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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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. ...

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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...

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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...

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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;...

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