Christian Bautista Launches New Album "Soundtrack"

After about two years, Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista is back with a new album “Soundtrack.” Produced by Universal Records, Christian’s new album includes memorable theme songs from the most romantic movies of all time.

The album’s first single Up Where We Belong, the theme from the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman,” has already been chosen by GMA as the theme of its newest koreanovela “Empress Ki.”
 

Christian also bared his heart in his rendition of “A Thousand Years,” theme of the phenomenal hit movie series “Twilight.” He also showed his edgier side in “Kiss From A Rose,” theme from “Batman Forever.”

Christian also tapped some of the best female singers to collaborate with him. Former sweetheart Rachelle Ann Go joins him in their rendition of “The Way We Were.” Perennial stage leading lady Karylle performs the romantic “After All” with Christian. This is the first time the two performed a studio duet together. Julie Ann San Jose and Christian went “Cruisin’” in a new duet, while Nikki Gil lent her beautiful voice in the duet “Come What May.”

The launch of the album “Soundtrack” will be launched this Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m., Eastwood Mall Open Park.

 Christian Bautista: SoundTrack

1.     Come What May (duet with Nikki Gil)
2.     Up Where We Belong
3.     How Deep Is Your Love
4.     When You Say Nothing At All
5.     After All (duet with Karylle)
6.     A Thousand Years
7.     Cruisin’ (duet with Julie Ann San Jose)
8.     Way Back Into Love
9.     Love Is All Around
10.  The Way We Were
11.  Kiss From A Rose
12.  Unchained Melody

Bonus Track
13. Seasons of Love (Theme from the series of the same title)

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It's Lana Roi's Time..

PolyEast Records recently released a new album with an international feel. Lana Roi now offers an eclectic mix of urban tilting songs, pop ballads, and dance inducing knockouts through her debut album INNER BASE.

This half-German half-Filipina beauty born and raised in Far West Canada has got a total package of a performer, songwriter and a model.  But with her debut as a recording artist, it will only prove that she’s one the most convincing singers in local pop in terms of conveying a song's essence.

INNER BASE has something for everyone. The album has a hint of dubstep (“Love it Boy,” “Inner Base,” and “Hands Up”); pop inspired tracks (“It’s Time,” “MinaMina,” “Free,” “Special Love” and “Body Pop”); and a few ballads (“This is Your Song” and “You’re All I Need”).

The album consists of ten deliriously catchy pop stompers all written by our sultry songstress. “I remember writing my first song when I was a little girl. Later on, songwriting has become a personal diary,” she recalls. The album also features two songs co-written by Q-York, a Filipino-American hip hop record production duo. 

Lana started her singing career in the Philippines when she joined the girl group “Eurasia” as a lead singer and the rest was history. As the album introduces refreshing, urban/dance-pop effort that is upbeat, unique and compliments the artist's vocals well, setting up the beginning of a solid new album cycle, it will definitely show more of her talent as singer, songwriter and on-stage entertainer.

You can also catch Lana Roi in her regular gigs at the Bar 360 and Bar 180, both at the Resorts World Manila on all weekends of August 2014. Also, watch out for Lana Roi’s mall shows to promote her debut album to be posted on her online pages: www.facebook.com/LanaRoi.music; Instagram @LanaRoi and Twitter @LanaRoi

Lana Roi’s debut album INNER BASE is now out in the market distributed by PolyEast Records.

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Canadian Popstar, Elsie Estrada Set to Hit the PH Airwaves

Canada is a hot bed of pop music activity. Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne and Alanis Morrisette are just some of the big names to have come from the big country up north and this proves that Canadians can pump out great sounding world pop. That's why it's with great anticipation that we're holding our breath for one Elise Estrada.

Dubbed as the “Canadian Pop Princess,” Elise is a singer-songwriter-performer with a string of number one hits to her name. Her music videos are bombastic audio-visual experiences and best of all, Elise has got Pinoy blood pumping in her veins. This foxy Filipina-Canadian had an amazing debut back in 2008 when her album and its title-track “Insatiable” hit number one at the Canadian Billboard pop charts. Her streak continued with another top ten hit in “These Three Words,” before hitting the top again with the R&B tinged pop track “Unlove You.” Elise has since been nominated for the Juno (Canadian Grammy) Award for “Best R&B Soul Album,” and has aced prestigious nods like the “Emerging Artist Award,” “Best New Artist,” and has over 40,000 airplay spins on FM radio for “Insatiable” alone. Over the course of two R&B inflected dance albums, Elise has produced a total of ten Top Ten hits. She has also shared the stage with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, 50 Cent, Sean Kingston, Nelly and The Backstreet Boys, making good on the monicker given her as the “Rihanna Of Canada.”

This March 2014, Elise returns a new album entitled “Round 3,” bannered by the knockout pop track “You Don't Need 2 Know.” On this song, Elise, is in full-on foxy mode. Singing “A girl's gotta have her tricks” for looking good and spills about girl props like “sexy heels, the extra luscious lipstick, the contacts, the colored hair, and the push-up.” But before givig it all away, she takes it all back with snappy chorus of “You don't need 2 know!” Because as Elise herself declares, “some secrets are just between us girls.” It's a nice piece of infectious pop music, and why wouldn't it be? Elise is assisted by her creative A-Team. There's Adam H (Hertzfield), who produced tracks with R&B star Ne-Yo and rock giants Def Leppard, and there's Grammy-winner Orlando Calzada, who has mixed albums for Destiny's Child, Lady Gaga, J.Lo and One Direction. The music video for “You Don't Need 2 Know” was recently released and went straight to number one on Canada's top music channel and is on the front page of Veevo, proving that Elise hasn't lost a beat and is as strong as ever. 

