Coming from a year of breakthroughs and heartaches, singer-songwriter Julie Anne San Jose returns with a brand new single that signifies a new chapter in her life.
Julie’s first album under Universal Records, “Breakthrough” broke the boundaries, with her change of sound and approach to her music. All of its singles (Nothing Left, Tayong Dalawa, Down For Me) and the album itself reached the top of the iTunes charts during their first day of release, with the song “Your Song (My One and Only)” also reaching 9 million streams and counting on Spotify.
This year, Julie is set to continue her stride with the release of her newest composition “Regrets.” The emotional song is a reflection of her experiences from the past year, may it be about her career or personal life.

Minutes after its release, the new single already reached the top spot on the iTunes Philippines All Genre and Pop Charts, continuing her streak of #1 hit singles, joining the likes of K-Pop groups BTS and Blackpink on top of the charts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNzb0kuj9EI

Also released on the same day was the emotional music video, featuring a live and intimate performance of the song. All eyes are on Julie’s next move, and if her previous release are any indication, “Regrets” is bound to become another hit in the making. Regrets is now available for download and streaming on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and Amazon, under Universal Records.

Paolo Sandejas, son of TV personality Christine Jacob-Sandejas, has signed a record deal with Universal Records. At just 17 years old, Paolo is one of the youngest artists currently signed to the label. The contract signing was held at the Universal Records office in Quezon City. Present during the signing are Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy Go, Operations Manager Peter Chan, Head of OPM Production Ito Rapadas, Momager Christine Jacob-Sandejas and Paolo.
Paolo Sandejas said: "I feel truly humbled to be part of the Universal Records family. They are the home to so many amazing artists that I admire.” He now joins Gary Valenciano, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, The CompanY, Parokya ni Edgar, Gloc-9, Sponge Cola, Aiza Seguerra, Claudia Barretto, Donny Pangilinan, Shanti Dope, Julie Anne San Jose and Elmo Magalona, in the elite roster of Universal Records’ prime artists.
Paolo is currently preparing to record his original songs and is set to release his debut single in April 2018. Follow him on Instagram @paolosandejas and Twitter @paolo_sandejas.

Kapuso Singer-Actress Julie Anne San Jose inked her recording contract on October 27, 2017 at Universal Records office. Present during the signing are Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy Go, Operations Manager Peter Chan, Senior AVP for Alternative Productions of GMA Gigi Santiago-Lara and Julie Anne San Jose. She joins Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, Parokya ni Edgar, Gloc-9, Sponge Cola, Aiza Seguerra, Claudia Barretto, Donny Pangilinan and Elmo Magalona, in the elite roster of Universal Records’ prime artists.
Julie started her music career at very young age. In 2005, she was part of SugarPop and when the group disbanded she pursued a solo career. Her eponymous debut album, Julie Anne San Jose, was certified Diamond Record while her sophomore album, Deeper, went Triple Platinum. Her third one Chasing The Light shot to the top of several Digital Charts upon release! Julie has also done three solo concerts, all of which were sold out. She’s currently a mainstay of Sunday Pinasaya and Pepito Manaloto.

Julie will be releasing new music under Universal Records in 2018. Watch out for it!

Elmo Magalona's debut album ELMO is now certified GOLD! Elmo received his Gold Record Award last September 3 on ASAP Chillout from Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy Go. This surprise came after the performance of his debut single "Kay Dali." Elmo's debut album includes the hits "Kay Dali," "Tayo Na," "Huwag Kang Matakot," and "Alam Mo Ba" with Janella Salvador.

“It’s a song about holding on despite the many hardships of any relationship,” says the award-winning balladeer as he shares his inspiration behind ‘Kapit’, his newest single under Universal Records, which he recently released via online streaming.

Co-written by Christian himself together with Bryan Lotho of Sonic State Audio Productions, ‘Kapit’ offers a glimpse of what is next for Asia’s Romantic Balladeer, who is currently working on his new album, his first studio album since his platinum record Soundtrack, which was launched in 2015.

