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Image: Facebook/Hajji Alejandro Hajji Alejandro was honored by his fellow artists Jim Paredes, Ogie Alcasid, Martin Nievera and Vina Morales who underscored the late OPM icon’s impact and contribution to the Philippine music industry. Paredes remembered Hajji for his singing chops and his heart behind it. “Hajji had a clear, crystalline tenor voice with a wide dynamic range.
He had that magic quality that could make any song soar,” Paredes said in a message to Philippine Daily Inquirer . “Great musicality too. He was all heart,” he continued.
“We had many memories when we were just starting OPM. His career was built on it.” Alcasid, meanwhile, described Hajji as an “amazing human being” and a “supreme professional” when it comes to his craft.
“He was fondly called the original ‘Kilabot ng mga Kolehiyala’ and there is no doubt that all our hairs would stand with each note that he sang,” the singer-songwriter recounted. “These days have been just truly sad as we have all been mourning the loss of our music heroes.” “To Rachel, Barnie, Nino and the rest of the Alejandro Family, we send our deepest sympathies.
We are thinking of you at this time and praying for your comfort from our Lord,” he added. A post shared by Ogie Alcasid (@ogiealcasid) Nievera, for his part, said he is still in shock over Hajji’s passing. “He was always so kind and supportive, not to mention humble and extremely fun to be around.
I have learned so much from this man,” Nievera said. He also admitted that the late singer’s “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika” was one of his “most feared songs to sing.” “I never thought I could ever sing this song.
Definitely not as good or as convincing as the original by Hajji himself,” he continued. “Now I’ll learn this with pride as a tribute for the man who gave us the very best of OPM. Rest in peace my friend .
I already miss you. Thank you for the music and the memories!” READ: Hajji Alejandro: A look back at the OPM icon A post shared by Martin Nievera (@martinnievera) Morales, meanwhile, recalled her last shows together with Hajji as she offered her condolences to his family. “Another big loss in the music industry,” Morales began.
“Tito Hajji Alejandro, it was truly an honor to have shared the stage with you. Salamat po sa iyong musika. You will always be remembered.
” “My deepest condolences to you, Sis Rachel Alejandro and the whole family. Love and prayers,” she added. A post shared by Vina Morales (@vina_morales) Geneva Cruz also paid tribute to Hajji via her Instagram Stories.
“Rest in peace, Tito Hajji. Thank you for your kindness and for inspiring me and your daughter Rache to continue pursuing our love of music and performing,” she wrote. “My condolences to the Alejandro family.
” Image: instagram/@genevacruzofficial OPM veterans Pops Fernandez and Zsa Zsa Padilla also expressed grief as they shared Hajji’s obituary cards through their respective Instagram pages. Hajji died on April 21 after his battle with stage 4 colon cancer. He was 70 years old.
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