Top One Project
{{short description|Filipino boy band}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Top One Project (T.O.P.)
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| origin = Philippines
| years_active = {{start date|2015}}–{{end date|2018}}
| label = GMA Records
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| website = {{URL|https://www.toponeproject.com/|Top One Project}}
| current_members = * Mico Cruz
- Joshua Jacobe
- Adrian Pascual
- Louie Pedroso
| past_members = * Miko Manguba
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Top One Project (abbreviated as T.O.P.) was a Filipino boy band based in the Philippines, originally composed of the grand winners of GMA Network's reality show To the Top — Adrian Pascual, Joshua Jacobe, Louie Pedroso, Mico Cruz, and Miko Manguba.{{cite web|last1=Rodriguez|first1=Bea|title='To The Top' grand winners to modernize Filipino classics and OPM|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/gma/tothetop/inside/entertainment/gma/articles/2015-09-30/18956/To-The-Top-grand-winners-to-modernize-Filipino-classics-and-OPM|website=To the Top - GMA Network Portal|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=4 April 2017|date=30 September 2015}} The group signed under GMA's Artist Center and its label GMA Records after winning the competition in 2015. The group released their debut album digitally on April 28, 2016 with their carrier single, "Pag-gising".{{cite news|last1=Policarpio|first1=Allan|title=Good singing not enough to stay in the game, T.O.P. boy band says|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/203269/good-singing-not-enough-to-stay-in-the-game-t-o-p-boy-band-says|accessdate=4 April 2017|work=INQUIRER.net|publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer|date=6 October 2016}}
History
= 2015: ''To the Top'' =
{{main|To the Top (TV series)}}
In 2015, GMA Network created To the Top, the Philippines' first multi-platform boy band competition. The competition invited talented male singers from different school organizations nationwide to form the newest boy band sensation. Eighteen contestants went through rigorous training in singing and dancing under The CompanY's Moy Ortiz, Sweet Plantado and OJ Mariano; Sonic State Audio writers and producers Chino David, Brian Lotho, Tony V and Jon Ong; Madelle and Prince Paltu-ob, and Jesse "Reflex" Gotangco of Philippine All Stars; and the Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.{{cite web|title=GMA Network to launch new boy band through multi-platform program|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/gma/tothetop/inside/gma/articles/2015-06-05/16313/GMA-Network-to-launch-new-boy-band-through-multi-platform-program|website=GMA Network Portal|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=4 April 2017}}
In the series' finale, Adrian Pascual, Joshua Jacobe, Louie Pedroso, Mico Cruz, and Miko Manguba were named the grand winners and formed Top One Project.{{cite web|last1=Tuazon|first1=Nikko|title=Meet GMA-7's To The Top boy band search winners: Adrian Pascual, Mico Cruz, Miko Manguba, Louie Pedroso, and Joshua Jacobe|url=http://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/20636/meet-gma-7s-to-the-top-boy-band-search-winners-adrian-pascual-mico-cruz-miko-manguba-louie-pedroso-a|website=PEP.ph|publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal|accessdate=4 April 2017}} Prior to joining the contest, Manguba, Pedroso and Cruz, are veteran performers in their school glee clubs.{{cite news|last1=Rañoa-Bismark|first1=Maridol|title=This boy band has more than just good looks|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/10/13/1632937/boy-band-has-more-just-good-looks|accessdate=6 April 2017|work=philstar.com|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=13 October 2016}} Magbanua serves as the leader of the group.{{cite news|last1=Donato|first1=Jerry|title=T.O.P.: A new boy band on the block|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2016/05/30/1588245/t.o.p.-new-boy-band-block|accessdate=6 April 2017|work=philstar.com|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=30 May 2016}}
= 2016: Debut album and concert =
Top One Project's debut album, T.O.P., was released digitally on April 28, 2016, available on Spotify and iTunes.{{cite web|last1=Sun|first1=Cherry|title=GMA all-male group Top One Project releases debut album todays|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/records/articles/2016-04-28/596/GMA-all-male-group-Top-One-Project-releases-debut-album-today|website=GMA Network Portal|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=4 April 2017|date=28 April 2016}} Under GMA Records, T.O.P. had the chance to re-record five of the most popular songs from To the Top and an original song for the album. It features six tracks: "Bakit Ganon", "Somebody", "Kaya Ko, Kaya Mo", "Alaala", their original composition, "San Na", and carrier single, "Paggising". Most of these songs are written by known musicians in the OPM industry such as Chino David from Silent Sanctuary and Brian Lotho who are both under Sonic State Audio. "San Na" was an experimental track as the group challenges their skills in writing and music production. Louie Pedroso and Mico Cruz wrote most of the lyrics while Miko Manguba, Joshua Jacobe, and Adrian Pascual focused on the overall sound and arrangement of the song. Physical copies of the album were released on May 14, 2016 and reached the third spot on the Astro Charts for the top-selling OPM albums for the month of May.{{cite web|last1=Sun|first1=Cherry|title=Top One Project's and Derrick Monasterio's albums rank high in top-selling album charts|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/records/articles/2016-06-01/614/LOOK-Top-One-Projects-and-Derrick-Monasterios-albums-rank-high-in-top-selling-album-charts|website=GMA Network Portal|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=4 April 2017|date=1 June 2016}} Top One Project performed for almost 40,000 people on June 12, 2016 at the Philippine Arena to promote their debut album.{{cite web|last1=Calingan|first1=Michelle|title=Top One Project performs in Philippine Arena|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/records/articles/2016-06-12/619/Top-One-Project-performs-in-Philippine-Arena|website=GMA Network Portal|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=4 April 2017|date=12 June 2016}}
Top One Project had their first major concert, titled T.O.P. in Concert, on October 28, 2016 at the Music Museum.{{cite web|last1=Sun|first1=Cherry|title=Top One Project, to hold first major concert|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/records/articles/2016-09-02/661/Top-One-Project-to-hold-first-major-concert|website=GMA Network Portal|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=4 April 2017|date=2 September 2016}}
In 2018, Miko Manguba transferred to GMA Records' rival record label, Star Music,{{cite news|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/28968/gma-7-boyband-member-signs-contract-with-abs-cbn-record-label?REF=taboola_related|title=GMA-7 boyband member signs contract with ABS-CBN record label|publisher=Pep.ph|date=22 December 2018}} officially announcing the end of the group.