Already regarded as one of the premier and most sought-after balladeers of his generation, not only in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia, Christian’s passion for music remains as strong as ever as evidenced by the work he is putting in in his new album.

Despite his busy schedule juggling his acting career (he is currently taping episodes for the Philippine remake of My Love from the Star) and his first love, Christian, a certified hit-maker with eight platinum albums under his belt, is bent on continuing what he does best – giving his loyal fans songs that will forever touch their hearts.

Unlike his previous albums, which feature mostly remakes of classics and popular soundtracks and theme songs of movies and telenovelas, Christian regards the new album as some sort of self-rediscovery and a new phase in his already stellar music career.

“This album is a journey to find my next music path, a challenge to write more songs and to continue writing songs for others” says Bautista, who is fresh from his stint at the recent ASEAN meeting held in Manila, where he sang the annual regional convention’s theme song.

The new album, which is set for release very soon, will contain mostly original songs including ‘Kapit’ and is sure to make music fans fall in love with Christian’s soothing voice and legendary song-writing prowess. All songs in the new album will be co-written and co-produced by Christian Bautista himself with the help of Universal Records.
‘Kapit’ is now available for download and online streaming on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Spinnr, Deezer and Amazon Music. Fans of Christian Bautista can also watch the music video of ‘Kapit’, directed by Miggy Tanchanco and shot in Solaire Resort and Casino, on YouTube and Christian Bautista’s official Facebook page www.facebook.com/ChristianBautistaOfficial.

James Wright, who also known as the "Kapuso Teledrama Theme Song Prince" welcomes the year 2017 with his second album under GMA Records dubbed as "Just Wright". The EP contains six songs and six backing tracks, carrying the official theme song of the local adaptation of My Love From The Star entitled "My Destiny".
James shared that this album expresses the different side of James because aside from singing ballad and love songs, he is now into singing Pop songs which is included in his second album. He explained also that all the songs in his album wants to tell everyone that there's a reason why those things happen in our life.
The original songs in the EP include Ibig Bang Sabihin, Please Come Back, Open Up, Lahat ng Aking Pag-ibig, Mahan Na Nga Kita, which are composed by several hitmakers and award winners including Vehnee Saturno, Dodjie Simon and Edmund Perlas.
One of James favorite songs in his album is entitled "My Destiny" because everyone can feel the emotion especially when people sang it together, it is a great feeling. James is so proud because his song "My Destiny" will be used as the theme song of the new GMA Primetime show, "My Love from the Star", starring Jennylyn Mercado and Gil Cuerva. 

The Kapuso crooner feels proud of his album as it shows the different side of his personality and talent as an artist. He introduced his album as, "Sort of like a refresher kasi good vibes lang eh. Hindi puro senti, hindi puro masaya. Mixed talaga, and that's the ambition with the EP. To show na there is diversity talaga as an artist."
When I asked James how does he takes care his voice, he just said that he continues what he has been doing since he was a child and that is he shouts on his pillow. But he still have the routine that he does just right before his performance, he just drink warm honey lemon not too sweet. Another thing that he shared that I think is the most important of all, specially being a singer is to keep on practice, practice and practice. 

James sung a part of song entitled "My Destiny", watch the video below.

Congrats James Wright on your album and keep that passion in your heart, and continue to use your talent from God to expressed the feeling to inspire other people.
Just Wright is now available for PhP199.00 in Astroplus & Astro Vision outlets, The Landmark and online at www.lazada.com. Its digital version is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and over 160 other digital  stores worldwide.
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If you know Michael Pangilinan I'm sure that you know that he is the 1st Runner Up in one of the celebrity competition "Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 2" and he just launched his 2nd album entitled "Michael". Finally, all his supporters will enjoy the voice and music of Michael.

He is continuing his journey to be known in the music industry as the newest singing heartthrob. He was also part of the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2016 as 5th Best Song "Parang Tayo Pero Hindi".

