Showing posts with label Filipino Music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Filipino Music. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Wala Pang Titulo, Ron Henley's EP

9:04:00 PM

"Wala Pang Titulo" or "No Title Yet" is a debut EP of Ron Henley.  So why don't we put a title to it?  Well it is the title already and according to Ron Henley himself when asked, he'll just instantly say "None Yet".  Title or not Kwento Ni Toto brings this EP to the public and to the readers and hopefully if Ron Henley will agree will get the readers to ask to what title they think would go with this EP.  It's quite a playful title to have for a music and for a blog post.

Ron Henley have this EP as his debut but he is no newbie in industry.  He started is rapping at the age of 14 and met fellow rapper Loonie who shared the same liking for Eminem's music but basically I hear an influence of the master rapper.  Ron and Loonie formed a group called Stick Figgas and joined the 'Rap-public of the Philippines' contest in the noontime show Eat Bulaga and where they met their idol none other than the Philippines' master rapper FrancisM.  The late rapper took them under his wings and made them a part of the contest's compilation album.   Ron and Loonie eventually explored going solo but still maintaining the group.  the first two sings he wrote were "Suicide Note" and "Nandito Lang Ako" in 2006 which was included in "Critical Condition" album followed by "Kwentong Barbero" in 2008 and "Biglang Liko" in 2010.  It was through the song "Biglang Liko," which has currently more than 11 million hits on YouTube, made the executives of multi-national label MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) take notice of this talented artist.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

MCA Music On iTunes Philippines

6:35:00 PM

The launch of iTunes in Asia, particularly in the Philippines, has made both local and international music universal and readily available for everyone. Last June 2012, the biggest online media store in the world,made a grand debut in Asia as it opened in twelve territories including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and the Philippines making it easier for customers in the region to buy and download music and videos. Check out this year’s hottest album releases on iTunes Philippines only from MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines):

Sunday, July 29, 2012

The Reunion, An Eraserheads Tribute Concert

10:13:00 AM

Lived my teenage life hearing the songs and musics of Eraserheads and it made me realize how much I've grown.  The Reunion, An Eraserheads tribute Concert brings back memories of my teenage life. Some of the songs have been part of courtship and inspiration. Some of these songs were also the comfort and refuge of brokenhearted ones, I'm also one of those. May it be despair or joy this songs and musics have made my youth unforgettable and worth remembering.

Too bad I wasn't able to watch their last concert as a group.  I was financially unstable back then that's why I can't yet afford to buy those tickets.  So I just listened to it on the radio because of the radio station that I've always listened covers that event.


So, it was really fun listening to the Eraserheads' songs once again.  Though they are not the ones playing, still, it feels good to hear those songs again.  During the concert, people who purchased this album get a chance to watch the concert much closer and also get a chance to win in a raffle where the Chevrolet Sparks is the grand prize.

“The Reunion” concert is a tribute to the songs created by the Eraserheads band with its members namely Ely Buendia, Raymund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro.  These songs are played and sung by various artists such as Callalily, 6CycleMind with Eunice of Gracenote, Hilera, Itchyworms, Mayonnaise, Tanya Markova, Johnoy Danao, Jay Durias, Vin Dancel, and Ney Dimaculangan.


This concert is under Star Records productions entitled “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Concert” as it pays homage to the band’s numerous contribution to the Philippine music history and to the country’s culture as a whole. The event is a celebration not only of the generation who grew up to the music of Eraserheads but also a celebration of today’s youth who are discovering the greatness of the band that revived Pinoy rock in 1990s.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Aiza Seguerra joins ‘THE ERASERHEADS’ tribute album

5:32:00 PM

Some of music industry's best artists unite in one album to pay tribute to the phenomenal contribution of the iconic Filipino pop-rock band, The Eraserheads.

Released by Star Records and Star Cinema, “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" features 14 anthemic Eraserheads hit songs including 'Alapaap’ by 6cyclemind with Eunice of Gracenote, ‘Minsan’ by Callalily, ‘Overdrive’ by Vin Dancel, ‘Fine Time’ by Marc Abaya of Kjwan, ‘Super Proxy’ of Razorback with Gloc9, ‘Kailan’ by Ney and Yeng Constantino, ‘Kaliwete’ by Hilera, ‘Maling Akala’ by Itchyworms, ‘Ligaya’ by Mayonnaise, ‘Pare Ko’ by Johnoy Danao, ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ by Jay Durias, ‘Magasin’by Chicosci, ‘With A Smile’ by Aiza Seguerra with Mike Villegas, and ‘Hey Jay’ by Tanya Markova.



