We already did a write up and story about this young and rising artist. You can check out that story here "Geca Morales" or Maria Angelica T. Morales.   The story is about the debut of her single and of course about her achievement last year at the World Championships of Performing Arts where she just won Gold Medal for the Female Vocal Rap Category and Silver Medal for the Rock Category. Now isn't that some talent to watch out for!

Just this weekend I was able to have an online interview with her. I wanted to have our conversation recorded of which I was able to but unfortunately the audio didn't work out well. So I might be able to upload the video but it doesn't have any audio in it.

So we did the chat and video at the same time. Oh before I go on with our conversation I must say first that it was lovely talking with her on video chat. She accommodated my request to interview her and what else... she really is beautiful. I must say she really pretty on cam.

Okay now we head on to that interview. I prepared just a few questions because of the limited time.

• How long have you been singing?

Well according to her she was already singing when she was still young, perhaps most of us have gone through that stage, that is according to her mom. When she was in elementary she was able to sing in one of the school activity and when she finished singing her classmates were whispering and laughing. According to her the teacher to her classmates about that incident but that particular event made her stop singing. Perhaps it was a trauma.  

She sung again when she was enrolled at Center for Pop Music and that was when she was in college already.  Then the competition at the World Championships of Performing Arts and up to now.  

•  Who taught you how to sing?

According to her no one did teach her how to sing not until she begun formal training the Center for Pop.  

• Any relatives who's into singing or perhaps celebrity?

She doesn't know of but according to her mom there was this great great grand father who was a celebrity. That's all that she know of. 

•  What and where was the first competition you've joined?

The one that she mentioned when she was in elementary. There was also one that where it was recorded and she won. And the recently was in the World Championships of Performing Arts. According to her the first and the recent one are both live while the 2nd was only a recording. 

• Who are your influences in singing?

She mentioned three (3) names that influenced her singing, one is Carmen Duo (from youtube but not really sure if  I had it correct), the second was Beyonce and the last was Nicki Minaj. 

• Since you won the World Championships of Performing Arts Gold Medal in the Female Vocal Rap Category and Silver Medal for the Female Vocal Rock Category, which of the two would you like to pursue more, rap or rock?

Her answer was that she wanted both and she thinks she can merge these two (2) genres. Though she wants to, still rap is what loves. According to her she also does composing rap songs. Not the whole song but just some few lines. She wanted more to be inclined in the rap genre because according to her there were few female rap artists. 

• What are you going to do this summer?

Well, she answered that she'll be doing mall shows this summer. She'll be doing more shows on the provincial side where she could reach more of her fans.  

So, that's how our interview goes and what I like is that she's still game with our interview even though we're having technical problems with our internet connection.

O by the way she'll be having the launch of her first music video "Oo, Ikaw" under MCA.

Here's what you'll expecting of her

She'll be Guesting at Tee Radio this coming March 29 at 10;00AM and at the same time is the official launch of her music video on youtube.

She'll be at WISH on March 31 at 7:00PM and lastly watch her mall show at Harbor Point Subic on April 2, 2017 at 2:00PM.

Still in disbelief, Kian Dionisio is now part of the list of recording artists under GMA Records. Kian is a singer and songwriter which comes easy for him to make interesting and great music. With his self-titled album, Kian, fills the airwaves with his composed songs.

Just after he graduated from UE in 2005, Kian started doing performances in different bars in the metro. Enticed to pursue his songwriting career he joined the 5th Annual "Elements Music Camp," a singing and songwriting camp spearheaded by no other than the Maestro himself, Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.

His recent achievement in his songwriting career was when he joined Eat Bulaga's songwriting contest for Aldub. His composition entry for Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza was the song "Aldubidab". Most of his compositions were influences from Gary Granda, Ebe Dancel, Janno Gibbs, Ogie Alcasid, Nyoy Volante and Jimmy Bondoc.

Most of his composed songs where influenced by Nyoy Volante, Aiza Seguerra, The Company and Ebe Dancel.

Here are the list of songs included in his EP;
1.Pa Fall
2. Babalik Ka Pa Ba
3. Gabi
4. Ako Na lang Ulit
5. Aldubidad

The music video of "Pa-Fall" is already release and may be seen through GMA Records' Official Youtube channel and other local music channels.
Kian’s first and self-titled album is available on digital formats. It's available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and other 160 digital stores worldwide.

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KIAN DIONISIO
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One of today's great singer and artist, Michael Pangilinan, curve his name in the music industry more after joining the prestigious celebrity competition of ABS CBN's "Your Face Sounds Familiar". Though 1st Runner Up in the said competition he did made a good impression to the public and to the viewers that his a total package, talent, voice, the looks and stage presence. Due to the clamor of supporters and fans he has made another album for everyone to enjoy listening at.

Love songs sung at its best during Michael Pangilinan's concert “Michael Really Sounds Familiar”, and that's what my reaction in one of my social media post after listening as Michael Pangilinan exhales his soul singing some of the known love songs. Of course he also did some of today's hit musics.

Kwento Ni Toto shares another round of musicality as one of the acoustic hit maker of the music industry, Aiza Seguerra, made another album for music lovers. This is a tribute album just like Universal Records did years ago as they gathered the biggest rock acts to pay tribute to the APO Hiking Society in the album “Kami NApo Muna”, the Ogie Alcasid’s tribute to George Canseco (“Ngayon At Kailanman”) and Christian Bautista’s tribute to Jose Mari Chan (“Romance Revisited”), this time it's Aiza Seguerra's tribute to one maestro of music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.

