Aiza Seguerra Celebrates 25 Years in Show Business with BENTE SINGKO: The Anniversary Concert

photo credit: jays alvarez Stars shine in show business but many personalities flicker after their first fifteen minutes of fame. Longevity is only reserved for a few and in the exceptional young age of 28, Aiza Seguerra has already shared with us 25 years of musical and artistic craftsmanship. From her young career as Vic Sotto’s daughter in Okey Ka Fairy Ko and more than thirty movies, the former child star has blossomed into one of the country’s most respected acoustic singer-songwriters and guitarist with hits such as Pagdating ng Panahon and Akala Mo. Aiza wishes to share her gratitude for her silver milestone with BENTE SINGKO: Aiza Seguerra Anniversary Concert on September 28 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, a production from...

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Gloc-9 Releases New Album MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata

Premiere rapper Gloc-9 is mighty proud of his forthcoming release MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata, his first under Universal Records.   “I have worked very hard for this album,” says Gloc-9. “Before, I would record albums for about two months. For MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata, it took me around six months.” He adds that he is ultimately satisfied with the album, which includes collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry – Chito Miranda, Bamboo, EbeDancel, Jay Durias, Billy Crawford, MaychelleBaay of Moonstar 88, among others. The rapper also adds that MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata marks a new chapter in his career as this is his first release under Universal Records, where he joins its elite roster of artists like Gary...

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Erik Santos Sings "The Greatest Theme Songs"

Prince of Pop Erik Santos stands out among his contemporaries because of his ability to convey a whole array of emotions through his songs, making him the most sought-after interpreter of theme songs. He has breathed life to around 30 movie and TV themes– May Bukas Pa, Now That I Have You, Miss You Like Crazy, If You Asked Me To, Lupa, It Might Be You, Maging Sino Ka Man, Say You’ll Never Go, I’ll Never Go, among others. This is a feat achieved only by the Prince of Pop, who seems to be John Lloyd Cruz’s lucky charm because most of his hit movies had Erik as the singer of the theme. And with such achievements he has become the most requested interpreter of Teleserye and movie theme songs. Erik, aside from being a prolific singer, is also an...

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Philpop Finalists' Choice of Interpreters

Weeks after the official announcement of the PhilPop finalists, recordings were in progress and finally, here are the artists picked to interpret the final 14 songs in the upcoming Finals Night on July 14 at the PICC Plenary Hall. 3 AM by Keiko Necesario (Marie Digby) Bawat Hakbang by Karl Villuga (Mark Bautista and The Akafellas) Bigtime by Trina Belamide (Baihana)   Brown by James Leyte (Brownman Revival) Dulo ng Dila by Noah Zuniga (Jay R and Deejay Poblete) Himig ng Panahon by Thyro Alfaro (Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares) Kesa by Edwin Marollano (Daniel Grospe) Kontrabida by Sov Villanueva (Sam Concepcion) Minsa'y Isang Bansa by Gary Granada (Gary Granada) Negastar by Mike Villegas (Cathy Go) Piso by Krist Melecio...

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Christian Bautista Receives Back-to-Back Awards

Asiansation Christian Bautista is undeniably the top male singer of the country, and he received two awards last weekend to prove it. Last Saturday, he was named Tambayan 101.9’s Male Recording Artist of the Year besting some of the biggest names in the recording industry. Christian, meanwhile, was awarded a platinum record award for his First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition album during ASAP 2012 last Sunday. He was awarded by Universal Records’ General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go. First Class includes the hit singles Beautiful To Me, In Love With You (with Angeline Quinto), Sasabihin (with Neocolours), Rescue You (with Sam Concepcion), and new recordings of The Way You Look At Me, and Hands...

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