“Round 3” is an outrageous burst of catchy pop tunes and up-and-at-'em dance tracks. Besides “U Don't Need 2 Know,” there's the infectious choruses of “Champion”  to jumpstart the album. Pinoy's would also quickly recognize “Over & Out” wherein Elise samples the New Order hit “Bizaare Love Triangle” and turns it into a club thumping electronic dance track. Producer Adam Hertzfield shared that this was one of the longest track to finish “owing to the publishing rights, but when New Order's management heard Elise's take on the track, they finally gave the go-ahead for the track.” 

All in all, “Round 3” is a great mix of pop, dance, and ballads. Exactly how Elise Estrada and her award-winning team of producers planned it.

JULY 2014 will see Elise Estrada re-visiting her roots in the Philippines. The singer will be promoting her new album “Round 3” and will do a series of shows that will be announced at a later date.

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Viva Record's New Acoustic Artist, Kiko Romualdez

Acoustic guitar-flavored pop music acts are a dime-a-dozen. But every now and then, somebody new comes along who just coaxes you

Say hello then to Kito Romualdez.

This singer-songwriter is originally a native of San Juan, Manila. But he's lived most of his young life in Canada. Now that he's back in the land of his birth, all he wants to do is sing you his songs. His musical influences are John Mayer, Jason Mraz, John Legend, Alicia Keys and a few more choice singers. The common denominator here is that he's into artists who write their own songs.

Maybe that's why Kito is into creating his own material. In fact, the first track off his self-titled debut is a self-penned tune. And incidentally, it's also one of the best tracks in his album.

 An imaginitive piece of pop writing, “Ready Ka Na Ba?” is a call to action as Kito asks, are you ready to be in a relationship? It's plain as day as Kito sings “ready ka na ba lumipad, sumayaw at umikot-ikot sa mundong kong ito? ready ka na ba magsaya, kumanta sa mundong nakakahilo?” It's obvious what Kito's asking---are you ready for the rollercoaster ride of love?---It's exciting and nerve-wracking for sure. But you're assured here as Kito ends that little verse with “kapit lang, andito ako.”  Coupled with a head-bobbing melody that you can't escape, “Ready Ka Na Ba?” is an excellent way to start an album.

Kito has a knack for storytelling too. In his 5-track CD, there's an interesting song called “Jack & Jill.”

In this little ditty, the singer re-imagines the famous nursery rhyme, and turns it into a little love story. It's not the nicest of tales though as Kito croons “Jack and Jill didn't fall down a hill, Jack and Jill fell in love. Jack didn't break his crown, he broke his beating heart from Jill not being around.”  That's straightforward heartbreak there, but somehow Kito softens the blow with those ringing, upbeat guitar chords and those light melodies.

Kito's self-titled set also includes a pair of covers in “I Can't Make You Love Me,” and “Suntok Sa Buwan.”

The latter is an original by Grammy-awarded blues and country artist Bonnie Raitt, who Kito claims is a musical influence. Kito says that “country music is big from where I come from in Canada, and this cover is my nod to the folks back there.” The slow tempo, the shimmering guitar arpeggios and the rising string section certainly has “ballad” written all over it. But more than that, this setting shows that Kito can sing a certain way. The boy has got a lot of soul in him as well. 

Meanwhile, the OPM alt-pop hit “Suntok Sa Buwan” gets reworked into a love song filled with warm sounding acoustic instruments. If there's ever a need for an unplugged OPM cover to represent Kito, then you don't have to look further than this number.

Kito would like to close his set with an original of course, and the upbeat “She Could Be The One” is just the tune to do it. It's positive, melodic and and you could say hopelessly romantic of Kito, if we're basing from his lyrics.  Some might say Kito's cheesy (and he admits to this). But given the circumstance, if you and your songs sound this good, then by all means, bring on the cheese, and bring Kito Romualdez along with it with the easiest melodies and the catchiest of original songs.

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A Class All Her Own, Donnalyn Bartolome is One Hot Kakaibabe

Donnalyn Bartolome is one of a kind.

Sure she got her beginnings at show business by posting videos of herself DJ’ing, acting, singing, rapping, doing a monologue or just plain spilling her heart out in front of a web camera—what a lot of fame seeking individuals are doing these days actually—but she’s one of the rare few who can actually do it with panache.  

There are a couple of reasons why a Donnalyn Bartolome works. For one, she’s actually good at what she does. It doesn’t matter if she’s doing her version of the latest dance craze, or doing an adorable impersonation.  Once the webcam light is on, she’s all business. She’s got a ton of character and comes across as candid and is totally into what she’s doing. 

All these and the fact the she just registers cute in front of the camera.

You could say that she was born to do this. And the millions of viewers and the hundreds of thousands of Twitter followers and Facebook likers all agree that Donnalyn stands out among the rest.

Donnalyn Bartolome is truly “Kakaibabe.”

Viva Records and Flipmusic finally did what all her fans have been clamoring for ever since. They gave @DJBDonna the perfect vehicle to acknowledge her uniqueness. A tuneful, R&B tinged, pop rap song that celebrates the perfect girl, “Kakaibabe” is the uber-Pinay babe that every guy is looking for.

Simple, no fuss and cool: The kind that radiates positive vibes, is the ideal that Donnalyn is singing about in “Kakaibabe.” Delivered in a convincing rap, coupled with an infectious chorus, the song is Donnalyn personified and what a lot of ladies are like out there actually. The type a guy would want to keep. The girl you’d want to bring home to meet dear old mum.

The song is Donnalyn’s debut single that also happens to be one of the big songs included in the hit summer teen movie “Diary Ng Panget.” It’s also a precursor into what eventually will be a full length album for Donnalyn that is bound to come out later this year.

