Charice Pempengco Sings Better than Dreamgirls
Posted on October 26, 2007 at 11:15 am (PST)
A 15-year-old Filipina named Charice Pempengco has proven me right once again. Filipinas sing better than black girls in my opinion. Charice performed a Dreamgirls song And I Am Telling You, which won Jennifer Hudson an Oscar, only Charice did it better. I’m certain Pedophiles who roam the Internet will agree, if not just for the fact this is a 14 year-old girl in a skirt. The most touching part is that Charice changed the words - from “You’re the best man I’ve ever known†to “You’re the best MOM I’ve ever known.†Mom must be so proud of her little Diva.
See the after performance interview with Charice, and more singing by clicking the link below. She’s amazing.
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Who sang it better?
Another example of the voice of an Angel is 100% Filipina Lea Salonga. In the video below Lea auditions for Miss Saigon. You might also remember her in Aladdin (1992) singing the voice of Princess Jasmine. It’s true blacks are good singers, but for my musically trained ear, Filipinas have one of the most beautiful voices on the planet. Blacks commenting here should listen to music from around the world before commenting. There are many great voices besides black voices. Take some time to appreciate other cultures outside of your own. I’m not trying to say blacks don’t have good voices, but I am saying Charice has a better voice than Jennifer Hudson. For me it’s the voice as well as the approach to the song. Black girls sing from their soul, but Filipinas sing from their heart. That’s how I see it. Nothing against the talented black girls out there.
Lea’s wedding is below to her husband Robert Chien.
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I can agree that she sounds good, but to say that “Filipinas sound better than black girls”, is a bit much. They definitely don’t dance better than black girls, as she proved in the additional footage. Also, I am not impressed by that stage full of people doing their best “hip-hop” impersonations. They look uncomfortable and it was painful to watch.
Comment by okay — October 26, 2007 #
how can she do it better than black girls, when she is acting like she black, sorry it just didn’t look natural..
Comment by joe — October 26, 2007 #
Oh please, she sang it better but no one ever said that she could dance much better. Hip-hop is universal and it’s not always the “black” community that does it best. Hip-hop has many different form and styles but their dancing was NOT hip-hop. It was more pop. Learn your dance variety before you start saying something, people these days are so ignorant. There are Asians out there that do dance better, I mean, come on, have you seen every Asian dancer out there, not even Asian but also European, Native American, and etcetera?… Exactly. Also, am I allowed to say that Europeans are better ballet dancers? No, because I do not know every ballet dancer in the world. In addition, people also have a different view on what they see on TV and what they consider is entertaining because that was SO not awkward and painful for me to watch. Personally, the people doing some pop dancing didn’t show their “BESTâ€. That was only some moves they could do and if maybe you did some research, you’ll know what I am talking about.
Comment by Hannah — October 29, 2007 #
When I listen to her, I hear mimicry, not understanding of what she’s really singing. Yes, she has a good set of pipes, but Jennifer Hudson’s greater life experience makes her performance more affecting. Let her get some age on her, and she might be able to make it sound truthful.
Comment by paul — October 29, 2007 #
c’mon … we are talking about who’s singing better not dancing better …gals
Comment by Black guy — October 30, 2007 #
haha! i just lol in the comment.. filipinas
“They definitely don’t dance better than black girls, as she proved in the additional footage”
this is just FYI (Im not saying whos the best)
but 2006 world hip hop champion is from The Philippines? check it in you tube, we got the 5th place… we are represented by Kabamodern, C.A based hip hop crew.
Comment by wayne — November 5, 2007 #
how ignorant of a comment can you make?? ‘filipinas sing better than black girls’… i’m sure that’s why this filipina girl emulates and idolizes black singers, because they’re LESS talented singers. (that was sarcasm, in case you missed it).
Comment by luanna — November 14, 2007 #
LMAO! Woww. You sound about as smart as a brick wall. Black women are born with sould hun. Charice MIMICKS it. Point blank, simple. Yes. She has a great voice. Is she a Jeniffer Hudson, or a Whitney? HELLL NO! And never will be. So get over yourself. Thank you.
Comment by Chanel — November 14, 2007 #
Okay, I could really go off here but I will not. Instead I will do this:
You mean to tell me that you feel that Filipinas can sing better than Nina Simone, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Anita Baker, Whitney Houston, Yolanda Adams, Shirley Ceaser, Jennifer Holiday….I could go on and on….
IF there is a Filipina that can SING sooooo well…WHERE are they? Why aren’t they on top? What are their names?
Black PEOPLE have given soul, style, strength and amazement to cultures around the world. Yet we don’t get the full credit we deserve. How DARE you write such a statement. So if black women didn’t sing…. WHO would that 15 year old little girl or your Filipinas sound like? WHAT would be their style??
Black women singers have served jazzy, soulful, spirit filled songs for the 200 years we have been on American soil. From the fullness of their lips, the sway of their hips, the roundness of their behinds to the figure 8 with their heads when they are upset. EVERYONE has copied them. So do not EVER think your race is superior to the black race.
We are born with the innate gifts you wish you were born with…but were not.
Comment by DEMI — November 14, 2007 #
who has a oscar and a golden globe? What Filipina has that?
Comment by DEMI — November 14, 2007 #
Anybody and Everybody on here must be crazy if they thought this little girl sings better than Jennifer Hudson! She just has a great voice for a 14 year old. Take that and be happy, for those of you who are soooo impressed. I hear people who sing like that everyday! And as for who’s a better dancer, My opinion is guaranteed to be biased so I’m gonna leave that alone. All I can say is just because some “judge” says this person won this contest in 2006 doesn’t mean Jack! Why, just because that person(s) said so. What makes them so special!? I’m sure they’re are other judges with just as much qualifications as the next that would have a different opinion. Whatever! Every year that person can be replaced by someone better So enjoy the win, for now.
