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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!

April 25, 2010

Universal Records & Super Junior United Philippines' Invitation


Universal Records & Super Junior United Philippines invite you to The Wedding of the Year!

Join us in this magical event to celebrate the Philippine album release of "Don't Don" and get FREE Collectibles like Big Super Junior Posters, Photocards, Bookmarks, plus be a part of the main event itself - The Wedding!

Watch out for full details very soon!

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Universal Records will release Super Junior "The Second Album Don't Don" Repackaged Album (CD+DVD)

Due to numerous requests, Universal Records will finally release Super Junior "The Second Album Don't Don" Repackaged Album (CD+DVD) very soon.

With the phenomenal success of Super Junior "The Second Album Don't Don", Super Junior is now releasing a Repackaged edition. Super Junior "The Second Album Don't Don" Repackage Album (CD+DVD) contains all 14 tracks from the original release like "Don't Don", an up-tempo rock/R&B number featuring a violin solo from S.M. trainee Henry, "Disco Drive", a disco-flavored track composed by Yoon Jong Shin and "I Am", a dance pop number featuring lyrics by members Lee Teuk, Eun Hyuk, Sung Min, and Dong Hae. Super Junior "The Second Album Don't Don" Repackage Album (CD+DVD) also features a remake of their hit, "Marry U". Earlier in the year, Super Junior took on trot via their sub-group Super Junior T, and now they're even giving bokgo a shot with the retro '80s-style dance number "Midnight Fantasy". The '80s trend continues with "Our Love", a cover of an old Yoo Jae Ha song. The album also includes ballads like "She's Gone", "Thank You" and "Marry U".

Super Junior "The Second Album Don't Don" Repackage Album (CD+DVD) includes a DVD featuring music videos, making of MVs and interviews.

CD track listing:
1 . 돈 돈! (Don't Don)
2 . 소원이 있나요 (Sapphire Blue)
3 . You're My Endless Love (말하자면)
4 . 미워(Hate U, Love U)
5 . Disco Drive
6 . Marry U (New Version)
7 . I Am
8 . 사랑이 떠나다 (She's Gone)
9 . Missin' U
10 . 거울 (Mirror)
11 . 우리들의 사랑 (Our Love)
12 . Midnight Fantasy
13 . Thank You
14 . 아주 먼 옛날 (Song For You) (Bonus Track)

DVD track listing :
1 . "Marry U" Jacket Sketch
2 . Prologue
3 . Relay Talk
4 . Member Personal Story! “Talk to Myself!”
5 . Epilogue
6 . "Don’t Don" MV Making Film
7 . "Don’t Don" MV
8 . "Marry U" MV Making Film

FREE Girls' Generation Random Poster

Samples of Run Devil Run posters:  Jessica, Tiffany, Hyoyeon & Sunny
FREE Girls' Generation random poster! Get the limited edition poster (one of the 9 posters) when you buy "Run Devil Run - The Second Album Repackage".

Universal Records will release Girls' Generation "Run Devil Run"

Due to numerous requests, Universal Records will release Girls' Generation "Run Devil Run - The Second Album Repackage" very soon.

The girls trade in their cute cheerleader looks for a sexy and sophisticated "Black Soshi" concept that's been getting rave reviews from fans. The Repackage album comes with all 12 tracks from the original edition plus three additional tracks - "Run Devil Run", "Echo" and "(☆★☆) (Acoustic RnB Version)".

After "Run Devil Run" was first revealed on March 17th, it went #1 on Monkey3, Bugs, Dosirak, Soribada, Melon music charts and has been the top selling record on charts by music retailers like Hanteo, Hot Track and Synnar. It is expected that it will be another fever after their previous hit "Oh!".

Girls' Generation made a splash in the music industry in 2007 and has since released numerous singles including "Into the New World," "Girls' Generation," "Kissing You," "Baby Baby," "Gee," "Tell Me Your Wish" and "Oh!."

