About Universal Records

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Universal Records is the NUMBER ONE independent record label in the Philippines. Bringing you quality music for the past 30 years, we are home to artists like: Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Jay R, Billy Crawford, Kris Aquino, Edu Manzano, Marian Rivera, Mark Herras, Nina, Ronnie Liang, Gail Blanco, Sam Concepcion. Our band roster includes: Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Imago, Silent Sanctuary, Kenyo, Paraluman. We are equally committed to bring you exciting international releases covering various genres like pop, jazz, new age, classical, alternative, indie pop, rock, electronica, dance, r&b, and hip-hop. Name it, we definitely have it!

October 21, 2008

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

October 1, 2008

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".