REGINE VELASQUEZ'S "LOW KEY" IS NOW CERTIFIED GOLD!

Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez's new CD from Universal Records "Low Key" has been certified Gold after one week of release in the market. Regine received her Gold record last Sunday (November 23) on SOP during her album launch. "Low Key" is currently the #1 OPM album in major retail chains like Music One (Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang & Quezon Avenue) and Astroplus Mall Of Asia. The bestselling CD includes Regine's impeccable rendition of classic ballads like "Tell Me That You Love Me" (the carrier single), "And I Love You So", "I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love", "I Never Dreamed Someone Like You Could Love Someone Like Me", "No Walls, No Ceilings, No Floors", "Of All The Things", "How Can I Tell You" and many more. The music video of "Tell Me That You Love Me" can now be seen on MYX and MTV Philippines.

"Low Key" will soon be released in Southeast Asian countries. The album comes with a Bonus CD featuring Minus-One of the full album. Get FREE limited edition Regine Velasquez posters when you buy "Low Key" at selected Astro Vision, Shoemart, Odyssey and Music One outlets. There are four collectible Regine Velasquez posters exclusively for each retail chain.

MORE INTERNATIONAL RELEASES!

MARK GARDENER - These Beautiful Ghosts
Mark Gardener , former frontman of U.K. shoegazer luminaries Ride, releases his highly anticipated solo debut album "These Beautiful Ghosts". Gardener co-produced the album with Bill Racine (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, Sparklehorse) and features the brilliance of Oxford band Goldrush serving as backing band. The album sounds like Red House Painters with a Brit-popper's tune sense, languid acoustic daydreams long on vague psychedelia and hazy harmonies. The arrangements call to mind Crosby, Stills and Nash, Simon & Garfunkel, and similar acts from the softer end of the '70s rock spectrum or like something The Shins might covet. Texturally, the record does retain some of the atmospheric nuance that Ride knew so well. Featuring "The Story Of The Eye", "Beautiful Ghosts", "Snow In Mexico", "Water and Wine" and "Magdalen Sky".

MONSTER MOVIE - All Lost
U.K. dreampop act Monster Movie is formed by Christian Savill (formely of shoegazer greats Slowdive) and features Rachel Staggs from Experimental Aircraft on vocals for the majority of their records. Nearly half of the tracks on their new album “All Lost” have a feel of the Slowdive's masterpiece “Souvlaki” but the band also appropriated some California pop this time around to beautiful effect.

ADAM FRANKLIN - Bolts Of Melody
Adam Franklin is the singer/guitartist for 90’s shoegaze legends Swervedriver and labelmates with highly influential bands like Ride and My Bloody Valentine on the Creation Records label. Now he returns with his debut solo album called “Bolts of Melody”. Adam’s signature guitar playing and vocals come through strong on the album, while influences from psychedelic heroes Syd Barrett and Arthur Lee, or folk legend Nick Drake, are hinted at throughout. Fans of Adam and Swervedriver have been waiting for this record for years. “Bolts of Melody” is the answer to their prayers!

PANDA BEAR - Person Pitch
Imagine Brian Wilson drinking deep from a golden goblet of hallucinogens, plugging in a laptop and making an album of warm, layered vocals, looped hums, and supple, found sounds. The second solo album by Panda Bear - aka Noah Lennox, singer and drummer for the critically-acclaimed experimental band Animal Collective - is just such a heavenly thing, shaping psychedelic pop into blissful electronic shapes.

SALLY SHAPIRO - Disco Romance
Swedish act Sally Shapiro's debut album, "Disco Romance" is a conscious effort to recall and reproduce the sound and style of 1980’s Eurobeat and Italo disco, a genre built on cheap synthesizers, recyclable dance grooves, and vocalists reciting inane or even nonsensical lyrics. The album received strong reviews, and Shapiro has recently been championed by many prominent music blogs including Pitchfork Media. Featuring “I’ll Be By Your Side”, “Find My Soul”, “Hold Me So Tight” and “Time To Let Go”.

THE WAKE - Here Comes Everybody + Singles
Re-issue of the second Factory album (FACT 130) from 1985, including all eight album tracks, as well as the three related non-album singles for Factory: Talk About the Past, Of the Matter and Something That No One Else Could Bring. Sixteen tracks in total, plus original artwork and detailed sleevenotes.