"Run Devil Run - The Second Album Repackage" tracklisting:
1. Run Devil Run
2. Oh!
3. Echo
4. 별별별(☆★☆) (Acoustic RnB Version)
5. Show! Show! Show!
6. 뻔&Fun(Sweet Talking Baby)
7. 영원히 너와 꿈꾸고 싶다(Forever)
8. 웃자(Be Happy)
9. 화성인 바이러스(Boys & Girls) featuring Key of SHINee
10. 카라멜 커피(Talk To Me)
11. 별별별(☆★☆)
12. 무조건 해피엔딩(Stick Wit U)
13. 좋은 일만 생각하기(Day by Day)
14. Gee
15. 소원을 말해봐(Genie)

More details like exact release date, poster giveaway and prices coming soon! Watch out for our special launch event in cooperation with Girls' Generation Philippines!

U-Kiss to release Mandarin track soon?


U-Kiss Alexander mentioned on Twitter that they are learning mandarin pronunciation really hard these days so that they can promote in countries like China and Taiwan in the future.

U-KISS 應該會錄中文歌﹐所以我們有機會去中國內地 + 台灣 宣傳~ 請耐心等待吧~ 要給我一點時間練好我的國語發音~ 哈哈

I guess fans from China would be excited after seeing this tweet!

Posted by Kacey @ Dailykpopnews

U-Kiss Kim Kibum & SS501 Kim Hyun Joong in InStyle magazine (May issue)


U-Kiss Asia MYX Special (part 1)

U-Kiss Asia MYX Special (part 2)

U-Kiss Asia MYX Special (part 3)

U-Kiss "Only One" CD Available Nationwide

U-KISS "Only One" CD available nationwide! Comes with FREE U-KISS VERSION 2 POSTER (first-come, first-served basis) in the following record stores:

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Odyssey SM Southmall 8062602
Odyssey SM Sta Mesa 7161551
Odyssey Robinsons Galleria 6314889
Odyssey Sta Lucia East Mall 6824271
Odyssey SM Bicutan 8229040
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O Music Video Rockwell 8981090
O Music Video Greenbelt 8922039
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The Landmark Makati 8109990
Odyssey SM Bacoor (046) 4177392

Please call your favorite store and reserve your U-KISS CD & POSTER now!

Hurry! Available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last!

How Big Is The Free TVXQ Poster?


The FREE TVXQ Poster (size: 20" x 28") can actually fit 20 pcs. of CDs. You can get this big TVXQ poster when you buy the "BEST SELECTION 2010" in selected record stores.

Official PHILIPPINE Release Date:
ADVANCED SELLING @ CASSIOPEIA PHILIPPINES 7G, UP FILM CENTER - MAY 1 (SATURDAY)

Regular Record Stores:  MAY 3 (MONDAY)

Tohoshinki "Best Selection 2010" Release Dates Confirmed!

The long wait is over. TOHOSHINKI "BEST SELECTION 2010" release dates are finally confirmed! Two versions of Tohohinki "Best Selection 2010" will be released.

Here are the details:

RELEASE DATE NUMBER ONE:
MAY 1, 2010 (SATURDAY) - ADVANCED SELLING DURING CASSIOPEIA PHILIPPINES 7TH GATHERING @ UP FILM THEATER

- If you purchase the Best Selection 2010 Silver (CD Only) for only P400, you get a Photocard inside the album, a Free Poster (The biggest ever printed by Universal Records) and you get an additional photocard OF YOUR CHOICE. Same deal if you buy Best Selection 2010 Black (2CD+DVD) for only P700.

- But wait! If you purchase BOTH versions that day, you get 2 Photocards inside the albums, a Free poster and the COMPLETE set (6 pcs.) of Official TVXQ Photocards!

- This deal is EXCLUSIVELY available at the 7th Gathering so don’t miss this chance. May 1, 2010 (Saturday). UP Film Theater. 10am-7pm. See you there!

