DJ and Singer, Papa Obet of Barangay LS 97.1’s unveils “Papa Obet Sessions EP”

 

DJs or Disc Jocks are the voice behind our favorite radio stations and our story or our kwento for now is about one of your favorite disc jocks in Barangay LS 97.1 none other Papa Obet. Yes, Papa Obet is now and officially a recording artist as he releases “Papa Obet Sessions,” it's an EP under GMA Music released last December 10, on-air and on digital streaming platforms worldwide.

Containing four tracks: "Ikaw Lang At Ako," (composed and originally performed by Janno Gibbs), "Kung Mababalik Ko Lang," by 604, "Kung Malaya Lang Ako," by Kris Lawrence and Papa Obet’s original composition "Ang Una Kong Pasko," this EP is a dream come true for him who shared during his interview that the ambition written in his high school yearbook was “to be a successful recording artist.”  

“The EP was inspired by the Spotlight Music Sessions, an online music channel which showcases the talent of Pinoy artists through live performances,” he says.

“Ang Una Kong Pasko” is dedicated to the OFWs who are spending their Christmas away from their loved ones. “It was inspired by my experience when I had to spend Christmas on my own for the first time. And I dedicate this to the OFWs who are miles away from their families and are celebrating Christmas far from home for the first time,” shares Papa Obet.

Before becoming a Barangay LS disc jock, Papa Obet used to join various singing contests including GMA’s talent competition Protégé. He is also the songwriter behind Barangay LS’ theme song "Tayo Ay Forever" sang by Kapuso artists Ken Chan and Rita Daniela.

“I still can’t believe that my singing career could actually get this far. I’ve always wanted to be a radio DJ, but I’ve been singing since I was a child. I would join singing contests in Bataan and sometimes win. Then, I became a DJ here at Barangay LS and I’ve been here for 10 years. And now, GMA Music has given me an opportunity to be an official and legit recording artist and it has been really fun working with them,” says Papa Obet.

So, does a talented DJ receives weird requests on his show during the pandemic? Well, according to Papa Obet there are no weird requests but he mentioned that his show in Barangay LS 97.1 sure made a number of listeners and followers. That was probably the weirdest thing that happened to him during the pandemic. Fortunately, I made a follow-up question to Papa Obet, does he entertain listeners who request him to sing? So, according to Papa Obet, this is actually not new because he does sing and he even shared that there are listeners who ask and made requests for him to sing the song, that is what they did in his online show.  What else can you expect from a DJ ballader, nothing but pure heartfelt songs. 

Talent, looks, voice and something else, only from Papa Obet!

Papa Obet Sessions EP is now available for streaming on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and other digital music streaming services worldwide.

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