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One of the hottest heart robe of the filipino artist, Mr. Piolo Pascual. Has become one of the top male artist in music industry. After making so many movie hits scenes now comes making another concert at the araneta this day friday at the araneta November 30, 2007.... With special guest like Star Magic Teen, Mr. Ogie Alcasid, and many more. Directed by Mr. Johny Manahan by star records.Related Post:
Vocals: Jinky Vidal Guitar: Richard Felix Rocha Suzara (tat) Bass: Carlo Pacheco Tapia Drums: Gerald Banzon Keyboard: Nicolas Cabardo
Freestyle is from Davao. They played their first gigs at the APO View Hotel in Davao. The band was formed by Tat Suzara and Jinky Vidal back in 1996. Tat asked his cousin Top to provide male vocals. They formed Freestyle with members Top Suzara (guitars, male vocals), Jinky Vidal (female vocals), Tat Suzara (lead guitars), Carlo Tapia (bass), Gerard Banzon (drums) and Obet Luzon (keyboards). They submitted a demo tape to Viva Records. They went to Manila and was signed into Neo Records, a company of Viva Records. Later, they released their first self-titled album. It released the hits Before I Let You Go and So Slow.
By 1998, they released their second LP, Freestyle This Time. At that time, Nikki Cabardo replaced Obet Luzon. This album released hits such as Down and Funky, 'Til I Found You, This Time. Freestyle received a very pleasant reaction from the Filipino crowd so by October of 2000, they were able to play in Araneta Coliseum for their first major concert which was entitled Freestyle Live. It was a great show with artists Pops Fernandez, Gary Valenciano and Andrew E. as their special guests. By February 14, 2001, they were able to play again in the Big Dome with the divine diva, ZsaZsa Padilla and Asia's nightingale, Lani Misalucha for the sensational Love Concert. The Filipino crowd still couldn't get enough of Freestyle so by April 28, 2001, they performed with Janno Gibbs and ZsaZsa Padilla at the Ynares Gym in Antipolo for the High On Love Concert.
Not only that, they also had Freestyle On Fire last June 15 & 16, 2001 and Freestyle On Full Swing last June 29 & 30, 2001 at the Music Museum. Previously, they rocked the Big Dome again last August 10, 2001 with special guests Ogie Alcasid and Aiza Seguerra for their concert Freestyle: All Hits and Symphony in F last November 24,2001 with the Manila Philharmonic Orchestra. And this year, they filled up the seats of Araneta Coliseum in their Back 2 Back series with Side A for four unforgettable nights-Feb 8,9 and 22 and March 23,2002.
With gigs everywhere, shows in 8th Day, Hard Rock Cafe, Makati, Dish, Fat Tuesdays, Nth Degree, Ratsky, Chatterbox, Padi's Point, UFO Planet Rock and in other popular bars in town, numerous guestings, platinum awards and albums, FREESTYLE, without a doubt, is really the hottest band in town and one of the most hardworking bands around.
GIGs:
September/October 2006 Gig Schedule
September 1 (Friday) - Bagaberde, Pasig
September 2 (Saturday) - Bagaberde, Roxas Blvd.
September 6 (Wednesday) - 19 East, Sucat, Parañaque
September 9 (Saturday) - Bagaberde, Pasig
September 12 (Tuesday) - Cowboy Grill, Ortigas Extension, Pasig
September 13 (Wednesday) - 19 East, Sucat, Parañaque
September 15 (Friday) - Lite Rock at Bellevue
September 16 (Saturday) - Bagaberde, Roxas Blvd.
September 20 (Wednesday) - 19 East, Sucat, Parañaque
September 23 (Saturday) - Bagaberde, Roxas Blvd.
September 27 (Wednesday) - 19 East, Sucat, Parañaque
September 29 (Friday) - Music Warehouse, Dagupan
September 30 (Saturday) - R&B Music Venue, Tarlac City
October 4, (Wednesday) - SM Megamall
October 7 (Saturday) - SM Batangas
Track List;
1. Tameme 2. Naglalambing 3. Muling ibalik 4. Mapipigil mo ba? 5. Dati 6. I will still love you 7. Paper rain 8. Is it over 9. WOnder 10. Rainbow coloured sky 11. Bawa't tao 12. Wrapped around your finger 13. Maybe 14. Sugar 15. Bakit kaya? 16. Nananabik
One living proof that stars are born is the stunning and multi-talented Aryana, the newest addition to Universal Records ever-growing roster of world class performers.Born in the exotic island of Guam , where America 's day begins, Aryana was already singing at the tender age of three. When she was 10 years old, Aryana was already performing in numerous civic and social functions. It was expected that she became the most requested entertainer for the many associations in the Island, including the Filipino Community of Guam, the umbrella of all the organizations in that U.S. territory.She was already a "veteran" and consummate entertainer when Aryana moved to California and wowed the arts community in Los Angeles , with her voice. Recognized as a gifted student by L.A.U.S.D. she had shared stellar roles in the university's productions of "The Circle of Life" and "Singing In The Rain".Aryana has already recorded CDs in L.A. Two of her songs were used for the TV hit series, " America 's Next Top Model" hosted by Tyra Banks.When she came back to Guam and joined the singing competition " Guam 's Shining Star Idol", she emerged as the champion and from then on has been dubbed as "The Pride of Guam".In the Guam shows of Jaya and Jasmine Trias last year, she was the front act artist. It was a stint with JayR that her current manager, noted choreographer Geleen Eugenio spotted Aryana and was able to convince her to try her luck in the Philippines .She was about to release her Christmas outing, "Ako Ang Nauna (Bumati Ng Merry Xmas)" with Buko Pie, when she was entered in the Shanghai-Asia Music Festival.Aryana was the crowd's favorite in the competition participated by 21 Asiancountries. She emerged as the Silver (Second) Prize winner, also bagging the Best Song award for her composers Vehnee Saturno and son.Barely a year in Pinoy showbiz and as an SOP mainstay, Aryana is GMA network's newest artist. Her initial recording "Bop It", has already been certified platinum. For the same song, she won the SOP Music Award's "Maximum Dance Blast" trophy.While in the 8th Shanghai Music Festival, Aryana was offered by severalinternational record companies and show promoters.Aryana's very excited about the possibility of recording and distributing her CDs in China . Unknown to many, she has Chinese blood running in her musical veins. Her dad, Alex Dominador Bautista Lim is half Pinoy/half Chinese, whose father came from Fujan, in the mainland.She is interested in one particular offer which will record her in Japan (the world's second largest music market), China and other Asian countries."It would be nice to start in our own Asian region", Aryana beams. To be released in Japan and China is already a big achievement. Music has no boundaries so I am going to work hard to be able to reach out to more of our Asian brothers."
Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano, better known as simply Gary Valenciano (shortened to Gary V.), is a Filipino musician, composer, actor, producer, and gospel singer who is best known for many songs, especially those that became theme songs for movies. His energetic dance moves also garnered him the nickname "Mr. Pure Energy."
Born in the suburb of Santa Mesa in Manila on August 6, 1964, he is the sixth of Vicente Valenciano and Grimilda Santiago Ortiz’s seven children. Santiago Ortiz is a Puerto Rican woman of Italian descent who became a popular opera singer in Manila during the 1960s, and her love for music passed down to her son, Gary. He took his primary and secondary studies in La Salle Greenhills. It was during his high school days, while being on a brief stint with the musical group Kundirana, that he devoted himself to music.
He first appeared as a solo in a television show called The Pilita and Jackie Show in 1982, but he was finally noticed after his performances in the TV shows Germspesyal and Penthouse Live. He had his first solo concert, in April 1984, inside the jam-packed Araneta Coliseum. He was soon to make 21 albums, three of them released internationally, including a Christian inspired album called Out in the Dark.
He is married to Maria Anna Elizabeth "Angeli" Evangelista Pangilinan, with whom he has three children: Juan Paolo Martin (a vocalist of the band Salamin), Jose Angelo Gabriel (a dancer), and Kristina Maria Mikaela.
RELEVANCE, GARY V’s From Anonymous Source
New All-Original Album from Universal Records
After almost a 10-year wait, Gary Valenciano’s all-original album titled “Relevance” has been released by Universal Records, in cooperation with GV Productions, Inc., and Manila Genesis Entertainment.
“RELEVANCE” was premiered live at SM Megamall’s Cinema 4 last May 24, with MYX, SM Cinema, ABS-CBN Interactive, Philippine Star, Belo Medical Group, Watch Republic, Freego Jeans and Carrera Bag as sponsors.
Among the biggest hits of Gary V’s 23-year career are his original song, particularly those he released during the ‘80s and ‘90s like Eto Na Naman, Di Bale Na Lang, Wag Mo Sanang Isipin, What More Can I Say, Sana Maulit Muli, Shout For Joy, and the pop/inspirational classic Take Me Out Of The Dark.
Then there was a five-year gap when Gary stopped writing original materials except Once Again It’s Christmas which he recorded as a duet with daughter Kiana; and Break Me, which he wrote for the late starbuilder Bella Dy Tan of Universal Records.
Gary V’s last original album was Interactive in 1997. But doing original songs was always at the back of his mind.
“I really wanted to go back to recording originals, but the thing is, with original songs, you’re coming from scratch. It’s not just a simple matter of sitting down and writing. You want songs you were really inspired to write, or songs that others were really inspired to write for you”, he says.
The album’s carrier single is a mid-tempo Jack Rufo / Ito Rapadas co-produced ditty called “Wait Forever” which has already been translated into music video and is now airing on MYX and MTV music channels.
Of course there are the perennial Gary V ballads: Even For A While, Sana Bukas, In Another Lifetime, Only A Friend, You Gave Me Reason, and You Are – a duet with Eddie Villanueva’s daughter Joni.
Relevance has the contagious dance tunes Gary has always been known for -- (I Know) What You Want, Shake It Off and a 2006 version Wag Mo Na Sanang Isipin, featuring Gary’s daughter Kiana.
Gary V also collaborated with Gerard Salonga (conducting the orchestra for Even For A While) and Mon Faustino (who arranged and produced In Another Lifetime).
Half of the songs in the album were written by Cebuano songwriter Jude Thaddeus Gitamondoc, Francis Funa and Richard Cayabyab; while You Gave Me Reason was penned by a Scandinavian team who wrote hits for Britney Spears (Baby One More Time, Oops I Did It Again), Backstreet Boys (I Want It That Way) and Kelly Clarkson (Since You’ve Been Gone).
Gary’s happy to be able to come up with original songs again. It was both a creative and spiritual struggle, after which all the songs and ideas came pouring in. Now he has more songs for another album. Next in line is Revive II and maybe, another dance album.
At the Relevance live premiere at SM Megamall’s Cinema 4 , Gary was joined onstage by Tribe Of Levi, Mon Espia, Melissa Fontano, May Ann Casal-Soriano and his long-time collaborator/musical director Mon Faustino.
The live premiere of Relevance was staged by Universal Records in cooperation with GV Productions, Inc., Manila Genesis Entertainment, MYX and SM Cinema.
Track List:
1. Did It Ever 2. Only A Friend 3. What You Want 4. Sana Bukas 5. Wag Mo Na Sanang Isipin 6. Even For A While 7. In Another Lifetime 8. Shake It Off 9. You Are 10. Wait Forever
Born May 11, 1978 in Manila, Philippines, Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (screen name: Judy Ann Santos), is an award-winning television and film actress, a platinum-selling recording artist, a commercial model (For Me apparel), a sought-after product endorser (Selecta ice cream, Tuseran cough syrup, to name a few), a favorite magazine cover girl (Preview, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire to name a few), and chef-restaurateur in the Philippines.