FOR PROVINCIAL ORDERS, CLICK HERE:
http://cassph.org/home/72-7g-submenu/153-7g-bs-2010-silverblack-bundle-goes-nationwide

RELEASE DATE NUMBER TWO:
MAY 3, 2010 (MONDAY)

- If you purchase the Best Selection 2010 Silver (CD Only) for only P400, you get a Photocard inside the album, a Free Poster (The biggest ever printed by Universal Records), Same deal if you buy Best Selection 2010 Black (2CD+DVD) for only P700.

- FREE Poster is available in selected record stores nationwide. Please watch out for the announcement of the participating record stores!

Product Information:

BEST SELECTION 2010 SILVER (CD ONLY)
- 36 Page Booklet
- 16 TRACKS (Does not include new songs like "Break Out!" & "Toki Wo Tomete")
- One (1) Random Postcard inside the CD
- TVXQ Poster (Size 20" x 24") - Selected Stores Only
- Priced at P400 (Four Hundred Pesos)

BEST SELECTION 2010 BLACK (2CD+DVD VERSION)
- 24 Page Booklet
- Disc 1 includes 16 TRACKS
- Disc 2 includes 9 TRACKS (Including "Break Out!", "Toki Wo Tomete", "With All My Heart" and more!)
- DVD featuring around 70 minutes of highlight clips from TVXQ's four Japan live tours (16 Songs Live Performances)
- One (1) Random Postcard inside the CD
- TVXQ Poster (Size 20" x 24") - Selected Stores Only
- Priced at P700 (Seven Hundred Pesos)

"BEST SELECTION 2010" tracklisting:
CD 1:
1. 呪文-MIROTIC-
2. Share The World
3. My Destiny
4. どうして君を好きになってしまったんだろう?
    ( Why Did I Fall In Love With You? )
5. Purple Line
6. Stand by U
7. Stay With Me Tonight
8. 明日はくるから
9. "O"-正・反・合-
10. Sky
11. Somebody To Love
12. Lovin' you
13. Rising Sun
14. Summer Dream
15. Bolero
16. Begin

CD 2:
1. Forever Love
2. SHINE
3. Love in the Ice
4. Beautiful you
5. HUG (Japanese version)
6. 甘く果てしなく
7. 時ヲ止メテ Toki Wo Tomete (Please Stop Time)
8. With All My Heart~君が踊る、夏~
9. BREAK OUT!

DVD:
1.TRICK
2.Rising Sun
3. ”O” -正・反・合
4. Stay With Me Tonight
5. Choosey Lover
6. Begin
7. HUG
8. 明日は来るから
9. ZION
10. Break up the shell
11. High Time
12. Purple Line
13. 呪文-MIROTIC-
14. The way U are
15. Surivor
16. Somebody To Love

Cassiopeia Philippines "7G" Official Poster

7G Always Keep The Faith, TSC: Final in Tokyo Dome (screening)

From the group that spearheaded the First Kpop Convention in the world, Cassiopeia Philippines, comes another first in fan-organized events of epic proportions: 7G Always Keep The Faith, TSC "Final in Tokyo Dome" Screening!

On May 1, 2010, from 10am to 7pm at the UP Film Center, be one with the Kpop community as it celebrates the music, the passion and the lives of five of the biggest artists in Asia--Yunho, Jaejoong, Junsu, Yuchun and Changmin, collectively known as TVXQ.

The event will have Activity Booths including Universal Record’s Best Selection 2010 Album Sale, Merchandise Booths, Photo Studio, TVXQ Henna, Quiz Booth, Fanclub Membership Sign-ups and much more! There will also be a 1-hour program with performances, cosplay, games, raffles and contests but the highlight of Cass PH's 7th gathering is the 3-hour cinema screening of TVXQ's latest and biggest concert, “4th Live Tour 2009: The Secret Code: FINAL in Tokyo Dome”!

Get freebies from Cass PH, win tons of prizes, participate in games and enjoy the program... But most importantly, you can show your love and support to the five icons who have revolutionized Korean pop music and have captured the hearts of millions of fans.

