Kwento Ni Toto: Pilipino Music

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

2X Victory for Universal Records

Toto 6:26:00 PM

Here's an update on the pinoy music industry. Know what's up with your favorite singers and artists.

It was a big day for Universal Records as two of its prime artists Noel Cabangon and Christian Bautista were presented record awards for their respective albums. Noel’s Byahe was given a Double Platinum Record Award, while Christian’s Outbound was awarded a Gold Record Award.

“At this day of piracy and downloading, it is really an achievement that albums still sell,” says Universal Records Kathleen Dy-Go. “We are so proud to have the bestselling artists in our roster.”

Noel is currently working on a follow-up to the successful Byahe album and is now currently promoting his latest album Panaginip.

“Mabuhay ang lahat ng nagmamahal sa OPM,” declares Noel. “Maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumuporta.”

Christian, on the other hand, has just released an expanded version of his Outbound album called First Class.

“What a fitting way to start the celebration of my 10 years in showbiz,” shares Christian. “I am so blessed to have everyone supporting me and my music.”

Monday, October 17, 2011

Ultimate Serenader

Erik Santos Soulfully Serenades

Toto 7:46:00 PM

Erik Santos’ renditions of soulful OPM classics like “May Bukas Pa” and “Lupa” which have brought him as a platinum recording artist. Now, here comes a new theme song that will surely serenade our human souls, a Basil Valdez original, entitled “Muling Buksan Ang Puso” which will be used in the upcoming teleserye of ABS-CBN starring Gretchen Barretto, Angelica Panganiban, KC Concepcion and Derek Ramsay.

Having proven his charm in singing the theme songs of top-rating TV series and blockbuster movies like “I’ll Never Go” for the Star cinema movie “One More Chance”, Erik Santos remains to give multiple hit singles and continues to be one of the artists that has the most downloaded songs in various digital formats.

Now being tagged as “The Ultimate Seranader” Erik Santos has now released and co-produced his new album alongside Jonathan Manalo entitled “Awit Para Sa ‘Yo.” The album consist of fourteen (14) tracks including nine (9) original and five (5) cover songs, all are OPM love songs composed by renowned composers in the local music scene.

The carrier single “Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka” chosen by Erick’s fans through online polling is now airing on your favorite radio stations nationwide. Erik will also have celebrity voice clinics via Center for Pop Music

Philippines

till the end of the year.

Grab your won copy of Erik Santos’ “Awit Para Sa ‘Yo” under Star Records on your favorite record bars nationwide. The songs can also be downloaded online via www.starrecords.ph, i-Tunes, Napster, Spotify, YouTube music, Amazon Digital Services, Amazon DOD, AT&T Mobility, and MySpace.