Two of the renowned icons in the music industry, singer song writer Rey Valera and former Side A frontman Joey Generoso, are matched together into this one sweet serenade concert called "Acoustic Playlist." An unusual combination from two different genre of music but put together to give a wonderful musicality in this coming month of Hearts.

During the press conference the two performers gave their insights about their journey and what they are planning ahead of them. Joey G. shared his transition from being in a band and coming out as a solo artist while Rey Valera with his recent medical breakthrough he explained that he's no longer expecting what is planned but instead he trust to what the divine one  has planned. So it's more of changing perspective in life. Plus, Rey also shared about his journey in Tawag Ng Tanghalan.

The concert "Acoustic Playlist" will be on February 7, 2020, Friday 8pm at Palacio De Maynila. You may call 84702222, or at the venue 85247606, 85273239. Aside from their performances they will also have guests Like Jona. This concert is considered to be as preparation for their US Tour which will begin on May 1 at Los Angeles, then Las Vegas, then Atlantic City. To know more about the details of the concert and the upcoming concerts, check starmediaentertainment.com.

The best way to put your year in rhythm is to listen fresh songs from different artists. Let this be your listening habit to make you in tune with your goals and resolutions. These new music will accompany you as a listener to a journey of reflection, healing, and new beginnings.

Here are some of the freshest tunes to blast in welcoming the new year:



1. Zion PH x KZ Tandingan – “Bagong Yugto”

The new year often connotes a new chapter, a fresh start, and shying away from the pain of the past year by moving forward with life. But moving on from the hurt is not easy, and uncertainties abound especially with opening oneself to another person again. This is explored in KZ Tandingan and Zion’s collaboration “Bagong Yugto,” which despite voicing doubts on entering a new relationship, also hints that it may, indeed, work out just fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klEaBhNBHUM


2. Leila Alcasid – “Better Weather”

Leila Alcasid’s chill new record is basically a love letter about meeting someone new who has made a positive impact in your life. Perfect for someone who needs to have faith again in the beauty of love, it expresses the fresh yet intense emotions of wanting to cherish a relationship that has just begun, but could also possibly last a lifetime.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcHluOnzzuc


3. JMKO – “Aahon”

This emotional ballad by emerging singer-songwriter JMKO will surely resonate with couples who have been separated by fate, since it talks about a person’s unrelenting desire to rise up and weather any challenge just to be reunited with a special someone. “Aahon” will also be used as the theme song of the Chinese drama “Story of Yanxi Palace,” which will soon be airing on ABS-CBN.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3l6X8QzOQQ


4. “Agsunta - Hayskul Hits”

Even though it’s inevitable to enter the new year with the urgency to forge ahead and leave terrible memories behind, it’s also important to preserve all the wonderful moments of life that are worth reminiscing. Agsunta’s nostalgia-filled track “Hayskul Hits” takes listeners back to their high school days, and talks about relatable topics such as forgotten friendships, classroom bullies, kikay classmates, and of course, undying first loves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJadPcuO63s

Music is the lullaby of our souls, let us be at peace and in tone with our lives this New Year.

Listen to these new tracks on ABS-CBN Music and Tarsier Records’ YouTube channel, and on all digital streaming platforms worldwide.

Pinoys be merry being Merries as MYX will delight your viewing pleasures with MOMOLAND as their Celebrity VJs for the month of January. This South Korean girl group will definitely make your day.

Nancy, JooE, Ahin, Jane, Nayun, and Hyebin—who have notable hits of their own such as “BBoom BBoom” and “BAAM”—will bring in the freshest tunes and music videos on the number one music channel. The group recently released their newest song “Thumbs Up" and the ladies are set to star on a travel show that will see them going around the country and immersing themselves in the Filipino culture.

Meanwhile, this month's MYX Headliner is English electronic pop duo Honne. Composed of James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck, the duo is known for their songs “Location Unknown,” “Day1,” and “Someone That Loves You.” They credit Filipino fans’ enthusiasm as the reason why they keep coming back to the country to perform.


Stepping into the MYX Spotlight is fashion photographer-turned-singer Kurei whose debut single “Paasa” landed on the top spot on Spotify Philippines’ Viral 50 chart in April 2019. The promising talent released her second single “Eto Na Naman” last September.

There’s truly no shortage in showcasing talented artists on the All Music MYX YouTube channel as an impressive lineup kickstarts MYX Live! for the first month of 2020. After Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose and metal band Valley of Chrome, it’s going to be Filipino idol boy group SB19’s turn on January 23 and well-loved Filipino alternative rock band Mayonnaise on January 30.

Start your year right with MYX Celebrity VJs MOMOLAND on Mellow MYX until January 18 and My MYX from January 19 to 25. Watch MYX on ABS-CBN TVplus channel 12, SKYcable channel 23, and SKYdirect channel 37.