THE WAKE - Assembly
Compilation including the January 1984 BBC session for the David Jensen show, 8 live tracks desk-recorded at Ayr Pavilion on 15 April 1983, and the two non-album singles recorded for Sarah: Crush the Flowers and Major John.

THE WAKE - Holy Head
Value for money. Both albums released on Sarah Records, Make It Loud (1991) and Tidal Wave of Hype (1994) on one disc. 72 minutes running time, new artwork.

THE WAKE - Harmony + Singles
All eight tracks from the Harmony mini album from 1982 (including the outtake Chance, only previously released on the Factory Benelux pressing), as well as the first two singles on Scan 45 and Factory Benelux, plus the legendary John Peel session from July 1983.

ASIA'S SONGBIRD REGINE VELASQUEZ RELEASES NEW CD "LOW KEY"

Gather 18 pop evergreens, let Regine Velasquez breathes in new life to them in a brand new CD simply called "Low Key" -- the end product is a veritable gem of an album! It's simply amazing -- yet so heartwarming -- as the Songbird performs every song in the album released by Universal Records. Her interpretations are so smooth and easy, yet every cut in the album is rife with just the right amount of emotion. Regine Velasquez recently signed a long-term, exclusive contract with Universal Records. Produced by Regine Velasquez and Ito Rapadas, "Low Key " has "Tell Me That You Love Me" (a Terri Gibbs original) as carrier single.

The ultimate song artist is set to create a new trend. She is entirely soft-and-easy in the entire CD that all her listeners can easily sing-along with her. Her renditions of "And I Love You So" (Don Mclean), "I'd Rather Leave While I'm In Love" (Rita Coolidge), "I Never Dreamed Someone Like You Could Love Someone Like Me" (Katie Irving), "No Walls, No Ceilings, No Floors" (Orsa Lia) and "Good Friend" (Mary McGregor) are all potential hits. The feeling of having an "all-single" CD in "Low Key" goes on with "How Can I Tell You" (Lani Hall), "Of All The Things" (Dennis Lambert), "Longer" (Dan Fogelberg), "At Seventeen" (Janis Ian)," She's Always A Woman" (Billy Joel) and "Never Be The Same" (Christopher Cross). More mesmerizing, easy listening pleasures come from the songs "Strawberry Fields Forever" (The Beatles), "Weeping Willows, Cattails" (Kenny Rankin), "Leader of The Band" (Dan Fogelberg), "Walk In Love" (David Batteau), "Clouds Across The Moon" (The Rah Band) and the bonus track, "Christmas Is", with U.S. romantic piano sensation Jim Brickman.

Surely, every song in the 18-track "Low Key" has played an important part in our lives, or better still, has provided the most romantic moments to us. Everybody will agree that Regine Velasquez keeps the flame in our hearts brightly blazing through her gift of music. "Low Key" will soon be released in Southeast Asian countries.

The album comes with a Bonus CD featuring Minus-One of the full album. Get FREE limited edition Regine Velasquez posters when you buy "Low Key" at selected Astro Vision, Shoemart, Odyssey and Music One outlets. There are four collectible Regine Velasquez posters exclusively for each retail chain.

MARIAN RIVERA RELEASES NEW CD "MARIAN RIVERA RETRO CRAZY"

The hottest Dance Señorita is back! Multi-media sensation Marian Rivera releases her brand new CD "Marian Rivera Retro Crazy", her follow up to the platinum-certified "Marian Rivera Dance Hits". This time around, Marian pays tribute to the Dance Legend Ms. Geleen Eugenio. Geleen is celebrating her 30th year in showbiz via "Marian Rivera Retro Crazy" album, which contains dance medleys of some of the biggest retro dance hits Geleen popularized thru her dance crazes like "Rico Mambo", "Body Dancer", "Name Game", "How Gee", "Whip It", "Rock Lobster", "Supersonic", "Sha La La", "628", "Don't Cry", "A Night To Remember", "Always", "Swiss Boy", "Let's Go", "We Are Family", "Chocolate" and many more. This album also features the catchy Geleen Eugenio-penned single "Sabay Sabay Tayo" sung by Marian Rivera and produced by the versatile Platinum producer Ito Rapadas. "Marian Rivera Retro Crazy" will surely be the hottest dance album in town with its six medleys of infectious blockbusters that guarantee hours of non-stop dancing and exhilarating listening pleasure.