Comment by Pissed off! — November 14, 2007 #
ok, so whoever wrote this really wanted to piss some people off.
charice isn’t BETTER than blacks, but she has JUST AS MUCH TALENT as they do, and considering filipino’s and many other talented asians go unrecognized for so long, i’m so happy and proud for charice for coming this far at this age. i love charice i know she’ll make it big somehow, best of luck to her. :]
Comment by maria — November 15, 2007 #
AHAHAH, i love how human beings love to judge and fail to see many of our conclusions are not substantiated. It’s like the james watson incident, and here he is, a world famous scientist who aided in the discovery of DNA, so let’s leave it at that. We all have our own misconceptions of the races and many of us think we’re absolutely right on it. In reality, I think we just lack the necessary details, b/c we assume our own experiences and perceptions are factual and can be generalized to a wider base, which we often claim is the entire world. We’re only human
Comment by bubbabaloo — November 15, 2007 #
I’m a Filipina, but I really do think that the comment that “Filipino’s sings better than black girls” is just plain and simply ignorance. Neng just keep your pipe shut, you’re just making Filipinos look stupid. I know you’re just proud but Think….
*** Editor note ***
Malot is a black girl posing as a Pinay. Only black girls will say you are “ignorant.” Pinays would not say it that way. Don’t be a fake. I invite Malot to come back and say the same thing in Tagalog to prove she’s a Pinay. She probably doesn’t even know what Pinay means.
Comment by malot — November 15, 2007 #
Nothing that all black people do defined art in general, it is true that a lot of them had grammy and oscars, but also charice would never make it on top, because you know why hes asian looks gets in the way, if she look more black she would defnitly
make it. My point not all black singers are admired
all over the world, certainly not in part of the world. singing in genaral is a form of art every culture has its own style, black singer happened to
be there first. But let me ask you a question?
can you sing like Charice? then sit down and shut up.
Comment by dfogcity — November 15, 2007 #
I am a Filipina and think that Charice has a very special talent indeed. However, I don’t agree with the comment that “Filipinas are better singers than black girls”.
I love music and believe that all races (Black, White, Asians, Latinos, etc.) have made significant contributions to this art form. I love Barbra Streisand and Diana Ross as much as I do Lea Salonga and Regine Velasquez.
On behalf of Filipinos, may I apologize for this racial comment. Some of us can get carried away in the face of great talent and get moved to saying inappropriate things. Please take this like you would a Mom’s pride in her daughter’s talent - remember Moms like to think their daughters are better than any other girls.
Comment by Mina — November 15, 2007 #
LEA SALONGA, 100% Filipina, and the original Miss Saigon, has won a Laurence Olivier award and a Tony for her performance.
’nuff said.
Comment by Tina — November 16, 2007 #
Blacks like to see the notions of they are the penacle of music,I’m telling anyone who’s out there that music is not black people alone. period.
I say it again it’s not black people alone period
get that to eny ones mind. Charice is not Patty Labelle because Paty Labelle is Patty Labelle, Buuut
can I tell you that Patty Labelle did not envent music alone?
Do not be so judgemental, the kid has talent.period, I say it again period….I mean no period. more no less..
too bad that so concieted black people out there thinks that they owned music in general..
what a pitty…..
excuse my french…..
Comment by dfogcity — November 16, 2007 #
It is great that Charice is getting the attention that she deserves. She certainly has talent that is a great gift. I am sure however that she herself will not like that remarks putting other people down be used to promote her own talent. My belief is that real talent speaks for itself. It does not need to say it is better than other people.
Also, it is not nice to be using race to make generalities. I am Filipina. I am proud of all the talented Filipino performers. I certainly believe we have some of the best in the world. Let us not try to lift ourselves up by putting other people down. It is unbecoming, nasty and certainly not Filipino.
Comment by ethel — November 17, 2007 #
i’m a filipina, and i’m proud of this young girl cuz she’s representing us flipz. yet unfortunately the comment “filipina singers are better than black singers” have given the black people the notion to start getting all uppity and defensive. i don’t think talent has to do w/ any race. i think there are many great artists out there regardless of their race. and to those who have said “do not EVER say your race is superior than the black race” please go F**K yourself because the black race isn’t superior to the filipino race either. and as for the DANCING!!! i’m a filipina dancer. don’t just claim that black girls are better dancers. a good dancer is someone who loves to dance…and can hit the right beats. i admire dancers of all races. correct me if i’m wrong, which i am NOT, but dancing isn’t just shaking your booty around
Comment by mallorie — November 17, 2007 #
i know my last comment might seem to be leaning towards my own race, and it sounds kinda mean, sorry, but i’m just saying that talent doesn’t depend on a race. just because i’m filipina, it doesn’t make me a good singer. and same goes for any other race. it just hurts, when someone is dissing my own nationality. i’m sure you black people are feeling the same way, so everyone just tone down on the pride, and don’t try and bring down the others
Comment by mallorie — November 17, 2007 #
i am pure filipino and i love singing. i love singing more than anything in the world. its a great way to express yourself.
i love singing in school, but only to my friends. if people ask me what i want to be when i grow up, i would usually say “a singer!” but they would just laugh and go “..you cant sing!”
im quiet in school and when i sing for other people, they usually go “youre the least expected person i know to have a good singing voice”.
im proud of charice because she represents all filipinos.
looks can be deceiving. really. you never know wat everyone can do until they show it.
Comment by Kristin — November 18, 2007 #
Yes I agree, CHarice is really talented eversince I say her on TV. And Lea is wonderful. She can really sing and Her husganda last name is Chen.
Comment by tj — November 18, 2007 #
LOL, these comments are hysterical. Filipinas excited that one of their own sounds black, blacks annoyed that yet again, another race comes along and says that THEY invented soul. LOL, I’m japanese, and I know back home it’s cool to double dutch, dance and sing black, so don’t be annoyed black friends. Imitation is the best form of flattery. LOL, too funny.