To inspire and not just be famous.

Another reason why Donnalyn Bartolome is such a hit at social media is that her intention is really not just about being another famous personality. “I want to inspire and not just be famous,” said the singer in one of her video blogs, a statement that would have sound contrived if it weren’t for the fact that a lot of her fans follow her because of her positivity. If you ever get to talk to her personally, she would instantly come across as this sweet girl who just happens to have a knack and handle on all today’s new media. 

Until then, Donnalyn would like to say : “Peace around the world and on its axis.”

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27th Awit Awards Nominees Announced

Once again, talented individuals were chosen for their exemplary performance and creativity in various categories. 

The Awit Awards is a prestigious award-giving body, spearheaded by PARI (The Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc.), that gives recognition to Filipino performing artists and people behind the making of Filipino recorded music.

The nominees are as follows..

PERFORMANCE AWARDS

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist

• Susi ng Aking Puso (Eurika - Aika Record)
• Kumakabog (Eurika - Aika Records)
• Coming Home (Janice Javier - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Slowly (Klarisse - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Pasakalye (Zia Quizon - Polyeast Records)
• 1 Week To Move On (Isabelle de Leon - Polyeast Records)
• Kiss You (Karylle - Polyeast Records)
• Anything For You (Charice - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Bakit Lumuluha (KZ Tandingan - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Ano’ng Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa (Aiza Seguerra - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Sa ‘Yo Na Lang Ako (Karylle - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Araw, Ulap, Langit (Regine Velasquez-Alcasid - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Single (Sheng Belmonte - Vicor Music Corporation)
• Ikot-Ikot (Sarah Geronimo - Viva Records Corporation)
• Sa Isang Tingin (Nina - Viva Records Corporation)
• Nagmamakaawa (Roselle Nava - Viva Records Corporation)

 Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist

• Ikaw At Ako (J Monterde - Galaxy Records)
• Ikaw Pala (Kris Lawrence - GMA Records)
• Akin Ka Na Lang (JM de Guzman  - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Diwata (Abra feat. Chito Miranda - Ivory Music & Video, Inc./Artifice Records)
• Lucky In Love (Paolo Onesa  - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Bulag (Mitoy Yonting    MCA Music, Inc.)
• Fix You (Myk Perez - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Dito Lang (Jed Madela - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Pusong Bato (Jovit Baldovino - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Truly (Richard Poon - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Araw, Ulap, Langit (Christian Bautista - Universal Records, Inc.)
• No Limitations (Sam Concepcion - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Bato Sa Buhangin (Mark Bautista - Viva Records Corporation)
• Ikaw Lang, Sa Habang Buhay (Chad Borja - Viva Records Corporation)

Best Collaboration

• Forever (Tom Rodriguez & Dennis Trillo - GMA Records)
• Meron Nang Iba (Silent Sanctuary feat. Ashley Gosiengfiao of Midnight Meetings - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Terrified (JM de Guzman & Suy - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Diwata (Abra & Chito Miranda - Ivory Music & Video, Inc./Artifice Records)
• Until The Sunrise (Solenn & The Morning Episodes - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Karakaraka (Vice Ganda feat. Smugglaz - Star Recording, Inc.)
• I Finally Found Someone (Radha & Thor - Star Recording, Inc.)
• How Could An Angel Break My Heart (Charice Ft. Alyssa Quijano - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Magda (Gloc 9 feat. Rico Blanco - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Ang Parokya (Parokya Ni Edgar feat. Gloc 9 & Frank Magalona - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Dati (Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos feat. Quest - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Don’t Wanna Lose You (Top Suzara & Jinky Vidal - Viva Records Corporation)
• Trip Lang (Shehyee & Sam Pinto - Viva Records Corporation/Flipmusic Records)

Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists

• Bumalik Ka Na Sa ‘Kin (Silent Sanctuary - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Back For More (Sandwich - Polyeast Records)
• Always You (The Angelos - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Patuloy Ang Pangarap (Maasinhon Trio - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Ikaw Na (Perkins Twins - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Ang Parokya (Parokya Ni Edgar - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Discolamon (Banda Ni Kleggy - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Drown (Rocksteddy - Universal Records, Inc./12 Stone Records)
• Hello I Love You (Chicser - Viva Records Corporation)
• Jumpstart (Pop Girls - Viva Records Corporation)

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist

• Bubble   Marielle Castro    GMA Records
• Pictures    Kate Torralba    MCA Music, Inc.
• Coming Home    Janice Javier    MCA Music, Inc.
• Slowly    Klarisse    MCA Music, Inc.
• 1 Week To Move On    Isabelle de Leon    Polyeast Records
• Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran    Ferns Tosco    Star Recording, Inc.
• If You Ever Change Your Mind    Marion Aunor    Star Recording, Inc.
• Ibong Ligaw    Juana Cosme    Star Recording, Inc.
• Kung Alam Ko Lang    Carla Abellana    Universal Records, Inc.

