Blaster Silonga takes daring leap to solo stardom

NOT every spotlight is meant to be shared. And perhaps due to artistic necessity, some members of bands — even if they are already successful with a string of hit songs, albums, and adoring fans — need to break away to have that "solo turn" in front of the microphone.

Blaster Silonga — the co-vocalist and lead guitarist of indie rock band IV of Spades (pronounced as "four of spades") and son of veteran musician Allan Silonga of '90s band Kindred Garden — is making a bid for standalone stardom, with his newest single "O Kay Ganda."