There’s a new shirt celebrating the music of former Sugarfree and its former frontman, Ebe Dancel.
It bears the lyrics of Sugarfree’s “Mariposa,” one of the songs from the “Sa Wakas” album that left a mark on OPM lovers.
The specific lyrics from the 2023 hit song “Mariposa”—“Ayoko nang mag-isa. Ayoko na na na na,” has been imprinted on the new shirt release of Linya-Linya. It was released Thursday, a day before the repeat of Ebe’s “Sa Wakas” concert.
“These lyrics from the 2003 hit song ‘Mariposa’ of the band Sugarfree stayed relevant until today as it depicts the feeling of wanting to be with someone already after a long time of being alone in life,” Linya-Linya said in a release.
Now a solo artist, Ebe, who is celebrating 20 years of “Sa Wakas” album and more than 20 years in the industry, reminisced about his early years as a musician.
“Kailangang i-celebrate ‘to kasi this is the album that kinda gave me a purpose. Kasi before, wala lang. Wala naman akong direksyon. Palutang-lutang lang. Nung lumabas ‘yung album, nabago ‘yung buhay namin lahat, in good and bad ways pero it sort of gave me direction as to what I wanted to do, as to what God’s plan was for me,” the musician said.
This was not the first time the former frontman of the iconic band Sugarfree collaborated with the shirt brand.
In 2020, Ebe collaborated with Linya-Linya for the release of the “Greatest Hits” shirt for his 20th anniversary then.
There was also a shirt bearing the lyrics of another hit song “Bawat Daan,” the “Nag-iisang tiyak sa isang libong dudad,” shirt last year as well as the limited edition “Burnout” shirt last January.
The limited edition is still available at Linya-Linya’s online and physical stores.
The new collab shirt may also be purchased from www.linyalinya.ph, LazMall, ShopeeMall, Tiktok Shop, at sa Linya-Linya Store Trinoma, Uptown Mall, BGC, Taguig, at Libis, Q.C. (Magnitude Bldg., near Eastwood.
Meanwhile, due to insistent public demand, Ebe is set to stage a repeat of Sa Wakas: 20th Anniversary Celebration” at 7 p.m. today, March 31, at the 123 Block, Mandala Park in Mandaluyong City.
This music event, which had a successful first run last January 28, celebrates the legacy of Sugarfree’s debut album “Sa Wakas” with hit songs “Mariposa,” “Telepono,” “Hintay,” “Unang Araw” and “Burnout.”
For the repeat event, the headline show will accommodate more people in the venue as requested by fans who were not able to attend the first one, which was sold out in less than a day.
It will feature a longer full-length set by Ebe and drummer Mitch Singson as well as guest performances from Manila String Machine, stand-up comedian Red Ollero and Sandwich.
The event will also have a special screening of the “Sa Wakas” Documentary by Cyrian Agujo.
In his social media posts, Ebe teased that the special setlist will feature 23 songs.
He said that the pre-selling of the tickets online has ended, but walk-ins will still be accommodated.
Official merch is also available via Backspacer Records official website, and will also be sold at the venue.
The Sa Wakas repeat is presented by GNN Entertainment Productions and Backspacer Records, in partnership with 123 Block and Balcony Entertainment. Part of the earnings will be donated to Parokya Ni Edgar guitarist Gab Chee Kee’s hospital and medical expenses.