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist

• Ikaw At Ako (TJ Monterde - Galaxy Records)
• Ikaw Ang Sagot (Tom Rodriguez - GMA Records)
• Cerberus (Abra feat. Loonie & Ron Henley of Stickfiggas - Ivory Music & Video, Inc./Artifice Records)
• Lucky In Love (Paolo Onesa - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Bulag (Mitoy Yonting - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Fix You (Myk Perez - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Promise Ain’t Enough (Richard Yap - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Tamang Panahon (Wynn Andrada - Star Recording, Inc.)
• OHA (Kaya Mo Ba ‘To?) (Enrique Gil - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Pagsikapan Mo (Timmy Pavino - Star Recording, Inc./Pavison)
• Haplos (Alden Richards - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Umpisa (Jensen Gomez - Universal Records, Inc.)
• One More Try (Sean Erwin - Viva Records Corporation)
• Hindi Magbabago (Carlo Lopez - Viva Records Corporation)
• Alam Niya Ba (James Reid - Viva Records Corporation)

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists

• Aking Mahal (Part III - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Waka-Waka (Koro Ilustrado - Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.)
• Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy (The Glitters - Pineapple Riddims Recording Company)
• Ikaw Na (Perkins Twins - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Patuloy Ang Pangarap (Maasinhon Trio - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Always You (The Angelos - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Discolamon (Banda Ni Kleggy - Universal Records, Inc.)
• High (Save Me Hollywood - Universal Records, Inc./12 Stone Records)
• Daleng Dale (MMJ - Vicor Music Corporation)
• Hello I Love You (Chicser - Viva Records Corporation)

CREATIVITY AWARDS


Album of the Year

• TOMDEN (Felipe S. Yalong & Rene A. Salta, Kedy A. Sanchez, Tom Rodriguez & Dennis Trillo - GMA Records)
• Noon, Ngayon, Bukas, Kailanman…Palagi (Jesmon Chua, Chito Ilagan, Zsa Zsa Padilla - Polyeast Records)
• A Little Bit of Lovin’ (Jesmon Chua, Chito Ilagan, Zia Quizon - Polyeast Records)
• DJP (Malou N. Santos & Roxy A. Liquigan, Jungee Marcelo, Roque “rox” Santos & Jonathan Manalo, Daniel Padilla - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Metamorphosis (Malou N. Santos & Roxy A. Liquigan, Raymund Marasigan, Yeng Constantino - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Liham At Lihim (Kathleen Dy Go, Jonathan Arnold Ong except KUNWARI by Eric Perlas of Tower of Doom Studios, Gloc 9  - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Expressions (Vic del Rosario, Jr., Tony Ocampo & Vincent del Rosario, Sarah Geronimo - Viva Records Corporation)

Song of the Year

• Handa Na Ako (Emil Loseñada - Aika Records)
• Kumakabog (Freddie Saturno - Aika Records)
• Ikaw At Ako (TJ Monterde - Galaxy Records)
• Ikaw Pala (Vehnee Saturno - GMA Records)
• Bumalik Ka Na Sa ‘Kin (Sarkie Sarangay - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Gayuma (Raymond Abracosa - Ivory Music & Video, Inc./Artifice Records)
• 1 Week To Move On (Isabelle de Leon - Polyeast Records)
• Pasakalye (Jungee Marcelo - Polyeast Records)
• Ano’ng Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa (Jovinor Tan - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat (Jungee Marcelo - Star Recrodng, Inc.)
• Chinito (Jed Dumamawal - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Dati (Thyro Alfaro & Yumi Lacsamana - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Magda (Aristotle C. Pollisco - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Ang Parokya (Frank Magalona, Chito Miranda & Gloc 9 - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Hilom (Kitchie Nadal - Universal Records, Inc./12 Stone Records)
• Ikot-Ikot (Thyro Alfaro  - Viva Records Corporation)
• Araw-Araw (Wendell “Dello” Gatmaitan - Vertical Brew Music, Inc.

Best Selling Album of the Year

• DJP (Malou N. Santos & Roxy Liquigan, Jungee Marcelo, Roque “Rox” Santos & Jonathan Manalo, Various composers, Daniel Padilla - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs (Malou N. Santos & Roxy Liquigan, Jack Rufo, Aiza Seguerra, Arnold Buena, Soc Villanueva, Vehnee M. Saturno, Jumbo “Bojam” de Belen, Jungee Marcelo, Melvin Morallos, Christian Martinez, Jimmy Antiporda, Gino Cruz, Arnie Mendaros,  Marvin Querido & Rox Santos, Various Composers, Toni Gonzaga, Erik Santos, Angeline Quinto, Juris Fernandez-Lim, Aiza Seguerra, Jovit Baldovino, Yeng Constantino, Wynn Andrada, Marion Aunor, KZ Tandingan, Bugoy Drilon & Daniel Padilla - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Richard Yap (Malou N. Santos & Roxy Liquigan, Roque “Rox” Santos, Various Composers, Richard Yap - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Hulog Ka Ng Langit (Kathleen Dy Go, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Diana Velasquez-Roque & Ito Rapadas, Aaron Paul del Rosario, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Bente (Kathleen Dy Go, Parokya Ni Edgar, Frank Magalona, Chito Miranda & Gloc 9, Parokya Ni Edgar - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Liham At Lihim (Kathleen Dy Go, Jonathan Arnold Ong, Aristotle Pollisco, Gloc 9 feat. Rico Blanco - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Expressions (Vic del Rosario, Jr., Tony Ocampo & Vincent del Rosario, Sarah Geronimo, Various composers, Sarah Geronimo -  Viva Records Corporation)

