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Leanne and Naara
OriginMetro Manila, Philippines
Genres
Years active2012–present
LabelsWarner Music Philippines
Members
  • Leanne Mamonong
  • Naara Acueza
Websiteleanneandnaara.com

Leanne and Naara is an indie pop/singer-songwriter duo based in Metro Manila, Philippines. The duo consists of Leanne Mamonong and Naara Acueza.

Although they began their musical careers while in their school, the duo began released their debut single "Again" in 2016, "New York and Back" in 2017, "Make Me Sing" and "Someday" in 2018, and "Destination" in 2019.[1][2][3]

The duo is currently signed to Warner Music Philippines.[4] They released their debut album Daybreak in 2020 with their leading single "Keeping Me Up".[5][6]

History[edit]

Early years[edit]

Mamonong and Acueza met each other in 2012 when they were both college freshmen at Assumption College San Lorenzo, taking Bachelor of Performance Arts course. The duo started their musical career when Mamonong was asked to perform at a school event, in which she was felt uncomfortable to do solo but decided to tap in Acueza to accompany her. In the end, Acueza returned the favor to Mamonong by agreeing to perform at the next school events.[7][8]

In 2015, a few weeks before their graduation, the duo made their first gig at a local cafe in Bonifacio Global City owned by singer/artist and entrepreneur Miguel Escueta. They performed acoustic versions/covers of popular hits at the said place on a weekly basis.[7]

Breakout artists (2016–2019)[edit]

In 2016, a year after their graduation, they composed and released their debut single "Again". It garnered 1 million streams for 2 months and earned top spots on Spotify's Philippines Viral 50 and other countries' charts and at #12 on Global Viral 50.[1]

In 2018, the duo released their own version of Nina's 2006 hit "Someday", which became an instant hit on both radio and streaming platforms.[9] They would later join the Elements Music Camp alongside Ben&Ben and Reese Lansangan.[10]

In 2019, the duo officially signed under Warner Music Philippines.[11]

Daybreak, new music (2020–present)[edit]

In 2020, the duo released their first studio album, Daybreak, consists of 8 tracks featuring their lead singles "Keeping Me Up" and "Who's Gonna Love You". The album was co-produced in collaboration with Sonic State Audio and London-based Chasing Fantasia.[12] The album would later win Best Album at the 34th Awit Awards.[13]

In 2021, they released Daybreak (Live), a 13-track live album version of Daybreak including pre-2020 non-album singles accompanied by a recorded virtual concert, shot at the Maybank Theater's Globe Auditorium in BGC, Taguig. The virtual concert premiered on their official YouTube channel on September 4, 2021.[14][15]

Members[edit]

  • Leanne Mamonong – vocals, keyboards
  • Naara Acueza – vocals, acoustic guitars

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

Year Album Label Ref(s)
2020 Daybreak Warner Music Philippines [5][6]

Live albums[edit]

Year Album Label Ref(s)
2021 Daybreak (Live) Warner Music Philippines [14]

Singles[edit]

Year Single Album
2016 "Again" Non-album singles
2017 "New York and Back"
"Run Run"
2018 "Make Me Sing"
"Someday"
"Rest"
2019 "Destination" (feat. Asch)
2020 "Evergreen"
"Keeping Me Up" Daybreak
"Who's Gonna Love You"
2021 "Anticipation" Non-album singles
2022 "The One"
"Unan"
"Unan (Acoustic)"
2023 "Di Na Babalik"
As featured artists
Year Single
2022 "Click" (with Lola Amour)

Accolades[edit]

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref
2018 31st Awit Awards Best Pop Recording "Run Run" Won [16]
Wish Music Awards Wishclusive Urban Performance of the Year Nominated [17]
2021 34th Awit Awards Album of the Year Daybreak Won [13]
Best R&B Recording "Too Soon"
2022 35th Awit Awards Record of the Year "Anticipation" Won [18]
Best R&B Recording

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Ostani, Marj (September 12, 2016). "Up and coming PH duo, Leanne & Naara top Spotify Viral Charts". Bandwagon.asia.
  2. ^ "OPM artists you need to listen to right now". Rappler. October 9, 2018.
  3. ^ Gil, Baby (December 22, 2018). "Pinoy pop music in 2018". The Philippine Star.
  4. ^ "Warner Music PHL signs new OPM artists". BusinessMirror. December 15, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Singh, Surej (November 2, 2020). "Leanne & Naara announce debut album, 'Daybreak', out this November". NME.
  6. ^ a b "Leanne and Naara finally unveil their debut album 'Daybreak'". InqPop. December 3, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "'We want to change how people look at OPM': Talking music with Leanne and Naara". We the Pvblic. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Ligunas, Meryl (January 30, 2017). "Playlist feature: Leanne and Naara find perfect partners in each other". GMA News. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  9. ^ Bodegon, Kara (September 21, 2018). "Leanne & Naara share acoustic cover of Nina's 'Someday' – listen". Bandwagon.asia. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  10. ^ Bodegon, Kara (August 22, 2018). "Elements Music Camp announce 2018 campers". Bandwagon.asia. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  11. ^ "Warner Music PHL signs new OPM artists". BusinessMirror. December 15, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  12. ^ "Leanne and Naara finally unveil their debut album 'Daybreak'". InqPOP. December 3, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  13. ^ a b "34th Awit Awards winners revealed; Leanne & Naara, Ben&Ben win top awards". Inquirer.net. November 30, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Leanne and Naara go virtual with 'Daybreak Live'". The Manila Times. September 9, 2021.
  15. ^ "Leanne and Naara Go Virtual for YouTube Concert 'Daybreak Live'". One Music PH. September 1, 2021.
  16. ^ Ostani, Marj (October 16, 2018). "IV of Spades, Leanne and Naara, Ben&Ben, Keiko Necesario, and more win at 31st Awit Awards". Bandwagon.asia.
  17. ^ "Full List: 3rd Wish 107.5 Music Awards Winners". wish1075.com. January 15, 2018. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  18. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (November 24, 2022). "LIST: Awit Awards 2022 winners". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
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