Comment by Lee — November 19, 2007 #
charice pempengco is not gonna make it musically in the usa like what happened to banig, the pinay singer who won and indirectly beat christina aguilera in the junior category of CBS’s star search in the 1980’s. it’s all about marketability that’s why talented asian singers, sadly, are not accepted in america. ironically in asia, americans singers whether black or white are being idolized. here’s banig on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/v/sPL6JEYBs_0
Comment by sabongmanok — November 19, 2007 #
Hard to generalize. I always thought blacks sang better than whites till I heard Pavarotti sing. I always thought only Filipinos could sing from Asia till I heard Jacky Cheung. But yeah, Charice in her live performance of “I Will Always Love You” (search YouTube) even outdid Whitney’s studio-perfected performance of the same song. Don’t even tell me about white-gown-clad Whitney’s live Grammy performance of that song cuz she didn’t hit the high notes as she did in the CD recording of the “Bodyguard” soundtrack.
Comment by Bruce — November 19, 2007 #
The issue here is:
This person that created this article stated that “she’s better than any black singer.”
What blacks are saying is “NO SHE ISN”T”…it has nothing to do with blacks being better, blacks inventing soul, blacks thinking they are all that.
The issue is…she’s NOT better than any Black Female singer Period.
Talented and influenced by blacks… yes.
If she never seen Dreamgirls, she wouldn’t have realized what she was able to do what she is able to do. Maybe if she saw GREASE… she would sound like Olivia Newton John and WHITE so we wouldn’t be checking in on this blog once in awhile to see all the drama…who knows.
Comment by DEMI — November 20, 2007 #
well i think that filipinos are better than black cause they are diversified, ive heard filipinos sweet,operatic,mellow,black, and just everything. they are not stucked to only one texture,which black is,when you hear a black you would always know their black,unlike filipinos, their voice can sound husky as michael bolton,as soft and smooth as angels,theatrical,operatic,as black as whitney and everything,but i love black voice too,very much.but i think we shud take into account also that many filipinos have won over blacks several times in many competitions.they just love singing.but peace out,whether your black or filipinos,both have outstanding talents.
Comment by oxo — November 22, 2007 #
i beg to disagree,demi,black has the edge over filipinos in terms of media mileage,thats why they get the spots more easily,ok to tell you some of the greatest in phils,try to look for regine velasquez,lani misalucha,kyla,rachelle ann go,frenchie dy,lea salonga,banig,sheryn regis to name a few. and pls you should have encountered the phrase”hidden treasures”also try to key in pinoy pop superstar or pinoy pop kids in youtube,im not saying black are not good, they are great,but pls dont be so selfish that you only want to be on the spot ALWAYS.you can share.
Comment by oxo — November 22, 2007 #
Guys, guys let’s stope argueing…Charice is a great singer period.
Comment by Ronie — November 23, 2007 #
this is horrible! why are you people attacking blacks just because one little filipino girl sang a song well! this is a very racist attack. if you want to praise Charice then praise her , but dont INSULT black people in the process! ‘pride and boastful attitudes?’ you people sound like horrible racists!
Comment by MJ — November 25, 2007 #
i’m a filipino and i do not appreciate these racist comments against ‘black’ people (or against any other race for that matter). i do believe that charice pempengco is a great singer. i’ve watched her since the ‘little big star’ days and had hoped for her to win (unfortunately she only got to 3rd). but i also understand that there are a lot of exceptional singers out there from ‘black’ to ‘white’ people. talent doesn’t isolate itself in one country or one group of people; it can be found anywhere. i find it hard to believe that people would actually argue about this when i can’t see a real reason as to why they should. jennifer hudson is jennifer hudson. charice is charice. they have their own share of talent. let’s just appreciate those talents peacefully and voice out opinions in a polite manner, without having to curse or slander entire races.
Comment by GeNo — November 25, 2007 #
Stormy, you sound like a very young person who, tragically, has already learned to jump on the bandwagon and spew forth hatred about an entire race of people. Please, for your own sake, take a step back and realize your contribution to the perpetuation of senseless world hatred. Young people will read your venomous comment and be influenced by it, resulting in good, innocent people being maligned around the world for generations. Give peace a chance.
Comment by GInger — November 26, 2007 #
YES, SHE SANG IT BETTER THAN HUDSON. BUT MISS HUNEY CAN’T HOLD A FLICKER TO THE ORIGINAL - MISS JENNIFER HOLLIDAY! *TWO SNAPS UP, TWO SNAPS DOWN* AOWWW! BUT SHE WAS CUTE!
Comment by Prince of all media — November 28, 2007 #
She is amazing…but Hudson was obviously better. Listen to BOTH performances back to back. Maybe Charice will be better when she is older, but right now you would have to be biased or partially deaf not to hear that Hudson is more powerful at this point.
Comment by Mo — December 2, 2007 #
I can’t believe that black people feel they OWN music. Well guess what…YOU DON’T.
Comment by Paulo — December 3, 2007 #
Both Charice and Lea sound beautifull. I am sure that persons with beautifull voices are represented in every race. We do not have to descide that one race can sing better than another or that any one race wants to make that claim. Yes black people have great voices but who said think they are the only ones who can sing? We don’t need to go there. Let’s move on.
Comment by Andrea — December 5, 2007 #
Yes,I believe in one statement here that great talents do not isolate themselves in one race.
But comments here who says the article above is racist is a bit close-minded.
We learned in history that racists in the past do not discriminate one race BY PERFORMANCE, BUT BY PHYSICAL APPEARANCE itself,peculiarity from the common.
Like for example, before the whites do not discriminate the blacks in their way of singing, nor how they do things? But they discriminate because they were diffirent from them.
Now, my point is, the author in the above article compared and contrasted FILIPINO SINGERS AND AMERICAN-AFRICAN SINGERS by their way of singing.
He judged by their singing and not by their skin, race or culture, or where they came from, right?
Comment by marcogiongko — December 6, 2007 #
I think, Charice sings better than Jennifer Hudson. Well, i am here from indonesia with my own opinion. No racist at all. I am just music lover with true honesty.
In fact, Lakisha Jones from American Idol sang better than Jennifer Hudson, i think. And Charice, is the only Asian who sings and can compare with Lakisha Jones (for Am I Telling You I am not Going).
