IV of Spades
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IV of Spades (stylized in all caps; pronounced "Four of Spades") is a Filipino rock band from Metro Manila, Philippines, consisting of vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Zild Benitez, vocalist and lead guitarist Blaster Silonga, backing vocalist and drummer Badjao de Castro, and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Unique Salonga. The band first gained exposure with the release of their fourth single, "Mundo" (2018). Their first album, ClapClapClap!, was released on January 18, 2019. The band went on hiatus on August 21, 2020, and returned in 2025 with the release of the single "Aura" and subsequently released their second and most recent album Andalucia, on November 5, 2025. Their musical style has been described as "pop funk" and funk rock by the local press. IV of Spades has been nominated for several musical awards, both in the Philippines and internationally. The band is also known for their 1970s-inspired outfits.
Infobox
Also known as
IVOS
Origin
Metro Manila
Genres
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Years active
2014–20202025–present
Labels
WarnerSony Music
Members
Zild Benitez Blaster Silonga Badjao de Castro Unique Salonga
Website
ivofspades.com
Tables
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, award category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination · Awards and nominations
2019
Music Video of the Year
Role(s)
"Take That Man"
Notes
Nominated
Record of the Year
Role(s)
"Mundo"
Notes
Nominated
Song of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
Artist of the Year
Role(s)
"IV of Spades"
Notes
Nominated
Group of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
Music Video of the Year
Role(s)
"In My Prison"
Notes
Nominated
Rock Video of the Year
Role(s)
Won
Song of the Year
Role(s)
"Mundo"
Notes
Won
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year
Role(s)
"Huli Na Ba Ang Lahat" (with Moira Dela Torre)
Notes
Nominated
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year
Role(s)
"Mundo"
Notes
Won
Wish Group of the Year
Role(s)
"IV of Spades"
Notes
Won
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year
Role(s)
"In My Prison"
Notes
Nominated
2020
Album of the Year
Role(s)
"ClapClapClap!"
Notes
Won
Record of the Year
Role(s)
"Bawat Kaluluwa"
Notes
Won
People’s Choice Awards — Song
Role(s)
Nominated
Song of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
LionHearTV RAWR Awards
Role(s)
2018
Notes
Hugot Song of the Year
Song of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
Myx Bandarito Performance of the Year
Role(s)
Won
New Artist of the Year
Role(s)
Won
Artist of the Year
Role(s)
"IV of Spades"
Notes
Nominated
Collaboration of the Year
Role(s)
"Nagbabalik" (with Rico Blanco)
Notes
Nominated
Music Video of the Year
Role(s)
"Come Inside of My Heart"
Notes
Nominated
Rock Video of the Year
Role(s)
Won
Song of the Year
Role(s)
Nominated
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year
Role(s)
"Bawa't Kaluluwa"
Notes
Won
Wish Group of the Year
Role(s)
"IV of Spades"
Notes
Nominated
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year
Role(s)
"Nagbabalik"
Notes
Won
2021
Music Video of the Year
Role(s)
"Ang Pinagmulan"
Notes
Nominated
Rock Video of the Year
Role(s)
Duo/Group Concert Performer of the Year
Notes
"Rico Blanco x IV of Spades Live in Concert!"
Village Pipol Choice Awards
Role(s)
2019
Notes
Group Performer of the Year
Wish Promising Artist of the Year
Role(s)
"IV of Spades"
Notes
Nominated
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year
Role(s)
"Hey Barbara"
Notes
Nominated
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Awit Awards | 2018 | Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist | "Hey Barbara" | Won | |
| Favorite Performance by a Group Recording Artist | Won | ||||
| Record of the Year | Won | ||||
| Music Video Of The Year | "Where Have You Been, My Disco" | Won | |||
| 2019 | Music Video of the Year | "Take That Man" | Nominated | ||
| Record of the Year | "Mundo" | Nominated | |||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2020 | Album of the Year | "ClapClapClap!" | Won | ||
| Record of the Year | "Bawat Kaluluwa" | Won | |||
| Filipino Music Awards | 2025 | Rock Song of the Year | "Aura" | Won | |
| People’s Choice Awards — Song | Nominated | ||||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| LionHearTV RAWR Awards | 2018 | Hugot Song of the Year | "Mundo" | Won | |
| MOR Pinoy Music Awards | 2019 | Band of the Year | "Mundo" | Nominated | |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| MTV European Music Awards | 2018 | Best Southeast Asian Act | "IV of Spades" | Nominated | |
| MYX Music Awards | 2018 | Group of the Year | "IV of Spades" | Nominated | |
| Myx Bandarito Performance of the Year | Won | ||||
| New Artist of the Year | Won | ||||
| 2019 | Artist of the Year | "IV of Spades" | Nominated | ||