In celebration and for the love of the Rising Gods of the East, Always Keep the Faith! 



Here's a promo teaser:

April 21, 2010

Girls' Generation & U-Kiss Showdown on MYX Charts!


Superstar K-Pop Girl Group Girls' Generation and Hottest K-Pop Boy Band U-Kiss are competiting for the top spot on MYX Daily Top 10! These two K-Pop acts' music videos, "Run Devil Run" and "Bingeul Bingeul" have both peaked at #2 and are still aiming for the #1 position.

Girls' Generation's "Run Devil Run" is the highest gainer in this week's MYX Hit Chart and MYX International Top 20 while U-Kiss "Bingeul Bingeul" music video has been on the MYX countdown for one month!

To vote for GIRLS' GENERATION music video RUN DEVIL RUN, just text:
MYX vote Run Devil Run
Then send to 2366.

To vote for U-KISS music video BINGEUL BINGEUL, just text:
MYX vote Bingeul Bingeul
Then send to 2366.

U-Kiss poses for Elle Girl


Click here to see more photos:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=417263&id=214540185413

U-Kiss Alexander transforms into a football star!


After seeing some photos of MBLAQ's members on the pitch yesterday for the shooting of Idol United, now we have a few photos of U-Kiss boys on the pitch!

However, it seems that we only got some photos of Alexander in football boots,wondering where did the other go when Alexander was warming up,but Alexander does look cool in these photos right? Photos taken from rocketboxx!

Source : Dailykpopnews

U-Kiss members on Twitter


Alexander: http://twitter.com/alexander_0729
Kevin: http://twitter.com/Kevinwoo91
Kibum: http://twitter.com/90KKB
Eli: http://twitter.com/u_kisseli
Dongho: http://twitter.com/Dongho94

Super Junior members on Twitter


Donghae: http://twitter.com/donghae861015
Siwon: http://twitter.com/Choi_SW
Sungmin: http://twitter.com/myblacksmile
Shindong: http://twitter.com/ShinsFriends
Henry: http://twitter.com/henrylau89
Heechul: http://twitter.com/hee18

K-Pop Royalty BoA "Identity" CD Zooms to #1!

Congratulations to Pinoy BoA fans! BoA's latest album "Identity" debuts at #1 in Music One record stores. The chart is based on the total sales tabulated from the three Music One record stores (Glorietta, Greenbelt and Quezon Avenue) from April 12 to 17, 2010. This is BoA's first #1 album in the Philippines and BoA fans are eagerly awaiting for her Korean comeback album this August!

Universal Records and Shrine of BoA Philippines celebrated the release of BoA's 7th J-Pop album "Identity" by holding an Album Event Launch at Music One Greenbelt last Saturday (April 17, 2010) where fans can get free BoA poster & postcards when they buy the "Identity" CD and register as a member of Shrine of BoA Philippines Fan Group. Members of other Pinoy K-Pop Fan Groups like Cassiopeia Philippines, Super Junior United Philippines, Girls' Generation Philippines and UKissMe Philippines also showed up to extend their support ! The fans later trooped to Joo Sarang Noraebang where they held Shrine of BoA Philippines first gathering. It was a night filled with games, karaoke and prizes for lucky BoA fans!

BoA "IDENTITY" CD priced at P395. Get FREE Limited Edition BoA Poster (first come, first served) in the following record stores:

METRO MANILA:
Odyssey Gateway 4210596
Odyssey SM Megamall 6873620
Odyssey SM Mall Of Asia 5560138
Odyssey SM Manila 5249098
Odyssey Robinsons Place Ermita 5367941
Odyssey SM Fairview 9383152
Odyssey Filinvest 8503763
Odyssey Alabang 7725984
Odyssey SM Southmall 8062602
Odyssey SM Sta Mesa 7161551
Odyssey Robinsons Galleria 6314889
Odyssey Sta Lucia East Mall 6824271
Odyssey SM Bicutan 8229040
Odyssey SM Taytay 6612031
Odyssey SM Marikina 4771874
Music One Quezon Avenue 373-7376
Music One Glorietta 752-8095 to 96
Music One Greenbelt 757-4426
Astroplus SM Mall Of Asia 5560080
Astrovision Robinsons Place Ermita 5363228
Astroplus SM North Edsa 9201531
Astroplus The Block North Edsa 4420372
Astroplus SM Makati 3182382
Astroplus SM Megamall 6331793
Astroplus SM San Lazaro 7862428
Astrovision Virra Mall 7210811
Astrovision Trinoma 9155163
Astrovision Filinvest 8503978
Astrovision Metro East 6813390
Astrovision Shangrila Plaza 6359967
Astrovision Robinsons Gallleria 6363173
O Music Video Rockwell 8981090
O Music Video Greenbelt 8922039
The Landmark Trinoma 9229990
The Landmark Makati 8109990
Odyssey SM Bacoor (046) 4177392

PROVINCES:
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Astrovision Ayala Cebu (032) 2344535
Astroplus SM Marilao... (044) 9332038
Astroplus SM Clark (045) 4990005
Astroplus SM Baguio (074) 6197768
Astroplus SM Lucena (042) 7100010
Odyssey SM Bacoor (046) 4177392
Odyssey Dasmarinas (046) 4323121
Odyssey SM Manduriao Iloilo (033) 3209755
Odyssey Limketkai Cagayan de Oro (088) 8562092
Odyssey SM Cebu (032) 2320769
Odyssey Gaisano Mall Davao (082) 2217750
Odyssey SM Pampanga (045) 9612468
Odyssey Olongapo (047) 2232248
Odyssey NE Pacific Nueva Ecija (044) 9409038
Odyssey Magic Mall Urdaneta Pangasinan (075) 6562919
Odyssey SM Batangas (043) 7832243
Odyssey SM Bacolod (034) 468 0036

Please call your favorite stores and reserve your BoA CD & Poster now! HURRY! Available on a first come first served basis, while supplies last!

BoA's seventh J-pop album "Identity" invites fans to all-new dance numbers, ballads and collaboration songs. The album includes her recent hits "Bump Bump!" with m-flo's Verbal, "Mamoritai-White Wishes" and "Possibility" duet with Miura Daichi. Perhaps the most outstanding part of this 13-track release however is that BoA makes her debut as a producer. BoA is one of two artists in J-Pop history to top the Oricon Weekly Album Charts six consecutive times. The other artist with such an honor is Ayumi Hamasaki. This is an amazing feat, considering that BoA is not Japanese.

BoA "Identity" tracklisting:
1. This Is Who I Am
2. Easy Do The Motion
3. Bump Bump!! feat.Verbal (m-flo)
4. Lazer
5. Interlude#1
6. Is This Love
7. Mamoritai - White Wishes
8. Interlude#2
9. Neko Rabu
10. The End Soshite And...
11. Possibility duet with Miura Daichi
12. Fallin'
13. My All

Enjoy BoA's music videos from her 7TH J-Pop album "IDENTITY".

BUMP BUMP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkc-niPsESE

WHITE WISHES: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dHP3ikuJ_A

POSSIBILITY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTOvmmzN5nM

Follow Shrine of BoA Philippines:
Official board: http://sobph.co.nr
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shrine-of-BoA-Philippines/337445871373
Facebook Friend Page: http://www.facebook.com/sobph
Facebook Group Page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=245200626682
Multiply: http://sobph.multiply.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sobph
Friendster: http://profiles.friendster.com/sobph
You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/sobph

P99 CD & VCD Sale @ Power Plant (Rockwell), Extended!

What:    Everything at P99 CD & VCD Sale
When:   April 23, 24, 25 & 30 and May 1 & 2
Where:  O Music & Video store, 3rd floor Power Plant Mall, Rockwell

Christian Bautista & Sarah Geronimo's "Please Be Careful With My Heart" is #1!

Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista's latest music video, "Please Be Careful With My Heart", his duet with Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo zooms all the way to the #1 spot on Pinoy MYX Countdown (April 17-23, 2010). The music video debuted at #13 last week and dethroned his own music video "Beautiful Girl", which was #1 for 6 weeks! In fact, "Please Be Careful With My Heart" is Christian's third #1 music video taken from his Double Platinum album "Romance Revisited  The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan"!

Watch "Please Be Careful With My Heart" MV here:


"Romance Revisited : The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan" will soon be released in other Asian countries like Indonesia (where Christian recorded a Bahasa version of 'Please Be Careful With My Heart" with Indonesian superstar Bunga Citra Lestari), Malaysia (where he recorded the duet 'Anugerah Cinta' with highly-revered singer Noryn Aziz), Singapore (where he will record a Mandarin/English version of "Please Be Careful With My Heart" with Singaporean pop songstress Kewei), Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea and Japan! Christian just came from the prestigious Pattaya International Music Festival in Thailand where he shared the stage with other Asian pop superstars!

To vote for CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA's music video "Please Be Careful With My Heart", just text:
MYX vote Please Be Careful
Then send to 2366.

Christian Bautista on the cover of MYX Magazine (April/May issue), Goes Shirtless for Bench!

Christian Bautista talks about his success abroad, busy schedule and special award at the MYX Music Awards 2010. Christian released his music video for his song “Please Be Careful With My Heart” featuring Sarah Geronimo recently. He is currently in Indonesia to promote his latest album “Romance Revisited” and hold some shows there.

Aside from his thriving music career, Christian also appeared “shirtless” for the first time on a giant billboard for Bench.

Source: http://www.starmometer.com/2010/04/17/christian-bautista-myx-magazine-aprilmay-2010/

Billy Crawford Receives Gold Record Award for "Groove"

International R&B-Pop Sensation Billy Crawford's latest album "Groove" has been certified GOLD! Billy received his Gold Record award from Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy Go last Sunday (April 18th) on ASAP XV after the launch of his latest single "One Last Cry". "Groove" is Billy's SECOND GOLD RECORD under Universal Records, his first was for the album "Big City" in 2006.

Unlike Billy Crawford's past albums “Ride,” “Big City” and “It’s Time,” “Groove” is a covers album, his tribute album to his musical influences and the music he grew up listening to. Some of the songs in “Groove” were recorded abroad and some in the Philippines. It was also a creative collaboration among him, his friend Marcus Davis and Universal Records’ Platinum Producer Ito Rapadas.

Inside “Groove” are “Steal Away”, “Sexy Eyes”, “Mercy, Mercy Me”, “Let’s Groove”, “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love”, “Lovely Day”, “Never Let Her Slip Away”, “Someone”, “How Sweet It Is”, “One Last Cry” and bonus tracks like a Silverfilter Remix of “Steal Away.” Also in “Groove” is his duet with girlfriend Nikki Gil entitled “You’ve Got a Friend”.

Internationally Billy Crawford has sold more than 2 million records! In 2001, Billymania started in Europe when his smash hit "Trackin" went straight to the top of the French charts and was certified platinum (more than 500,000 copies sold). The track also made #1 in Holland, #2 in Belgium, #3 in Switzerland, #20 in Germany. His second album "Ride" was certified gold in France (100,000 copies) within just a few weeks and shipped gold in Switzerland. The album went on to achieve platinum status in the French market (300,000) and a total of 450,000 copies have been sold to date. Billy Crawford has already received a nomination at the 2002 NRJ Music Awards for “Best Newcomer of the Year” and in 2003, he was awarded as “International Male Artist of the Year” beating competition from Will Smith, Eminem and Robbie Williams. In 2004, Billy released his 3rd album “Big City” and toured the Philippines to promote the album release. The first single “Bright Lights” was an immediate success and the album was certified Gold. He released another album in 2007 entitled “It’s Time” and hosted a dance reality show “M.O.V.E.” The winning dancers became part of his back-up dancers in his major concert at the Araneta Coliseum. In 2008, Billy transferred to ABS-CBN and became the host of Pinoy Dream Academy and is now seen regularly on ASAP XV and Pilipinas Got Talent.