Or perhaps, by time goes, Charice could be in same position with Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, or Whitney Houston. She is really really Young Diva, maybe a little there and that in her vocal’s improvement, and just a little time, she will be one of World’s Greatest Divas
Love and Salute To Charice
From Indonesia
Dont Give up
Comment by Ant — December 7, 2007 #
Everybody here should read the statements once again and notice the phrases used like “…in my opinion”, “for my musically trained ear” and “for me”. All of which were meant to express ones own observation and preference based on performance and not on the color of the skin as pointed out earlier by one of the comments which is a matter of personal choice and not in any way meant to demean the black race. And it was plainly explained in the subequent statements to correct any misconceptions. All the author is driving at is for other races to learn to appreciate other peoples cultures and ability and not be so insular or “close minded”. Mimickry is one thing but when you combine it with your own style and interpretation it becomes quite different. Originality is not always perceived to be better it all boils down to your own perception of what quality represents. I guess reading and comprehension nowadays takes more effort than becoming ones’ own personal expert.
Comment by Wigwam — December 7, 2007 #
Please please take note of Billy Crawford and Vina Morales, they’re one of the cream of the crops.
Billy is WAY BETTER than that over-hyped JT please search him in youtube,
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gkoIikL7Ivk
http://youtube.com/watch?v=lauuei1fd-Q
http://youtube.com/watch?v=qp1oAy5lwZQ
while Vina Morales won the first ASEAN contest between Asian nations (IKON BATTLE)even if her song used wasn’t that good compared to her previous ones:
see her dance and perform live she will put Beyonce to shame. I can’t find one where she sang and performed Beyonce’s song and was better at it,
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Gf4mX0U-w2c
Thanks so much for your insight, makes our heart warm, hi Ant!
May God Bless You!
Comment by pinay — December 7, 2007 #
I think you are automatically assuming that black people are close minded when it oome to soulful voices. You may say that you are not being racist but to make a general statement about what black people think or feel is racist. I am black and when i heard that girl sing i didn’t think oh she sounds good for a fillipina no she has an amazing talent. Her talent just like the talent of many black people and white people to for that matter it has nothing to do with her nationality.
Talented and gifted people are not born to just one race and to think so and say so is racist. I am offened by what you said. To just say in your opinion that they sound better is one thing but to pin point black people and say we should listen to music from around the world before commenting is arrogant. As a black person who has friends from many differnt cultures around the world and have an eclectic taste in music and i not close minded and i am not the only black person like this. I think that it is wrong to assume that only black people would not “understand” other music or be “open minded” this is close minded of you.
Comment by M — December 9, 2007 #
people should read the article first before posting comments on this blog. this is what people like to do “COMPARE AND CONTRAST” and in the end it leads to spewing nasty and unpleasant words about other people. both were pictured as good performers only with different deliberation and version of the song. and if people think that jhudson sang it better, i don’t agree with it because i have seen their videos several times and charice’s version is better compared to hudson’s. i am not being prejudiced but it is the truth and nothing but the truth so HELP ME GOD.
hihihi:)
Comment by alim — December 9, 2007 #
what a beautiful wedding ceremony. Although I don’t question robert chien’s sentiments… for god sake, get a grip. Its your wedding day.
Comment by mark — December 13, 2007 #
filipinos really got talent. they are one of a kind.
Comment by ghae — December 17, 2007 #
This is not about who is better between black and filipinos. They have their own ways to perform. They have their different styles and all are exemplary. Charice is excellent at her age but let us not compare her to jhudson because in music there are different version and they’re both from different level. I’d appreciate really charice. Filipinos must be prooud of her..
Comment by Larissa Fitzgerald — December 17, 2007 #
Comparing blacks and filipinas? Sure, why not. But to say that one is better than the other is not appropriate, coz they all have different styles, likes and dislikes. They are all music geniuses, and they perform based on their personalities.
As far as Charise, she is truly talented and has demonstrated superb star performance compared to all the talents around the world. May she reach the “top” a few years from now.
Congratulations and keep it up!
Comment by oscar s. — December 18, 2007 #
we are comparing 2 different performers singing the same big song and for me charice’s version is more alive and kicking, full of energy and fun to watch while jhudson’s is boring which is very irritating to my musically trained ears. please don’t get me wrong but it is my honest opinion.
goodbye.
Comment by alim — December 18, 2007 #
You forgot the greatest filipina singer of them all..LANI MISALUCHA who has a show in vegas. YOUTUBE her whitney houston medley or i will always love you. she sang that better than whitney houston herself!
Click here to see Lani sing it like Whitney.
Comment by J — December 19, 2007 #
Can anyone touch Patti LaBelle is the question?
Comment by Shellie T. — December 19, 2007 #
I’m a Filipina… and I’m just as proud of the many who have given us reasons to be proud of who we are. But, talent has no color or cultural background. If you want people to see you as you are… which is not what the color of your skin is… or where you’re from… then I suggest you not compare her to blacks, whites or other asians. It is not true Filipinas sing better than Blacks or Blacks than Filipinas. It’s an immature comment. Just be proud of them because they got talent.
Comment by Enkantadia — December 19, 2007 #
One more comment… you want to be respected as being Filipino… than I suggest you be more careful with your words. This blog makes me feel embarrassed to be Filipino. But, Charice darling… keep up the good work.
People may not be equal in each others eyes, but at least in God’s eyes we are.
Comment by enkantadia — December 19, 2007 #
Yes.Let’s not make comparisons. Let’s be glad we have Charice after pacquiao & Lea Salonga. Let peace ring among peoples of the world.
Black, white, yellow, red and all other races have their own talents. Let’s all be glad and appreciate each one. Merry Christmas!!!!!
Comment by marlene ocampo — December 19, 2007 #
we have Imelda, Lea, Pacquiao and now Charice!
Comment by ian — December 19, 2007 #
and lest we forget…Arnel Pineda who will be the new lead singer of all time great American band..Journey
Watch this
Filipinos are passionate singers.