Tagged by the press and the public as The Young Superstar due to her phenomenal success amongst the masses, Santos is fondly called Juday by family, friends, and peers.
It's collection of song by miss judy ann santos, her favorite song dedicated to his family, friends, love ones, and etc.. And sang by may popular artist in the philippines..
Track List:
1. Destiny - Gary Valenciano 2. Iingatan Ka - Carol Banawa 3. Kahit Isang Saglit - Martin Nievera 4. Kasama Kang Tumanda - Ogie Alcasid 5. Ikaw Lamang - Regine Velasquez 6. The Way You Look Tonight - Zsa Zsa Padilla 7. Ikaw Lang - Judy Ann Santos 8. Maybe This Time - Ella May Saison 9. Huwag Mong Iwan Ang Puso - Yeng Constantino 10. Both Sides Now - Sharon Cuneta 11. Bakit 'Di Totohanin - Carol Banawa 12. Hawak Kamay - Yeng Constantino 13. Thanks To You - Judy Ann Santos
Sam Milby (born Samuel Lloyd Lacia Milby on May 23, 1984 in Troy, Ohio) is a Filipino-American actor, commercial model, and recording artist. Milby grew up with a Filipina mother native to Tago, Surigao del Sur and an American father. Milby became an instant celebrity and heartthrob after leaving the Pinoy Big Brother House in November 2005. He currently appears in a Sunday musical variety show, ASAP '07, through the segment called 'The Hearththrobs' with Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz. He also rendered his version of Only You to ABS-CBN's Tagalog-dubbed Korean soap of the same title.
Milby's first major film debut was Close to You, produced by ABS-CBN subsidiary Star Cinema and co-starring John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo. Milby also released a self-titled debut album in early 2006, which was repackaged in the third quarter of 2006.
Heartthrobs, featuring Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby at the Music Museum last February 2 and 3, has a repeat concert on March 17 following the big success of their first concert together. Milby was recently seen in the recently concluded top rating ABS-CBN primetime soap opera, Maging Sino Ka Man which garnered a 1.0% rating nationwide according to AGB Nielsen Philippines, the soap opera will have a book 2 following a big success and is tentatively schedule to be seen on September 2007. Milby is a member of ABS-CBN's elite circle of homegrown talents properly named Star Magic. He is also starred in the blockbuster movie You Got Me with Toni Gonzaga and Zanjoe Marudo and he is schedule to shoot another movie with Bea Alonzo and Kristine Hermosa. Milby just concluded his successful US tour with Piolo Pascual, Pokwang and Rica Peralejo and scheduled for another European tour before the year ends. Milby is one of the busiest and bankable talents of ABS-CBNs Star Magic.
Track List:
1. A Little Too Perfect 2. Love Of My Life 3. Buong Buhay Ko 4. Where Did You Go 5. Can't Help Falling In Love 6. Shining Star 7. Mahal Pa Rin 8. It's You All Along 9. Right Here Waiting 10. I Don't Wanna Miss A Chance 11. Where Did You Go (Acoustic Mix) 12. Buong Buhay Ko (Acoustic Mix) 13. Mahal Pa Rin (Acoustic Mix) 14. A Little Too Perfect (Instrumental) 15. Right Here Waiting (Instrumental) 16. Can't Help Falling In Love (Instrumental)
Early Christmas song produced and released by Star Record Entitled: Christmas Bossanova. Sang by many various singers famous and new group of singers in the Philippines. It is one great album to have before the best holiday of the year begins.
Track List:
1. We Wish You A Merry Christmas 2. The Christmas Song 3. Merry Christmas Darling 4. White Christmas 5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 6. Silver Bells 7. I'll Be Home For Christmas 8. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year 9. Deck The Halls 10. Winter Wonderland 11. It's Just Another New Year's Eve 12. Auld Lang Syne
A significant event will happen to the Philippines’ favorite pop star Sarah Geronimo as she stages her second major concert. According to Viva Entertainment big boss Vic del Rosario this serves as the defining moment of the premier young artist.
In “Sarah Geronimo in Motion” the singer –actress will perform with Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, Sam Milby, Jericho Rosales, Mark Bautista, John Prats, and Comedy Concert Queen Ai Ai delas Alas. A concert series will also run in United States particularly in California, New York, Alaska, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas in August and September.
Sarah’s Music
Four years ago, the Celine Dion original “To Love You More” captured the heart of the nation. The song was popularized by the “Star For a Night’s” grand winner Sarah Geronimo in 2003 who used it as her winning piece.
Sarah was 14 years old when she garnered the glory. At such age, she wowed everyone with her powerful voice. It seemed impossible that such vocal prowess would come from a girl her age.
Her debut album, “Popstar, A Dream Come True” brought her sextuple platinum award. Incidentally, her single “Sa’ Yo” was use as campaign jingle by senatoriable and a computer school that Sarah endorsed.
Sarah’s another track “Twin Heart” was the theme song of a GMA soap opera with the same titl, top billed by Dingdong Dantes, Tanya Garcia and Dennis Trillo.
Her sophomore album “Sweet Sixteen” was a gold record in one week. “How Could You Say You Love Me,” “Lumingon Ka Lang” and the revival, “I Want to Know What Love Is” were the pop tracks that helped Sarah to gain the Most Popular Female Recording Artist by Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Award in 2005.
While performing as mainstay of ASAP, Sarah was officially lauched trhough her first major concert, “Sarah: The Other Side.”
That same year Sarah recorded songs for several consumer products including “Tunay Talaga” for top sanitary napkin ad, and“Ang Bango ng Pasko,” the yuletide season ad for a detergent powder. Sarah was slowly becoming hot property.
Also in 2005, Sarah sang the official theme for “Can Be This Love,” the launching flick of Star Circle Quest winners Hero Angeles and Sandara Park. The song attained gold record sales in only one month.
This year, Sarah will release her new album entitled, “Taking Flight.”
