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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!

January 29, 2010

TVXQ "MIROTIC" (Version C) cd out now!

FREE Limited Edition TVXQ "Mirotic" (version C) Poster (First Come, First Served) in the following record stores:

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GIRLS' GENERATION "GEE" cd available out now!

FREE Limited Edition GIRLS' GENERATION GEE Poster (First Come, First Served) in the following record stores:

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PEP.ph | Christian Bautista guests in 10 Indonesian TV shows

Christian Bautista recently went to Indonesia to promote his latest single, "Tetaplah Dihatiku," the Bahasa version of "Please Be Careful With My Heart." This song is one of the tracks from his Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan album. Christian recorded the song with popular Indonesian singer-actress, Bunga Citra Lestari.

The Filipino singer made rounds in ten Indonesian TV shows, starting with the game show, "Missing Lyrics," on Trans TV. This was followed by his appearance the famous morning show, "Dahsyat," in RCTI TV and "Gebyar BCA" in Indosiar TV.

Christian was also seen in Bri Dihati, Online Trans TV, MNC Music Channel (also aired in Singapore and Malaysia), Playlist on SCTV, the showbiz-oriented show Sinden Gossip, Bukan Empat Mata on Trans TV-7 and TV1 Auto Expert.

Other than the TV guestings,Christian's schedule was filled with magazine, newspaper and radio interviews for his Indonesian visit.

Click here to go directly to PEP.ph's article:
http://www.pep.ph/guide/5452/Christian-Bautista-guests-in-10-Indonesian-TV-shows

Christian Bautista & Bunga Citra Lestari "Please Be Careful With My Heart" on Indonesian TV (1/26/2010)

STIR.ph | Christian stripping in Indonesia!

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, Jan. 26 -- Stirring Singer of the Decade winner Christian Bautista who received his award by a video acceptance speech in last night’s STIR Awards held at Zirkoh Greenhills is now the toast not only of the metro but Asia!

After guesting in SCTV Indonesia’s "Play List" singing “Tetaplah Dihatiku,” the Bahasa version of “Please Be Careful With My Heart,” Christian with Bunga Citra Lestari stepped out of the studio and was ambushed by TV news, radio and print media. 

Says Christian who guested in over 10 television shows in the last seven days, "It was an overwhelming experience I am so touched and excited that Indonesia is giving me all this attention and exposure." 

Said shows were mostly musical variety shows. In Indonesia, Christian appeared on several local TV television programs: the game show “Missing Lyrics,” “Bri Dihati,” “Sinden Gossip” and “Online on Trans TV”; the popular morning talk show “Dahsyat” on RCTI TV; “Gebyar BCA” on Indosiar TV; MNC Music Channel (also aired in Singapore and Malaysia); “Playlist” on SCTV; “Bukan Empat Mata” and TV1 “Auto Expert.”

Aside from his TV appearances, Christian also did newspaper, magazine and radio interviews during his week-long Indonesian visit.  

Christian also spent five days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to launch and promote the single release of “Anugerah Cinta,” a Bahasa version of “Ngiti,” with Malaysian recording artist Noryn Aziz...

Read the full write-up here:
http://www.stir.ph/LM/articles~level2/id-1264556641160_4/ai-null/Christian_stripping_in_Indonesia.html

Noel Cabangon "Byahe" album - Number One for 9 Weeks!


OPM singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon's latest CD titled "Byahe" is STILL the NUMBER ONE album in Music One stores! The retail chain released their album chart today based on the sales tabulation garnered from the three Music One Stores (Glorietta, Greenbelt and Quezon City) from January 18 to January 24, 2010. "Byahe" has been the NUMBER ONE album in Music One stores for 9 weeks ! "Byahe" has outsold brand new albums by Susan Boyle, Taylor Swift, Owl City, Andrea Bocelli, Glee OST, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys and Paramore!

January 27, 2010

Sam Concepcion in "Pop Class" (trailer)

Universal Records OPM Acts in 2009 Monster Radio’s Yearender OPM Awards


RX 93.1 awarded the following Universal Records OPM acts in its 2009 Year-End Countdown:

OPM Song of the Year: “Back in Time” by Kyla with Jay-R

OPM Band of the Decade: Parokya ni Edgar

OPM Solo Male Artist of the Decade: Christian Bautista

AJ McLean talks about "Teenage Wildlife" music video (audio clip)

AJ McLean "Have It All" Album Japanese TV Spot

January 26, 2010

"DANCE 2010" album preview

"DANCE 2010" CD Out Now!