Comment by journeyContinues — December 20, 2007 #
Philippines produce great natural born singers out of asia, visit the country and you will find them singing for the love of it, or better yet visit a filipino home and you’ll sure to find a karaoke, song hits book, musical item, etc. What gives an edge to filipinos is the love for music.You’ll find them joining contests or you will find filipino singers/bands exported to different countries because of their profession in singing. Out of all asians, filipinos are the largest asian group to hit big in the mainstream music industry all over the world. Lots of famous names all over the world are of filipino descent.
I’m filipino but you saying filipinos/filipinas are better singers than blacks is a matter of opinion, I’m not putting down my fellow kababayans, but I would like to say blacks are the ones who influence the world of today when it comes to music. Heck, listen to the radio, you’ll find pop, r.n.b, hip hop, jazz, blues, any genre you can find. Sh!t even the germans are into hip hop. Listen to some famous singers in the philippines, they will imitate how a black person sings and moves. Where the heck did they get that style of singing anyways, last time I checked, whites or asian didn’t sing like that nor did they develop that style. Today lots of people will imitate a black person when it comes to singing. Props to those black people who influence music of today. To all filipino singers famous or not keep singing one day we will be recognized for what we have.
Comment by dawonder — December 20, 2007 #
don’t underestimate filipino talents, dawonder and please don’t pretend to appreciate their talents b/c you don’t support them. when can you learn to accept that filipino singers have a unique voice that is pleasing to listen to. to tell you the truth, i know how to tell whether one can sing beautifully or not b/c i have PERFECT musically trained ears for that and i find the filipino singers can sing very beautifully if we talk about voice quality and versatility. black singers have their own style as well as filipino singers too but i prefer the latter b/c i find it more decent and worth copying. this is my personal opinion that may shame dawonder but i don’t care. you’re a disgrace to your own race.
Comment by aLim — December 20, 2007 #
aLim, don’t call me a disgrace you dumb piece of sh!t, you don’t know me. Your a biased and over sensitive person. Read my comments carefully, I give great props and recognition to filipinos worldwide in regards to music and singing.
All I wanted to say was why the f#ck would someone say “filipinos are better singers than black folks” that comment is so ignorant. Filipinos of course have their own style, but are you trying to say black music or singing didn’t have any influence? You need to have your ears checked cause you don’t have that so called trained ear to me, want a qtip?
Comment by dawonder — December 20, 2007 #
hey dawonder, you focking moron. read per verbatim my answer to your comment. this blog was talking about who sang it better and not about music influence and style. read and construe the topic first before spewing your dumb comment, idiot. have your brain damaged checked to be able to understand a simple question and also PLEASE clean your stinky ears with your qtips inorder to clearly listen to the beautiful voices of your own race. i am a record producer so i know what i am talking about and honestly, you’re one piece of sh*t who neither can sing and determine between a beautiful and a comme ce comme ca(french)voice. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME.
Comment by aLim — December 20, 2007 #
Black Girls sing from the souls….and Filipinas from their hearts. That’s crap!! Black girls sing the style that is from their culture - Filipinas are mimics!! People think that “singing black” is the only way to prove you can sing. Everyone has their own style, but Filipinos. Whites sing their way, Latinos theirs and Black in their style. It is sad that you all dont try to offer the world a version of true Filipino style. That would be more impressive.
Be true to yourself in all that you do, dont look to steal other peoples identy to find your own. If you sing, dance or whatever do it for the love of it, not to see if you can out shine someone else. That is a sign of poor self-esteem (and maybe lack of cultural pride!!)
Comment by Hawaii Resident — December 21, 2007 #
I know that all Filipinos out here like me are so proud of Charice but please refrain from leaving comments that are over-patronizing our race. Just support our kid and pray for her success. Remember, we are dubbed as over-reacting people already not once, not twice, but oh so many times.. We must support our talent in such a way that we don’t look as if we are drooling so much for fame. Keep it cool. Darating din tayo diyan mga kababayan. Huwag masyado magyabang. Ayos ba? Hindi masama ang mag appreciate, ang masama ay ang sobrang kayabangan. Sana maintindihan natin lahat to.
To ELLEN, I am one with my fellow Filipinos in thanking you for featuring such a wonderful talent. I just hope that she would make it big also outside the Philippines and amaze more people. GOD WITH US!
Comment by jerome — December 21, 2007 #
Amen Jerome! Nicely said. Salamat.
Comment by enkantadia — December 21, 2007 #
I’m filipino and I agree with most that Charice has an enormous voice for a young girl her age. She can definitely sing. I hope she develops her own voice and style and not merely mimic well-known singers.
“You were born an original, don’t die a copy.”
John Mason
Comment by Dontcompare — December 21, 2007 #
Better than blacks ? Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce Knowles, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston. etc, etc - what do you fellas have ? You guys are bunch of wannabees who copies anything.
Comment by blackiewackie — December 21, 2007 #
As a Filipino American, I am not in the habit of comparing one race to another. God has given each and everyone of us the talent to share with our fellow human being. So, let’s ceased from being arrogant and downright insensitive. Let us all get along and enjoy the soul of the language–the music that we ALL will enjoy!
Comment by RobertGF615 — December 21, 2007 #
I’m proud of Charice but I’m ashamed of this guy doing bad comments of others. I’m pinoy too but this guy keeps our reputation down. What a shame.
Comment by allan — December 21, 2007 #
while charice is working hard to make us look good, you are easily trying to make us look bad. This blog is bias, moronic and it makes me embarrassed of being a filipino. If you think you are helping charice.. you are absolutely not! If there is anything you are doing, is making other race even our own race hate ourselves! By the way, if you thought we were better than black people, you probably thought Pattie Labelle, Aretha Frankin, Beyonce to name a few were Filipino. GIve me a F**kin break! It makes me proud to be a filipino because of charice, yet after reading your blog, you make me wanna puke for being one!
Now let me go take my chill pill “)
Comment by embarrassed — December 21, 2007 #
The pinay and pinoy coming here bashing the author of this article should be ashamed. You’re all hypocrites. You say don’t judge, then you judge. Then some of you even assume the author is a pinoy. Have you seen him/her? I didn’t think so. Making false assumptions is worse than saying something you may not agree with. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. Who are all of you to try to make someone feel bad for expressing themselves. Do you want to live in a colorless world, with no opinions to agree with or oppose? Before you say such harsh words to someone you don’t even know, go look in the mirror and make sure you’re not really saying what you think about yourself.