Sought After Singer-Actress
Sarah not only conquered the recording industry, she’s also one of the most sought after star on TV and the big screen. It started when she joined the 90s youth oriented show “Click.” When she transferred from GMA to ABS-CBN she starred in her solo program “Sarah: The Teen Princess” where she had three leading men.
Last year, she conquered the primetime with her singing and acting in the TV adaptation of “Bituing Walang Ningning” where she revived the character that Sharon Cuneta immortalized.
After her one month engagement in “Love Spell: Sweet Sixty”, Sarah is set to do one more primetime assignment this time with Jericho Rosales, “Pangarap Na Bituin.”
Sarah GeronimoIn movies, Sarah did “Lastikman”, where she played leading lady to Mark Bautista, “Captain Barbell,” “Filipinas,” and “Annie Batungbakal.” Currently, her mother studio is working out to remake “Dear Heart” that will be her major movie opposite John Lloyd Cruz.
Before being known as teen icon, Sarah already had past projects when she was a kid. She was part of “Pen Pen de Sarapen” and “Ang TV” while her first film would be “Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa,” where she’s one of the classmates of the lead actress – Camille Prats.
A Major Transformation
“My fans will be seeing a different me. I’ll be dancing. And my costumes will be – how would I describe it – daring and sexy,” Sarah described her July 14 concert that will start 8pm at the Araneta Coliseum.
The show promises an intense, spunky, and buoyant Popstar that will be directed by GB San Pedro with Mark Lopez as musical director. While, the music man Louie Ocampo will have a special participation.
The Anak TV Seal nominee for “Most Popular Household on Philippine Television” has become an inspiration for many aspiring singers. Sarah Geronimo has gone a long way, indeed. And there are more to conquer in Philippine showbiz, no doubt about that.
Track List:
Track Listing:
1.I'll Be Alright 2.Ikaw 3.I'm Sorry 4.Time To Let Go - Sarah Geronimo featuring Mark Bautista 5.So 6.Close To My Heart 7.What If I 8.Miss 9.I'll Be There 10.Mr. Deadma 11.Kahit Na
After two years of absence in from the music scene, reigning Pop Sweetheart Yasmien Kurdi comes back with her latest album under GMA Records. Titled Love Is All I Need, Yasmien not only showcased her powerful vocals but her songwriting skills as well.
Yasmien Kurdi
Her composition, “Love Is All I Need” is the carrier single of the album. She shared that inspiration for the song came during the taping of her fantasy series “Encantadia”, where she spent her free time mostly daydreaming under the trees.
Yasmien is very proud of her new album because she was really involved in the production.
“Ipinagmamalaki ko po talaga ang album na ito. ‘Di ba may demo song pa iyan, doon pa lang humihirit na ako na, “Kuya hindi iyan.”
The young singer-actress said that she even debated for the songs that would be included in the album. There were even spilled over tracks meant for her debut album but because of her age at that time, the songs didn’t fit to her image.
“Iyong ibang songs ko ngayon ay mga tracks sa first album na hindi ko makanta noong time na iyon. Kasi hindi ko pa kaya at hindi pa ako maka-relate.”
The track “Hayaan Mo Na” is a creation of Sandwich band members – Mong Alcaraz and Mike Dizon. The two men also joined Alwyn Cruz and Rene Salta in producing the album.
Yasmien revived “Kisapmata” of Rivermaya, which is already penetrating the airwaves. Her version is not so far from Bamboo’s interpretation except of course, she has own singing style. Her another remake is the song “Goodbye.”
“Medyo naiiba siya, I mean ibang sound naman for Yasmien, it’s technologically advanced,” Yasmien now describing her song, “Candlelight Romance.”
Yasmien Kurdi launches second albumThe song is a danceable tune powered by electronical tricks that made the song more enchanting, just like what foreign artists like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears and Christina Aguillera like to dish out.
“Give Me A Sign,” “Wishing Well”, and “One Day” are songs that revealed this star’s deepest thoughts and aspirations.
The sweet and youthful Yasmien is noticeable in the two cuts “Even If” and “Take Or Leave It.” The latter is similar to her signature ditty, “I Know.” “I Know” was the theme song of Korean series “Sweet 18” aired by GMA 7 before.
“Gusto kong ma-spread out iyong music ko. Sana iyong essence noong mga songs sa album ay ma-enjoy ng mga listeners.”
Yasmien is the lead star of afternoon soap opera, “Pati Ba Pintig ng Puso,” opposite new actor JC de Vera. Apart from it, she’s a regular performer on the Sunday musical program SOP. She was able to record her album in between these regular gigs and other TV guestings.
“Kunwari kapag taping pull –out. Kapag break time, aalis muna ako to record. Alis-balik ganoon.”
“Love Is All I Need ”, Yasmien Kurdi’s second album is released by GMA Records and distributed by Paragon Music Corporation and Universal Records.
Kjwan started as a four piece band from Manila that consists of Marc Abaya, Kelley Mangahas, Jorel Corpus, and Jhoon Balbuena, who wrote, recorded and co-produced their self titled album. Then guitarist, Boogie Romero, joined the band after the release of the self-titled album.
Kjwan burst onto the scene in 2003. They came down hard, raw, in your face, and coined the now-familiar catchphrase, “Bastusan na!” to signal some heavy rocking. Their hit song, “Daliri,” became an anthem to a new generation of rockers and being true to yourself became the order of the day. Three years later, at the height of the new music renaissance, Kjwan is braving a second album, 2 Step Marv, which promises to be many things more than their first.
Starting Out
Long-time friends and former high school band-mates Marc Abaya (vocals/son of director Marilou Diaz-Abaya) and Kelley Mangahas (bass/son of Mahar Mangahas) got together with fellow Ateneans Jorel Corpus (guitar) and J-hoon Balbuena (drums) to form the band’s initial lineup. They were joined in 2004 by Boogie Romero (second guitar), another high school friend and former band-mate of Marc and Kelley, soon after the release of their self-titled debut album.