While many dance compilations try to please as many people by combining many different types of dance music as possible, all the songs in "Dance 2010" work together wonderfully. Imagine 16 infectious dance tunes in one explosive CD! Featuring familiar hits like "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" by Pitbull, "Shining Star" by Get Far, "Poker Face" by The Real Booty Babes, "Apologize (Dance Version)" by Jill Razer and new dance smashes like "Enjoy" by Outhere Brothers, "Girl I'm Tryin'" by J Brazil, "If You Don’t Know My Name (You Can Call Me Baby)" by David Tavare plus revivals "Dress You Up", "If I Had A Hammer" and more! If you like dance music and really enjoy non-stop dancing then this compilation is for you! "Dance 2010" is full of awesome tracks we all know and love, so if you don't own dance music but do like it - buy this!

TONY HADLEY "Passing Strangers" album preview

TONY HADLEY "PASSING STRANGERS" CD OUT NOW

Tony Hadley was the suave frontman of legendary British pop group Spandau Ballet (25 million record sales, 6 platinum albums and 23 hit singles). He has one of the most emphatic and recognizable voices of the past twenty five years, a voice that has been responsible for etching into the minds some of the most romantic songs of a generation. Now, he has released his 'dream' album - "Passing Strangers", an album of swing and jazz related arrangements of songs first brought to prominence by crooners such as Tony Bennett, Matt Monro and Jack Jones. Includes classics such as "The Mood I'm In", " Wives & Lovers", "The Good Life", "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered", "Time In A Bottle", "Wait For You", "Just A Gigolo" and more. “Passing Strangers” is proof that Tony’s star will be burning bright for many years to come.

Christian Bautista & Bunga Citra Lestari "Please Be Careful With My Heart" @ Dahsyat Weekend - Jakarta

Christian Bautista talks about Indonesian album @ SNN (1/4/10)

Jay R Wins Award in 2010 Wave 89.1 Urban Music Award!

Platinum Prince of Soul Jay R bagged the 'Best Collaboration Award' for the song "Back In Time", which he wrote and sung with Kyla. The award was presented to him during 2010 Wave 89.1 Urban Music Award held last night (January 22nd) at Eastwood Mall.

Jay R will be releasing a brand new CD this February, his follow-up to the Platinum certified 2008 album "Soul In Love".

Pics from Kenyo's latest music video "Simulan Na Natin" shoot

 
Click here to see more photos from the video shoot:

Director: Carlo Marco Cruz
Director of Photography: Carlo Mendoza
Location: Behind the scenes / Eivissa Super Club. Quezon City

Photos courtesy of FreelanceProductions (Thanks Jeman and Jeff!)

January 21, 2010

Jed Madela presents Music One with a Plaque of Appreciation for being The Biggest Selling OPM Album of 2009

World Champion Jed Madela presents Anton Ramos, owner of one of the country's biggest music stores Music One, with a Plaque of Appreciation for his Platinum-certified "Songs Rediscovered 2 : The Ultimate OPM Playlist" being the Biggest-Selling OPM Album of 2009. The presentation took place today (January 20th) at the Music One Greenbelt branch and was covered by ABS-CBN, GMA 7 and TV 5.

Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist” is the perfect follow-up to the Double Platinum-certified “Songs Rediscovered” released five years ago. The new CD is a distinguished collection of timeless OPM songs from the '80s and '90s sung to perfection by a voice that is once heard, never forgotten. The album is available in two versions - 1CD version and 2CD edition, which includes Bonus Minus-One CD.

"Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist" is now also available on MP3 and MP4 formats. Both formats contains all the songs (82 songs!) taken from his albums - "I'll Be Around", "Songs Rediscovered", "Only Human", "Songs Rediscovered 2" and "The Voice Of Christmas". The MP4 format contains all his music videos!

Noel Cabangon "Byahe" album: Number One for 8 Weeks!


One of the most respected and influential singer-songwriters in OPM music, Noel Cabangon, and his latest CD titled "Byahe" are STILL the NUMBER ONE album in Music One stores! The retail chain released their album chart today based on the sales tabulation garnered from the three Music One Stores (Glorietta, Greenbelt and Quezon City) from January 4 to January 10, 2010. "Byahe" has been the NUMBER ONE album in Music One stores for 8 weeks ! "Byahe" has outsold brand new albums by Susan Boyle, Taylor Swift, Owl City, Andrea Bocelli, Glee OST, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Kesha and John Mayer!