Ride Like The Wind [2008] - Christopher Cross

Recorded from Christopher Cross' TV performance in De Laatse show. This updated jazzy, acoustic version can be found in his brand new album The Cafe Carlyle Sessions. (Video was uploaded with permission from Edel Entertainment.)

The Café Carlyle Sessions features Christopher Cross' biggest hits in jazzy and soft acoustic arrangements. Includes Never Be The Same, Swept Away, Arthur's Theme, Ride Like The Wind, Sailing, Think Of Laura & more.

Catch Christopher Cross LIVE in Manila back to back with Workshy on November 29 (Sat.), 8PM at Araneta Coliseum. For complete Philippine tour info, visit www.ovationproductionsmanila.com

NEW INTERNATIONAL RELEASES!

SHOUT OUT LOUDS - Our Ill Wills
Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, Shout Out Louds' latest album “Our Ill Wills” dives headlong into the new wave influences -- Brit classics like The Cure, The Modern Lovers, The Smiths etc. Produced by Bjorn Yttling (of Peter, Bjorn and John). This band is all about the rush, the emotion, and the infectious melodies that along with youth, good hair, and the endless pursuit of love, make up the foundation of all great pop music. Includes “Tonight I Have to Leave It” and “Impossible".

ICE & SNOW - A Swedish Pop Compilation
Universal Records is proud to announce the release of ICE & SNOW. This PHILIPPINES-ONLY CD Release is a collection of songs from Sweden's finest indie pop acts as compiled by Club 8's Johan Angergard. Featuring new tracks from Club 8, Pelle Carlberg, The Radio Dept., Suburban Kids With Biblical Names as well as songs from The Sound Of Arrows, The Legends, [ingenting], Loveninjas, Sambassadeur, Irene, South Ambulance, The Mary Onettes, Wan Light and Johan Hedberg.

NEW RHODES - Songs From The Lodge
Hailing from Bristol (the spiritual home of indie pop some may say, courtesy of Sarah Records), New Rhodes have released their brilliant debut album "Songs From The Lodge". Drowned In Sound described them as 'one of the finest guitar orientated pop bands this nation has produced since the Smiths'. The band's strong fan base throughout the U.K. and beyond includes many other bands like Bloc Party, The Futureheads, Keane and Blur's Graham Coxon. "Songs From The Lodge" is a mixture of previously released singles, old B-sides and new offerings, produced by Paul Epworth (Bloc Party, Babyshambles, The Rakes, The Long Blondes, The Futureheads) and Ian Grimble (British Sea Power, Manic Street Preachers, Travis). Featuring the singles "I Wish I Was You", "You've Given Me Something That I Can't Give Back", "From The Beginning" and "The History Of Britain".


JUNIOR BOYS - So This Is Goodbye
The Canadian-based duo Junior Boys has emerged with a pop statement that's easily one of the best albums of the year. It's like listening to Underworld's frantic blast combined with the Blue Nile's slowly evolving elegance, the next it could be The Pet Shop Boys' sailing in the slip stream of Depeche Mode, or The Human League's Motown meets the autobahn pop or the electronic vista of OMD. It's a work that exhibits a confident mix of focus, clarity and ambition, which touches such kindred spirits as David Sylvian, Bryan Ferry and Frank Sinatra. Featuring "In The Morning", "The Equalizer", "Count Souvenirs", "So This Is Goodbye", "Like A Child" and "When No One Cares". The deluxe edition of their highly acclaimed sophomore album contains a bonus disc of distinction - the only physical release of their 4-song iTunes studio session from the last tour plus a dizzying array of talents from the world of electronic music who bring their own personal touch to the music of Junior Boys- Carl Craig, Hot Chip, Tensnake, Arp Aubert, Kode 9, Morgan Geist, Alex Smoke, and Marsen Jules.

BONDE DO ROLE - With Lasers
Bonde Do Role unleashed their hotly anticipated debut album "With Lasers". Described in many instances as a "Brazilian Beastie Boys", this riotous MC and DJ three-piece play a carefree mix of old-school rap, electronica and baile funk - the popular fusion of hip-house, Miami bass, and Latin beats that rose to international prominence in recent years. Discovered by genre-crushing DJ/remixer/producer Diplo (M.I.A., CSS, Bloc Party, Spoon, The Decemberists) and signed to respected British label Domino (Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys), Bonde Do Role are immediately likable, rowdy, rambunctious, and straight to the point. Includes the singles "Solta O Frango", "Office Boy", "Marina Do Bairro" and "Gasolina".