Kjwan was nominated for Favorite New Artist at the MTV Pilipinas Video Music Awards 2005 for their breakthrough single “Daliri.” The song appealed to rock listeners who were fans of A Perfect Circle, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, and grunge bands that defined early 90s rock.
The first one was a venture among good friends. Eventually, we wanted to form the ultimate band, I mean, every kid in college, everyone in high school wants to form the ultimate band. We started off as great friends and musicians who respect each other. The first album was very raw, very the-four-of-us-in-your-face with our ideas, not as whole or as focused as the new album. (Marc Abaya)
One of the more popular indie guitar-pop rock groups in the Philippines, Orange and Lemons’ guitar jangle and upfront updating of catchy, melodic beat groups like The Smiths and The Beatles earned the Bulacan-based quartet a substantial critical and popular following.
Clementine (vocals, lead guitars) and Mcoy Fundales (vocals, rhythm guitars) formed Orange and Lemons in July 1999 and were later joined in by brothers JM Del Mundo (bass) and Ace Del Mundo (drums) in February 2003.
From the outset, the group cultivated a distinctly English image whilst blending Filipino sensibilities in their songs. From their DIY and indie beginnings, they consistently earned strong reviews with “Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream” (2004) even before they fully broke into the mainstream and eventually signed up with Universal Records in 2005.
By the end of the 2005 they released “Strike Whilst the Iron Is Hot” - spawning a number of hit singles that brought about massive success and recognition.
Their new album “Moonlane Gardens” is scheduled for release on June 1 while their newest single "Ang Katulad Mong Walang Katulad" can now be heard on air.
BAND MILESTONES:
Awards/Recognitions: • “Most Promising Recording Group”, 36th Box Office Entertainment Awards (Guillermo Mendoza Foundation), RCBC Plaza Makati City, April 30, 2006 • “Hitmaker of the Year”, Yes! Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2005, Galleria Manila, March 30, 2006 • “Song of the Year” for Pinoy Ako, Yes! Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2005, Galleria Manila, March 30, 2006 • “Gintong Kabataan sa Larangan ng Sining at Kultura”, Gintong Kabataan Awards 2006, Malolos City, February 22, 2006 • “Most Popular Song By A Group” for Pinoy Ako, IFM Pinoy Music Awards, January 2006 • “Most Popular Song of the Year” for Pinoy Ako, IFM Pinoy Music Awards, January 2006 • “Homeboy # 1 Awards”, Homeboy, January 2006 • “Song of the Year” for Pinoy Ako, StarFM Year-end Countdown, January 2006 • “2005 OPM Song of the Year” for Pinoy Ako, The Bomb 99.9FM, Cavite City, January 2006 • “2005 OPM Band of the Year”, The Bomb 99.9FM, January 2006 • “Outstanding Pinoy”, Edmark National Conference, January 13, 2006 • “Artist/ Band of the Year”, NU107 Rock Awards 2005; December 2, 2005 • “Rising Sun” Awardee, NU107 Rock Awards 2005; December 2, 2005 • “Best Album Packaging” for Strike Whilst the Iron is Hot album, NU107 Rock Awards 2005; December 2, 2005 • “TV Theme Song of the Year” for Pinoy Ako, Entertainment Newsmaker Awards 2005 by Entertainment Konek (ETK) TV Show; December 2005; • “Number 1 New Recording Group”, 2005 People’s Brand Awards; November 29, 2005 • “Best New Artist”, NU107 Rock Awards 2004; December 2, 2004
Albums: 1. “Moonlane Gardens” (June 2007- Universal Records) 2. “Strike Whilst The Iron Is Hot” (June 2005 – Universal Records) Gold Record – October, 2005 Platinum – December, 2005 Singles – “Hanggang Kailan”, “Strike Whilst The Iron Is Hot”, “Heaven Knows (This Angel Has Flown)”, “Lihim”, “Caught In A Line” 2. “Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream” (Dec 2003 – Terno Recordings) Independent release Singles – “She’s Leaving Home”, “Just Like A Splendid Love Song”
Projects and Contributions: 1. “Pinoy Ako” – theme song for ABS CBN reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother which started August, 2005 2. “Abot Kamay” – theme for Unilever Sunsilk Touch Flicks promotion which started Novermber, 2005 3. “Blue Moon” – a 1930s standards cover; Official film sound track for Regal Films’ “Blue Moon”* (entry for the 2005 Manila Film Festival) 4. “Huwag Kang Matakot” – Eraserheads tribute album “Ultraelectromagneticjam” released November 2005 Platinum Award- March 26, 2006 5. “Yakap Sa Dilim” – Apo Hiking Society tribute album released August 2006 Double Platinum Award- November 5, 2006 and Quadruple Platinum Award- February 2007 6. “Let Me”- commercial jingle for Sunsilk Soft Touch shampoo which aired September 2006 7. “Tuloy na Tuloy Pa Rin Ang Pasko” – an APO Hiking Society original, Orange and Lemons made their own version of this song which ABS CBN used as Christmas station ID for Christmas 2006
Other Nominations • “Smart Hitmaker of the Year”- MTV Pilipinas 2006 • “Favorite Artist of the Year – Philippines”; MTV Asia Awards 2006 • “Song of the Year” for “Hanggang Kailan”, 2006 Awit Awards • “Album of the Year” for Strike Whilst The Iron Is Hot, 2006 Awit Awards • “Best Song written for Movie/TV/Stage Play” and “Best World/Alternative Music” for “Pinoy Ako”, 2006 Awit Awards • ”Vocalist of the Year” for Mcoy Fundales; “Song of the Year” for Hanggang Kailan; “Album of the Year” for Strike Whilst the Iron is Hot - NU107 Rock Awards 2005, December 2, 2005 • “Best Indie Video” for Just Like A Splendid Love Song - MTV Pilipinas 2005 Awards • “Song of the Year” for Just Like A Splendid Love Song – NU107 Rock Awards 2004; December 2, 2004 • “Album of the Year” for Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream - NU107 Rock Awards 2004
Sugarfree is a three-piece Filipino band composed of Kaka Quisimbing on drums, Jalton Taguibao on bass, and vocalist Ebe Dancel on guitars, influenced by the likes of bands Popsicle, Oasis and Radiohead. Under EMI Philippines, they have launched three successful albums -- Sa Wakas (2003), Dramachine (2004), and the repackaged version of Dramachine (2006). Their 3rd studio album, entitled Tala-Arawan produced by Robin Rivera, who also produced the Eraserheads, was released on November 24, 2006.