An interesting news about Moira dela Torre and her song cover. It isn't just been known locally but will be reaching more ears. Moira’s “You Are My Sunshine” rendition gave a touching accompaniment to a high school video that won in the Elks Drug Awareness Program in the United States because of its throbbing depiction of how drug use affects families and leads to loss of loved ones.

The “Sunshine” video—featuring a progression of a precious baby girl into a rebellious teenager who got entangled in drug use—received the National Award for Best High School Video Public Service Announcement in August this year.

Moira’s heartwarming recording, released as part of the soundtrack of the 2018 Filipino film “Meet Me in St. Gallen,” was used in the “Sunshine” video directed by Sandy Beach (EMHS ’19) representing El Modena High School in California and produced by EMTV.

The contest organizer, Elks Drug Awareness Program, later partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration of the U.S. Department of Justice and a popular YouTube channel, FBE (19M subscribers), to produce a reaction video which features the winning video, “Sunshine,” as well as some former drug addicts talking about their painful journey and recovery.

Listen to Moira’s touching rendition of “You Are My Sunshine” and check out the “Sunshine” video here. For more details on the Filipina singer’s latest music, follow @Starmusicph on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Yeng Constantino, one of the female artists, I consider a rock not only with her music but with her personality as well. It's great to hear another songs from her again as she goes back to her roots in her newest song “Sana Na Lang,” a pop rock track which she recorded with her bandmates and longtime friends, Gray Sky Sun.

Reminiscent of her sound during her early years in the music industry, “Sana Na Lang” is effortlessly complimented by Gray Sky Sun’s impressive musicality and the pop rock princess’ unique tone.

Produced under Star Music, the single explores a person’s yearning for another’s love and affection, despite the hopelessness of their situation. It expresses the person’s desire to be seen by the object of her affection and for fate to be on her side in her quest for romance.

The first Grand Star Dreamer of “Pinoy Dream Academy,” Yeng is one of the most versatile singers in the country. Her albums have consistently been awarded gold or platinum statuses, apart from making surefire hits like “Hawak Kamay,” “Salamat,” “Chinito,” and “Ikaw.” She’s also part of the rich roster of talented artists under ABS-CBN Music—home to many of the best OPM music of today from the country’s leading media and entertainment company, ABS-CBN.

Listen to Yeng’s “Sana Na Lang” single on Spotify, iTunes and Apple Music and watch out for its music video on ABS-CBN’s Star Music YouTube channel. Her upcoming album is slated for release in March next year. For more details, like Star Music on facebook.com/starmusicph, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram @StarMusicPH

It might be slow when translated but the song is fast enough to convince not only the audience but the judges as well. The song "Mabagal" composed by Dan Tañedo is hailed as this year's winner of ABS CBN's Himig Handog songwriting competition, not only that but managed to bag all the special awards.

Among the 4,000 entries submitted for the songwriting competition, the slow but soothing sound of Mabagal, which is interpreted by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre took home the P1 million cash prize.

Dan said he initially doubted whether he could make a song infused with a standard sound especially in the wake of pop music’s popularity. “Ang hirap magkaroon ng standard song sa ganitong panahon, iba yung uso ngayon eh, parang panahon yun ng ’50s. Pero buti naging reality yung in-envision ko (It is difficult to produce a standard song in these times as music trend nowadays is different. I wanted a ‘50s feel and what I envisioned became a reality),” he said.

“Mabagal” also swept the competition’s special awards by winning the MOR Philippines’ Choice award, the MYX Choice for Best Music Video award, Star Music’s Choice for Best Produced Track and the Listener’s Choice for Most Streamed Track. Daniel and Moira were also One Music PH’s Choice for Favorite Interpreters.
Meanwhile, Davey Langit, winner of Himig Handog 2016 for his song “Dalawang Letra,” won again this year for his entry “Simula ng Dulo.” The singer-songwriter co-wrote the song with his girlfriend Therese Marie Villarante and bagged half a million cash prize.

From one past winner to another, “Please Lang,” a song by Aikee and interpreted by Alex Gonzaga, was named as the 3rd Best Song, winning P200,000. Aikee also placed 3rd in 2017’s Himig Handog for his song “Ekstensyon.”

Another pair of young composers, Rex Torremoro and Elmar Jann Bolaño, won 4th Best Song for their entry “Nung Tayo Pa,” brought to life by Janella Salvador. They took home a cash prize worth P150,000.

Seventeen-year-olds Jerome Arcangel and Cee Jay Del Rosario took home P100,000 for bagging the 5th Best Song for their composition “Panandalian,” interpreted by TJ Monterde, about a romance cut short.