"The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" is available on record bars nationwide on Wednesday (May 9).

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Zia Quizon ‘Favorite New Artist’ at MYX Music Awards 2012

7:12:00 PM

Round ups for the local music industry!

In her few months in showbiz, Zia has already proven that she is more than just the daughter of King of Comedy Dolphy and Divine Diva Zsa Zsa Padilla’s daughter. She has recently been named as 2012 MYX Music Awards’ Favorite New Artist.

Zia’s music, which fused pop, soul, jazz, and retro R&B, has been widely-accepted by the public yielding the hit song Ako Na Lang. She recently launched her new single Dear Lonely, lifted from her debut album Zia. The album has recently been awarded a Gold Record Award.

Simple Girl is also available for download at www.mymusicstore.com.ph. It also boasts of having more than 160,000 songs making it the country’s biggest music download site, where one can get tracks as low as P20.


“I’m proud to say that all the songs in the album were arranged to my style of singing. My producers made sure I was comfortable with singing the songs in the album,” Zia says. “I am happy that people appreciate my music.”

It was no surprise then when Zia chose to cover her mom Zsa Zsa Padilla’s ‘80s hit ‘Mambobola’. “We were throwing some ideas around and I think I actually suggested the song myself. I felt that it would be very nice to have one of my mom’s songs on the album as a kind of tribute to her for all of the things she has done for me.”

Zia also covered Sheena Easton’s ‘So Much In Love’ and Michael Jackson’s ‘Smile’, dedicated to her comedian father Dolphy. “Aside from my mom, I would say that my dad’s taste in music really shaped mine. He influenced me to appreciate the classics—from standards to classical to world music and even oldies.”

MyMusicStore, created to support OPM artists and to cater to Pinoy music lovers, is the ultimate one-stop shop for those who can’t wait to have their music downloads right here, right now!


Friday, March 9, 2012

SABRINA's “MOVES LIKE JAGGER”, “I LOVE ACOUSTIC 4” NOW PLATINUM IN INDONESIA

11:23:00 PM

Asia’s acoustic sweetheart Sabrina releases her follow-up single from her highly successful “I Love Acoustic 4” album—her version of the hit “Moves Like Jagger”.

This Maroon5 & Christina Aguilera single which became a staple song of 2011 will be infused with Sabrina’s own sweet acoustic flavor that listeners will love. Its music video directed by Daphne Oliveros recently premiered at MYX and entered the Top 20 of Pinoy MYX Countdown after only 1 week of airplay.

“I’m so excited about this second single as it is such a fun track,” Sabrina said. “Also watch the music video of the song as it will be different from my previous videos”.

And to add to the good news--- “I Love Acoustic 4” is now certified PLATINUM in Indonesia (the album turned GOLD November of 2011). This makes Sabrina one of the few Filipino singers to have multi-platinum success in Indonesia which other singers have tried but failed to penetrate. “I Love Acoustic 4” was also released in Thailand and soon in Singapore and Malaysia. Her previous albums “I Love Acoustic”, “I Love Acoustic Too and “I Love Acoustic 3” were multi-platinum success in those countries- the only Filipino female singer to break in successfully in the South East Asian market. Her huge following abroad is now translating locally as the album is still in retail charts where it debuted at #1 at Astroplus and #9 at Odyssey upon its first week of release. Because of her success abroad, she became a recipient of the “International Achievement Award at the recent Awit Awards where she also took home the I-Gateway Mobile Philippines, Inc.'s Most Downloaded Artist for 2010.

The album also includes the tracks “Price Tag,” “Who Says”, “Edge of Glory”, “On The Floor”, “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”, “California King Bed”, “Hold It Against Me”, “Rolling In The Deep”, “The Lazy Song”, “Back To December”, “That Should Be Me”, “Marry Me”, “Rocketeer”, “Just The Way You Are” featuring Indonesian singer Calvin Jeremy and “Lucky” featuring multi-platinum crooner Richard Poon.

Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina returns to Indonesia this March 24 for a show at Supermal Karawaci in the capital city of Jakarta. You may also catch Sabrina here on March 31 (Saturday), 5pm at SM Molino. Those who will buy her album “I Love Acoustic 4” will get to have their CDs autographed by Sabrina herself after the show.