THE LODGER - The Grown-Ups

Hailing from lovely Leeds, Yorkshire, The Lodger has won ears and hearts the world over with a stellar string of singles and compilation appearances, culminating in their classic 7" single "Let Her Go." Grown-Ups could be a collection of fourteen a-sides, including re-recordings of some old favorites and a mountain of new future classics. Instantly recalling bands like The Smiths, The Housemartins and The Wedding Present, The Lodger are a classic English guitar band with a seemingly endless supply of superb tunes, brimming with yearning melodies, smart lyrics and gorgeously strummed guitars. Featuring "Many Thanks For Your Honest Opinion", "Kicking Sand", "Watching", "Let Her Go" and more.

THE LODGER - Life Is Sweet
Leeds-based pop heroes The Lodger return with a stunning sophomore album "Life Is Sweet". The new album is a bit of a throwback. A throwback, specifically, to the British-inspired indie guitar pop of the mid-1980s and early 1990s. The Housemartins, The Go-Betweens, The Wedding Present, The La’s. and The Smiths. Brimming with insistently catchy hooks and sing-along choruses The Lodger bring a classic pop sensibility to their sometimes tender, sometimes bitter take on the ups and downs of life and love. Includes the single "The Good Life".

WILD BEASTS - Limbo Panto
The Leeds based, Kendal born avant-rockers Wild Beasts have created a collection of 10 beautiful, eccentric, very British tales that could be the most unique album you will hear this year. NME listed the Wild Beasts as one of the ten bands "tipped for the top" while The Guardian hailed them as "the most original new band in Britain". Their debut album "Limbo Panto" is produced by Tore Johansson (Franz Ferdinand, The Cardigans, Saint Etienne, New Order, Suede) and features the distinctive vocals of frontman Hayden Thorpe that's somewhere between Kate Bush, Jimmy Sommerville, Antony and The Johnsons' Antony Hegarty, The Associates' Billy Mackenzie and Sparks' Ron Mael. Featuring "Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants", "Vigil For A Fuddy Duddy" and "The Devil's Crayon".

GARY VALENCIANO RELEASES "THE PLATINUM BALLAD COLLECTION"

The newly released “Gary Valenciano:The Platinum Ballad Collection” from Universal Records, is the definitive anthology of the pop icon’s most memorable ballads, compiled in a handsomely packaged twin-CD set. The 30-song compilation presents Gary Valenciano as the ultimate balladeer, as he pours all his heart and soul in every rendition. A review of the included titles tells us that "The Platinum Ballad Collection" is a 'must', not only for all Gary Valenciano fans, but to all Pinoy music lovers, here and abroad.Disc one contains Sana Maulit Muli, Narito, Di Na Natuto, Paano, Reaching Out, Each Passing Night (with Regine Velasquez), Ikaw Lamang, Kailangan Kita, How Did You Know, I Will Be Here, Muli (with Regine Velasquez), Take Me Out Of The Dark, Gaya Ng Dati, Letting Go and Warrior Is A Child. Sheer listening pleasure continues on Disc 2 with After All, Fool Till The End, What More Can I Say, Until Then, Babalik Ka Rin, Ang Aking Munting Bituin, You Gave Me Reason, Even For A While, Only I, You Are, In Another Lifetime, Hindi Kita Malilimutan, Lupa, Could You Be Messiah and Pasko Na Sinta Ko. "The Platinum Ballad Collection" is simply another fitting way to celebrate Gary Valenciano’s 25 years as a leading recording artist and entertainer. The Gary Valenciano’s 25th anniversary concert “Gary V Live at 25” will be staged at Araneta Coliseum on November 14 & 15 at 8 PM.

CLUB ATTACK – The Hottest Dance Compilation Of The Year!