Comment by Bri — December 21, 2007 #
To Hawaii resident, and how is Filipino style is to you? if you have the intelligence or the wisdom to even understand or know about Filipino culture, then you have the right to bash ‘em. but since it is evident that you don’t have a single f**kin clue,then lemme teach you some history lessons. the Philippines was influenced by American culture when they colonized the Philippines in the late 19th century and spread your american influence for more than 50 years. replacing our then dominant spanish culture and replaced spanish language with english. and because of your “OWN” american government’s dedication to spread your influence to it’s colonies, we embraced and loved your culture. thus, as a result, you have seen these so-called good “MIMICS” that you call, thanks to your own people. I believe if we were still under the U.S., you wouldn’t dare to say such sh**ty remarks. it just tells your character as a racial A-Hole. and lemme ask you this for an argument, do you call the contestants that sing on American Idol contests as mimics also? because I didn’t hear nobody sang an original piece, except for those people who were rejected by Simon during the auditions. So before you come down bashing these good asian singers, be sure to know their history background. you come down on lecturing them on how they should sing while you don’t have a clue on how they really sing. Shame on you!
Comment by fred — December 22, 2007 #
to blackiewackie: can you sing? it seems to me that you are an idiot. and what do you call those contestants in American Idol? originals? you’re another one of those racial scumbags who think that they are better than the rest of the world. just because someone sings as good or better as the original, then you say that they are copycats? I believe if they don’t sing or sound as good as the original, I certainly can say that it would be ok for you, right? do you know anything about the capacity or vocal range of the Asian singers? oh please, tell me if you got any idea about them and how were they influenced by your music. go attend some university studies regarding Philippine culture and how’d they came to be. If you bash their singers, then fuck the U.S. since your f**kin country is the one responsible for colonizing and influencing them. copycats now? try to read !
Comment by fred — December 22, 2007 #
NO DOUBT THIS GIRL CAN REALLY SING!!!! SHE IS AMAZING BUT I MUST SAY THAT SHE HAS A LONG WAY TO LEARN MORE TECHNIQUES IN SINGING COMPARE TO OTHER BLACK SINGERS..
FILIPINO SINGERS ARE GOOD SINGERS BUT BLACK SINGERS ARE THE GREATEST! THEY STARTED ALL GENRE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY, THEY HAVE THE STYLE…
I HOPE THIS GIRL WOULD GO SOMEWHERE AND WOULD REACH HER DREAMS TO BECOME FAMOUS CAUSE SHE DESERVES IT..
Comment by JULIET — December 22, 2007 #
Charice you did a wonderful job. Especially when you sang I will always love you, started a capella and without hesitation modulated with the accompaniment. It was so impressive. I wish people would just appreciate that you really sang well and you’ve got a great talent and stop putting other races down. I hope that whoever started this blog would be more sensitive next time he/she puts anything into writing. And please stop claiming you have ears for music, because if you do, you would appreciate listening to all genres. It’s just not the vocals, it’s everything — the style, rhythm, beat and much more. Maybe you appreciate Charice’s so much but your taste is not the same as other music enthusiasts out there. I have travelled the world watching different peoples perform — in Africa, Eastern Europe, the Americas, Asia and others and I really would say that they are all equally great. Charice I wish you all the best in your singing career. Merry Christmas to everyone!
Comment by Filiguy — December 22, 2007 #
we are talking about a beautiful voice here which charice has plus a very decent style that can influence the youths of today’s generation. white or black singers can sing but if we talk about voice quality, i prefer to listen to a beautiful voice and not to watch a singer who shows off a butt and breasts inorder to become famous. will FILIGUY be happy to hear a news that a filipino singer is signed into an international label? if not, don’t pretend to appreciate filipino talents just STFU.
Comment by aLim — December 22, 2007 #
hey blackiewacko, you’re nuts comparing your idol beyonce with charice. your idol has an ugly shaky voice and she needs to camouflage it by showing off her butt and breasts, what a shame.
tell you what, your idols and your kind do not have what the filipino singers and people have and that is “voice quality and decent style” so cut off your fantasies about your idols. goodbye.
Comment by aLim — December 23, 2007 #
the best music comes from the heart styles just follows.Theres a fine line of difference when you focus on style in music rather on singing it with your heart its like BLUES its easy to play style but hard to feel.
Comment by rikimaru — December 23, 2007 #
to Juliet,
I do agree with you that she needs to learn a few more singing techniques. but I don’t think she needs to possess or train to be a black singer. she has a unique voice eventhough she sounds like a bit of whitney and of christina aguilera. actually in one of her videos that I saw where she sang Beyonce’s “Listen”, she didn’t sound much like Beyonce but her rendition was better than Beyonce, no offense. it is because the song was sang in a more higher note and tempo. the song became more appealing to hear than the original. the greatest achievement that a singer can give to a song is not only to give justice to it, but to make it better. Dolly Parton’s I will always love you was a great song, but Whitney made it much better and famous in her rendition. those kind of singers are rare find.
Comment by fred — December 23, 2007 #
There are so many singers like Charice in the Philippines (Those little Whitney Houston-like singers and them). America does not have those kind of kids since American kids sing more of rock, rnb, and pop songs. I think its just about time that they witness one of Charice’s kind.
Comment by jamjam122 — December 23, 2007 #
jamjam122,
I don’t completely agree with your statement. though they may sound a bit of Whitney, Charice’s vocal skill and talent is just exceptional among those what you call 77 other talents. I’ve heard of other Filipino female artists, they are great singers.they sounded lovely on songs sang by Charice. but you can tell the difference in their singing capacity. surely no one would equal the other and surely one would be better than the other. I do give credit to those other singers for their talent, but that doesn’t mean that they are equal to Charice’s. I’m not saying that Charice is the greatest singer, but rather say that her talent is just above those of her age and even of those much older and professional and well-known singers. and that makes her an exemption.
