as producer
*''[[Sa Kabila ng Lahat (Rivermaya album)|Sa Kabila ng Lahat]]'' (2017) — as Producer


===With Daydream Cycle===
===With Daydream Cycle===
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*''Monologue Whispers'' (2011)
*''Monologue Whispers'' (2011)
*''Pinoy Pop'' (2015)
*''Pinoy Pop'' (2015)
*''Stereo Mood Swings'' (2017)


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde alumni]]
[[Category:De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde alumni]]
[[Category:Filipino musicians]]
[[Category:21st-century Filipino male singers]]
[[Category:Filipino male singers]]
[[Category:Singers from Parañaque]]
[[Category:People from Parañaque]]
[[Category:Musicians from Metro Manila]]
[[Category:Musicians from Metro Manila]]
[[Category:Rivermaya members]]
[[Category:Rivermaya members]]
[[Category:21st-century Filipino singers]]

Latest revision as of 20:55, 6 October 2024

Japs Sergio
Sergio as a touring musician for Rivermaya in 2016
Sergio as a touring musician for Rivermaya in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJohn Paul Ricafranca Sergio
Also known asJapsuki
Born (1979-08-20) August 20, 1979 (age 45)
Parañaque, Philippines
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, Record producer
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • bass
  • drums
  • synths
Years active2001–present

John Paul "Japs" Ricafranca Sergio (born August 20, 1979) is a Filipino musician and record producer. He is a former bassist, vocalist, guitarist of the Filipino band Rivermaya[1] and the current guitarist/vocalist/frontman for the band Peso Movement.

Career

[edit]

Sergio joined the band in April 2001 as a session member when he took over the role of Nathan Azarcon, who left the band in February 2001. When Kakoy Legaspi and Mike Elgar joined in May 2001, Sergio was officially absorbed and the band began recording for "Tuloy ang Ligaya". Their first performance under their new lineup was at NU Pocket Concerts in Alabang Town Center on June 2, 2001. Known to many as Japs, Japsuki, and JP, he is actually initially a drummer. Furthermore, he is also one of the founders of the band Daydream Cycle and is the guitarist and co-songwriter of the said band.[2][3]

He went on hiatus some time in 2011 in Rivermaya as he was focusing with Daydream Cycle. On December 19, 2011, Sergio released his project solo album titled Monologue Whispers under the mononym Japsuki. In November 2012, Sergio posted on his official Facebook page that he is no longer with Rivermaya. Currently, he is the frontman of the band Peso Movement along Francis Reyes, Macky Macaventa and Kurt Floreska. Sergio labels the group's genre as "dirty rock".[4][5] On 2013, the band released their first song "Aling Pag-ibig Pa" as a part of the compilation album Rock Supremo, a 150th birth anniversary that aims to honor the life and legacy of Andres Bonifacio.[6] In 2014, the band released their debut album "The Gentle Sound of Chaos" with its carrier single "Bawal Simangot".[7][8] The album was well received by critics.[9][10] In 2015, the band released their 2nd single "Dadami Pera".[11]

In 2015, he released his 2nd album "Pinoy Pop" under the mononym Japsuki,[12] with the carrier single "Hirap Bago Sarap".[13]

In 2016, Sergio temporarily returned to Rivermaya taking over Norby David after he left the band the same year. He toured on some live shows until original bassist Nathan Azarcon permanently filled in the position.

He co-produced two tracks on Rivermaya's 13th studio album Sa Kabila ng Lahat, which was released on September 15, 2017. On the same year, he released his third solo album "Stereo Mood Swings".[14]

Personal life

[edit]

His older brother Andrew Ryan Steve "Dok" Sergio (born February 27, 1976) is the bassist of his other band, Daydream Cycle and the Ely Buendia-led Pupil.

Sergio attended Manresa School in BF Homes Parañaque from preparatory school until high school. Sergio graduated from De La Salle University–College of Saint Benilde in 2000 with a degree in AB Human Resources Management.

Discography

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With Rivermaya

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With Daydream Cycle

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  • Daydream Cycle (2001)
  • You're Still Young At Heart (2003)
  • Underwater Kite (2005)

With Peso Movement

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  • The Gentle Sound of Chaos (2014)

As Japsuki

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  • Monologue Whispers (2011)
  • Pinoy Pop (2015)
  • Stereo Mood Swings (2017)

References

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  1. ^ Tan, Jasper Lloyd (8 September 2007). "Album Review: Rivermaya's Bagong Liwanag". PhilMusic.com. Archived from the original on 17 January 2010. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
  2. ^ "Bands go Indie to make their own music". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Raya Lopez Martin. Retrieved November 7, 2001.
  3. ^ "Space Music and Sound Effects". Mon Castro. 21 December 2001. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  4. ^ "Rivermaya refugee returns with dreamy solo album, loud new demos". sg.style.yahoo.com. Francis Brew. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
  5. ^ "Peso Movement: New fangs for the old hands". gmanetwork.com. CYRUS FERNANDEZ. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  6. ^ "Andres Bonifacio, Atapang a-Tao: Rock Supremo Album Launch at Bonifacio High Street". spot.ph. Rock Ed Philippines. Retrieved September 5, 2013.
  7. ^ "Peso Movement's debut album is a 4-star riot". ph.news.yahoo.com. Tony Maghirang. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  8. ^ ""Bawal Simangot" by Peso Movement". sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 26 September 2014.
  9. ^ "Peso Movement: The Gentle Sound of Chaos". sg.style.yahoo.com. Aldus Santos. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
  10. ^ "CD reviews: New from Peso Movement, Maroon 5, Lana del Rey". news.abs-cbn.com. Jackie Dosmanos. Retrieved 15 September 2014.
  11. ^ "Peso Movement: "Dadami Pera"". sg.news.yahoo.com. Aldus Santos. Retrieved 24 March 2013.
  12. ^ "CD reviews: New Order, Japsuki, Keith Richards". news.abs-cbn.com. Jackie Dosmanos. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "Premier(e): Japsuki: "Hirap Bago Sarap"". pinoytuner.com. Aldus Santos. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  14. ^ "Music review: Japs Sergio's 'Stereo Mood Swings' is a cathartic look at depression". Rick Olivares. news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
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