CLUB ATTACK features all the biggest dance tracks that's keeping clubs boiling hot this side of 2008. It is a must for all clubbers, dancers, and everyone that is seduced by a beat! This compilation includes this year’s dance anthem “SHINING STAR” by Get Far as well as other equally infectious dance tracks from Moony (“I Don’t Know Why”), Kaskade (“Angel On My Shoulder”), Samantha James (“Breathe You In”), Miguel Migs (“So Far”), Fragma (“Toca’s Miracle 2008”), Alex Gaudino (“Watch Out”) and many more. The dancing never stops when you hear new version of familiar tunes like Yazoo’s “Don’t Go”, Underworld’s “Born Slippy”, Kellis’ “Promised Milkshake”, The Bucketheads’ “The Bomb (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)” and Michael Jackson’s “Cheap Thrills”. All 19 tracks including the bonus remix of “Shining Star" will surely please DJs, fitness instructors, and anyone who is looking for the perfect soundtrack at their next party !

CHRISTOPHER CROSS RELEASES NEW CD "THE CAFE CARLYLE SESSIONS"

5 time Grammy, Golden Globe & Oscar Award-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross' brand new album "The Café Carlyle Sessions" is his "Greatest Hits CD" featuring 15 of his biggest hits in jazzy and soft acoustic arrangements. Includes "Never Be The Same", "Swept Away", "Arthur's Theme", "Ride Like The Wind", "Sailing", "Think Of Laura" and more.

Catch Christopher Cross LIVE in Manila back to back with sophisticated pop-jazz duo Workshy's Chrysta Jones on November 29 (Saturday) at Araneta Coliseum, 8PM. Tickets are available at all TICKETNET outlets. Call 911-5555 or check out www.ticketnet.com.ph

SPONGE COLA ARE BACK WITH NEW SELF-TITLED CD!

One of today's hottest bands Sponge Cola are back with their eponymous third album . The carrier single "Puso" is just the right song to re-establish them as a hitmaking band. The new album sees the band explore musical territories that would make the Sponge Cola sound more cohesive, distinct and cohesive.

The band made up of Yael Yuzon (vocals-guitar), Gosh Dilay (bass), Erwin Armovit (lead guitar) and Chris Cantada (drums) released their debut album "Palabas" in 2004 , spawning radio hits like "KLSP," "Gemini," and "Jeepney." Their acoustic live cover of the Madonna classic "Crazy For You" gained popularity among fans and casual listeners after it became an Internet download favorite. Their Platinum-certified second CD "Transit", produced smash singles like the anthemic "Bitiw," "Tuliro," "Movie" and "Pasubali." Sponge Cola were also part of the most successful tribute records to come out recently: The Eraserheads' "Ultraelectromagneticjam" and the Apo Hiking Society's "Kami nAPO Muna" and "Kami nAPO Muna Ulit".

KRIS AQUINO'S STAR-STUDDED TRIBUTE ALBUM "THE GREATEST LOVE" IS NOW CERTIFIED GOLD!

Kris Aquino's now gold certified album "The Greatest Love" is already out in the market. Advance orders and mighty sales reaction have earned "The Greatest Love" a Gold certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI). The all-star cast of performers in the album - Regine Velasquez & Lani Misalucha (When You Believe), Gary Valenciano (Isn't She Lovely), Martin Nievera (The Greatest Love Of All), Ogie Alcasid (Sa Ugoy Ng Duyan), Piolo Pascual (No Matter What), Billy Crawford (How Sweet It Is), Jay R (A Song For Mama), Jed Madela (I'm Your Angel), Ronnie Liang (Iingatan Ka), Mcoy Fundales (Bless The Beasts and The Children), Kris Lawrence (Thanks To You), Sam Concepcion (Mama) and Mark Bautista (Because You Loved Me) - are more than enough attractions. Add to these the inspiring and enlightening spoken-word recordings of Kris Aquino make "The Greatest Love" album a sure winner. After three successful outings, Kris Aquino is now the undisputed Queen of Concept Albums. "The Greatest Love" album is a special tribute to President Corazon C. Aquino and to all the mothers in the world. A part of the proceeds of the album sales will go to the RMD Hope Foundation, the breast cancer awareness foundation of Dr. Romy Diaz, President Cory Aquino's oncologist. "The Greatest Love" album will soon be released in 6 Asian countries - Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

EDU MANZANO IS THE DANCER OF THE UNIVERSE!

The much awaited "Edu Manzano: Dancer Of The Universe" album is now available nationwide. Here's one album which will surely enliven the dancefloor, be it this forthcoming Holiday season or anytime of the year. The carrier single "Papayo Yawza (Brother of Papaya)" is now receiving heavy radio airplay and can be heard in the Edu Manzano hosted "Pilipinas Game Ka Na Ba" on ABS-CBN. Edu's first dance CD, "World's Greatest Dance Steps" has been certified Platinum and contained the worldwide smash "Papaya".