After months on inactivity, the band held their last concert in March.
Members
- Mico Cruz
: Mico C. was born Michaelangelo Ramos Cruz on {{birth date and age|1995|1|11}}
- Joshua Jacobe
: Joshua was born Mark Joshua Marcelo Jacobe on {{birth date and age|1994|7|3}}
- Adrian Pascual
: Adrian was born Adrian Francisco Pascual on {{birth date and age|1998|8|21}}
- Louie Pedroso
: Louie was born Leonard Louie Pedroso on {{birth date and age|1995|11|21}}
: Miko M. was born Jamiko Allan Sabbun Manguba on {{birth date and age|1994|4|24}}{{cite web|title=To the Top - Profiles|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/gma/tothetop/profiles|website=To the Top - GMA Network Portal|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=5 April 2017}}{{cite web|title=Top One Project - Profiles|url=https://www.toponeproject.com/profiles|website=toponeproject.com|accessdate=5 April 2017}}
Discography
=Album=
- Top One Project (2016)
=Singles=
- "Paggising" {{small|(2016, Filipino theme song of Pretty Woman)}}
- "Sa'n Na" {{small|(2016)}}
- "Ikaw Nga" {{small|(2017, theme song of Mulawin vs. Ravena)}}
=Other works=
- "Ang Pinaka Theme" {{small|(Theme song of Ang Pinaka)}}
- "Pinoy M.D. Theme" {{small|(Theme song of Pinoy M.D.)}}
- "Mag-road Trip Tayo" {{small|(Theme song of Road Trip)}}{{cite web|last1=Doña|first1=Catherine|title=T.O.P. sings the theme song of 'Road Trip'|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/road_trip/32644/top-sings-the-theme-song-of-road-trip/story/|website=gmanetwork.com|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=31 December 2017}}
Filmography
=Television series=
=Other appearances=
Members of Top One Project also appeared as guests on various programs produced by GMA Entertainment TV and GMA News and Public Affairs. These programs include GMA Network's Unang Hirit, CelebriTV, Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman, Eat Bulaga!, Power House, AHA!, Sarap Diva, MARS, Sunday PinaSaya, and Wowowin and GMA News TV's Good News. Top One Project also appeared in NET25's Music and Letters in 2016.{{cite web|title=TOP – Top One Project on Letters and Music|url=http://net25.tv/top-top-one-project-letters-music/|website=net25.tv|date=24 June 2016 |publisher=Net 25}} Top One Project also appeared as performers of GMA Network's new year countdown specials for 2017 {{cite news|title='Lipad Sa Bagong Taon', New Year Countdown ng GMA-7|url=http://balita.net.ph/2016/12/30/lipad-sa-bagong-taon-new-year-countdown-7g-gma-7/|accessdate=31 December 2017|work=Balita|agency=Manila Bulettin}}
Top One Project also appeared as musical guests in GMA Network's online series Playlist{{cite web|last1=Ligunas|first1=Mary Louise|last2=Samodio|first2=Anica|title='Playlist' feature: Top One Project talks about the perks of being in a boy band|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/24826/playlist-feature-top-one-project-talks-about-the-perks-of-being-in-a-boy-band/story|website=gmanetwork.com|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=31 December 2017}} and GMA Records' Spotlight Music Sessions.{{cite web|last1=Ruiz|first1=Marah|title=Pinoy boygroup TOP to perform two songs on 'Spotlight Music Sessions'|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/34567/pinoy-boygroup-top-to-perform-two-songs-on-spotlight-music-sessions/story|website=gmanetwork.com|publisher=GMA Network, Inc.|accessdate=31 December 2017}}
Accolades
| class="wikitable sortable" Most Innovative TV loveteam of the year 2015 background: #f9f9f9 | |||||
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| Year || Award Giving Body || Category || Nominee/Nominated work || Result || Source | |||||
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| rowspan="2"|2016 | rowspan="2"|8th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Duo/Group of the Year | T.O.P. | {{won}} | rowspan="2"|{{cite news|title=LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – music|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/150150-winners-pmpc-star-awards-music-2016|accessdate=4 April 2017|work=Rappler.com|publisher=Rappler|date=24 October 2016}} |
| Dance Album of the Year | Top One Project | {{nom}} |