During his album launch at Music Box Timog, Quezon City he gave a mini-concert. Remarkably Michael Pangilinan has a very powerful and clean voice that will make you listen more as he sings.
The album has original songs; the carrier single "Hanggang Kailan", the groovy "Tayo na lang" his own composition "Tanging Ligaya Ko, " and "Pare Mahal Naman Kita," the sequel of his hit "Pare Mahal Mo Raw Ako."

It also offers Michael's differently and moving takes on Hajji Alejandro's "Tag-Araw, Tag-ulan", Ariel Rivera's "Ayoko Na Sana", Sarah McLachian's "Angel," and Bread's "Everything I Own."
Also included in the album are bonus tracks "Bakit Ba Ikaw", "Kung Sakali," "Pare Mahal Mo Rin Ako," "Crossroads" (The Love Affair" sailing theme), and "Parang Tayo Pero Hindi," on which he duets with Angeline Quinto.

According to Michael he is now very busy with his gigs, live shows radio tours and tv guesting, whereas he is very thankful on the path of his career now, so much blessing.

On the other hand, Michael shared also that his love life is very strong with his Girlfriend Garie Concepcion they support each other. Aside on his busy lifestyle, he is very active also in Basketball and wake boarding. He disclose that he wants to join next year in Cosmo Bachelors Bash.









"Michael" album is produced by Rox Santos and can be streamed on Spotify. It is available nationwide for only Php199. The digital tracks can also be downloaded via online music stores such as ABS-CBN store, iTunes, mymusicstore.com.ph, Amazon.com, OneMusic.ph and Starmusic.ph

Derrick Monasterio is very excited with his upcoming album next year. Aside from his new single "Give Me One More Chance" they're still working out other songs to be featured on his album and it will be under GMA Records. If you ask me I only know him as an actor and a dancer. I mostly see him on his teleseryes like The Half Sister, Vampire ang Daddy Ko and Dangwa. Now Derrick offers more and he is now into singing. According to him singing is his first love.
During our interview with Derrick, he shared that he started acting. Now that his now known as an actor it is just right time to also share his talent in singing. On his album there will be original songs that he'll be singing and since his forte is more on the ballad side, expect more love songs from him.
2016 will be a fruitful one for Derrick, aside from his new single he will be having a new teleserye with Kapuso sweetheart Bea Binene entitled "Ana Abandonada". According to Derrick it is another blessing for him and he is looking forward to his new show because he will be working again with Bea, they've worked together with different show and has been part in Bea Binene's docu tv show in GMA News TV and he is also one of Bea's 18 roses during her debut.

Derrick said that he is very happy how GMA Network and GMA Artist Center is handling his career, so much opportunity for him to show all his talents. He would love to do a movie soon even an indie film.

Take a glimpse on this video during Derrick Monasterio's Blogcon:









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“This is a surprise,” says Christian. “You are good at keeping this to me.” 

Christian was awarded by Universal Records Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go. During the said episode, Christian also performed his duet with Julie Ann San Jose – their rendition of “Cruisin.” 

Christian thanked his fans Christian Friends for their support to the album, and his sponsors. 

Soundtrack includes memorable theme songs from the most romantic movies of all time. It includes the hit “Up Where We Belong,” theme from “Empress Ki.” “A Thousand Years” is also part of the album. 

Christian also tapped some of the best female singers to collaborate with him. Former sweetheart Rachelle Ann Go joins him in their rendition of “The Way We Were.”

Perennial stage leading lady Karylle performs the romantic “After All” with Christian. Nikki Gil also lends her beautiful voice in the duet “Come What May.”

 The music video, directed by Christian himself and shot by brother Joshua, features scenes from Christian and Rachelle’s recent meet-up in London. It also showed the former couple’s “happier days.”

 Recently, the “Miss Saigon” star has been receiving rave reviews for her portrayal of Gigi. She also won Best Supporting Actress from Whatsonstage awards.

