Barangay LS 97.1 disc jock, Papa Obet is now officially a recording artist and releases “Papa Obet Sessions,” it's an EP under GMA Music released last December 10, on-air and on digital streaming platforms worldwide.

Containing four tracks: "Ikaw Lang At Ako," (composed and originally performed by Janno Gibbs), "Kung Mababalik Ko Lang," by 604, "Kung Malaya Lang Ako," by Kris Lawrence and Papa Obet’s original composition "Ang Una Kong Pasko," this EP is a dream come true for him who shared during his interview that the ambition written in his high school yearbook was “to be a successful recording artist.”

“The EP was inspired by the Spotlight Music Sessions, an online music channel which showcases the talent of Pinoy artists through live performances,” he says.

“Ang Una Kong Pasko” is dedicated to the OFWs who are spending their Christmas away from their loved ones. “It was inspired by my experience when I had to spend Christmas on my own for the first time. And I dedicate this to the OFWs who are miles away from their families and are celebrating Christmas far from home for the first time,” shares Papa Obet.

Before becoming a Barangay LS disc jock, Papa Obet used to join various singing contests including GMA’s talent competition Protégé. He is also the songwriter behind Barangay LS’ theme song "Tayo Ay Forever" sang by Kapuso artists Ken Chan and Rita Daniela.

“I still can’t believe that my singing career could actually get this far. I’ve always wanted to be a radio DJ, but I’ve been singing since I was a child. I would join singing contests in Bataan and sometimes win. Then, I became a DJ here at Barangay LS and I’ve been here for 10 years. And now, GMA Music has given me an opportunity to be an official and legit recording artist and it has been really fun working with them,” says Papa Obet.

During the media conference, Papa Obet shared that during the pandemic his show gained more listeners, maybe because everyone was emotional at that time. Also, he shared that on his online show the management encourages him instead of playing a song, he actually sings the song for the listeners.

Papa Obet Sessions EP is now available for streaming on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and other digital music streaming services worldwide.

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Misalucha is known in the music industry because of our very own Asia's Nightingale Ms. Lani Misalucha and Mikee Misalucha, who happens to be related to Lani, is also making a name in the same industry.

Shortly after launching her self-penned single "Paalam Na!" last June, singer and songwriter Mikee Misalucha is set to release her EP called "Highs nd Lows" under GMA Records.
According to Mikee most of her compositions are based on her experiences, that's why most of it are hugot songs that people can relate to. She has been dubbed as GMA Records' #HugotGirl. Mikee is  a product of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde's Bachelor of Arts in Music Production.

I was able to have a chance to ask Ms. Mikee on how she maintains the quality of her voice. She replied by saying that she drink lots of water with ginger, no cold water and most specially she give  1 day to her self not to use her voice or no talking at all.
However, as she continued writing more music, she has developed the eagerness to write songs that would uplift, encourage, inspire and relate to her listeners.

"Highs and Lows" was released last July 20 on iTunes, Spotify and over 180 digital stores worldwide.
Highs & Lows consists of original songs written and sung by Mikee Misalucha and produced and arranged by Vince Lucero. The songs show that despite of all the lows there will be the highs, thus the title Highs & Lows. It tackles different emotions, issues and situations in an upbeat manner. Its musical style is a mixture of electronic music with natural sounds (claps, snaps, voices, etc.). Its goals is to inspire and connect to the listeners as well as have them tap or dance to their feet while listening to all the songs.
I Got You (Ft. Eph Raim)
Peolpe have known Mikee as a songwriter of love songs, especially hugot or heartbreak songs. But she wanted to do a different hugot. This time it's about a hugot for someone you love. Hugots are not limited to heartbreaks but can be used in being happy in love. This song is basically about having someone's back no matter the circumstances, someone whom you could spend the rest of your life with, thus having the theme of a wedding after the song. With the help of Mikee's friend Eph Raim, the song shows the views of both sides of the relationship sa Mikee singing the views of the girl and Eph Raim who wrote the rap, raps the views of the boy. This is the first love song, that isn't about heartbreak that Mikee wrote. She hopes that this inspires couples to star strong together and to be there for each other.

For The World (ft. Joe Ramos)
Mikee wanted to write something relevant in our time so she came up with the song 'For The World' with the help of her friend Joe Ramos. This song tells about how broken the world is and how this generation has change so much that people lose hope and forget that one important thing we should do, which is having faith , hope and love. People are so distracted with the worldly things that they forget to pray and ask God for guidance or even thank Him for blessings, Mikee wants to give out the message that despite of all the problems the world is facing, let us help each other by being Christlike by spreading the love, faith and the hope for our world and by praying for one another and take action of our prayers. Faith without work is dead.

Keep Going
To inspire and to boost others confidence is one of Mikee's goals for this EP. 'Keep Going' is for those who are hesitating or having second thoughts on doing what they love and what they 're passionate about. People tend to tell other people what to do and what not to do. Society tells us many things that there are only kinds of people who can make it or do it. But that's the mindset we all want to change. This song sends out  message that you should not let your people, society, fear and doubts interfere with your dreams. Keep going, keep doing what you love is what you have to do if you want to get reach that goal. Things would be rough along the way. You're work won't always be perfect but that's why you learn and improve. It won't be easy but it would be worth it if you keep going. Trust in the process!

