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Daddy A pens emotional letter to IV of Spades after reunion: ‘Best is yet to come’

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752806010805518355905_1209542131209664_7938279495182532557_n.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Screengrab from &#x27;Aura&#x27; music video"/>Screengrab from &#x27;Aura&#x27; music video</div>MANILA — Allan “Daddy A” Silonga, the founder and original manager of the acclaimed Filipino rock band IV of Spades, shared a heartfelt message on Facebook on Thursday, reflecting on the group’s journey from obscurity to stardom and expressing his overwhelming pride in their recent reunion.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/7/16/iv-of-spades-springs-new-single-aura-on-unsuspecting-public-one-music-ph-1847">IV of Spades springs new single &#x27;Aura&#x27; on unsuspecting public</a></div>In an open letter addressed to members Badjao de Castro, Zild Benitez, Unique Salonga, and his son Blaster Silonga, he recounted the early days of the band, when he wore multiple hats as their sole believer, mentor, and road manager.“I was your founder, your driver, your tech, your roadie, your manager… even your father figure,” he wrote. “Wearing all those hats never felt like a burden, because my belief in you was unwavering.”Silonga, who has been facing health challenges and recently received support through a benefit concert called “Daddy Aid,” said he remained hopeful over the years that the four original members would find their way back to each other — a moment that finally came to pass last Wednesday with the surprise release of their single “Aura.”“Now, even in my current condition, I am beyond grateful that I was able to witness your grand reunion,” he wrote. “No one could be prouder than I am.”“I’ve watched you grow from boys into men, achieving so much over these past 11 years. And I still believe the best is yet to come,” he added.IV of Spades, known for hits like “Mundo” and “Hey Barbara,” rose to prominence in the late 2010s with their retro-inspired sound and distinct visual flair. The band went on indefinite hiatus in 2020, prompting fans to speculate on a possible breakup.“Aura” marks the their first new release in five years and their comeback has ignited a wave of excitement among fans and fellow musicians alike.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/7/15/opm-artists-fans-react-as-iv-of-spades-drops-new-single-aura-2118">OPM artists, fans react as IV of Spades drops new single &#x27;Aura&#x27;</a></div>Silonga closed his letter with a prayer for the band’s continued success on a global stage.“I pray, with all my heart, that I’ll be able to witness the full extent of your greatness… I love you, always. Godspeed.”

Daddy A bares his heart in an emotional letter to the boys he helped become icons. ‘No one could be prouder than I am,’ he writes to IV of Spades. ‘I still believe the best is yet to come.’

Daddy A bares his heart in an emotional letter to the boys he helped become icons. ‘No one could be prouder than I am,’ he writes to IV of Spades. ‘I still believe the best is yet to come.’