Lito Camo

Lito Camo
Birth name Carlito F.Camo
Born (1972-03-12) March 12, 1972
Origin Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
Genres Novelty, pop, rock
Instruments Vocals, Guitar
Years active 1997–present
Associated acts Willie Revillame
Lito Camo and The Calsada band
Manny Pacquiao
Notable instruments
Taylor guitars
Fender Japan Stratocaster

Lito Camo (born March 12, 1972) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He established his reputation more solidly as a composer instead of being a singer which was his initial dream. He is known for songs such as "Bakit Papa? Tawag mo ako?", "Spaghetti Song", "Bulaklak", "Wowowee", "Boom Tarat Tarat", and "Otso-Otso". In the roster of artists and musician, Lito found inspiration in Ely Buendia of the Eraserheads. Lito Camo was a native of Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro.[1]

Career

His debut album entitled "Sino Camo?" was released on 1997 with "Kung Ikaw" and "Hey Babe" as the album's singles. His first single catapulted Lito to where he is now today. The album was followed by "Ano Camo?" but did not sell as well.

His family and friends did not believe his initial success as a recording artist. They came to believe it after seeing him on TV. Though, his dream was to become a singer but opportunity paid him much better as a songwriter.

Known for his novelty hits, he is dubbed as reigning king of the novelty songs. He turned artists into an instant sensation because of his songs. This include Sexbomb Dancers, Bayani Agbayani, Viva Hotbabes, Willie Revillame, Masculados, April Boy, Angelike Jones, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Sandara Park, K & the Boxers, Manny Pacquiao and many more.

A composer cannot just be a composer forever, this what Lito think as he shifted onto himself and released his 3rd album entitled, Ako Naman.

Camo is a former mainstay of a defunct sitcom, Show Me Da Manny on GMA Channel 7, together with his fellow friend, boxer Manny Pacquiao.

Personal life

He is close friends with Willie Revillame and Manny Pacquiao. He is in attendance at the Pacquiao fights holding the one of Manny's belts during the singing of the Philippine anthem.

Discography

These are the songs composed by Lito Camo (most are sung by other Filipino artists, and not necessarily sung by him, except as indicated).

Albums

Filmography

TV shows

References

  1. ↑ STAR Records - Lito Camo
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