Music Pick of the Week: Willie Revillame

Apple’s music pick of the week is “Yun Ka” by Willie Revillame.

Willie Revillame has had a controversial career at times. The outspoken actor and television host for Wowowee has been involved in a number of incidents that resulted in him being suspended for making jokes on some of the shows that he hosted. 

He was later cleared of criminal charges related to the Wowowee incident in which 74 died during a bomb scare and resulting panic at the PhilSports Arena. In 2009, controversy once again emerged regarding his comments related to Cory Aquino’s funeral. And this time, it seems that his comments were blown out of proportion and not were not intended to dishonor the former president.

Willie Revillame remains an outspoken and controversial character. His voice is at times rough, but there is an honesty and unpretentiousness about his singing style that appeals to many. He may be controversial at times, but perhaps from time to time that is what we really need – simple, heart felt honest emotions – even if they may offend some from time to time.

“Yun Ka” is a nice song, deep and honest with respect to one’s feelings of love. It is not surprising that the song is popular and receives much air time on the radio. Maybe his voice is not the slickest and most electronically enhanced voice there is today on the market, but there is something genuine about Willie Revillame and “Yun Ka” that wins a spot for our song of the week.

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