“I Love Acosutic 4” by Sabrina is now out in CDs under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) and available for download at mymusicstore.com.ph. To download Sabrina’s single “Moves Like Jagger” text JGR and send to 2728 for Smart and Talk N Text subscribers, text KL343 and send to 2332 for Globe/ TM or text 5493161 and send to 2300 for Sun Cellular subscribers. For more of Sabrina’s music, just text SABRINA to 3456 or check out www.facebook.com/mcamusic. Special thanks to Pinoy Magazine, Orange Magazine TV and Red Box: Rock, Dine, Roll.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Meet Emmanuelle, The New OPM Sweetheart

7:57:00 PM

When I first saw this fine beautiful lady in one of the TV shows in one of the known TV Network, she did capture my attention.  She has a very sweet and innocent look that will for sure mesmerize most of her listeners.  Though I haven't heard her sing live I'm she has a good voice to listen at and besides she's already been coined as the New OPM Sweetheart.

I would really love to attend if there's going to be a meet and greet with her.

Here's more information about her and her album...

With her sweet voice, amazing songwriting talent, pretty face, new teen singer Emmanuelle is poised to be OPM’s newest sweetheart. Her self-titled debut album, produced by Universal Records, is out to prove just that.

The young singer expressed excitement over the release of her debut album saying, “this is really a dream come true for me. It feels like I’ve been given this rare chance of introducing myself to everyone through my music.”

Emmanuelle wrote the album’s carrier single Happy, a catchy, feel good song that will line her up along the industry’s finest groundbreaking artists, along with Zia Quizon and Somedaydream.

She expresses gratitude to Universal Records for producing an album for a newbie like her, amidst the problems of the music industry.

“Emmanuelle is such a gifted artist,” says actor Sam Milby. “She really can do everything- sing, act, dance, and write good music. This will surely be a treat to music fans all over the country.”

Champion singer Erik Santos, on the other hand, compliments Emmanuelle’s voice saying how sweet, ear-friendly it is.


The album also features Manong Guard, a duet with OPM pop rock princess Yeng Constantino.

“Masaya talaga ako na nakasama ako sa album na ‘to,” admits Yeng. “I am extremely happy that Emmanuelle has been given this chance to record some songs that she wrote herself – dun sa aspect na yun, pareho kaming singer-songwriter.”

Aside from Happy, Emmanuelle penned songs like Dear Diary, and Tonight. She also interpreted songs of Ito Rapadas (Sandali Lang) and Jude Gitamondoc (Sarap Mabuhay). She also has her rendition of the hit ballad God Gave Me You.

Aside from being a gifted singer and songwriter, Emmanuelle is also a promising guitar player.

Emmanuelle is being managed by Cornerstone Talent Management Center (www.cornerstonetalents.com).

Follow Emmanuelle on twitter: @xemmanuelle

Facebook: www.facebook.com/officialemmanuellevera 

Emmanuelle’s Track List:
1. Happy
2. Dear Diary
3. Tonight
4. Manong Guard with Yeng Constantino
5. Sandali Lang
6. Sarap Mabuhay
7. God Gave Me You

Tanya Markova's Shock Pop 2 CD Edition is Released

6:42:00 AM

All their singles released have become certified hits. Their debut single “Picture Picture” not only has become a byword but one of the most requested tracks as well. Same with “Disney”, “Linda Blair” and “PA Roadie Fernandez” which dominated the charts of various radio stations and music channels all over the country.

Wacky group TANYA MARKOVA gives music fans another reason to be happy as they release the expanded edition of their self-titled debut album now titled “Tanya Markova: Shock Pop 2CD Edition”. The first CD contains all their hits and tracks from their debut album while the bonus AVCD includes the music videos of the four singles “Picture, Picture”, “Disney”, “Linda Blair” and “PA Roadie Fernandez”—all visually capturing the cheerfulness of the group.

 CD 2 also features a new single that majority can most relate to—that social network site. Yes, the band recorded “Da Facebook Song (Ang Ganda Ganda Mo)” which is currently burning the airwaves with its catchy lyrics especially the line “chat churu chat chat churu” and funny storyline that also mentions “It” girl and fellow MCA Music artist Solenn Heussaff. The acoustic version of the song is also in the album as well as remixes of “Picture Picture” and the acoustic versions of that track and “Jacuzzi” plus their version of the 90s Radiohead hit “Creep”.