The Himig Handog 2019 winners were announced on the “ASAP Natin ‘To” stage last Sunday (October 13). “Mabagal” and the rest of the song finalists can be streamed in all online streaming platforms. Watch the Himig Handog 2019 music videos on ABS-CBN Star Music’s YouTube channel. For more details, visit Himig Handog’s Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/HimigHandog2019/ or follow Star Music’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @ starmusicph.



FULL LIST OF WINNERS:

BEST SONG/ 1ST PRIZE – “Mabagal,” composed by Dan Tañedo, interpreted by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre

2ND PRIZE – “Simula ng Dulo,” composed by Davey Langit and Therese Marie Villarante, interpreted by Davey Langit

3RD PRIZE – “Please Lang,” composed by Aikee Aplacador, interpreted by Alex Gonzaga

4TH PRIZE – “Nung Tayo Pa,” composed by Rex Torremoro and Elmar Jann Bolaño, interpreted by Janella Salvador

5TH PRIZE – “Panandalian,” composed by Jerome Arcangel and Cee Jay Del Rosario, interpreted by TJ Monterde.

SPECIAL AWARDS:

MOR PHILIPPINES’ CHOICE AWARDS - “Mabagal,” composed by Dan Tañedo, interpreted by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre

MYX CHOICE FOR BEST MUSIC VIDEO - “Mabagal,” composed by Dan Tañedo, interpreted by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre

ONE MUSIC PH’S CHOICE FOR FAVORITE INTERPRETER - Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre for “Mabagal,” composed by Dan Tañedo

STAR MUSIC’S CHOICE FOR BEST PRODUCED TRACK - “Mabagal,” composed by Dan Tañedo, interpreted by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre

LISTENER’S CHOICE FOR MOST STREAMED TRACK - “Mabagal,” composed by Dan Tañedo, interpreted by Daniel Padilla and Moira Dela Torre

Second part of our #KapalaranNiGlaiza media conference coverage, as she continues to explain more about her latest single "Kapalaran" and how Juan Miguel Severo came into with the collaboration. She even explained how she patch things with her songs. Glaiza also shares her fondness of different musical instruments that she wants to learn and explore. The good thing about her being into music and showbiz is that she can rest for a while from acting and concentrate with music or vice versa. She has many things to do. #GlaizadeCastro #Music #Entertainment #Showbiz

One of the interesting and beautiful actress in the Kapuso Network, the kontrabida in most drama and fantaserye of the Kapuso Network, and an award-winning actress, Glaiza de Castro, once again brings her soul to her first love, which is singing. After the successful release of her album "Magandang Simulain" in 2017, with songs that gained more than a thousand streams on Spotify, comes with another inspiring single "Kapalaran". The new song, "Kapalaran" is released under  PolyEast Records.

According to Glaiza, the creation of the song which started when her friend  Alwyn Uytingco sent her some parts of the songs about his Japan trip. This inspired her to write and complete the song “Kapalaran”. She wrote the lyrics and melody for the song with a story on her mind.


Her latest single tells about a persons "kapalaran" or destiny. Surprisingly her music is somewhat shares a story about her as she pursue her first love, which is singing. During the media conference held in PolyEast Record she disclosed that she'll be taking some time from acting and will pursue her love for music as she goes to London to learn more about it. It is certificate course where she can do more once she finished it.

Ironically most artist or musicians study the art first before working but for Glaiza's part it's the other way around. She'll be living alone and learning during her stay in London.



“We all have gifts or skills or talents and whatever it is that you feel you like to do, yun ang kapalaran mo”, Glaiza said as she wants to encourage her listeners not to be pressured to what the society tells or dictates you to feel, keep pushing to what you want because whatever it is, it is your destiny.

Aside from its unique melody and range, adding spice to the music is singer/songwriter and spoken word artist Juan Miguel Severo’s spoken verse-- making it more soulful and heartfelt. Glaiza has always admired Juan Miguel for his words, sincerity, and power to communicate.


"Perfect siya sa song kasi I wanted to convey a strong message and it's impossible not to listen to him when he says something,” Glaiza added.

The lyrics and melody of “Kapalaran” that Glaiza did, plus the inspiring personal experience of Alwyn Uytingco shared and the unique vibe arrangement that Axel Fernandez it all made it all different and perfect. Listen to the new single “Kapalaran” on Spotify. For updates on Glaiza De Castro and other PolyEast artists, you can follow PolyEast Records on social media. For Twitter and Instagram, @PolyEastRecords and on Facebook it’s facebook.com/polyeastrecords.

One of the greatest and the most kilig Love Team of this generation, MayWard (Maymay Entrata and Edward Barbers) once again made all their fans from all over the globe experience giggles, excitement, and fun as the couple launched their individual albums. Supporting each other through a video and spiels on stage as each of them release their album.