Watch Billy Crawford music videos here :

HUMAN NATURE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tslrPjID9Jo

YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11-9S5wRTx8

"Groove" track listing:
1. Steal Away (originally by Robbie Dupree)
2. Sexy Eyes (originally by Dr. Hook)
3. Rock With You (originally by Michael Jackson)
4. Let’s Groove (originally by Earth, Wind & Fire)
5. Could It Be I’m Fallin’ In Love (originally by The Spinners)
6. Lovely Day (originally by Bill Withers)
7. You’ve Got a Friend feat. Nikki Gil (originally by James Taylor)
8. How Sweet It Is (originally by James Taylor)
9. Never Let Her Slip Away (originally by Andrew Gold)
10. Human Nature (originally by Michael Jackson)
11. One Last Cry (originally by Brian McKnight)
12. Someone (originally by El Debarge)
13. Mercy, Mercy Me (originally by Marvin Gaye)
14. Human Nature (acoustic version)
15. You’ve Got a Friend feat. Nikki Gil (acoustic version)

April 20, 2010

Tiago Iorc's "Blame" music video on MYX Premiere

Originally from Brazil, Tiago Iorc (pronounced ee-ork) moved abroad with his family at an early age, living for several years in England and in the United States. At the age of eight, already back to his former country, he began his relationship with music as he first touched the acoustic guitar. Overwhelmed by music ever since, Tiago never restrained effort in appreciating various genres, always aiming to learn from the songs he considered consistent examples of melody, harmony and expression. Nowadays, the 23 year old singer/songwriter feels comfortable enough to sketch his first compositions and to truly express himself through his music.

His debut album "Let Yourself In" is a diverse collection of pop songs that reflect a wide range of musical influences. The album walks a line between rock, soul, blues and jazz, including his versions of worldwide classics - The Beatles "Ticket To Ride" and The Temptations "My Girl". His well-placed lyrics and carefully crafted melodies show the main concern of his work - synergy between lyric and music. Includes "Nothing But A Song", "Blame", "No One There", "There's More To Life" and more! Will definitely appeal to fans of Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and John Mayer.

"Let Yourself In" is released locally by Universal Records.

To vote for TIAGO IORC's music video BLAME, text:
MYX vote Blame
Then send to 2366.

And here's the video:

U-Kiss Continues Their Philippine Invasion!

These lifesize U-Kiss standees will be invading selected record stores - SM Dept. Store Record Bars, Odyssey, Landmark, Music One! Visit the boys and feel free to take your photos with them. :)

U-Kiss "Bingeul Bingeul" has been on MYX charts for one month!

U-Kiss "Bingeul Biingeul" music video has been on the MYX countdown for one month! In today's (April 20, 2010) MYX Daily Top 10, "Bingeul Bingeul" is at #2. In this week's MYX Hit Chart (April 18-24, (2010) and MYX International Top 20 (April 17-23, 2010), the music video is at #4!

The number one music channel MYX started airing the music video four weeks ago, and even up to the present, the Pinoy Kiss Me's have not stopped voting for this song.

THE U-KISS BOYS WILL BE BACK FOR A SHOW AT THE ARANETA COLISEUM ON MAY 29TH!

To vote for U-Kiss music video "Bingeul Bingeul"
MYX vote Bingeul Bingeul
Then send to 2366.

U-Kiss on Master Showman part 1

U-Kiss on Master Showman part 2

U-Kiss on Master Showman part 3

International Idols U-Kiss for Elle Girl

The 7-member boy group famous at home and abroad, U-Kiss has recently participated in a pictorial for Elle Girl as their main models for the May issue. Flaunting their dandy charm, the boys also joined in for a brief interview with Elle Girl and shared their pride of being the so-called International Idols.

