Revival King Jojo Mendrez unveils stunning new rendition of OPM classic 'Yakap'
OPM artist Jojo Mendrez, widely known as “The Revival King,” breathes new life into the beloved Filipino classic “Yakap,” originally popularized by Junior in 1979. With his signature style and emotional depth, Mendrez delivers a heartfelt and contemporary interpretation that reintroduces the timeless song to a new generation of listeners. “It is a dream song for me,” Mendrez shared. “Star Music selected the track during one of our meetings and said it suited me perfectly. I also expressed my wish to have Jonathan Manalo arrange it—and they made it happen.” True to his title, Mendrez has built a strong reputation for reviving iconic OPM hits. Among his notable remakes is “Tuyo Na’ng Damdamin” by the Apo Hiking Society, which he was among the first to reinterpret and previously performed on Eat Bulaga. He has also reimagined several classics, including “Magkabilang Mundo” (originally by Jireh Lim), “Sana,” and “Handog” by Florante—his version of the latter earning Revival Song...