Comment by fred — December 23, 2007 #
hey focking embarrassed, PLEASE STOP CALLING YOURSELF PINOY AND ALSO change your color to black it fits you well. you are one focking piece of sh#it A-HOLE who put your people down. what a stinky puke you are. YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR BEING RACIST OF YOUR OWN KIND WHEN YOU HEAR A GOOD NEWS ABOUT PHILIPPINES SOON AND YOU WILL BE SURELY EMBARRASSED FOR SHARING YOUR RACIAL COMMENTS ON THIS THREAD ABOUT YOUR PEOPLE.
ME TOO, I WANT TO PUKE READING YOUR OPINION THAT SHOWS WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON. SHAME ON YOU.
Comment by aLim — December 23, 2007 #
I’m just saying that there are many kids like Charice who are unrecognized.
Comment by jamjam122 — December 23, 2007 #
And fred,
I didn’t write the 77 thing. It’s like the number of the comment.
Comment by jamjam122 — December 23, 2007 #
AND THE WINNER IS, CHARICE PEMPENGCO. CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP. FILIPINOS ROCK.
DON’T DARE aLim or you will regret saying all your embarrassing comments about filipino singers.
GO AHEAD, MAKE MY DAY AND SEE WHAT I MEANT BY THIS.
Comment by aLim — December 23, 2007 #
(not to fred, :-P)
No race or ethnicity is better than another. When you put Charice as better than Jennifer, and Charice is Filipina and Jennifer is Black, you are like concluding that Filipinas are better than Blacks, which can never be proven true. Charice may be better at Jennifer in some points; however, it should not be generalized as all Filipinos sing like Charice. Do not take it collectively as all Filipinas are better than Blacks. Thus, this article may be put as biased, or committing the fallacy Post hoc ergo propter hoc (After this, therefore because of this).
Comment by jamjam122 — December 23, 2007 #
Oh wait, it’s just a gossip, or one’s opinion. or maybe both, so this article is safe. Haha.,
Comment by jamjam122 — December 23, 2007 #
Truly amazing little girl. I was blowned away!
Comment by Romulo x — December 23, 2007 #
thanks for the clarification jamjam.
definitely that this is not about which race is better, but which singer sang or sounded better with a particular song. so sad that some people make this into a racial thing like Pinoys are great, Blacks are better, blah blah blah. I’m both ashamed to those kind of people who have racial superiority complex whether black, brown or white. that is what’s sad about this world. some people just don’t appreciate the beauty of these singers.
Comment by fred — December 23, 2007 #
talent has got anything to do with skin color. period!!!!!!
there is no point in raising the skin color issue.
we are comparing talent, not races.
i am a Filipino but I don’t agree that all Filipinos are talented in singing! the heck, i should have a record contract already, what with being in the music industry for more than 15 years!!!!!
not all blacks can sing either. not all whites are dumb(like George Bush), not all Chinese can do Shaolin moves, not all Japanese can do JUDO!
Charice is talented. But she is not the embodiment of the whole Filipino race. She is. She is, she is. Not we are.
I love her, you must watch her youtube videos.
And for all of you, come on, lets be civil and respectful. No SKIN color issues.
I love you all…..
Yusuf Germino from Jeddah
Comment by yusuf germino — December 23, 2007 #
quoted from fred: “definitely that this is not about which race is better, but which singer sang or sounded better with a particular song.”
That sums it up! Thanks fred!
btw, are you Filipino?
Comment by jamjam122 — December 24, 2007 #
Wow., Its just now that I’ve actually seen her performance at U. I first saw her perform at the Ellen DeGeneres but her performance here was a bit more fun. Maybe its because I enjoy it how she wows the audience that they laugh, smile, and be amazed simultaneously. Pagod na ako magEnglish., haha., ang saya naman., hmm.,
Comment by jamjam122 — December 24, 2007 #
Filipino copies everything - thats why your history is soo messed up - Charice Pempengco who ? - yeah she may be the next karaoke superstar here in US singing at Filipino bars - LOL - Stop comparing your singers to blacks. Its ridiculous -
Comment by blackiewackie — December 24, 2007 #
to Hawaii Resident: I haven’t heard anything good from Hawaiians about Filipinos. They always say stereotype, subjective conclusions against Filipinos. I don’t understand that. What is it about you? All Hawaiians I’ve talked to are like you. Do you have insecurity or something?
Comment by Bella — December 24, 2007 #
hey blackiewacko, people are aware that your kind of people are the ones who run into problems with the law so are you worth copying? HELL NO’. STFU.
besides, your black idols started from SH#T before they became popular and nor you were born rich. WHAT A SHAME.
Comment by aLim — December 24, 2007 #
hey blackiewaste, you are a filipino degrading your own people and don’t call yourself blackiewackie coz you are not. you are from the philippines working like hell to survive and to be able to pay your internet bills. SHAME ON YOU AND YOUR BLACK IDOLS WHO ARE POOR PIECES OF SH*TS.
Comment by aLim — December 24, 2007 #
Hmmm… why must we argue who’s better,
anyway i am half-filipin & half-khoooriyan, at first when i heard ’bout the name Charice i didn’t care but when i heard her sing in Star King, there is no doubt her voice is SO GOOD. i’ve never heard any girl of that age sing with such good vocal curves and power.
But the “Filipinas singing better than Blacks” thing, is ONLY an opinion of the one who wrote this article, everyone of us has his/her own stands about things so let us not sh*t things out by reacting too much to what was written. Let’s just put it this way: Some Black people sing better than Filipinas, some Filipinas sing better than blacks, some Khoooriyan sing better and this or than, and so on… but to say that a Race is superior than others… it’s total bullsh*t. For those who are saying those things, don’t be too proud. You get the idea?
WORLD PEACE. We only have one planet to live in. Arasseo? ^^
Comment by Yeonseong — December 25, 2007 #
Hey remember Philosophy (Logic)?
It’s like this
CP is said to sing better than JH
CP is Filipina
JH is Black American
Therefore, Filipinas sing better than Blacks.
