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Allan Mitchell “Daddy A” Silonga

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<p>MANILA -- Allan Mitchell “Daddy A” Silonga, the manager behind some of Original Pilipino Music’s (OPM) popular acts, has returned to artist development, signing four new artists under Imajin and IVOS Productions. </p><p>&quot;This is only the beginning,&quot; Daddy A said in a press release.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779936190061a78b892c-17d9-4567-86a4-edc86b2f202c.jpg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-dragging"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Daddy A founded Kindred Garden, the band behind the hit “Pangako.” He also formed K24/7,  one of the country&#x27;s earliest R&amp;B groups. </p><p>In 2012, his R&amp;B quartet Daddy’s Home made it to grand finals of &quot;X Factor Philippines.&quot;</p><p>Then come 2014, Daddy A assembled and managed the OPM band IV Of Spades, with his son Blaster Silonga as the guitarist, along with Zild, Badjao, and Unique. Recently, IV of Spades celebrated its 12th year in the music industry.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/7/18/daddy-a-pens-emotional-letter-to-iv-of-spades-after-reunion-best-is-yet-to-come-1039" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daddy A pens emotional letter to IV of Spades after reunion: ‘Best is yet to come’</a></div><p>Now, Daddy A has signed four new diverse acts.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779936098720f149172f-2426-4438-9e27-c32bc0970d74.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>LEVII (KDR House Music)</strong></div><p>LEVII, a multi-instrumentalist, soulful R&amp;B-pop singer and gifted songwriter, has been personally mentored by Daddy A since his high school days, eventually maturing into a powerhouse vocalist and keyboard player ready for the national stage.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17799360674622671868c-f554-4aeb-9136-da0d7dc9283c.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>DWARF (KDR House Music)</strong></div><p>Singer-songwriter DWARF was discovered by Daddy A during a Songwriters Night at his own bar, Imajin: Arts &amp; Music. Known for his unconventional vocal style and raw, emotional delivery, DWARF brings a highly distinct identity to the collective.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779936115859aab3aff0-19a8-4462-8ee6-bb8b79a4bc8f.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>JAE LAURENT (Diorama)</strong></div><p>Hailing from Davao, R&amp;B artist Jae Laurent first sent demos to Daddy A in 2021 and subsequently underwent years of artistic growth, answering the mentor’s challenge to refine his sound and fully embrace his identity. Laurent recently moved to Manila to officially pursue his music career.</p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1779936137899bf46ac70-bb69-42ab-8632-c7086008a0dc.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>ZIPPORAH / ZPRH (Imajin / IVOS Productions)</strong></div><p>ZPRH, the daughter of Jehu “G-Who” of the legendary beatbox group Microphone Mechanics, has inherited her father’s stage presence and beatboxing skills while evolving into a self-producing artist in her own right. Under the guidance of Daddy A, she is currently undergoing a rebranding ahead of a projected major record deal.</p>

<p>Allan Mitchell “Daddy A” Silonga, the manager behind some of Original Pilipino Music’s (OPM) popular acts, has returned to artist development,</p>

Allan Mitchell “Daddy A” Silonga, the manager behind some of Original Pilipino Music’s (OPM) popular acts, has returned to artist development,

'Daddy A' Silonga back to artist development, signs 4 new acts

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'Daddy A' Silonga back to artist development, signs 4 new acts

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Published May 28, 2026 12:10 PM PHT

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