(From left) Jed Madela and Stell Ajero of SB19. Image: Facebook/Jed Madela Jed Madela hoped that comparisons between himself and SB19’s Stell Ajero would be put to rest, while pointing out that netizens should stop pitting artists against each other. Both known for their high singing voices, Madela praised Ajero’s vocal prowess during his “Welcome to My World” media con last June 24, when asked about the latter’s scene-stealing “All By Myself” performance earlier this month.
“He’s amazing. He’s very, very good. He has such a good range.
I remember myself 20 years ago. But I’m just so happy that there are more avenues for artists and balladeers like Stell, let’s say for those who are Martin Nievera-sounding, and Gary V-sounding,” he said of Ajero. “I watched his performance at David Foster’s concert, ang galing.
He’s also a guest at Eric Santos’ concert in the US.” Madela then immediately shut down the comparisons between them, when asked if he wanted to do a “showdown” with the SB19 member. “Collab na lang, wag na showdown (Let’s collaborate instead, not a showdown),” he said.
“It’s just so funny because we have this tendency of pitting artists against each other. It all ends up with everybody fighting. [I would rather opt] for a collaboration because it leads to something beautiful, that the fans of Stell and Jed Madela would enjoy.
Mas masaya (It’s better).” he said. “Now that Stell is making a name for himself, he’s.
