1:43

Also known as
 
One Forty-Three
 

Origin
 
Manila, Philippines
 

Members
 

Anjo Resurreccion
 Gold Aquino
 Kim Nicolas
 Yuki Sakamoto

1:43 (pronounced as "one forty-three") is a boy band in the Philippines under MCA Records composed of Anjo Resurreccion, Gold Aquino, Kim Nicolas, and Yuki Sakamoto. Their debut slambook-album titled "Time For Love" under MCA Records was released on April 27, 2011.
 
On its first week, the slambum was named as the No. 2 Best Selling OPM Album by Odyssey Records and Videos and No. 5 in the Overall Ranking (including foreign artists).
 

Online debut: 2010
 
1:43 debuted on YouTube on November 7, 2010 with their first digital single, "Merry Christmas Na". It was released as a promotional single which made them controversial and at the same time, instant YouTube celebrities. [1] [2]
 
1:43 is composed of Anjo Resurreccion, a University of Santo Tomas Psychology graduate and a member of a university theater group; Gold Aquino, a Business Administration student from the Centro Escolar University (CEU) and a campus heartthrob; Kim Nicolas, a Nursing student from Trinity University of Asia and a Candy Magazine model; and Yuki Sakamoto, a Hotel and Restaurant Management student from Centro Escolar University-Makati and the main vocalist of the group.
 
 

Time for Love is a mini-album that contains a refreshing mix of five original and distinctly Filipino pop songs, plus their respective minus one tracks. The slambum aspires to define the sound of today���s OPM pop genre, as it brings together critically acclaimed producer and arranger Jonathan Ong of SonicState Studio and brilliant singer-composer and vocal arranger Myrus in an impressive creative synergy.
 
The opening track and 1:43���s latest hit single, ���PiNK��� (Pag-Ibig Na Kaya?), is a collaboration track with Myrus. Penned by Eric Cabahug, ���PiNK��� is a catchy song about falling in love. Top music blogger www.justinbreathes.com describes the song as "an example of how good Filipino pop can be."[3]
 
"Para Kang" is a witty, metaphorical expression of the miracle that is love. Fun, playful and lively, the lyrics and melody are reminiscent of the sound of '90s pop rock.
 
"Sa Puso Ko���y Ikaw", a song that declares a deep, sincere and honest love. This is the first recorded song composition by Myrus--and listening to this track is like getting hit by Cupid's arrow! It���s a potential big hit with its catchy, radio-friendly, easy-listening melody and commercial appeal.
 
"Time For Love", the title track, is the only English song in the album. It is an upbeat song that gives tribute to 1:43���s cult following and their official fans club who call themselves ���Time for Love��� or T4L. This song is a collaboration between Cabahug, who wrote the lyrics, and Myrus, who did the melody.
 
The slambum has received encouraging reviews from music critics. According to www.justinbreathes.com: ���With this album, I find that 1:43 is committed to become an OPM pop act with a direction. The overall sound is genuine and distinctly good Filipino pop, something I rarely hear in mainstream music today, and something the boys of 1:43 are willing to deliver."[4]
 
They are currently busy on promoting OPM from the Album - (Tunog Natin "Songs From Home") a Compilation Album with 16 legendary and upcoming OPM artists including rock legend Pepe Smith, APO Hiking Society's Jim Paredes, Myrus, Princess Velasco, Gloc-9, Tanya Markova, Arnee Hidalgo, Letter Day Story, Kiss Jane, Mcoy Fundales, Barbie Almalbis, Tricia Garcia, Faith Cuneta, Sheng Belmonte and True Faith.
 
1:43 is set in releasing their new Album on 2012, with their current single and music video "Sa Isang Sulyap Mo" as seen on different over 420 branches of Mang Inasal Restaurants in the Philippines. The music video is a part of the Mang Inasal Mang Aawit music advocacy program and is currently (February 11, 2012) No. 18 in the Pinoy MYX Countdown.[5]