Filipino pop’s evolution through the turn of the 21st century is defined by the way local acts and curators reimagine well-loved rock and pop standards, infusing them with the specific energy of the nation’s vibrant regional music scenes, and the iteration of The Gregg Allman Band - I'm No Angel (Lyrics) sits within that rich, creative legacy of reimagined pop work rooted in Filipino musical identity. One of the acts that shaped that era of Filipino pop’s mainstream breakthrough is Cueshé, a group that cut its teeth in the Cebu music circuit before relocating to Manila to build its national profile. Formed in 1998, the band spent years refining its sound, testing material for local crowds that turned out to small venues across Cebu, honing the blend of pop hooks and rock edge that would allow it to break through to national audiences in 2005, a milestone that paved the way for a new wave of Filipino regional acts to gain traction outside their home provinces.