QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES– OPM icon Ice Seguerra embarks on a new musical era with I Am Ice, his first-ever all-original album, slated for release this June. Following the success of his 2022 milestone concert Becoming Ice, this latest project marks a full-circle moment where 35 years into his journey as a performer, Seguerra is finally sharing a body of work that is purely his own.
From his early days as a charming child star in Eat Bulaga! to becoming a respected musician, Seguerra’s career has been a testament to versatility and resilience. In 2014, he publicly embraced his identity as a transgender man, a courageous step that has profoundly influenced his artistic direction. Reflecting on this journey, Seguerra shared:
“It was my first time to use Ice Seguerra in a concert, and I admit it was a big risk because, for 35 years, my fans have known me as Aiza. While I’ve come to a point where I don’t mind being called Aiza, it feels good to fully embrace my identity as a transman and know that even as Ice, they’re still there for me. That’s why I gained the courage to work on my first all-original album. Imagine, I’ve been in the industry this long, and only now am I releasing all-original songs.”
Liza Diño, Ice’s wife and the CEO of Fire and Ice Music, shared her thoughts on Ice’s artistic journey and newfound confidence in songwriting: “From BECOMING into BEING. I am so proud to witness Ice really embracing who he is, not just as a person but as an artist, musician, and songwriter. He has always been insecure about his songwriting, but it’s such a big part of him. I’ve seen times when he proposed original songs for his albums, but labels were accustomed to him singing others’ songs because he brought new interpretations to them. It’s a gift to not only do justice to existing songs, at times even make them better. That’s Ice, and that’s been his signature. But in this era of singer-songwriters, where artists release all-original tracks and feature one or two covers, I believe the timing is perfect.”
Comprising 10 original tracks, mostly penned by Seguerra himself, I Am Ice is a collaboration with some of the industry’s finest. Multi-awarded producer Jonathan Manalo, recently recognized as Spotify’s most-streamed Filipino producer with 1.4 billion streams in 2024, co-produced the album and expressed his excitement:
“It feels good to be working with Ice again and to be entrusted to co-produce this first all-original album. I’ve been lucky to witness Ice’s growth and maturity as an artist through the years, having worked with him on his earlier albums. Being part of this milestone and witnessing his evolution not just as a singer but as a songwriter is something I deeply treasure.”
Ahead of the album launch, Seguerra gave fans an early taste of his songwriting prowess with Shelter of the Broken, performed exclusively during the Love, Sessionistas concert on February 8. The overwhelming response has fueled even greater anticipation, especially with a second night added on April 4 due to popular demand.
To celebrate the album release, Seguerra is set to headline I AM ICE: The Concert Experience in September 2025. a live showcase of his evolution as an artist, featuring fresh tracks from the album alongside his timeless OPM hits.
I Am Ice drops this June 2025.
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