John Paul "Japs" Ricafranca Sergio was born on August 20,1979 and is a Filipino musician and record producer.
10 Facts About Japs Sergio
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When Kakoy Legaspi and Mike Elgar joined in May 2001, Japs Sergio was officially absorbed and the band began recording for "Tuloy ang Ligaya".
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Japs Sergio went on hiatus some time in 2011 in Rivermaya as he was focusing with Daydream Cycle.
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On December 19,2011, Sergio released his project solo album titled Monologue Whispers under the mononym Japsuki.
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In November 2012, Japs Sergio posted on his official Facebook page that he is no longer with Rivermaya.
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In 2016, Japs Sergio temporarily returned to Rivermaya taking over Norby David after he left the band the same year.
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Japs Sergio toured on some live shows until original bassist Nathan Azarcon permanently filled in the position.
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Japs Sergio co-produced two tracks on Rivermaya's 13th studio album Sa Kabila ng Lahat, which was released on September 15,2017.
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Japs Sergio's older brother Andrew Ryan Steve "Dok" Sergio was born on February 27,1976 and is the bassist of his other band, Daydream Cycle and the Ely Buendia-led Pupil.
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Japs Sergio attended Manresa School in BF Homes Paranaque from preparatory school until high school.