Best Ballad Recording

• Kumakabog (Freddie Saturno, Eurika - Aika Records)
• Kung Pwede Lang (Freddie Saturno, Robster Evangelista, Eurika - Aika Records)
• Ikaw At Ako (William Lim & Jesmon Chua, TJ Monterde - Galaxy Records)
• Ikaw Ang Sagot (Kedy A. Sanchez, Vehnee Saturno, Tom Rodriguez - GMA Records)
• Ikaw Pala (Vehnee Saturno, Kris Lawrence - GMA Records)
• Escape 9Alwyn B. Cruz, Marielle Castro - GMA Records)
• Tensionado (Jonathan Ong, Jeff Bolivar, JM de Guzman - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Sa’yo (Jonathan Ong, Chris Anthony Vinzons & Chino David, Sarkie Sarangay, Silent Santuary -Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Slowly (Francis Guevarra, Vehnee Saturno, Klaerisse - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Coming Home (Francis Guevarra, Jeremy Sarmiento & Jonathan Ferrero, Janice Javier - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Sa Yakap Mo (Chito Ilagan, Isabelle de Leon - Polyeast Records)
• Kung Ayaw Mo Sa ‘Kin (Chito Ilagan, Francis Salazar, Zia Quizon - Polyeast Records)
• Scared To Death (Gino Cruz, Domingo Cubelo Rosco Jr., KZ Tandingan - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Hanggang Wakas (Arnold Buena & Soc Villanueva, Juris - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Ano’ng Nangyari  Sa Ating Dalawa (Aiza Seguerra, Jovinor Tan - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Araw, Ulap, Langit (Marlon Barnuevo & Ito Rapadas, Marlon Barnuevo, Christian Bautista - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Sa ‘Yo  Na Lang Ako (Lara Maigue & Ito Rapadas, Lara Maigue, Karylle - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Hulog Ka Ng Langit (Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Diana Velasquez-Roque & Ito Rapadas, Aaron Paul del Rosario, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Matututuhan Mo Rin (Tommy Tanchanco, Teddy Corpuz, Rocksteddy - Universal Records, Inc./12 Stone Records)
• Sweetest Mistake (Sarah Geronimo, Fanco Eumir L. Tantay - Viva Records Corporation)

Best Rock/Alternative Recording

• Bubble (Alwyn B. Cruz, Marielle Castro - GMA Records)
• Bumalik Ka Na Sa ‘Kin (Jonathan Ong, Chrisanthony Vinzons & Chino David, Sarkie Sarangay, Silent Sanctuary - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• To Survive (Francis Guevarra, Eric Perlas, Franco - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Never Will I Forget (Francis Guevarra, Eric Perlas, Urbandub - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Feelingero (Chito Ilagan, Isabelle de Leon - Polyeast Recrods)
• Un-Love You (Jonathan Manalo, KZ Tandingan - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Messiah (Raymund Marasigan, Yeng Constantino - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Masdan Ang Kapaligiran (Jonathan Manalo, Asin, Fern Tosco - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Ang Parokya (Parokya Ni Edgar, Frank Magalona, Chito Miranda & Gloc 9 - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Kunwari (Eric Perlas, Aristotle C. Pollisco, Gloc 9 feat. Kamikazee, Biboy Garcia of Queso & Manuel Legarda of Wolfgang  - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Pilipinas, Kailan Ka Magigising? (Rivermaya, Mark Escueta - Universal Records, Inc.)
• High (Tommy Tanchanco, Save Me Hollywood - Universal Records, Inc./12 Stone Records)

Best World Music Recording

• Philippines (Jonathan Manalo & Marvin Querido, Ferns Tosco - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Space (Jonathan Ong, BBS & Ito Rapadas, Raffy Calicdan, Banda Ni Kleggy & Kean Cipriano of Callalily - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Papel (Joey Ayala, Silverfilter & Ito Rapadas, Joey Ayala & Gloc 9 feat. Denise  Barbacena - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Pansamantagal (Jungee Marcelo, Marvin Querido & Ito Rapadas, Jungee Marcelo, Sitti Navarro & Julianne Tarroja - Universal Records, Inc.)

Best Novelty Recording

• Mamang Sorbetero (Freddie Saturno, Jose Mari Chan, Eurika - Aika Records)
• Walang Kwentang Kanta (Jaydee Gungon, Lester Paul “Klumcee” Vaño & Manuel Bautista, Bassilyo - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Pare (Francis Guevarra, Sir Rex Kantatero - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Kahit Na (Jumbo “Bojam” de Belen, Toni Gonzaga - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Manhid Ka (Christian Martinez, Vice Ganda - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Pusong Bato (Jack Rufo, Rene dela Rosa, Jovit Baldovino - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Askal (Ito Rapadas, Danny Brown, Jose & Wally - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Discolamon (BBS, Robert Javier & Jonathan Ong, Darwin Hernandez & Rye Sarmiento, Banda Ni Kleggy - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Papel (Joey Ayala, Silverfilter & Ito Rapadas, Joey Ayala & Gloc 9 feat. Denise Barbacena - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Kesong Pag-Ibig (Civ Fontanilla, MJ & MM Magno, MMJ - Vicor Music Corporation)
• Arimunding-Munding (Christian Martinez & Civ Fontanilla, Christian Martinez, Alexis - Viva Records Corporation)
• Guapapa (Civ Fontanilla, MJ Magno, Guadings - Viva Records Croporation)

Best Dance Recording

• Whoops Kirri (William Lim and Jesmon Chua, Manuel Betita, Bea Binene - Galaxy Records)
• Cha Cha Dabarkads (TAPE Inc., Jimmy Antiporda, Jose & Wally feat. Ryzza Mae Dizon - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Diva (Francis Guevarra, Ferdie Marquez, Francis Guevarra & Bimbo Yance, Solenn - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Pare (Francis Guevarra, Sir Rex Kantatero - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Atat (Francis Guevarra, Lester Paul “Klumcee” Vaño, Ron Henley - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Kiss You (Chito Ilagan, Karylle Tatlonghari & Francis Salazar, Karylle - Polyeast Records)
• Magsayawan/ Rock Baby Rock (Medley) (Kidwolf, Charo Unite, Ernie dela Pena and Vic Sotto, Enrique Gil - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Karakaraka (Roque “Rox” Santos, Vice Ganda - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Wish (Brian Cua & Jonathan Manalo, Garlic Garcia & Jonathan Manalo, Jed Madela - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Discolamon (Soupstar Entertainment, Darwin Hernandez & Rye Sarmiento, Banda Ni Kleggy - Universal Records, Inc.)
• No Limitations (Kathleen Dy-Go, Billy Crawford & Kris Lawrence, Sam Concepcion - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Single (Vic del Rosario, Jr., Tony Ocampo & Vincent del Rosario, Jonathan Ong & Sheng Belmonte, Sheng Belmonte - Vicor Music Corporation)
• Tayo (Sarah Geronimo, Thyro Alfaro - Viva Records Corporation)