Before the end of 2014, Sam was awarded numerous record awards – Gold Record for his latest album “Infinite,” double platinum for single “Dati,” and platinum for single “Mahal Na Mahal.

 “The past year has been very good to me as a recording artist,” says Sam. “This is my ‘good vibes’ song to everyone, so that we can welcome 2015 with positivity.” 

Sam expresses gratitude to master composer Jungee Marcelo for entrusting to him this catchy, positive song.

 The music video of “Teka Break” will premiere on MYX next week. “Teka Break” is part of the compilation album “Transforming 2ove,” and will soon be a part of Sam’s upcoming album, set for release this mid-2015.

“Teka Break” will also be available on various music sites.

Lyrics of “Teka Break:”  

TEKA BREAK

Verse1:

Bad trip ang gising mo,
Para bang ang haba-haba pa ng araw
Pag inip ang feeling mo,
Para bang ang bagal-bagal pa ng oras, now...

Pre-chorus:

Wag ka nang mag-alala
Musika ang kasama
Gaganda pag may kanta
Eto na, game naaaa..halika tena

Chorus:

TEKA, TAKE A BREAK
5 & 6 & 7, 8
TEKA MUNA, TAKE A BREAK TEKA, TAKE A BREAK
SIGE NA FOR GOODNESS SAKE YAWSA MUNA, TAKE A BREAK

Vamp:

TEKA
OOH TEKA BREAK
TEKA
OOH TEKA, BREAK KA, TEKA TEKA
OOH TEKA BREAK
TEKA
OOH TEKA BREAK!

Verse2:

OOTD ang smile
at sabay sa pag-tapik sa bawat tiempo
I know it’s been a while
nung huling humataw ka sa bawat step mo

Pre-chorus:

Wag ka nang mag-alala
Musika ang kasama
Gaganda pag may kanta
Eto na, game naaaa..halika tena

Rap:

Tic toc, pop & lock
Boogie to the goody good love
Tic toc, pop & lock,
Doobee to the shoobeedoowop
Bigyan ng sapat na pasasalamat
Tingin sa taas, tingala sa bawat
Pagpapala’t mga biyaya
Sabay sa sayaw kapag niyaya,... yeah! ... halika tena

Maja Salvador will be leaving a huge footprint on the music scene with her debut album “Believe”. And it is not loosely said so. As apart from the album being certified Gold last June (only 2 months after the official release) and obtaining an official Vevo channel on YouTube with views summing up to almost 6 million, the album takes the cake off the plate of its contemporaries once again by becoming the first OPM album to be mastered for iTunes.

 

A “mastered for iTunes” song is a digitally downloadable track on iTunes, taking legs of optimization to make every bit of it in the highest definition possible and as close to how artists and their production team intend every song to be heard as possible, while keeping the music file size down for portability and for more efficient digital distribution.

 

The calibre that “Believe” has set for itself makes it well-worthy of this iTunes mastery. As it geared away from traditional instrumentation and instead adopted modern production, it has become the most ideal vehicle to drive our eardrums to crave newness from the OPM department. All the while the album never lost sight of what is really important: it’s an OPM record. Note that all songs were penned in Filipino to butter up Maja’s new-fashioned Pinay image interbred with pop-house-R&B sound that could run parallel with American Top 40 tracks.

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This leap of Maja’s music to verge into the digital age is a gutsy deal in changing the game face of the local music industry not just in the manner of distribution and consumption of music, but also in itsproduction and ultimately, the artistry. Now you can listen in hi-def to the album with crystal-clear vocals, smoother strums and deeper thumps as if each of the tracks just got off the LASIK chair.

 

A milestone like this wasn’t far from Maja’s horizons to begin with. The way she wants things to happen in her music career is to take the qualitative side of the road, obvious in the production of her songs and the videos for them: never dry and juiceless. Maja believed that “Believe” would go places, and the album took the entire industry with it.