TANYA MARKOVA is composed of unique cast of characters namely Norma Love, Iwa Motors, Mowmow, Heart Abunda, Jennylyn Sucaldito, Skrovak Iskopanjo, Rufa Mae Milby and Rez Curtis.

“TANYA MARKOVA: SHOCK POP 2 CD EDITION” is now out in CDs for only P300 at leading record stores and online via mymusicstore.com.ph under MCA Music. To download Tanya Markova’s music on your cellular phones, text TANYA to 3456.



Friday, March 2, 2012

Christian Bautista's First Class Launched

6:05:00 PM

This week one of Kwento Ni Toto's correspondent was able to attend the album launch of Christian Bautista's First Class.  It was held at 55 Events Place during lunch time so expect that Toto wouldn't be very much available during that time.


Anyway, having seen the tracks on the album, I did noticed that he did a lot of collaboration with the other artist.  There's one particular name that I haven't heard quite some time.  They were really great during their era and hearing them sing again just bring backs some of the good old days, it was the Neocolors.


During the event there were live performance made by Christian Bautista together with other artist.   Having 17 good tracks and singing with great artist sure make this album a First Class.

Know more of the details of the First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition Album....


Diamond Asiansation Christian Bautista ushers in 2012 with the release of his highly-anticipated First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition album. The album, which has a limited edition coffee table book, marks his 10th anniversary in showbiz. It includes nine new tracks, five hits from the original Outbound, and new recording of his earlier hits Hands To Heaven and The Way You Look At Me.

“I can really say that this is my best album yet- from the songs, to the packaging, to the guest artists. I am really proud of this album,” says Christian. “Plus, this is also very important because this marks my comeback into releasing new songs.” Christian hopes that the fans will support his new songs from the album. The carrier single from the album Beautiful To Me is currently the top downloaded song in www.mymusicstore.com.ph.


“We’ve worked hard to get the perfect original songs to be included in this album,” states Christian. “I am extremely happy also that I was given this chance to re-record two of my biggest hits- Hands To Heaven and The Way You Look At Me. Recording those tracks brought so many memories.”

Christian also expressed excitement over the chance to work with some of the most promising artists of this generation Angeline Quinto for In Love With You, originally recorded by Regine Velasquez and Asian superstar Jacky Cheung, and KC Concepcion for We Could Be In Love, first interpreted by Lea Salonga and Brad Kane.


Famed band Neocolours reunites to collaborate with Christian on the original Sasabihin.

As part of his celebration of 10 years in the business, Christian goes full circle by having a duet with Sam Concepcion for Rescue You, composed by Singapore-based Tat Tong. Christian and Sam were launched into showbiz via The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe almost a decade ago.

Japanese Pop singer Baby M also has a duet with Christian in the album – In My Arms. The album includes impressive original tracks like Love You This Much, Let Go, and Whole. The theme of A Special Symphony, I’m Already King, is also included with Outbound tracks All That’s Left, Faith, What Can I Do, Unphotographable.


“This is a very important album, so I am really hoping everyone can support me,” admits Christian. “We have worked hard to make this album a fitting tribute to my 10 years in showbiz.”

The Limited Edition Coffee Table Book with CD is available in all National Bookstore outlets and other bookstores and record stores nationwide.

The Angeline-Christian duet of In Love With You was shot at The Lighthouse, Marina Resort, Subic Bay.

First Class sponsors include Bench, Belo, Blackwater, Swatch, Ink All-You-Can, Gold’s Gym, Misibis Aviation and Development Corporation, Lowepro, and Tamron.

TRACK LIST:
1. Beautiful To Me
2. In Love With You with Angeline Quinto
3. Love You This Much
4. We Could Be In Love with Kc Concepcion
5. Let Go
6. Rescue You with Sam Concepcion
7. Whole
8. I'm Already King
9. In My Arms with Baby M
10. Sasabihin with Neocolours
11. What Can I Do
12. Faith
13. Unphotographable
14. All That’s Left
15. Love Moves In Mysterious Ways
16. Hands To Heaven featuring Zia Quizon
17. The Way You Look At Me

FREE Christian Bautista "Beautiful To Me" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD497 send to 2332. SMART users text FTME send to 2728.



Christian Bautista "Beautiful To Me" RINGBACK TONE for SUN users. P15 for 15 days: Text GetSong 6152015 to 2728.



DOWNLOAD the full song here: http://www.mymusicstore.com.ph/music/440531/Beautiful-To-Me.html

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