Christian Bautista & Noryn Aziz: behind the scenes of "Anugerah Cinta" music video

January 18, 2010

Jump for joy: Super Junior, Manila-bound!

By JONATHAN M. HICAP
January 15, 2010, 2:04pm | Manila Bulletin

“Sapphire Blue” fans, rejoice: Super Junior is coming to Manila.

This was confirmed by Manila Bulletin Entertainment Online with Happee Sy of PULP Live Productions, the concert organizer that will bring in the popular Korean boy band.

Sy said the Philippines will be part of the itinerary of Super Junior’s “Super Show 2: Asia Concert Tour Live,” to be held April 10 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Super Show 2” is the Asia-wide concert tour of the 13-member boy band which kicked off in July 2009 in Seoul, South Korea. Before coming to Manila, Super Junior will hold concerts in China, Taiwan, and Malaysia.

Fans have been reserving tickets on social networking site Facebook where PULP Live Productions has made an event page for the concert. Sy said payment for the reserved tickets will be announced soon.

The highest ticket price is P8,000 for the Super VIP area where fans can get extra privileges and freebies.

Fans are very excited over Super Junior’s Manila visit.

“I can't wait. I'm so excited,” one fan wrote on Facebook.

Super Junior is very popular in the Philippines. Their third album, “Sorry, Sorry,” was the top selling K-pop album in 2009 in the Philippines, according to Universal Records.

The album was No. 10 in the Top 25 Bestselling Albums list for 2009 based on album sales in Music One stores from January to December 2009.

Sorry, Sorry” debuted at No. 1 in Music One Album Chart just three days after its release in September last year and also became No. 1 in Odyssey Records stores.

The “Sorry, Sorry” album reached Gold status three months after its release in the Philippines.

For more information about the Manila concert, just visit the Facebook event page through this shortened URL: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=256153864673&ref=mf

SUPER JUNIOR HEADED TO MANILA!

Major Philippine news source The Manila Bulletin has reported that SUPER JUNIOR are set to hold a concert in the Philippines as part of their "Super Show 2".

According to The Manila Bulletin, PULP Live Productions has confirmed that Super Junior are indeed performing in Manila - dates in China, Taiwan and Malaysia have apparently already been confirmed. There is no word yet on whether or not Han Kyung or Kibum will be attending.

Unlike SHINee who performed at the Cultural Center of the Philippines late last year, Super Junior will be performing at the Araneta Coliseum which has a seating capacity of nearly 25,000 people - the largest in Southeast Asia. It is also popular for being the site of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's Thrilla in Manila.

As of now, the exact date of the concert is April 10. There are no exact ticket prices yet but the highest price is apparently PhP 8,000 (Approx. USD 160). Final ticket pricing and the seat plan will be released sometime next week.

Source: The Manila Bulletin

Christian Bautista Presents Odyssey Records with a Plaque of Appreciation for being the #1 OPM Album for 8 Weeks!

Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista dropped by Odyssey Records Office in Ortigas last January 15th (Friday) and presented them a Plaque of Appreciation for "Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan" being the #1 OPM Album in the country's biggest record retail chain for 8 weeks! Present during the plaque presentation were Mrs. Tess Fonacier, Liza Fonacier and Jay Fonacier. as well as Universal Records executives and media people from television.

Christian Bautista's latest CD entitled "Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan" has been certified DOUBLE PLATINUM after 3 months of release! The second single from the album, "Beautiful Girl", is now enjoying favorable radio airplay. The music video of "Beautiful Girl" features Christian Bautista with not one but four leading ladies - Anne Curtis, Angel Locsin, Georgina Wilson and Solenn Heusaff.

"Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan" album has now been repackaged and comes with a Free Minus One CD of all the songs featured in the album.

Kenyo's new music video "Simulan Na Natin" teaser pic


January 12, 2010

Jed Madela's "Songs Rediscovered 2" - #1 OPM album of 2009!


World Champion Jed Madela's Platinum-certified new album “Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist” is the BIGGEST SELLING OPM ALBUM OF 2009 in all Music One stores. One of the country's biggest record retail chains, Music One, released the Top 25 Bestselling Albums of 2009 based on sales tabulation garned from their three music stores from January 1 to December 31, 2009. Jed Madela's “Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist” entered at #4, the highest charting OPM album in the chart !

“Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist” is the perfect follow-up to the Double Platinum-certified “Songs Rediscovered” released five years ago. The new CD is a distinguished collection of timeless OPM songs from the '80s and '90s sung to perfection by a voice that is once heard, never forgotten. The album is available in two versions - 1CD version and 2CD edition, which includes Bonus Minus-One CD.

"Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist" is now also available on MP3 and MP4 formats. Both formats contains all the songs (82 songs!) taken from his albums - "I'll Be Around", "Songs Rediscovered", "Only Human", "Songs Rediscovered 2" and "The Voice Of Christmas". The MP4 format contains all his music videos!

Tracklisting:
1. To Love Again (originally by Sharon Cuneta)
2. Can’t We Start Over Again (originally by Jose Mari Chan)
3. I Need You Back (originally by Raymond Lauchengco)
4. Give Me A Chance (originally by Ric Segreto)
5. I’ll Always Stay In Love This Way (originally by Baron Barbers)
6. Maybe (originally popularized by Neocolours)
7. Smile In Your Heart (originally by Jam Morales)
8. You (originally by Basil Valdez)
9. A Friend (originally by Keno)
10. Everyday (originally by Agot Isidro)
11. A Friend Of Mine (originally by Odette Quesada)
12. Got To Let You Know (originally by Tito Mina)
13. Let The Pain Remain (originally by Basil Valdez)
14. Can Find No Reason (originally by Louie Heredia)
15. Hold On (originally by Side A)
16. Special Memory (originally by Iwi Laurel)

Christian Bautista's "Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan" - the First Double Platinum record of 2010!

Asia's Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista's latest CD entitled "Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan" has been certified DOUBLE PLATINUM after 3 months of release! Christian received his Double Platinum Record today (January 10th) from Universal Records' General Manager Kathleen Dy Go on ASAP XV after launching his second single "Beautiful Girl". The music video of "Beautiful Girl" features Christian Bautista with not one but four leading ladies - Anne Curtis, Angel Locsin, Georgina Wilson and Solenn Heusaff.

"Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan" is still one of the bestselling OPM albums in the market and has topped the album charts of two of the country's biggest record retail chains - Music One and Odyssey Records (8 weeks at #1).

"Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan" album has now been repackaged and comes with a Free Minus One CD of all the songs featured in the album.

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SNN features Christian Bautista's "Beautiful Girl" music video



Christian Bautista's "Beautiful Girl" music video with Anne Curtis, Angel Locsin, Solenn and Georgina Wilson.

Noel Cabangon "Byahe" - Number One for 7 Weeks!


OPM singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon's latest CD titled "Byahe" is STILL the NUMBER ONE album in Music One stores! The retail chain released their album chart today based on the sales tabulation garnered from the three Music One Stores (Glorietta, Greenbelt and Quezon City) from January 4 to January 10, 2010. "Byahe" has been the NUMBER ONE album in Music One stores for 7 weeks! "Byahe" has outsold brand new albums by Susan Boyle, Taylor Swift, Owl City, Andrea Bocelli, Glee OST, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys and John Mayer!

"Byahe" has outsold brand new albums by Susan Boyle, Taylor Swift, Owl City, Andrea Bocelli, Glee OST, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys and John Mayer!

PULP magazine | Noel Cabangon "Byahe" album review


January 8, 2010

Placebo music video "Bright Lights"



The new single from Placebo! Off their latest album "Battle For The Sun", in stores now!

Girls' Generation music video "Gee"



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Super Junior music video "Sorry Sorry - Answer"



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Super Junior-M music video "Blue Tomorrow"



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SHINee music video Ring Ding Dong



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OPM Flashback: Jay R's "Bakit Pa Ba" music video



One of 2003's biggest hits, taken from his debut album "Gameface".

OPM Flashback: Jay R's "Ngayo'y Naririto" music video



From his 2005 self-titled, sophomore album "Jay R"

January 6, 2010

SHINee "2009, YEAR OF US" Out Now!

FREE Limited Edition SHINee poster awaits those who will purchase "2009, Year Of Us" CD in the following record stores:

METRO MANILA:
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
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
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
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
Odyssey Gateway 4210596
Odyssey SM Megamall 6873620
Odyssey SM Bacoor (046) 4177392

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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

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SHINee "2009, Year Of Us" - Number Two For The 2nd Week!


SHINee "2009, Year Of Us" maintains its NUMBER TWO position in MUSIC ONE stores! The chart is based on the total sales tabulated from the three Music One record stores (Glorietta, Greenbelt and Quezon Avenue) from December 28, 2009 to January 3, 2010.