 

There’s no denying it. “Believe” is a key part of OPM music history now.

 

The mastered for iTunes “Believe” contains the original tracklist:

 

BONUS TRACKS:

 

Hear the difference by getting “Believe” off iTunes viahttps://itunes.apple.com/us/album/believe/id849627454

 The album includes the hit singles “Sa ‘Yo Na Lang Ako,” “Kiss You,” “Kapiling Kita,” among others.

“K” celebrates a number of firsts for Karylle – joining a contest and collaborating with a cousin-rapper.

“I’ve never ever joined a contest before, but it was worth it because I got to sing a beautiful song – Lara Maigue’s ‘Sa ‘yo Na Lang Ako,’ which everyone loves,” expresses K. “I am also thrilled big time that I got to collaborate with one of my favorite rappers – my cousin Dash Calzado.”

The singer-actress also thanks Kiko Salazar for turning an unfinished “Kiss You” to complete song, and for contributing “Kapiling Kita.”

Karylle adds, “This album is extra special because of a million reasons. It was a reunion with my first two producers Ito Rapadas, who produced ‘Sa’Yo Nalang Ako’ and DJ MOD, who remixed ‘Bad Boys.’”

Karylle also expressed gratitude towards friend and co-host Jhong Hilario for choreographing “Kiss You,” which was performed by her “It’s Showtime” family, including its hosts, staff, Dumbo, XB GenSan and Showtime dancers, for the music video.

The album also fulfilled Karylle’s dream of recording something for the kids as “K” includes her version of “My Own Little Corner,” a song from the musical “Cinderella,” which Karylle topbilled last year for Resorts World Manila.

“I’ve never sold so many CDs in my life!” gushes Karylle. “I am so thankful for all the love and support. Many thanks to everyone who watched our shows with my band Reasons once or twice or even more times!”

Asked what her fans can expect in the future, she shared that she is currently working on a number of new songs with Alvin Cornista, whom Karylle met years ago when she celebrated her birthday with Nyko Maca + Playground. Karylle and Alvin collaborated on previous singles like “OMG,” “Running,” and “Bad Boys.”

With themes that colorfully change as easily as the seasons of the year, one could consider Kylie Padilla's debut album Seasons as an intimate eek into her diary. Whether an attempt to broaden her bankability as an enduring entertainer or purely a different avenue for self expression, Season successfully proves that Kylie isn't content to rest on her acting laurels-or her celebrity pedigree.

Now 21, Kylie has experienced the ups and downs of life, and it shows on the album. She takes this kind of growth on her GMA Records debut to develop a sound that is distinctly her own. It's a personal record that speaks volumes about the aches and pains of young love. Themes of broken hearts, longing, breakups in various incantations, and outright hurt influence the aesthetics.

Lead single “Gitara” is a deeply personal song that defines the album's directions. Starting off like a Taylor Swift track, “Gitara” portrays Kylie like an entirely different artist with vocals that shift from plaintive to powerful—almost fusing her acting with her singing. A closer observations reveals that Kylie has the hallmarks of a versatile recording artist: she possesses a sweet voice yet there is strength that allows her to play with notes effectively, change tones without effort, and belt out crescendos like she was built for power ballads.

Surprisingly, her debut is filled with crafty, well-produced pop that suits Kylie perfectly. One of the catchier tunes is the insistent synth-driven “Awake” however, the sunny melodies and poppy production mask the sad reflective undertones in which she puts on her hopelessly confessional girl image up front.

It's a continuing style throughout and she pulls it off quite respectably even on more straight forward tracks like the twinkly feel good number “Thank You” and the gentle but confrontational “Mine”. In the latter, Kylie faces the situation openly, using her head more that her heart in the same manner that she utilizes her voice; that it isn't always about the high notes. She carries the simple song through the end until she sends a “You're not mine anymore” kiss-off to the unlucky guy.