Which is of course… false and can never be proven right. But as i see it this is the very thing that is happening in this comment box LOL.
Comment by Yeonseong — December 25, 2007 #
Are you guys familiar with the Amerincan band Journey? They were big in the 70’s - 90’s. What’s this got to do with Charice? Take a guess..
You’re right! they just got a new vocalist named Arnel Pineda and you’re right again! He’s a Filipino whom Neal Schon, guitarist of Journey found in youtube. Try searching for Arnel Pineda too and you will see how talented Filipinos are. While you’re at it, Try searching for Bamboo, Regine Velasquez, Jaya, Kyla, Wolfgang, MYMP, etc
Comment by chicharon — December 28, 2007 #
if you come to this thread to answer the question as to who sang it better, don’t get off topic ’cause your comments will lead to racism and bashing filipinos which i find it very defaming and derrogatory. i will not apologize for what i said here before it was removed that people who bashed charice and her country had already felt GOD’s wrath.
Comment by aLim — December 29, 2007 #
my ultimate dream is for the filipino artists to get the recognition they rightfully deserve.HUNDREDS OF THOUSAND of young filipinos her age(EVEN YOUNGER) have the same caliber as charice,NO KIDDING and who knows,maybe even better, i just regret the fact that they lack opprtunuties.MY DREAM IS FOR THE PHILIPPINES TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED AS COUNTRY OF GREAT TALENT,i hope international studies and surveys have their way on it.i happen to think that all filipinos love to sing, 25% of them are really great singers, the 70% can carry a tune well and 5 percent are frustrated singers(but still loves to sing every moment of their lives)
Comment by rover — December 29, 2007 #
I am a black girl and i think
Charice has a very beautiful voice. Another little girl song the same song on the show America’s got talent and one a million dollars and she was white. They both sang it beautifully. The black people that left commemts saying that we are superior in music are just ignorant people and the Fillapins who say that they sing better are also ignorant. The comment that Charice sings better than Jenifer Hudson is not true at all. Charice’s voice is nothing but an immulation or a copy of Jenifer Holiday. i AM NOT SAYING THAT TO TAKE ANYTHING AWAY FROM HER SINGING BUT THAT IS THE TRUTH. She was very appreciative to be able to sing here in America on the Ellen Show and she is also very much loved here as well as there. I hope the comments dnt continue to put other races down or put down Charice or Jenifer Hudson.
Comment by demi123 — December 29, 2007 #
By the way, I’m Filipino Canadian and proud to be a filipino. I was happy when somebody showed me on youtube Charice Pempengco’s performance and I was very proud that a 15 filipina girl was able to impressed the world. What I’m not impressed is the comment of the person who owns this site about filipino’s better singer than blacks. Please don’t get it over your head. You are jeopardizing Charice’s fame because instead of black people liking Charice, they are going to hate her because of your stupid remark. I know where you are coming from where filipino talents are not getting much attention. Well, Charice got attention from Ellen so that is a start. I think what you should do is apologize here about your comment and please remain humble. A humble person always recognizes his or her mistake. To all people who were offended with this person’s remark, please I apologize as a filipino and I guess this person just got too excited and wasn’t thinking right. Peace to all filipinos and black people. Happy New Year
Comment by Tom — December 30, 2007 #
man why does everyone gotta hate. why cant a singer just be a singer. enough with the race issue already. its hella retarded. geez grow up everyone.
Comment by Yee 408 — December 30, 2007 #
why can’t a filipino like tom appreciate his own people’s talents instead of pretending to like it but idolizes more black talents. shame on you. this is why they intimidate your kind because you can’t stand up for your own race. if you kiss butt just to be liked by the people you idolize, then enjoy and don’t call yourself a filipino because you are a disgrace to them. i just like to see tom stand up for his people when intimidated just like the black people who are out in full force defending their idols from being bashed by filipinos. got my point? otherwise just keep your garbage opinion to your f**king self and STFU.
Comment by aLim — December 30, 2007 #
I just noticed that no matter what good comment you put in here and try to make peace, aLim has a very nasty comments and very unprofessional. I think aLim is an immature retarded person who doesn’t know what is right and wrong. I think if Charice finds out that this site became full of hate because of a certain aLim, she will definitely hate aLim for life. Dude, you are not standing for all filipinos and I hate for you to stand for me because you are an embarrassment to all of us and to all races. You are the scam of the earth. Go Power Charice, aLim die die die die…
Comment by Tom — December 30, 2007 #
why don’t we just appreciate Charice and leave the bashing behind. I agree that Charice has better version but i think that the racial comparison as a whole is totally inappropriate. Yes, we Filipinos are very talented and i’m very proud of it. but please let us not take the fact that Blacks also has great influences on our singers. yes, we imitate everyone. not just blacks but also whoever we think is great without looking at the race,sex, or age. its just that we Filipinos have so much competitive spirit that we tend to be better.
Asians, white, blacks, regarding of what race you are, what is important is that we all appreciate a good talent and that is what Charice is.
Comment by khups — January 15, 2008 #
Come on why do you have to say filipinas sing better than black girls. I havent heard many fillipinas to compare but all I know is that Charice is amazing, She is the future. In time I think she will take over the mantle from the greats like Mariah and Whitney if she gets the right people behind her. And for the record she blew Jennifer Hudson away.
Comment by MYA — January 19, 2008 #
Also I would just like to add than I am biracial and whilst I was annoyed by the comments this has in no-way turned me against Charice. I think there probably are great fillipina singers out there but we probably never get to hear them, it was only by chance I stumbled across charice.
And for those that said she is a cheap imitator you are very wrong give the girl some credit it is due. She is only 14 but she still blew me away not for her age just becuase of her voice it is amazing and she is only gonna get better.
Comment by MYA — January 19, 2008 #
Ok I’d just like to add one more thing. I think what the author of this piece should have said is that fillipina’s can sing just as well as anyone else and that would have been fine. They desreve to be proud of Charice. Black people and white people have had stars on the worldwide stage for years and it is about time that asian singers get the same recognition too.
Comment by Mya — January 19, 2008 #