Maymay Entrata launched her album entitled #M0806 while Edward Barbers album is entitled as #E0806. It's a code, a number, a date of when the two of them have met. The album is released under ABS CBN Music's sublabel Star Pop.

Of course, the Grand Album Launch is filled with fun, music and kilig moments from the couple, MayWard. The Love Team sung some of their songs and carrier single.

Maymay's song "Kakayanin Kaya" is the first released single from her second album, while Edward's song "No One Else" is a new single from his first album.

Check out the photos and watch out the video coverage on www.youtube.com/KwentoNiToto or you can check out also our FB Page www.facebook.com/KwentoNiToto

Another Pinay blooded artist raves the internet waves as she makes everyone dance and sing along with her music. Karencitta or Karen Ann Cabrera is a Pinay Cebuana based in Los Angeles who went viral with her music entitled "Cebuana". It is really prevalent that singing is innate with most of us Filipinos and it just couldn't stop Filipinos to go head to head with everyone when it comes to singing.

Karencitta's song "Cebuana" is first thought to be an international or foreign music because of the upbeat sound and different rhythm that is not particularly noticed in the local beat. Now what's more surprising with the music is that it is a mix of English and the local language Visaya or particularly Cebuana.  For our foreign readers Cebuana can be interpreted in two ways the one is for the native women of Cebu while the other one is the language spoken by the locals of Cebu. Cebu is one province in the Visayan region of the Philippines.

There are three (3) things to know about the "Cebuana" song why it became hit and viral.

1. The created song, which is the Cebuana, has an international sound and beat quality that surpassed territorial music patterns. In simpler term it got an international appeal that the present generation would love to hear.
2. The song is not only bilingual but almost multilingual because the writer of the song used different languages fused into one music. This made it even more foreign but still good to the ear music.
3. The singer, Karencitta, show so much passion in singing the song and dancing with the beat of the music, just like any other known Filipino singers who sung out with their soul.

One more great and interesting singer to watch out for. In case you haven't heard and watched her music, check out the video below and comment away what you think of her and her music.

One of the trending videos on youtube is spreading its rhythm on the local scene. Ex Battalion & O.C. Dawgs' "Hayaan Mo Sila" - Bosx1ne, Jnske, King Badger, Brando, Bullet-D, Flow-G, and Skusta Clee. This rap song will truly make you go with the flow. Released and produced under Ex Battalion Music. The music describes the different type of girls that hurts or will hurt men.

Naturally, men are always on the limelight of being the F...Boy but on this music he is the broken-hearted one and the music is what his friends advises to him which is "Hayaan Mo Sila" (Leave Them Alone or Let Them Be).



In the music girls are described and differentiated accordingly - a user and a digger. One that fools around when they don't need you anymore or will leave when you can offer no more. They may be right or they may be wrong but hey it's their song.

Listen to the song and enjoy!

Philpop 2016 finalists are really making a very good music and one of my favorite that I want to share with you guys is this music sung by "The Juans" entitled 'Binibini Sa MRT'. According to what listeners said this song is one of the most infectious tunes in the line of songs for this year's Philpop.

Kwento Ni Toto shares what's new with JM De Guzman, after a year-long of absence from the entertainment scene, now his back!

JM de Guzman has gone through some personal matters that drove him away and took a year off from show business. He was last seen on TV in his own teleserye, entitled, “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto” almost two years ago.

Kwento Ni Toto is just lucky to be in the event where Abra and the Raymund Marasigan joins together in making new ways of getting close friends together and the tradition of that friendship in this era, and unlucky for not having a good camera for their shot and of course a shot with them as well.

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.

Wondering who sung the theme song of ABS-CBN's newest primetime show Dyesebel?  Well, it was the young singer-actress Tippy Dos Santos, she was chosen to interpret Tangi Kong Kailangan. The song was composed by Francis and Carla Concio specifically for the show.

Topbilled by Anne Curtis, Dyesebel premiered last Monday, March 17, with impressive ratings.

“I am so thankful that ABS-CBN tapped me to sing the show’s theme song,” says Tippy. “It’s such a beautiful song – perfect for a fantastic series like Dyesebel.”

After reviewing and listening to thousands of entries, this coming February 24 12 different love songs or the P-Pop songs will be judged to hail the most well love Pinoy Pop Love Song. 

In celebration of 60 years of Philippine television, ABS-CBN and Star Records once again set the stage for brilliant Filipino composers to share their musical masterpieces to the world as it relaunched the country’s biggest multimedia songwriting competition “Himig Handog” with the theme, “Pinoy Pop (P-POP) Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino.”