The jokester Soohyeon revealed, “Ever since I was in school, I was very talkative and often made my friends laugh. My middle school friends tell me that they thought I was going to be a comedian instead. I am enjoying [my life] right now by being who I am.”

U-Kiss’ maknae Dongho also shared, “[Despite my image], I like being alone and I am currently investing my income in the stock market.”

A couple weeks ago, U-Kiss held their own showcase in the Philippines on the 4th, gathering more than 20,000 fans under one roof. On top of that, they were also a part of Shocking M Super Concert in Bangkok hosted by Mnet, captivating the hearts of their Thai fans. With the U-Kiss fever striking Asia-wide, it seems the boys are a step closer to being worldwide superstars.

Source : Allkpop

U-Kiss Malaysia fanmeeting video

U-Kiss DongHo is Seduced Easily?

This pretty boy may have an innocent charm, but who knew he could be so easily seduced?

On a recent episode of SBS ‘Quiz! Sixth Sense Battle’, U-Kiss’s maknae DongHo was asked what the most commonly misinterpreted action made by a woman is. He revealed his own experience how “female stars would come into our waiting room to visit us. I thought that the ones that looked at me and smiled while they greeted me, liked me.” Kim ChangRyul, DongHo’s co-star on KBS ‘Invincible Team’, also added, “DongHo thinks that whenever a female star walks into the waiting room, they’re looking at him.”

But of course, who can resist such a cute and charismatic person like DongHo? Hopefully though, he’ll understand that smiling and greeting is not the same as seducing.

Meanwhile, U-Kiss is getting ready to comeback with a follow-up song. Excited?

Source: Park SaeYeon @Newsen.com
Translation: OHHxbby @Kpoplive.com

U-Kiss DongHo’s Investment?

Will U-kiss’ maknae, DongHo, ever stop surprising us?

Not too long ago, DongHo revealed on MBC’s Change The World that he loves to knit. He came by the hobby after finding that reading or playing games during the long car rides the band takes make him sick. Naturally, he took up knitting as an alternative, and as been knitting for 2 years since!

If fan’s were surprised at that news, they will be even more shocked by DongHo’s mature side revealed in magazine Elle Girl. In his interview, he confesses, ‘I usually like being alone and like saving money to invest them in stocks.’ This is completely different from the ’sporty maknae’ image that he usually portrays. It’s interesting to see someone so young already investing his money in stocks.

Well, I for one, would like to wish DongHo good luck with all his current and future investments!

Source: Newsen + Mydaily+ Hankooki + annieetrannie@7kisses
Translation: Rocketboxx.net

Kibum of U-Kiss eats a tarantula!

It was revealed that U-Kiss member Kibum has ate a tarantula (poisonous spider) during a game for variety show MBC Every1’s Bokbulok Season 2.

In order to celebrate the upcoming Black Day, Bokbulok Season 2 made a special episode dedicated to “black foods.”

When Kibum was chosen through a random dice game to eat a tarantula, he couldn’t hide his contempt and surprise at the situation.

The chef who cooked this fried spider dish informed the idol, “Because tarantulas are poisonous, we first boil it in water and then fry it in oil to produce a dish that is safe to eat,” assuring him that the poison is gone.

Kibum instinctively took the fried spider with his hand and placed it in his mouth. The show cast and audience members were shocked as they watched Kibum bravely chew the spider’s head while the idol seemed nonchalant about the whole ordeal.

“It was really hard to begin eating it but once I did I just thought of my mom. Unexpectedly, it’s pretty good. After eating the body, the legs seem more like a snack,” Kibum said, as he proceeded to eat the legs as if they were dried squid legs instead of tarantula legs.

During this special episode, other “black foods” that were presented to the studio guests include squid ink, horse’s black intestinal organ diameters, frog eggs, mole crickets and fungus ridden black corns.

Kudos to Kibum for being brave enough to eat the tarantula. Personally, I wouldn’t be sure if I could eat it myself if I was asked to.

Source : Allkpop