"Doon Ako Nakilala Bakit Ko Babaguhin." - CHARICE's Response to Critics About Her Singing Style

International artist Charice is back in the country and she answered a comment made by critic Nestor Torre published in a national tabloid. In Torre's piece, he calls Charice a beneficiary of the "birit" (belting) tradition.

In an abs-cbnNEWS.com interview, Charice said she simply performs in a style that has become a hit with her fans and at the request of her international producers.

"Hindi ko po alam 'yong sinulat. Hindi na po siguro mawawala 'yung mga ganoong sinusulat hayaan ko na lang," Charice said.

Torre had commented that "birit divas" like Charice should take a break from hitting high notes since "birit" is not really singing but just a display of physical prowess. The story also said that doing "birit" injures not just the singers but also the listeners.

When asked if she's willing to change her singing style Charice replied: "Doon ako nakilala bakit ko po babaguhin. Ang dami-daming singers na bumibirit ako lang ang naapansin nila. Nandiyan si Regine, si Sheryn. Iyon lang po siguro 'yung mga taong hindi kayang kumanta ng ganoon."

"Saka doon ako nakilala wala akong balak baguhin iyon. Iyon ang gusto sa America.Kung ayaw nila akong tanggapin dito, okey lang po, wala akong magagawa dito.

Charice mother, Ms. Raquel said that like other great performers, her daughter can sing in a variety of styles, and that she's not limited to just hitting high notes.

"Alam mo kasi yung birit yun yung hanap ng mga Amerikano pero may mga kanta siya na hindi niya kailangang bumirit, ito yung 'Smile,' 'It Can Only Get Better and 'Born to Love You," the mother said.

Still, the mother extended her appreciation to all Charice' critics. "Nagpapasalamat ako kasi at least kahit paano napapansin nila si Charice. Kahit paano binibigyan nila ng puna. Hindi naman siguro pagkakamali yon, maraming singers ang gumagawa noon at madami ding tao napapabilib ang talent na 'yon. Kung hindi man siya napapabilib siguro maaring sa susunod na album o kakantahin ni Charice ay mapapabilib siya dahil hindi masyadong birit. Depende kasi talaga yon sa nire-request ng mga producers--sa ibang bansa kasi sila ang namimili."

Charice arrived in the country last Tuesday, June 10 after her successful performances in New York for the Philippines Independence Day Parade and Fiesta Filipino in San Francisco.

Her arrival was just in time for the Air Supply concert last Saturday June 14, where in she performed three songs as guest artist.

While in the Philippines, Charice will be very busy with television guestings and mall tours.