Rico Blanco says don't label Filipino artists as 'local versions of global icons'

The musician called out a headline of a particular report that claimed some fans consider him the 'Keanu Reeves of the Philippines.'

The report featured Blanco’s statement in an interview during his contract signing with Viva Music Publishing as one of its new talents.

“I know people mean it as a compliment and I’m flattered about it, but I have a running silent advocacy na Filipinos should not be Pinoy versions of whoever,” the artist said in the interview. “We should be Anne Curtis is Anne Curtis. Sarah G. is Sarah G. She’s not Adele of the Philippines. She’s not Lady Gaga of the Philippines.”

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