Vice at Gian, napag-usapan kung paano humawak ng mic | Gandang Gabi, Vice!

We know Gian Bernardino (of Cup of Joe) and Maki for their catchy, heartfelt songs that have made us fall in love and cry over heartbreaks.

From Cup of Joe’s indie-pop and alternative hits like “Multo” and “Tingin” to Maki’s dreamy, feel-good tracks like “Dilaw” and “Saan?,” these two have certainly found their own distinct sounds in the OPM scene. But did you know that before they became known for their soft, soulful tunes, they were actually little ‘biriteros’ with high vocal range?

The two looked back on their childhood singing days during their guest appearance on “Gandang Gabi Vice.”

Believe it or not, these two actually started their musical journeys with big, powerful ballads that required serious vocal chops, including classics like “Isang Lahi,” which Maki once performed for the talent portion of a school pageant. And here’s another fun fact: He could pull off whistle notes as a kid.

Gian, meanwhile, grew up belting out songs by vocal powerhouses Regine Velasquez and Sarah Geronimo and was trained to master Jake Zyrus or formerly Charice Pempengco’s signature theatrical singing style.

Fast-forward to today, and Gian and Maki have expanded their musical horizons into songwriting. When asked where they pluck their ‘hugots’ from, the Gen Z hit makers shared writing actually comes easier when inspired by heartbreak and painful experiences. “Feeling ko mas na-e-explain doon ‘yung love kasi love comes with pain. ‘Pag sad song tapos nakaka-relate ‘yung mga tao, ibig sabihin nagmahal ka talaga,” said Maki.

Watch the unfiltered “Gandang Gabi Vice” episode with Gian and Maki for free on iWant (for Philippines-based users only).