| Group of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Music Video of the Year | "In My Prison" | Nominated | |||
| Rock Video of the Year | Won | ||||
| Song of the Year | "Mundo" | Won | |||
| 2020 | Artist of the Year | "IV of Spades" | Nominated | ||
| Collaboration of the Year | "Nagbabalik" (with Rico Blanco) | Nominated | |||
| Music Video of the Year | "Come Inside of My Heart" | Nominated | |||
| Rock Video of the Year | Won | ||||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2021 | Music Video of the Year | "Ang Pinagmulan" | Nominated | ||
| Rock Video of the Year | |||||
| PMPC Star Awards for Music | Duo/Group Concert Performer of the Year | "Rico Blanco x IV of Spades Live in Concert!" | Nominated | ||
| Village Pipol Choice Awards | 2019 | Group Performer of the Year | "IV of Spades" | Nominated | |
| Wish Music Awards | 2018 | Wishclusive Urban Performance of the Year | "Ilaw Sa Daan" | Won | |
| Wish Promising Artist of the Year | "IV of Spades" | Nominated | |||
| Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year | "Hey Barbara" | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year | "Huli Na Ba Ang Lahat" (with Moira Dela Torre) | Nominated | ||
| Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year | "Mundo" | Won | |||
| Wish Group of the Year | "IV of Spades" | Won | |||
| Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year | "In My Prison" | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year | "Bawa't Kaluluwa" | Won | ||
| Wish Group of the Year | "IV of Spades" | Nominated | |||
| Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year | "Nagbabalik" | Won |
References
- Attributed to multiple sources
- The Manila Times Onlinehttps://www.manilatimes.net/iv-of-spades-is-off-to-mtv-europe-music-awards/456512/
- The Manila Times Onlinehttps://www.manilatimes.net/opm-in-2018-part-2/490780/
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- "IV of Spades debut track "Ilaw Sa Daan""https://web.archive.org/web/20170710121132/http://pop.inquirer.net/2017/07/iv-spades-debut-track-ilaw-sa-daan/
- ABS-CBN Newshttps://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/17/18/hey-barbara-hey-fans-iv-of-spades-is-not-disbanding
- "IV of Spades on indefinite hiatus"https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/08/22/2037104/iv-spades-indefinite-hiatus
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- Manila Standardhttp://www.manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/272675/iv-of-spades-headlines-shangri-la-plaza-s-august-festivities.html
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- Manila Bulletinhttps://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2018/03/22/10-minutes-with-iv-of-spades/
- The Philippine Starhttps://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2015/02/15/1423796/love-daddy-tonight
- "How IV of Spades Uses Music and Style to Take Over the OPM Scene"https://www.preview.ph/the-magazine/iv-of-spades-feature-a1793-20180329-lfrm
- Manila Standardhttps://manilastandard.net/?p=233450
- IV of Spades perform "Mundo" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKk655CDFn8
- businessmirror.com.phhttps://businessmirror.com.ph/the-boys-of-iv-of-spades-get-into-the-myx/
- GMA News Onlinehttp://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/652354/iv-of-spades-to-continue-without-vocalist-unique-salonga/story/
- Manila Bulletinhttps://web.archive.org/web/20190331105624/https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2018/05/05/unique-salonga-leaves-iv-of-spades/
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- "#AcerDay Brings an Original Collaboration: Moira and IVOS - "Huli Na Ba Ang Lahat""https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns7yWC25jSc
- The Philippine Starhttps://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/08/22/2037104/iv-spades-indefinite-hiatus
- NMEhttps://www.nme.com/news/music/iv-of-spades-announce-hiatus-living-itself-is-a-blessing-2735875
- Billboard Philippineshttps://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/iv-of-spades-make-long-awaited-return-with-new-single-aura-listen/
- Billboard Philippineshttps://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/iv-of-spades-drop-surprise-single-nanaman-listen/
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- Billboard Philippineshttps://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/iv-of-spades-day-2-mall-of-asia-arena-concert/
- Scout Magazinehttp://www.scoutmag.ph/culture/profile/the-boys-of-iv-of-spades-are-just-like-us-lex-20190202
- "IV of Spades to open Panic! At the Disco concert"https://entertainment.inquirer.net/299258/iv-spades-open-panic-disco-concert
- "KZ, Gloc-9, IV of Spades Win Top Prizes at 31st Awit Awards"https://pop.inquirer.net/64377/kz-gloc-9-iv-of-spades-win-top-prizes-at-31st-awit-awards
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