The other songs showcase even more diversity, which illustrates why this 21-years old beauty deserves to be herd. “Lonely Without You” gives the impression of a post-Michelle Branch intro but a minute into the track, incorporates more current pop/urban trends. With tantalizing verses, sultry pleads, and a memorable chorus, “Lonely” is by far the most accomplished song that is likely to get critical appeal.

The album is filled with metaphors to, unconsciously or not, match Kylie's mood. Title track “Seasons” and its plodding piano set the backdrop of a lost love being compared to the changing seasons: “Cause it hurts like freezing snow, it's not summer, no, not anymore”. To an extent, Kylie's voice is responsible for adding depth to an otherwise sleepy product. She sings like she acts, and that is her redeeming quality. “Sulat” is a lovely little love song with restrained vocals that harks back to a time before the social media explosion. And it's a significant moment when you look at the album in its entirely: front loaded with disappointments and heart break, “Sulat” and final track “Alive” close the journey on a positive note. Sending the message that there is life after heartbreak, that their are second chances. This is the point that Kylie seems to assert in her record.

This isn't even more evident that on the adventurous and resurgent “Alive”. It's electropop done right, marrying an ice-princess persona, celestial vocals, sparkling bass line, and an irresistible hook. “love makes us feel alive...we want to feel alive,,” she sings as if she has found herself again. With pulsing beats and pretty piano notes supporting the verses, Kylie manages to sound modern and refreshing on this atmospheric slice of beautifully embellished pop. Truly a moment of brilliance.

There are plenty of surprises on her first foray into music and many of those will astonish even the fiercest of her critics. Like the metaphors generously sprinkled on her songs, Kylie has blossomed into more than just her father's prominent name. Seasons finds her alive and kicking, on her own-and that is a game-changing gamble that will undoubtedly pay off.

“Seasons' is now available on digital format worldwide thru iTunes and Amazon and on CD format at Astroplus, Astro Vision, Odyssey Music and Video. The Landmark and SM Music and Video outlets nationwide.

All fans are hailing as Julie Ann San Jose launched at the SkyDome her second album entitled "Deeper".  With her deeper connection with her fans and supporters, they are all present during the launch to show their support for their favorite star and of course to see her live performance.  

Star Records launches Toni's 7th album entitled "Celestine". During the launch Toni Gonzaga answered directly the questions of some press people and bloggers with a touch of comedy, that I enjoyed very much.

Ultimate Multimedia Star Toni Gonzaga unleashes the songwriter in her through her seventh album under Star Records titled "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.

"The songs in my album are more personal and closer to my heart. It shows who I really am as a singer, as an artist," shared Toni, who personally chose to make her real name, Celestine, as the title of her newest album. "The title of the album is the reflection of my self, my personality and it is dedicated to God ". Toni added.
"My real name, Celestine, means heavenly. And like my name, I believe that this album is a great gift from heaven. It took a while for it to be finished but God's timing is always perfect. This is the best album I've ever done," shared Toni. "Celestine, it reminds me of who I am". she added

Toni explained also that whoever will play her album, all the demons around will vanished because Celestine, means heavenly, and the crowd laugh out loud.
Toni believes that her 10-track album, "Celestine," also shows her growth as a performer. "Having been through a lot in this business, I have learned how to relate more with every song that I record. Now, I have a good grip of what each track wants to convey to my listeners," she explained.

Aside from Toni's compositions, "Celestine" also features original tracks namely "Got You," "Finally," "Sweetest Song," "Oh Boy," "Di Ba Halata," "Kahit Na" (Remix), and the Moophs remix of "This Love Is Like," which is produced by Chris Lopez. The album also contains Toni's rendition of "Starting Over Again."
“Celestine” album is now available in record bars nationwide for only P250. The tracks can also be downloaded via iTunes, www.amazon.com, www.mymusicstore.com.ph and www.starmusic.ph.

For more information about Toni’s “Celestine” album, visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.