SHINee "2009, Year Of Us" is the HIGHEST-CHARTING International Album outselling albums by Susan Boyle, Taylor Swift, Owl City, Andrea Bocelli, Glee OST, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys and John Mayer!

 
SHINee declares 2009 their year with the new mini-album "2009, Year of Us"! Five months after "Romeo" mini-album, the boys trade in their colorful threads for monochrome tones and sharper, more mature looks that highlight their effortless charm and charisma. SHINee's new title song "Ring Ding Dong" is a bopping "Afro-electro" number that combines pop electronica and African congo beats. The song likens the moment of falling in love with bells ringing in the head. The mini-album comes with five other hot new songs including leader Onew's first solo number "The Name I Loved", an alternative rock ballad featuring Kim Yeon Woo.
 

The group has been dominating the music shows ever since their first win on October 30th and again on November 6th on KBS's Music Bank, summing up to a total of 6 awards so far. They won their 3rd Mutizen in SBS Inkigayo on November 15th (even though their leader Onew wasn't around due to H1N1) and previously claimed the No.1 spot on the November 5th episode of MNET's M! Countdown.
 

The music video for “Ring Ding Dong” also topped the most-watched video on YouTube this month with 1 million hits, according to their management company, SM.
 

Tracklisting: 
1. Y.O.U.(Year Of Us) 
2. Ring Ding Dong 
3. Jo Jo 
4. Get Down 
5. SHINee Girl 
6. The Name I Loved

Universal Records' Asian Pop Albums Dominate Odyssey Chart!


Universal Records' Asian Pop albums dominate the latest International Album Chart of the country's biggest record retail chain, Odyssey Records. The album chart is based on the sales tabulation garnered from more than 50 Odyssey stores nationwide covering the period December 16, 2009 to January 1, 2010. TVXQ "Mirotic The 3rd Asia Tour" 2CD is the highest charting K-Pop release at #4, while SHINee's latest CD "2009, Year Of Us" debuted at #11. Rookie girl group f(x)'s "Chu" is at #16 and Super Junior-M's latest Mandarin mini-album "Super Girl" is at #17. Universal Records distributes all these bestselling K-Pop albums in the country.

NOEL CABANGON "BYAHE" Album Review


January 5, 2010

BY POPULAR DEMAND: Acoustic Interpretations Of Today's Biggest Hits

"By Popular Demand" as the title suggests, is a compilation of some today's biggest hits given the 'acoustic' treatment. Some of the songs included are hits originally popularized by Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown, Jason Mraz and more! The album will definitely appeal to music lovers who want stripped down, easy listening and romantic renditions of current radio favorites!

BY POPULAR DEMAND Tracklisting :

1. Insomnia (originally by Craig David)
2. I Gotta Feeling (originally by Black Eyed Peas)
3. Mad (originally by Ne-Yo)
4. What About Love (originally by Daughtry)
5. Come Back To You (originally by David Cook)
6. Hot N Cold (originally by Katy Perry)
7. Poker Face (originally by Lady Gaga)
8. Love Story (originally by Taylor Swift)
9. I'm Yours (originally by Jason Mraz)
10. Lucky (originally by Colbie Caillat & Jason Mraz)
11. Forever (originally by Chris Brown)
12. No Boundaries (originally by Kris Allen)
13. Womanizer (originally by Britney Spears)

"BY POPULAR DEMAND" Album Preview



BY POPULAR DEMAND:
Acoustic interpretations of today's biggest hits, including:
1)  Insomnia
2)  I Gotta Feeling
3)  Mad
4)  What About Love
5)  Come Back to Me
6)  Hot N Cold
7)  Poker Face
8)  Lucky

Album out now!

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MARK HERRAS RELEASES NEW ALBUM "MARK HERRAS : THE GREATEST MOVES"

After releasing two Double Platinum albums (Mark Herras Dance Hits & Mark Herras Dance Party), spawning the mega dance hits "Average Joe" and "Crazy Pipe (Pump It Rock It), the Bad Boy Of The Dancefloor Mark Herras returns with another surefire dance hit entitled "Culos" (as performed by H.O.M.). This infectious dance-rap track is taken from Mark Herras 3rd album for Universal Records, "Mark Herras: The Greatest Moves".

Aside from "Culos", the new CD contains more slammin' dance tracks like Billboard's Number One Dance hit "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) (Extended Mix)" by Pitbull, Honorebel feat. Pitbull & Jump Smoker's "Now You See It", The Bayliens' "Bubblegum", Pitbull's "The Anthem", The Outhere Brothers' "Enjoy", David Tavare's "If You Don't Know My Name (You Can Call Me Baby)" and Special Medley track featuring "Culos, Average Joe, Crazy Pipe (Pump It Rock It) and I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)"!