Sugarfree first became known in 2003. They climbed their way to fame through their songs Telepono, Mariposa, Burnout, Hari Ng Sablay, Prom, Kwarto and a lot more of the band’s compositions from their albums Sa Wakas (2003) And Dramachine (2004).
Sugarfree has come a long way for their own niche in Pinoy rock music. They have had performances all over the country, with impressive showing in local charts in both radio and music channels; and they have sold more than 20,000 copies of their Dramachine album after its release in July 2004.
From the album Dramachine’s line of well-crafted hits, two are their album’s newest singles. Makita Kang Muli--the original soundtrack for ABS-CBN’s TV series of a Philippine folk tale Panday-- have scaled the charts in no time. Makita Kang Muli was written by Cymbee Antiporda and was arranged by Jimmy Antiporda.
Another hit is penned by Ebe, known as the Hari Ng Sablay. This new song of love unfolds against a soul-ish melodic rock backdrop called Cuida which means “to take care of” in Chavacano. The song Kwarto which was included in their 2nd album Dramachine, was also included in the soundtrack of the film Pinoy Blonde.
Sugarfree is famous with their trademark of everyday tales, and also with their videos having won several awards. Videos of Hari Ng Sablay, Tulog Na, Kwarto, Sinta And Prom are included in the repackaged album.
Dramachine reached its gold status in September 2005 and is nearing platinum status.
The band's third and latest album is entitled "Tala-Arawan". The first single off the album, "Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin" was released simultaneously on 35 radio stations across the country on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 8:00 am Philippine time. The song's video was premiered at 6:00 pm Philippine time on a local music channel, Myx and has since risen to number 3 on the station's daily top ten.
Tala-Arawan, the third album from the band features their new drummer, Kaka Quisimbing. And as Myx has called the "genius" behind the Eraserheads, Robin Rivera as the album's producer. The album features 12 brand new tracks with one bonus track that was used for the Kaminapo Muna Apo tribute album, "Batang- Bata Ka Pa". The album has been receiving very critical acclaim and sales have been doing well, the album rising to number 6 in Music One's sales charts.
2007 marked the release of their next single, "Dear Kuya", a song written by Ebe for his brother overseas.
Track List:
* Mariposa * Burnout * Sinta * Hari ng Sablay (OST-Hari ng Sablay/Pinoy Blonde) * Kwarto (OST-Pinoy Blonde) * Prom * Makita Kang Muli (TV Soundtrack-Panday) * Tulog Na * Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin * Dear Kuya * Wag Ka Nang Umiyak * Walang Katulad Pa Rin (San Miguel Beer song) * Tikman (A cover of The Eraserheads Original Song) * Batang Bata Ka Pa (A cover of The APO Hiking Society Song)
Rocksteddy is an alternative rock Filipino band recording on 12stone Records, which is a Sony-BMG imprint. Formerly known as Acoustic Faith, Rocksteddy was born in March 2003. The band has presently launched "Lagi Mo Na Lang Akong Dinededma," "Gising Na," and the Close Up Jingle "Smile at Me" as their singles. They have also been commissioned to provide the theme song titled "Superhero" for the ABS-CBN fantasy show Super Inggo. They also contributed to the "Kami nAPO Muna:Tribute to the Apo Hiking Society" album where they recorded a cover of "Blue Jeans". Lately, they became part of the Manila sound tribute album,"Hopia,Mani,Popcorn",where they gave their own rendition of the Juan dela Cruz song,"No Touch".
Track List:
* Lagi Mo Na Lang Akong Dinededma * Gising Na * Blue Jeans (Kami nAPO muna) * Superhero (Super Inggo TV soundtrack) * Magpakailanman * No Touch (The Best of Manila Sound: Hopia Mani Popcorn) * Bela wala * Wag na lang * Kung wala na tayo * Tara * Playing safe * Imposible * Super nova
Kamikazee is a pop rock band from the Philippines band composed of Jay Contreras (Lead Vocalist), Jomal Linao (Guitars/Back-up Vocals), Led Zeppelin Tuyay (Guitars), Jason "Puto" Astete (Bass Guitar) and Allan "Bords" Burdeos (drums).
History:
The band is composed of five members who met in college at the College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines Diliman. Kamikazee's early gigs were mostly campus events in UP Diliman like the annual UP Fair. Before they were signed, they went by the name "Kamikazee Cornflakes," which was eventually shortened to its current state as "Kamikazee" was easier to remember. Their early shows included renditions of the songs "Tsinelas", a cover of Ariel Rivera's "Sana Kahit Minsan," and Britney Spears' Lucky. They were known for using expletives, suggestive movements, and references to genitalia in their UP Diliman performances.
Kamikazee released their first self titled album in 2002. The album's carrier single was a rock cover version of the Britney Spears song "Lucky". In 2005, the band released 'Chiksilog' as part of the compilation album Rok On!. Other notable songs include 'Girlfriend', 'Ung Tagalog', 'Tsinelas' and their cover song of Ariel Rivera's 'Sana Kahit Minsan'. In 2006 they released their second album, Maharot. The carrier single of the album was 'Narda', which is thought to be about the fictional Filipina heroine Darna but is actually about a guy who is dreaming for a girl he couldn't reach. 'Narda' was hugely popular in 2006, and was one of the most played rock songs on the radio that year.
