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Porti discovers his music through “Magliman”

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It started with a casual greeting. “Hi, I’m Porti aka ‘Tiports’”. It is ear catching alright, for a young artist named Richard G. Hayan Jr. He is from Laguna and in senior high school student who aspires to be a seaman in order to sail the world with his music.

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“Pag nagsusulat ako, I really disregard the genre. Pero mas nakilala ako sa folk-pop style”, says Porti.

“Eraserheads and Johnoy Danao are my biggest influences sa music at songwriting. Sa kanila ko natutunan ang pagiging malaya sa musika. Wala sa nakikinig ang musika kundi nasa puso ng tao.”

He is a newbie in the scene and have experienced early frustrations. “I started writing way back 2018, pero hindi ko din ito itinuloy dahil nawalan ako ng gana. Feeling ko walang patutunguhan. Pero nagbago ang lahat noong mapunta ako sa isang worship team sa Church ko. Nagsimula ulit ako tumugtog noong makapag-Church ako.”

In his heart, he was offering his talent to God. “Si Lord ang nagsabi sa akin na “nak ituloy mo yan at may plano ako para sa ’yo”. Kaya nagpractice pa ako at imbis na sumuko ay itinuloy ko ulit ang pangarap ko.”

With a renewed enthusiasm, Porti started composing songs in October 12, 2019. His authentic sound brings about love and deep sense of emotion.

“Nasulat ko ang kantang bumuhay sa pagiging artist ko. Ito ang kantang bumago sa buhay ko. Ang kantang ‘Magliman’. Ang Magliman ay barangay sa San Fernando, Pampanga at doon nakatira yung taong sinulatan ko. Nagsimula sa ‘Magliman’ at nadagdagan pa ito ng mga iba’t ibang kantang naisulat ko.”

“Kung wala ang mga opportunities na dumating katulad ng mga online gig this pandemic, hindi ako makakakilala ng mga katulad ko. Kaya sobrang thankful ako dahil mas lumawak ang musika ko dahil sa mga nakilala kong mga artist na katulad ko.”

Hey, this artist has a big heart too. “Thank you to my family for their never-ending love and support. To my friends who supported my passion. And to the person who gave colors to my dreams, that one of the special person in my life – Ira Alfaro.”

His advice to other aspiring young artists: “Walang imposible. Lagi lang tayong magtiwala sa nasa Itaas at Siya na ang bahala sa atin. Kahit isa o dalawang tao lang ang nakikinig sa likha natin, huwag tayong maiinip. Ang pangarap natin ay nasa kung ano ang kaya nating gawin. Kaya huwag ibase ang paglago natin sa mga nakatingin o nakikinig sa atin.”

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Porti’s message for Mendira Media: “Thank you, Mendira family especially to Tay Paul and Kuya Carl for creating a platform for us aspiring artists to grow and to be heard. I’m praying for Mendira’s success and I’ll be doing my best to be a part of this awesome family.”

In an industry where talent, style, and creativity are evaluated, here comes Porti or simply ‘Tiports’ whose uniqueness comes in the most positive way. And we’re giving full support.

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VP Ragus

VP Ragus

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