OGIE ALCASID'S LATEST CD "THE GREAT FILIPINO SONGBOOK" IS NOW CERTIFIED GOLD!

Ogie Alcasid's new hit album from Universal Records "The Great Filipino Songbook" has been certified gold. The multi-awarded singer/songwriter/actor/producer received his gold record last Sunday on SOP. Ogie will celebrate his 20th anniversary in showbiz with a major concert 20/20 at the Araneta Coliseum on September 27, 2008.

LANI MISALUCHA'S "REMINISCE" ALBUM GOES GOLD - NOW THE #1 SELLING ALBUM IN MAJOR RECORD OUTLETS!

This week's gold certification of Lani Misalucha's new "Reminisce" album (after one week of release in the market) fueled more sales power, to catapult it on top of major music charts, making it the #1 album in Music One (Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang & Quezon Avenue branches) and Astroplus (Mall of Asia & The Podium branches).

"Reminisce" will soon be released in 5 Asian countries -- Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia so our Platinum-Selling World Class Diva is more than ready for a regional musical invasion!

RONNIE LIANG RELEASES DELUXE "NGITI" CD WITH AUDIO & VIDEO TRACKS

A deluxe edition of Ronnie Liang's "Ngiti" CD has been released nationwide by Universal Records. It contains the Pinoy Dream Academy Season 1 runner-up's music videos -- "Ngiti", "Gusto Kita" and "Ikaw". The audio tracks included are the Pampango's versions of Ronnie's smash debut single "Ngiti" titled "Ayli" and "Ikaw" called "Ika" plus the original renditions of "Ngiti", "Gusto Kita", "Ang Aking Awitin" (duet with MYX VJ Nikki Gil) and "Ikaw".

LANI MISALUCHA RELEASES NEW ALBUM "REMINISCE"

Platinum-Selling World Class Diva Lani Misalucha releases her brand new album entitled "Reminisce". Produced by the Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, the album includes Lani's impeccable rendition of songs like "Someone That I Used To Love", "Tin Man", "Skyline Pigeon", "Bridges", "Healing", "Get Here", "I Loved You All The Way", "We Could Have It All", "Whispering Waves", "Where Is The Love/Feel Like Making Love Medley" and the carrier single "Love Of My Life" plus a bonus track "Iisa Pa Lamang". Her "Reminisce" album was launched on ASAP'08 last August 17.

JAY R'S "SOUL IN LOVE" ALBUM RECEIVES GOLD RECORD AWARD!

Jay R's smash hit CD "Soul In Love" has been certified gold. The Prince of Soul's new album debuted at the NUMBER ONE position in Music One outlets last January and has remained in their Top 10 chart for the past 8 months. The album also went number one in O Music Video and Astro Plus record outlets.

OGIE ALCASID RELEASES "THE GREAT FILIPINO SONG BOOK"

Ogie Alcasid pays tribute to the biggest OPM composers and singers in his new album "The Great Filipino Songbook". A multi-awarded and well-acclaimed singer/composer himself, Ogie gave his own endearing rendition of classic OPM hits like "Kung Sakali" (the carrier single), "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin", "Kahit Na", "Ngayon", "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo", "May Minamahal", "Bawa't Sandali", "Doon Lang", "Nais Ko", "Bato Sa Buhangin", "Handog", "Kailangan Kita", "Sana'y Ikaw Na Nga", "Yakapin Mo Ako", "Malayo Pa Ang Umaga" and "May Bukas Pa". Even before his album launch in SOP, "The Great Filipino Songbook" has entered the Top 5 charts of major retail oulets like Music One, O Music Video, Astroplus, Shoemart and Odyssey. Ogie will celebrate his 20th anniversary in showbiz with a major concert 20/20 at the Araneta Coliseum on September 27, 2008.

GARY VALENCIANO'S "REBIRTH" ALBUM TURNS GOLD!

Gary Valenciano received a gold record award for his "Rebirth" album at ASAP 08 last Sunday. The "Rebirth" CD celebrates his 25th year in showbiz and has "Only Hope" as first single and "When I Hear You Call" as the new single, which was launched at ASAP 08 last August 10.