After four years, Never The Strangers returns to the local record industry with the release of their new album “Screenburn,” their first album with Universal Records.

The release of this album also marks the introduction of its new members. Never The Strangers is now composed of original members vocalist and keyboard player Ace Libre, guitarist JP Del Mundo, and new members bassist Gab Palanca and drummer Nash Ignacio.

It’s a Thursday afternoon and Kwento Ni Toto is up for a melodic beauty of the female survivor of the artista search in the country. Perhaps this day can be called as a throwback Thursday for Jennylyn Mercado as she shares in the blog conference her career right after winning as the Ultimate Female Survivor of the reality artista search, StarStruck. Her humble beginning and up to now sums up to her first decade in the entertainment industry and to mark that she releases her latest album “Never Alone” under GMA Records.

It's been a while since we've shared something new in the music industry, so for this very post Kwento Ni Toto will be sharing a Japanese but Pinoy at heart's music, namely Aisaku. Created a fusion of Nihonggo and OPM music which I can say that he's bringing back the 80's music. Anyway here's the story and read more about it.

If you're one of those eager and die-hard fans of Toni Gonzaga, you're probably looking forward for the release of her seventh album.  Yes Toni Gonzaga releases her newest album under Star Records.  Kwento Ni Toto shares the latest of the Ultimate Multimedia Star as she unleashed the songwriter in her through the album entitled "Celestine."

It carries the original track, "This Love Is Like," which she co-wrote with seasoned composer and album producer Jonathan Manalo and "Awit Ni Ginny," a song based on her character's name in Star Cinema's box-office hit movie "Starting Over Again," where she starred with Piolo Pascual. She composed it while waiting on the set of the film.

Kwento Ni Toto shares the partnership of Universal Records with the Philippine Popular Music Festival (PhilPop) for the production of the festival’s 2013 commemorative album. This is their first partnership which proved to be a beautiful one as it yielded hits like Dati (performed by Sam Concepcion, Tippy Dos Santos and Quest), Sayo Na Lang Ako (Karylle), Araw, Ulap, Langit (Christian Bautista), Sana Pinatay Mo Na Lang Ako (Kimpoy Feliciano), Segundo (Yael Yuzon), among others.

For all Silent Sanctuary fans out there, Kwento Ni Toto shares another release from the group.  After the success of their first 2 singles from their album “Monodramatic”, Silent Sanctuary returns to their roots of bittersweet melodies with the release of their new single “Sa’Yo”. The 4-minute song, according to songwriter Sarkie Sarangay, was inspired by a friend’s story of being uncertain in this thing called love. It has two versions in the album, the full band and the orchestral version.

Here's an interview made with the group to know more about the new single and video.

Kwento Ni Toto shares something new from the Kapamilya hearthrob, Xian Lim as shares another great music for his fans.  Xian Lim records his original songs and revives OPM classic "Si Aida, Si Lorna o si Fe" Xian Lim which gets him too emotional with this new album.

XL2 is Xian Lim's sophomore album released under Star Records.  This album features three of his original compositions.

One of the great local singer of this generation, Jed Madela, will be celebrating his 10th year in the music industry.  With his unique voice,  Kwento Ni Toto shares an upcoming events of Jed Madela's 10th year celebration.

From the time Jed started his singing career he has proven to be on top of his game and continues to soar high in the music industry, where competition is cutthroat and fame is volatile.  Apart from his best-selling albums, Jed is also a multi-awarded singer.  He is the Grandslam (3 years in a row)-Male Recording Artists in the Philippine Movie Press Club (PMPC) Star Awards for Music this 2013, and is the Concert of the Year awardee for two consecutive years from the Aliw Awards.

One of Kwento Ni Toto's favorite voice, yup it's none other than Zia Quizon.  She is one of the many Pinoy Singers that I love to listen.  Grateful and thankful that I was given a chance to see and hear her sing in person.  She looks more likely of her mother in person.



Her first album was great and that's why I was eager to hear more from her.   The first album launch was the propeller that shoots her right on top by balancing the sound of jazzy and folky voice.  She indeed prove herself that she could breath life to the OPM industry.   So, now she's back with her sophomore album to entice more Pinoy listener to enjoy more of the OPM.  Completing her track are eight original cuts including Zia's own compositions and two classic revivals.  Her album is released under PolyEast Records.

One of Kwento Ni toto's favorite songs are OPM's.  It brings good memories and unforgettable moments.  It is the life blood of my past experiences and learning in life.

Nyoy volante is back, singing around and pulling those strings of his guitar and it is no doubt that the spirit of Original Pilipino Music is still alive and kicking.  We all know Nyoy Volante for being the mellow when he sings and everyone credits him for being such a remarkable acoustic artist that's why he was able to have the title "King of Acoustic Pop".  Now that he has released a new album under MCA Music it has become more apparent that with his songwriting and artistic skills, he really had brought in a significant contribution into making OPM alive and kicking today.

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OPM fans here's your chance to get serenaded by two of the well known OPM artist in the country this coming June 21 and 22.  Yup, it's Aiza Seguerra and Noel Cabangon together in one OPM hits concert show.

If you have heard Aiza Seguerra and Noel Cabangon sing live then you'll definitely want to hear them more but if this is your first time to hear both of them live then don't waste any more time slouching on your couch, get and buy your tickets.  Enjoy OPM music at its best and specially sung by two of the best.