[WATCH] Enchong Dee fulfills dream of becoming a singer

Enchong Dee can now tick off his dream of becoming a singer in his bucket list.

The Kapamilya star recently launched his self-titled six-track album under Star Records, which includes “Hanggang Dito na Lang,” “Seloso,” “Tambalang OMG,” his remake of VST & Co.’s song “Step No, Step Yes” and the carrier single “Chinito Problems.”

“Bata pa lang ako, ginagawa ko na siya (ang pagkanta). Gusto ko lang kumanta, pero hindi ko kasi alam na magkakatotoo siya…. Dati ang hilig ko lang laruin yung pagkanta ko. Pero matagal ko na siyang gustong mangyari,” Enchong told reporters at the press conference of his new album in Don Henrico’s restaurant in Quezon City on Thursday, October 16.

Confidence

While Enchong became known for his acting, he revealed that he actually loves singing more. The sport he was first known for, swimming, also helps him improve his voice. “Mas gusto ko ito kaysa sa pagsasayaw, even sa pag-arte. Pero mas nauna lang yung iba,” he said.

Enchong feels very confident about his foray. He would like to have a tour nationwide and also promote his album overseas.

“Galing na galing ako sa sarili ko,” Enchong said, laughing. “Siguro iyon ang pinakaimportante, bago maniwala sa iyo ang mga tao, dapat bilib ka muna sa sarili mo kasi paano sila maniniwala sa iyo, kung ikaw mismo nagda-doubt ka sa kakayanan mo.”

Meeting Joey de Leon

He also recalled going to the house of “Eat Bulaga” host Joey de Leon, who wrote a song he covered, VST & Co.’s “Step No, Step Yes.”

“Mineet namin si Tito Joey de Leon para magbigay-pugay lang at magpasalamat, kasi nga pinayagan niya kami i-modernize yung ‘Step No, Step Yes,’” he said.

“Sabi niya (Joey), ‘Sige papakinggan ko ito mamaya, personal.’ Sabi ko na we modernized it tapos nagdagdag ako ng isa pang artist sa song, meron isang bonus track na walang rap. Sabi niya, ‘Sige, okay iyan.’ Kasi yung ginawa ng VST & Company, 70s pa, so we modernized it pero andoon pa din yung feel niya.”

True to himself

Enchong also says he remained to true to himself in his mini album, which contains upbeat songs.

“Hindi ako nagpapaka-Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera. Hindi ako nagpapaka-rapper,” he said.

“It’s all the songs na gusto kong gawin…. Very personal yung mga pagkakapili, pagkanta ng mga songs. Sabi ko nga, kahit 50 years old na ako, gusto ko pa din yung mga kanta ko kasi hindi siya pinilit sa akin. Alam ko yung limitasyon ko at alam ko yung kakayahan ko at ito yung mga kinanta ko.”