The band maintains close ties with another popular Philippine band, Parokya ni Edgar (PNE). Chito Miranda, PNE's vocalist, met the band members in college as he was also studying in the College of Fine Arts. In events with Parokya ni Edgar on the line-up, one band's singer would normally jam with the other band. On Parokya ni Edgar's songs Jay frequently joined Chito Miranda on songs like "Okatokat","Chikinini" and "The Yes yes Show." Jay was the back-up vocal to PNE's hit song "The Order Taker" while Jomal was on lead guitars. In turn, Kaye Abad, Chito's girlfriend, was on back-up vocals in Kamikazee's song "Martyr Nyebera."
Track List:
1. Director's Cut 2. Seksi! Seksi! 3. Martyr Nyebera 4. Narda 5. Chiksilog 6. Sobrang Init 7. A.I.D.S. 8. Shoot Dat Bol 9. Ambisyoso 10. Diskoskwela 11. Petix 12. My Tender Bear 13. Apir Day 14. K.K.K. 15. Narda [Acoustic]
Gloc 9 is one of the most popular and fastest rapper in the country. And created more popular rap song today. "Dubbed as the fastest rapper in the country, GLOC-9 has released his self-titled and highly anticipated debut album under recording giant Star Records. It is no secret to GLOC-9 aficionados that this guy can easily rap up to 200 words per minute. So fast yet so clear, that one can easily understand and relate to the words he is expressing."
Track List:
1. Isang Araw 2. Sikat Na Si Pepe 3. Ayoko Na 4. Sayang 5. Simpleng Tao 6. Si Raul 7. Hinahanap Ng Puso 8. Bakit? 9. Laklak 10. Masama Yan 11. Jologs 12. Ako Si…
Kami nApo Muna Ulit. Is the second album tribute to one of the great artists "the APO HIKING SOCIETY". Also lead by new and famous bands today. They made the first album a hit until now most of the songs are being played in many radio stations and etc.. I popularized by many since the beginning of it album kami na po muna.
Track List
1. American Junk - Kamikazee vs. Parokya Ni Edgar 2. Salawikain - McOy of Orange & Lemons feat. The Spaceflower Show 3. Princesa - Itchyworms 4. Saan Na Nga Ba’ng Barkada - Sponge Cola 5. Tuyo Na’ng Damdamin - Silent Sanctuary 6. Wala Nang Hahanapin Pa - True Faith 7. Mahirap Magmahal Ng Syota Ng Iba - Hilera 8. Love Is For Singing - The Bloomfileds 9. Syotang Pa-class - Radioactive Sago Project feat. Raimund Marasigan 10. Kaibigan - Up Dharma Down 11. Show Me A Smile - Imago 12. Isang Dangkal - Paramita 13. Heto Na - Concrete Sam 14. Tuloy Ang Ikot Ng Mundo - Dicta License 15. Hanggang May Pag-ibig - Chillitees 16. Just A Smile Away - Shamrock 17. Suntok Sa Buwan - Scrambled Eggs 18. Lumang Tugtugin - APO All Star
Kami nAPO Muna the album.Is one of the most popular album lead by many Filipino bands and other famous artist. Most of the song are originally created and sang by APO Hiking Society now its been revived by many popular artist today. It was a great tribute to them and became one of the foundation of music industry.
The APO Hiking Society first gained recognition in 1973 when they gave a farewell concert at the plush Meralco Auditorium (now Meralco Theater) in Pasig City, Metro Manila. Just out of college, the group was the talk of the Ateneo University and adjoining campuses for their music and humor.
It was only when two of its four members were about to retire from the field of amateur music, however, that the APO, then known as the Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society, finally had a city-wide audience. One of them was scheduled to leave for Turkey as an exchange student. The other had a position waiting for him in his father's advertising firm.
Why a talented young man of 21 would want to go to Turkey, every young man in the early seventies would probably understand. But what the APO could not understand was their fourth member's decision to leave the irresponsibility of being unemployed to join the ranks of the corporate world.
The trip to Turkey did not materialize and the APO, now a tentative trio, pushed on steadily towards fame and fortune.
Looking back, the APO members Danny Javier, Boboy Garrovillo, and Jim Paredes do not regret never having been regular wage earners. Their farewell concert, which had SRO audiences for two stormy nights, not unexpectedly became a hit record the following year.
