Sugarfree

**Sugarfree** is a Filipino rock band currently composed of Jal Taguibao on vocals and bass guitar, and Kaka Quisimbing on drums. Former notable members include chief songwriter and frontman Ebe Dancel on vocals and guitars, and Mitch Singson on drums.

Sugarfree had five albums throughout the course of their career: *Sa Wakas* (2003), *Dramachine* (2004) and the repackaged version of *Dramachine* (2006), *Tala-Arawan* (2006), *Sugarfree Live! with the Manila Symphony Orchestra* (2008), and *Mornings and Airports* (2009) --all under PolyEast Records (formerly known as EMI Philippines).

After a disbandment in 2011, the band returned as a duo in 2020.

## Discography

* ***Sa Wakas*** (January 2003)

(Singles : *Telepono, Mariposa, Burnout* and *Taguan*)

*Sa Wakas* (Eng: At Last) was launched at Freedom Bar in 2003. Sugarfree's first two singles "Telepono" and "Mariposa" became staples on every pop-alternative station in Manila and it wasn't long until they hit the mainstream with the hit song *Burnout*. Within the same year, Sugarfree won Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Best Alternative Recording for "Burnout" at the NU Rock Awards. They also won Best Rock Recording for "Mariposa" at the Awit Awards. The song was inspired by Ebe Dancel's brother, Ian Dancel who is a professor.

* ***Dramachine*** (July 2004)

(Singles : *Sinta, Hari ng Sablay, Prom, Kwarto, Tulog Na, Makita Kang Muli*)

It earned Sugarfree their first platinum record award (signifying over 30,000 copies sold) and made Sugarfree a household name. *Dramachine* churned out the hits "Sinta", "Prom", "Tulog Na", "Kwarto", and the massive hit "Hari Ng Sablay" (Theme Song of Comedy Movies *Hari ng Sablay: Isang Tama*, Sampung Mali *with MV Appearance Joel Torre). EMI Philippines decided to release a re-packaged* Dramachine *album bearing additional tracks such as "Cuida" and the anthemic "Makita Kang Muli" (theme song of the TV series* Panday*). The AVCD also features a collection of the band's music videos.*

* ***Tala-Arawan*** (November 2006)

(Singles : *Batang Bata Ka Pa, Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin, Dear Kuya, 'Wag Ka Nang Umiyak (later covered by KZ Tandingan and Gary Valenciano), Nangangawit*)

This album, which means "diary" in English, introduced Kaka Quisumbing as the band's new drummer. The first single "Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin" was launched simultaneously in more than 40radio stations nationwide. "Tala-Arawan" turned "gold" by April 2008.

* ***SUGARFREE Live! with the Manila Symphony Orchestra*** (August 2008)

On September 29, 2007, Sugarfree held its first major concert at the Music Museum. This was captured on a two-disc album with the same title, released the following year. The live album (exclusively distributed by Dencio's) comes with a Pugad Dencio's premium AVCD which includes the single *Pugad*, the Pugad Dencio's jingles edits, and behind-the-scenes footage of the music video and album launch.

* ***Mornings and Airports*** (July 2009)

(Singles : *Hay Buhay, Feels Like, Hang Over*)

Their 4th studio album and 5th over-all album was released last July 24, 2009. Their lead single was *Hay Buhay*, their 2nd single and 1st English single, *Feels Like*, followed by their 3rd and last single, *Hang Over*. It was the last *Sugarfree* album before former lead singer Ebe Dancel decided to become a solo artist sometime in March or April 2011.

### Studio albums

* *Sa Wakas* (2003)
* *Dramachine* (2004) (Repackaged version released in 2006)
* *Tala-Arawan* (2006)
* *Mornings & Airports* (2009)

### Live album

* SUGARFREE Live! with the Manila Symphony Orchestra (2008)

### Compilation albums

* Sugarfree's Greatest Hits 2003-2011 (2011)

### Collaboration albums

* Ultraelectromagnetic Jam (Sony Music Philippines, 2005)
* Pinoy Ako! Blue Album (Star Music, 2006)
* KaminAPOmuna (Universal Records, Inc., 2006)
* Pugad Dencio's (Single, 2008)
* I-Star 15: The Best Of Rock & Alternative Songs (Star Music, 2011)
* A Perfectly Acoustic Experience (PolyEast Records, 2011)
* Awit Kapuso: Kay Sarap Maging Kapuso (GMA Music, 2011)