Best Inspirational/Religious Recording

• Basta’t Kasama Ko’y Ikaw (Freddie Saturno, Robster Evangelista, Eurika - Aika Records)
• H’wag Kang Bibitiw (Freddie Saturno, Bernadette Gutierrez, Eurika - Aika Records)
• Bangon Kaibigan (Janno Gibbs, Kedy Sanchez & Alwyn Cruz, Janno Gibbs, Kapuso All Stars - GMA Records)
• Pagbangon (Edward Mitra & Joseph Sagid, Edward Mitra & Joseph Sagid, Julie Anne San Jose - GMA Records)
• Hanggang Langit (Niner de Pano, Joel Navarro, Ateneo Chamber Singers - Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.)
• Home To You (Trina Belamide, Jed Madela - Star Recording, Inc.)
• This Song Is For You (Marvin Querido, Jude Thaddeus M. Gitamondoc, Erik Santos - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Darating Din (Karel Honasan, Yosha Honasan & Jonathan Manalo, KZ Tandingan - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Di Na Maghahanap Kailanpaman (Soc Villanueva, Cecile Azarcon-Inocentes, Timmy Pavino - Star Recording, Inc./Pavison)
• Always You (Raizo Chabeldin, Jonathan Manalo, The Angelos - Star Recording, Inc./Angelstar)
• Nathaniel (Gift of God) (Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Diana Velasquez-Roque & Ito Rapadas, Jude Gitamondoc - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Make Me Yours (Sarah Geronimo, Louie Ocampo - Viva Records Corporation)

Best Christmas Recording

• Ang Ugaling Pagmamano (Freddie Saturno, Ernie dela Peña, Eurika - Aika Records)
• Tahanan (Fr. Manuel V. Francisco, SJ & Norman Agatep, Gino Torres, Bukas Palad Music, Ministries feat. Toto Sorioso - Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc.)
• Perfect Christmas (Rox B. Santos, Jose Mari Chan, Richard Yap - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Christmas Around The World (All Star Cast) (Jamie Rivera, Noel Espinida & Jamie Rivera, Various Artists - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Hele Ni Inay (Kathleen Dy-Go, Roy del Valle & Lisa Tayko, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid - Universal Records, Inc.)

Best Rap Recording

• Hayahay (Arlen Mandangan a.k.a. Blanktape, Cielito Diola, Clifford Ronquillo, Blanktape - GMA Records)
• Cerberus (Artifice Records, R. Abracosa, M. Peroramas and R. Henley, Abra (feat. Loonie & Ron Henley of Stickfiggas) - Ivory Music & Video, Inc./Artifice Records)
• Venus (Jumbo de Belen, Ron Henley - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Bago Ang Lahat (Francis Guevcarra, Lester Paul “Klumcee” Vaño, Loonie - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Monalisa (Francis Guevarra, Aikee, Lee Katindoy & Curse One - MCA Music, Inc.)
• OHA (Kaya Mo Ba ‘To) (Bojam, Julius James de Belen & Timothy Alfaro, Enrique Gil -Star Recording, Inc.)
• Karakaraka feat. Smugglaz (Roque “Rox” Santos, Rox B. Santos & Smugglaz, Vice Ganda feat.Smugglaz - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Magda (Jonathan Arnold Ong, Aristotle C. Pollisco, Gloc 9 feat. Rico Blanco - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Trip Lang (Bojam, J. de Belen, Shehyee feat. Sam Pinto - Viva Records Corporation/Flipmusic Records)
• Araw-Araw (Jonathan Ong, Wendell “Dello” Gatmaitan, Dello - Vertical Brew Music, Inc.)

Best Jazz Recording

• Sex On Legs (Vehnee Saturno, Marion Aunor & Patricia Sanico, Marion Aunor - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Darating Din (Karel Honasan, Yosha Honasan & Jonathan Manalo, KZ Tandingan - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Cool (Soc Villanueva, Timmy Pavino - Star Recording, Inc./Pavison)
• Pansamantagal (Ryan P. Cayabyab, Patricia Bermudez-Hizon & Kathleen Dy-Go, Jungee Marcelo, Sitti Navarro & Julianne Tarroja - Universal Records, Inc.)

Best R & B Recording

• Sabihin Mo Naman (Kris Lawrence, Kris Lawrence & Noah Zuniga, Kris Lawrence - GMA Records)
• Tonight (JayR, Mica Javier & JayR, Mica Javier feat. JayR - Homeworkz Entertainment Services)
• I’m The One (JayR & Ito Rapadas, JayR & Jhing, Sam Concepcion - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Dati (Thyro Alfaro, Yumi Lacsamana & Ito Rapadas, Thyro Alfaro & Yumi Lacsamana, Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos feat. Quest - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Ikot-Ikot (Sarah Geronimo, Thyro Alfaro - Viva Records Corporation)

Best Regional Recording

• Di Ka Agsukit Sukit (Lady J & Dondon Raciles, Lady J Raciles, Sika Ken Ti Musika - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Taldawa (Edward, Landlee Quiwa - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Abe Pakakalale (Andy Alvis - MCA Music, Inc.)