Mikee for sure will make her name in a music industry because of her absolute talent that people will love it.

Claudia Barretto is ready to make her mark in the music industry with the release of her self-titled debut EP last May 18, 2018 (Friday), 8:00 p.m. at Yes Please, 11th Avenue corner 38th Street, Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City.
Coming from a family of Filipino entertainment royalty, Claudia has opted to follow her passions and pursue a career in music, instead of following the path of her parents, sister, and aunts in the field of acting. The young, pretty, and talented singer, with her raw potential and certified hits will certainly be a force to reckon with in the years to come.

After months of anticipation, Universal Records proudly presents Claudia Barretto’s five-track debut EP. Leading up to the EP’s launch, three tracks, featuring different collaborations with local and internationally acclaimed artists have already been released. Her debut single ‘Stay,’ was written by popular singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre, garnering more than 1 million streams on Spotify, with its music video garnering over 500,000 views in just one month. Following this success, Claudia collaborated with Spotify Viral singer-songwriter-producer Fern. to produce the track ‘You’. In addition to this, she has also released the song ‘Finally Found It,’ which was well-received internationally and playlisted in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Rounding up her EP are previously unreleased track ‘Poison,’ and yet another exciting collaboration. The ‘Finally Found It - Remix’ features non-other than 2017’s 17-year-old American R&B rising artist Marteen. Cousin of breakout artist Kehlani, Marteen definitely adds more flavor to the hit song; a collab that will surely be a sure-fire hit.

Talking about the process of making her EP, Claudia says "Working on it was both a terrifying and exciting time for me. Terrifying because on the EP, I was really trying to get to know myself and find my identity as an artist, and exciting because I feel like after this, it’s clearer to me what I want to pursue in the future. I also love that I was able to collaborate with passionate people on this project - it has been a real honour to even be identified as an artist by these people, and I'm looking forward to make more music, this time with a more distinct sound. "
Claudia's self-titled debut EP, featuring her singles 'Stay,’ 'You,' and 'Finally Found It,’ along with two new tracks, is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Deezer, Amazon, and Spotify under Universal Records.

Follow Claudia on Instagram @claudia, on Twitter @barrettoclaudia, and on Facebook at Claudia Barretto (facebook.com/claudiabarrettom usic)

It has been 18 years since, Canada’s Much Music’s Fan Favourite Band of the Year, and hosts of the 2000 Juno Awards, released any new music. But that’s all about to change!

On January 10th, 2018 The Moffatts, will release the first single from their new 6 song EP of the same name “Secrets”. On January 9, the single will have a world premiere on EasyFM -- 6:15 pm Manila. People can stream it - http://eazyfm.becteroradio.com .

The EP will follow in the footsteps of past Moffatt records, featuring powerful harmonies, infectious rhythmic melodies, and great guitar licks. The EP was recorded and produced by The Moffatts, and the brothers were writers on all songs. The EP will be distributed by BEC TERO MUSIC; a SONY MUSIC affiliate out of Bangkok Thailand.

The Moffatts consist of four brothers: Bob Moffatt – Drums, Programming, and Vocals; Clint Moffatt – Bass, Acoustic Guitar, and Vocals; Dave Moffatt – Keyboards, and Vocals; and Scott Moffatt – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Programming, and Vocals.

Back in the late 90’s The Moffatts were EMI Music’s #1 International Priority, and toured the world extensively, where they sold in excess of 7 million albums, and were presented with Gold and Platinum records in 32 countries – which included going 10X’s platinum in The Philippines. Their last album, Submodalities featured the #1 hit - Bang Bang Boom, which at the time was the fastest #1 single in Canadian music history.

The Moffatts signed their first record deal in 1994, and at the time they became the youngest band to ever sign a major label, recording contract. Label mates were none other than Shania Twain, and Toby Keith. In 1997 The Moffatts changed genre and signed a new deal with EMI Electrola out of Cologne, Germany.

Although The Moffatts were not performing as a band from 2000 to 2018, it doesn’t mean that they had hung up their instruments. Scott was the producer that broke Slot Machine, Thailand’s most successful international Pop/Rock band, and won producer of the year. Currently Scott produce’s country music Super-Star Luke Combs. Bob and Clint released a number of projects under various names. Same Same featured the biggest selling international album of the year throughout S.E. Asia in 2006 with the #1 hit ‘Love Isn’t’. Like Strangers had a top 20 hit with ‘Goodbye Baby’ in 2014, and Endless Summer’s hit ‘Amen for Women’ reached #1 on Spotify Canada charts in 2016. When The Moffatts disbanded Dave choose a completely new direction, pursuing the spiritual path of Yoga, until mid 2017 when he chose to return to the world of music, and joined his brother’s to record this new record, and write songs within Nashville's prestigious A circle.

The Moffatts will begin touring in late April of 2018.

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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