Other tracks are "Lujuria (RRF Remix)" by Tammy, "Electrica Salsa (Baba Baba)" by Alex Gaudino, "Puttin’ On The Ritz" by Alex Swings Oscar Sings, "Two, Three, Four" by Michael Mind and "This Is Tecktonik" by Marc De Siau. Not only that, the album comes with a bonus VCD containing Mark Herras music video for the single "Culos". A visual treat not only to girls but also to those who want to hone their dancing skills by watching Mark Herras in action!

Mark Herras, popularly known as the Bad Boy of the dance floor, is the male winner of a GMA 7's first Starstruck. With the Ultimate Survivor title, his good looks have been the main stay to pull crowds early on in his career, however now he is popular for his talent.

MARK HERRAS "The Greatest Moves" tracklisting:
1. Culos – H.O.M.
2. I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) – Pitbull
3. Now You See It – Honorebel feat. Pitbull & Jump Smoker
4. Bubblegum – The Bayliens
5. The Anthem – Pitbull
6. Enjoy – The Outhere Brothers
7. Lujuria (RRF Remix) – Tammy
8. If You Don’t Know My Name (You Can Call Me Baby) – David Tavare
9. Electrica Salsa (Baba Baba) – Alex Gaudino
10. Puttin’ On The Ritz – Alex Swings Oscar Sings
11. Two, Three, Four – Michael Mind
12. This Is Tecktonik – Marc De Siau
13. I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)/Crazy Pipe (Pump It Rock It)/Average Joe/Culos Medley

BONUS VCD:
Mark Herras "Culos" Music Video

Music video "Culos" by H.O.M. feat. Mark Herras

SMOOTH CITY: The Finest Easy Listening CD in Town

If you want nothing but the most relaxing and familiar romantic songs, look no further than this superb new compilation entitled "Smooth City".

"Smooth City" offers a great line-up of inspired interpretation of classic hits sung by some of most versatile female vocalists in the world. This must-have CD is essential for all fans of easy listening songs! Pick up a few of these, as they make great gifts! Standout tracks include "Someone To Watch Over Me", "When I Fall In Love", "My Funny Valentine" and more!

"Smooth City" tracklisting:
1. The More I See You
2. My Funny Valentine
3. When I Fall In Love
4. Quando Quando Quando
5. Night And Day
6. Someone To Watch Over Me
7. You Don't Know Me
8. For Sentimental Reason
9. If Ever I Would Leave You
10. Till
11. Beyond The Sea
12. It Had To Be You
13. I've Got A Crush On You
14. As Time Goes By
15. Love Is Here To Stay

"SMOOTH CITY" Album Preview

STIR.ph | Chance encounter


by: Carlo Orosa | STIR Contributor
30 Dec 2009 | 11:46 AM


SINGAPORE, Dec. 29, 12:30pm -- While stopping over Singapore on their way to Jakarta, Indonesia, Kuh Ledesma and Christian chanced upon each other in the same flight for their respective New Year's Countdown shows.

Kuh will be performing with other Female Diva greats Sheila Majid of Malaysia and Ruth Sahanaya of Indonesia in a concert entitled “Reign of Roses” at the Grand Hotel in Jakarta.  Christian, on the other hand, will be performing with the newest hot band The Drive for a crowd of 7,000 entitled "The Sky Is Bright at the Sky Dining" at the Plaza Semanggi, also in Jakarta. Christian will also shoot a music video with superstar Bunga Citra Lestari for the song “Please be Careful With My Heart” in Bahasa for his Indonesian album release in January 2010 under the label of Aquarius Records.

Here's the direct link to the write up:
http://www.stir.ph/LM/articles~level2/id-1262144669131_2/ai-null/Chance_encounter.html

STIR.ph | Christian’s Challenge!

JAKARTA, INDONESIA -- Immediately after a long day shoot for the music video “Please Be Careful With My Heart,” Asia's Pop Balladeer Christian Bautista & soap singing superstar Bunga Citra Lestari met with members of Jakarta’s television and print media. After the question and answer part, they challenged Christian to sing a few lines of the song version in Bahasa with Bunga. He lived up to the challenge, singing it perfectly with the correct accent that delighted all!

Universal Records 2009 Platinum Sellers!

Released in 2009, these 3 amazing OPM albums achieved Platinum Records status that same year!