Sponge Cola scores a diamond

MANILA, Philippines - Sponge Cola, considered one of the most successful bands of this generation, spawning numerous hits, sold-out concerts and multi-platinum albums, has reached another milestone by being awarded a Diamond Record Award for its Tambay EP, which has sold more than 150,000 units so far. The band was given the award by Universal Records as represented by its general manager, Kathleen Go, on ABS-CBN’s ASAP Rocks.

“To all those who continue to support Sponge Cola, maraming, maraming salamat po,” says band frontman Yael Yuzon. “This recognition is overwhelming. Rest assured that we will continue to make good music for everyone.”

Composed of Yael (vocals/guitars), Erwin Armovit (lead guitars), Gosh Dilay (bass) and new member Tedmark Cruz (drums), Sponge Cola has consistently been churning out hits since its first album released in 2004. All members of the band are Ateneo De Manila University graduates.

Sponge Cola’s hits include, among others, Gemini, Bitiw, Puso, Tambay, Regal and the current hit Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay from its latest album Araw. Oras. Tagpuan. The band also made impressive covers of Madonna’s Crazy For You and APO’s Saan Na Nga Ba Ang Barkada and Nakapagtataka.

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