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play

• Nandiyan Palagi from the teleserye “Genesis” (Kedy A. Sanchez, Regine Velasquez - GMA Records)
• Bakit Di ka Crush Ng Crush Mo from the movie “Bakit Di Ka Crush Ng Crush Mo” (Jungee Marcelo, Zia Quizon courtesy of Polyeast Records - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Annaliza from the teleserye “Annaliza” - Roque Santos, Roel Manlangit - Star Recording, Inc.)

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Best Musical Arrangement

• Lucky In Love (Benjie Pating - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Fix You (Toto Sorioso - MCA Music, Inc.)
• 1 Week To Move On (Albert Tamayo - Polyeast Records)
• Pasakalye (Jungee Marcelo and Marlon Oliveros - Polyeast Records)
• Un-Love You (Ria Villena - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Do, Do, Do (Elmer Blancaflor, Vehnee Saturno & Marion Aunor - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Kailangan  Kita (Arnold Buena - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Sa ‘Yo Na Lang Ako (Arnold Buena - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Hele Ni Inay (Homer Flores - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Dati (Thyro Alfaro & Bojam de Belen of Flipmusic - Universal Records, Inc.)

Best Vocal Arrangement

• H’wag Kang Bibitiw (Jun Tamayo - Aika Records)
• Ikaw Na (Jonathan Manalo - Star Recording, Inc.)
• How Could An Angel Break My Heart (Jonathan Manalo - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Darating Din (Yosha Honasan - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Dati (Thyro Alfaro & Bojam de Belen of Flipmusic - Universal Records, Inc.)

Best Engineered Recording

• Diwata (Chrisanthony Vinzons - Sonicstate Recording Studios - Ivory Music & Video, Inc./Artifice Records)
• To Survive (Eric Perlas - Tower of Doom - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Never Will I Forget (Eric Perlas & Macoy Manuel - Tower of Doom - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Lucky In Love (Ferdie Marquez - Freq Studio - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Pasakalye (Marlon Silva - Studio Z - Polyeast Records)
• Makita Kang Muli (Dante Tañedo - Bellhaus Studios - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Karakaraka (Dante Tañedo - Bellhaus Studios - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Un-Love You (Dante Tañedo - Bellhaus Studios - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Sometimes That Happens (Willy Villa - U.R. Recording Studio - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Discolamon (Chris Anthony Vinzon/Jonathan Ong - Sonic State Studio - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Hele Ni Inay (Willy Villa - U.R. Recording Studio - Universal Records, Inc.)

 
ALBUM PACKAGING EXCELLENCE AWARD


Best Album Package

• S.O.S. (Graphic Designer: Miguel Lugtu, Album Concept by: Miguel Lugtu & Solenn Heussaff, Photography by: BJ  Pascual - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Love Zone (Graphic Designer: Clarquin Aguilar, Album Concept by: Willie Monzon, Photography by: Oliver Tam - Polyeast Records)
• A Little Bit of Lovin’ (Graphic Designer & Album Concept by: Willie Monzon, Photography by: Niko Villegas - Polyeast Records)
• Fat Salt and Flame (Graphic Designer & Album Concept by: Inksurge, Photography by:  RA Rivera, Dareen Baylon & Inksurge - Polyeast Records)
• Chapter 10 (Graphic Designer & Album Concept by: Andrew Castillo, Photography by: Kimmeth Nicolas - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Vice Ganda (Graphic Designer & Album Concept by: Andrew Castillo, Photography by: Jun de Leon, Tim de Leon & Miguel de Leon - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Yeng Constantino, Metamorphosis (Graphic Designer & Album Concept by: Andrew Castillo, Photography by: BJ Pascual -  Star Recording, Inc.)
• Hulog Ka Ng Langit (Graphic Designers: Jay Saturnino D. Lumboy & Anne Kate Piñero, Album Concept by: Jay Saturnino D. Lumboy, Photography by: Mark Nicdao - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Infinite (Graphic Designer & Album Concept by: Anne Kate Piñero, Photography by: BJ Pascual - Universal Records, Inc.)
• Malaya (Graphic Designers: Maan Villanueva, Album Concept by: Kitchie Nadal, Photography by: Angelo Onghua - Universal Records, Inc./12 Stone Records)