Track List:
1. "Pumapatak Ang Ulan (The Rain Patters)" - Parokya ni Edgar 2. "Yakap Sa Dilim (Embrace in the Darkness)" - Orange and Lemons 3. "Doo Bidoo" - Kamikazee 4. "Awit Ng Barkada (The Clique's Song)" - Itchyworms 5. "Nakapagtataka (Unbelievable)" - Sponge Cola 6. "Ewan (I Don't Know)" - Imago 7. "Batang-bata Ka Pa (You're Still Young)" - Sugarfree 8. "Kumot At Unan (Blanket and Pillow)" - Boldstar 9. "When I Met You" - Barbie Almalbis 10. "Bakit Ang Babae (Why Does a Woman)" - Sandwich 11. "Kabilugan Ng Buwan (Full Moon)" - Drip 12. "Di Na Natuto (Never Learned)" - Sound 13. "Anna" - Top Suzara 14. "Blue Jeans" - Rocksteddy 15. "Panalangin (Prayer)" - Moonstar88 16. "Paano (How)" - Shamrock 17. "Pag-Ibig (Love)" - Kitchie Nadal 18. "Bawat Bata (Every Child)" - The Dawn
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One living proof that stars are born is the stunning and multi-talented Aryana, the newest addition to Universal Records ever-growing roster of world class performers. Born in the exotic island of Guam , where America 's day begins, Aryana was already singing at the tender age of three. When she was 10 years old, Aryana was already performing in numerous civic and social functions. It was expected that she became the most requested entertainer for the many associations in the Island, including the Filipino Community of Guam, the umbrella of all the organizations in that U.S. territory. She was already a "veteran" and consummate entertainer when Aryana moved to California and wowed the arts community in Los Angeles , with her voice. Recognized as a gifted student by L.A.U.S.D. she had shared stellar roles in the university's productions of "The Circle of Life" and "Singing In The Rain". Aryana has already recorded CDs in L.A. Two of her songs were used for the TV hit series, " America 's Next Top Model" hosted by Tyra Banks. When she came back to Guam and joined the singing competition " Guam 's Shining Star Idol", she emerged as the champion and from then on has been dubbed as "The Pride of Guam". In the Guam shows of Jaya and Jasmine Trias last year, she was the front act artist. It was a stint with JayR that her current manager, noted choreographer Geleen Eugenio spotted Aryana and was able to convince her to try her luck in the Philippines . She was about to release her Christmas outing, "Ako Ang Nauna (Bumati Ng Merry Xmas)" with Buko Pie, when she was entered in the Shanghai-Asia Music Festival. Aryana was the crowd's favorite in the competition participated by 21 Asian countries. She emerged as the Silver (Second) Prize winner, also bagging the Best Song award for her composers Vehnee Saturno and son. Barely a year in Pinoy showbiz and as an SOP mainstay, Aryana is GMA network's newest artist. Her initial recording "Bop It", has already been certified platinum. For the same song, she won the SOP Music Award's "Maximum Dance Blast" trophy. While in the 8th Shanghai Music Festival, Aryana was offered by several international record companies and show promoters. Aryana's very excited about the possibility of recording and distributing her CDs in China . Unknown to many, she has Chinese blood running in her musical veins. Her dad, Alex Dominador Bautista Lim is half Pinoy/half Chinese, whose father came from Fujan, in the mainland. She is interested in one particular offer which will record her in Japan (the world's second largest music market), China and other Asian countries. "It would be nice to start in our own Asian region", Aryana beams. To be released in Japan and China is already a big achievement. Music has no boundaries so I am going to work hard to be able to reach out to more of our Asian brothers." 
Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano, better known as simply Gary Valenciano (shortened to Gary V.), is a Filipino musician, composer, actor, producer, and gospel singer who is best known for many songs, especially those that became theme songs for movies. His energetic dance moves also garnered him the nickname "Mr. Pure Energy."
Born May 11, 1978 in Manila, Philippines, Judy Anne Lumagui Santos (screen name: Judy Ann Santos), is an award-winning television and film actress, a platinum-selling recording artist, a commercial model (For Me apparel), a sought-after product endorser (Selecta ice cream, Tuseran cough syrup, to name a few), a favorite magazine cover girl (Preview, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire to name a few), and chef-restaurateur in the Philippines.
Sam Milby (born Samuel Lloyd Lacia Milby on May 23, 1984 in Troy, Ohio) is a Filipino-American actor, commercial model, and recording artist. Milby grew up with a Filipina mother native to Tago, Surigao del Sur and an American father. Milby became an instant celebrity and heartthrob after leaving the Pinoy Big Brother House in November 2005. He currently appears in a Sunday musical variety show, ASAP '07, through the segment called 'The Hearththrobs' with Piolo Pascual and John Lloyd Cruz. He also rendered his version of Only You to ABS-CBN's Tagalog-dubbed Korean soap of the same title.
Early Christmas song produced and released by Star Record Entitled: Christmas Bossanova. Sang by many various singers famous and new group of singers in the Philippines. It is one great album to have before the best holiday of the year begins.
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Sugarfree is a three-piece Filipino band composed of Kaka Quisimbing on drums, Jalton Taguibao on bass, and vocalist Ebe Dancel on guitars, influenced by the likes of bands Popsicle, Oasis and Radiohead. Under EMI Philippines, they have launched three successful albums -- Sa Wakas (2003), Dramachine (2004), and the repackaged version of Dramachine (2006). Their 3rd studio album, entitled Tala-Arawan produced by Robin Rivera, who also produced the Eraserheads, was released on November 24, 2006.
Rocksteddy is an alternative rock Filipino band recording on 12stone Records, which is a Sony-BMG imprint. Formerly known as Acoustic Faith, Rocksteddy was born in March 2003. The band has presently launched "Lagi Mo Na Lang Akong Dinededma," "Gising Na," and the Close Up Jingle "Smile at Me" as their singles. They have also been commissioned to provide the theme song titled "Superhero" for the ABS-CBN fantasy show Super Inggo. They also contributed to the "Kami nAPO Muna:Tribute to the Apo Hiking Society" album where they recorded a cover of "Blue Jeans". Lately, they became part of the Manila sound tribute album,"Hopia,Mani,Popcorn",where they gave their own rendition of the Juan dela Cruz song,"No Touch".
Kamikazee is a pop rock band from the Philippines band composed of Jay Contreras (Lead Vocalist), Jomal Linao (Guitars/Back-up Vocals), Led Zeppelin Tuyay (Guitars), Jason "Puto" Astete (Bass Guitar) and Allan "Bords" Burdeos (drums).
Gloc 9 is one of the most popular and fastest rapper in the country. And created more popular rap song today. "Dubbed as the fastest rapper in the country, GLOC-9 has released his self-titled and highly anticipated debut album under recording giant Star Records. It is no secret to GLOC-9 aficionados that this guy can easily rap up to 200 words per minute. So fast yet so clear, that one can easily understand and relate to the words he is expressing."
Kami nApo Muna Ulit. Is the second album tribute to one of the great artists "the APO HIKING SOCIETY". Also lead by new and famous bands today. They made the first album a hit until now most of the songs are being played in many radio stations and etc.. I popularized by many since the beginning of it album kami na po muna.
Kami nAPO Muna the album.Is one of the most popular album lead by many Filipino bands and other famous artist. Most of the song are originally created and sang by APO Hiking Society now its been revived by many popular artist today. It was a great tribute to them and became one of the foundation of music industry.
