Bandang Lapis

Bandang Lapis (stylized as Bandang LAPIS) is a pop band from Rizal, Philippines, known for their viral all-Tagalog compositions online. The band is originally composed of Lesther Abaño (lead vocals), Mark Jay Nievas (lead guitar, backing vocals), Lenrey Beltran (rhythm guitar), Ryan Paul Marangga (bass guitar), Jomari Luna (keyboards), Leandro Repuno (drums, percussion, backing vocals), and Ivan Morallos (spoken word poetry, synths). The band is known for their hit songs Kabilang Buhay, Sana'y Di Nalang, Kung Saan Ka Masaya, and Nang Dumating Ka. Their song, Kabilang Buhay, became one of the top streamed songs on YouTube Philippines. As of 2024, its official music video reached almost 60 million views while its lyric video reached 80 million views in 2022. Their live performance of the song in Wish 107.5 also reached 100 million views in 2024.