 
MUSIC VIDEO

Music Video of the Year

• Ikaw At Ako (William Lim & Jesmon Chua, Julian Cirineo, TJ Monterde - Galaxy Records)
• Ikaw Pala (Felipe S. Yalong & Rene Salta, Michelle Reyes, Milos Curameng, Kris Lawrence - GMA Records)
• Forever (Felipe S. Yalong & Rene Salta, Michelle Reyes, Milos Curameng, Dennis Trillo & Tom Rodriguez - GMA Records)
• Ayoko Na (Arnold Vegafria, Felipe S. Yalong & Rene A. Salta, Benj Gabitan, Raymund Isaac, Jessa Zaragoza - GMA Records)                              
• Hintayin (JayR, Kilig Mats Productions, Christian Escolano, Kley feat. JayR & Iya Villania - Homeworkz Entertainment Services)
• Tsismosa (JayR, Kley - Homeworkz Entertainment Services)
• Tonight (JayR & Mica Javier, Romson Niega - Homeworkz Entertainment Services)
• Bumalik Ka Na Sa ‘kin (Steven L. Tan, Sarah Roxas, Silent Sanctuary - Ivory Music & Video, Inc.)
• Ilusyon - Artifice Records, Raymond Abracosa, Abra (feat. Arci Munoz) - Ivory Music & Video, Inc./Artifice Records)
• Walang Kwentang Kanta (Ricky R. Ilacad, Jaydee Gungon, Jaydee Gungon & Patrick Edward Raymundo, Bassilyo - MCA Music, Inc.)
• To Survive (Ricky R. Ilacad, Francis Guevarra, Kerwin Go, Franco - MCA Music, Inc.)
• Terrified (Ricky R. Ilacad, Francis Guevarra, Mark Esteban, Sabrina & Christian Bausita - MCA Music, Inc.)
• 1 Week To Move On (Jesmon Chua, Nani Naguit, Isabelle de Leon - Polyeast Records)
• New Romancer (Jesmon Chua, Treb Monteras, Sandwich - Polyeast Records)
• Un-Love You (Star Recording, Inc., Jofre Nachor, KZ Tandingan - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Karakaraka`(Star Recording, Inc., Rafael Francisco, Vice Ganda - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Chinito (Star Recording, Inc., Avid Liongoren, Yeng Constantino - Star Recording, Inc.)
• Magda (Kathleen Dy Go, Jaime Jesus C. Pacena II, Gloc 9 feat. Rico Blanco - Universal Records, Inc.)
• No Limitations (Kathleen Dy Go, Jake Soriano, Sam Concepcion - Universal Records, Inc.)
• High (12 Stone Records, Jasper Salimbangon, Save Me Hollywood - Universal Records, Inc./12 Stone Records)
• Single (Vic del Rosario, Jr., Tony Ocampo & Vincent del Rosario, Enzo Valdez, Sheng Belmonte - Vicor Music Corporation)
• Ikot-Ikot (Vic del Rosario, Jr., Tony Ocampo & Vincent del Rosario, Sarah Geronimo - Viva Records Corporation)
• Tayo (Vic del Rosario, Jr., Tony Ocampo & Vincent del Rosario, Avid Liongoren, Sarah Geronimo - Viva Records Corporation)
• Bato Sa Buhangin (Vic del Rosario, Jr., Tony Ocampo & Vincent del Rosario, Enzo Valdez, Mark Bautista - Viva Records Corporation)

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PETA's Rak of Aegis is Back

After the phenomenal success of its first run, Rak of Aegis has returned for another series of shows.

This June, PETA opens the re-run of Rak of Aegis from June 20 to August 31. The musical is now scheduled to have 67 shows at The PETA Theater Center with a total of 30,000 audience members expected to flock the theater to see this monumental music extravaganza.

ak of Aegis, inspired by the popular songs of the local rock band, Aegis, is a musical filled with visual spectacle showcasing the Pinoy’s natural love for music and innate resilience in the face of calamity. With its successful comedic approach to social issues and its catchy musical arrangements, Rak of Aegis has succeeded in bringing thousands of Filipinos to the theater.

The musical is a playlist of chart-topping Aegis songs such as “Luha,” “Halik,” “Sundot,” “Christmas Bonus,” and “Basang-basa sa Ulan” performed by a mix of talented theater artists led by Isay Alvarez-Seña, Robert Seña, Aicelle Santos, and Joan Bugcat. A story of love, fame and resilience, “Rak of Aegis” is set in a subdivision frequently marred with flood. The story revolves around Aileen, a young promodizer caught in the web of finding love and seeking fame to support her family. A story inspired by Filipino’s resilience, the play showcases the capacity of Filipinos to overcome the greatest peril. “Rak of Aegis” will be a box filled with musical and visual spectacles showcasing Pinoy’s innate love for music. The musical is created by the same women behind PETA’s hit comedy musical “Care Divas,” PETA Artistic Director Maribel Legarda and Palanca Award-winning writer Liza Magtoto, with arrangement and direction by actor-musician Myke Salomon. “Rak of Aegis” features set design by Mio Infante, choreography by Gio Gahol, lighting by Jonjon Villareal, costume design by Carlo Pagunaling, shoe design by Maco Custodio and  accessory design by Joan Pamintuan.

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PHOTO FLASH: Philpop 2014 Album and Interpreters Announced

The Philippines Popular Music Festival, otherwise known as Philpop, on its 3rd year has finally revealed the interpreters of the 12 songs. It was yet another all-star artists line up. At the same time, the Philpop 2014 album was officially launched exclusively via Spinnr.ph.

Ms. Patricia Bermudez-Hizon hosted the launch...

Maestro Ryan Cayabyab

Noel Cabangon, Kathleen Dy-Go of UR, Spinnr.ph and Mr. C

Philpop 2014 finalists..

And the interpreters... 

QRUSH ON YOU by Flava Matikz & Knowa Lazarus; Interpreted by JayR, Elmo Magalona feat. QYork

TORPE by Daryl Ong; Interpreted by Kris Lawrence

BABALIKAN MO RIN AKO by Soc Villanueva (not in photo); Interpreted by Nikki Gil

AWIT MO'Y NANDITO PA by Toto Sorioso; Interpreted by Aldrich & James (not in photo)

THE ONLY ONE by Venelyn San Pedro; Interpreted by Thor Dulay

HANGOUT LANG by Allan Feliciano & Isaac Joseph Garcia; Interpreted by Duncan Ramos (not in photo) & Young JV

NGSB by Davey Langit; Interpreted by Luigi D'Avola (not in photo)

SONG ON A BROKEN STRING by Jude Gitamondoc & Therese Marie Villarante; Interpreted by Nicole Asensio

KUNG AKIN ANG LANGIT by Cecilia Bocobo & Isaac Joseph Garcia; Interpreted by Clara Benin (not in photo) & Mcoy Fundales

DEAR HEART by Mike Villegas; Interpreted by Kiana Valenciano

SALBABIDA by Jungee Marcelo; Interpreted by Kyla

LANGIT UMAAWIT by Toto Sorioso; Interpreted by Tom Rodriguez

One of these 12 finalists will win the 1-million peso grand prize during the Finals Night on July 26 at the Meralco Theater.

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