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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!

February 29, 2012

TONIGHT! CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA & KARYLLE IN "LOVE & LAUGHTER" AT NEWPORT PERFORMING ARTS THEATER. RESORTS WORLD MANILA

TONIGHT! CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA & KARYLLE IN "LOVE & LAUGHTER" ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012 (WEDNESDAY), 8:00PM AT NEWPORT PERFORMING
 ARTS THEATER. RESORTS WORLD MANILA

Get your tickets now at TICKETWORLD 891-9999 or log on www.rwmanila.com


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February 17, 2012

TONIGHT AT 9:30PM! KAMIKAZEE ON MYX TUGTUGAN!


Kids, the veterans are back for brand new episodes of Tugtugan. School starts with a lesson from the wacky group of Kamikazee!

Source: http://www.myxph.com/features/2578/get-schooled-by-kamikazee-on-myx-tugtugan-tonight-at-930pm/

CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA GOES "FIRST CLASS"

Diamond Asiansation Christian Bautista is all set to release his latest album "First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition". This album includes 9 new tracks, 5 hits from "Outbound" and new recording of Christian’s earlier hits- "The Way You Look At Me," and "Hands To Heaven".

"Beautiful To Me", the carrier single of this latest release, features Miss Universe 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup, in a music video.

Watch "Beautiful To Me" MV here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcYC_qivCLU

YOU CAN START VOTING FOR IT ONLINE! To vote for the MV, register onhttp://www.myxph.com/ & go to the POLLS box. Type in BEAUTIFUL TO ME CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA.

FREE Christian Bautista 'Beautiful To Me' RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD497 send to 2332. SMART users text FTME send to 2728.

Christian Bautista 'Beautiful To Me' RINGBACK TONE for SUN users. P15 for 15 days: Text GetSong 6152015 to 2728.

Follow Christian Bautista:
Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/xianbautista
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xtianbautistaShare

February 16, 2012

STAY ALIVE WITH NINA AT METRO BAR ON FEBRUARY 24


STAY ALIVE WITH NINA AT METRO BAR ON FEBRUARY 24 (FRIDAY) AT 8:00PM



Tickets available at METRO BAR, WEST AVENUE, QUEZON CITY. Price: P600.

Get a chance to win FREE TICKETS to her METRO BAR show here:http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=366481000044449

Check out other songs from NINA "Stay Alive" album here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY-GKj9qLBk

Watch Nina's "Dance" MV here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68cD9ucurEM

Follow NINA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DiamondSoulSiren
Twitter: https://twitter.com/soulsiren_nina

CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA ON MYX LIVE, FEBRUARY 22 (WEDNESDAY), 9:00PM



Diamond Asiansation Christian Bautista graces the stage of MYX Live for an exclusive performance, featuring songs from his new album "FIRST CLASS: Outbound Expanded Edition". Special guests include iconic pop rock band Neocolours and teen heartthrob Sam Concepcion.

Watch Christian's new MV "Beautiful To Me" featuring Miss Universe 2011 3rd Runner-Up Shamcey Supsup: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcYC_qivCLU

To vote for the MV, register on http://www.myxph.com/ & go to the POLLS box. Type in BEAUTIFUL TO ME CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA.

FREE Christian Bautista "Beautiful To Me" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD497 send to 2332. SMART users text FTME send to 2728.

Christian Bautista "Beautiful To Me" RINGBACK TONE for SUN users. P15 for 15 days: Text GetSong 6152015 to 2728.

"Beautiful To Me" is taken from his upcoming album "First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition

Follow Christian Bautista:
Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/xianbautista
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xtianbautista

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CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA & KARYLLE IN "LOVE & LAUGHTER" ON FEBRUARY 29 AT RESORTS WORLD MANILA


CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA & KARYLLE IN "LOVE & LAUGHTER" ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012 (WEDNESDAY), 8:00PM AT NEWPORT PERFORMING ARTS THEATER. RESORTS WORLD MANILA



Get your tickets now at TICKETWORLD 891-9999 or log onwww.rwmanila.com or call 836-6222 and 908-8833.

February 13, 2012

TOMORROW (FEBRUARY 14) AT 8:00PM! MR. & MRS. A: OGIE ALCASID & REGINE VELASQUEZ-ALCASID




 LIVE AT THE ARANETA COLISEUM!

Buy your tickets at Ticketnet outlets. Call 911-5555 or visitwww.ticketnet.com.ph for more details. Ticketnet Event Page:http://www.ticketnet.com.ph/2006/detail.php?eid=1885&res=Y

TONIGHT AT 8:30PM! NINA & UPDATE YOUR STATUS CONCERT AT THE MUSIC MUSEUM!

Tickets NOW AVAILABLE at the Music Museum call 7216726 and Ticketworld call 8919999.


Check out official Facebook Fanpage of "Update Your Status":https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nina-Update-Your-Status/236627159744702

Check out other songs from NINA "Stay Alive" album here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY-GKj9qLBk

Watch Nina's "Dance" MV here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68cD9ucurEM

Have u heard her new ballad "However Much Love"? Here it is:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEo37o5VH_I

Follow NINA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DiamondSoulSiren
Twitter: https://twitter.com/soulsiren_nina

FREE NINA "However Much Love" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD503 & send to 2332. SMART users text FMCL & send 2728. SUN users text GetSong 6152018 to 2728. P15 for 15 days.

FREE NINA "Dance" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD276 & send to 2332. SMART users text FDNC & send 2728. SUN users text GetSong 6151845 to 2728. P15 for 15 days.

February 9, 2012

FOLLOW UNIVERSAL RECORDS OPM ARTISTS ON INSTAGRAM!

It's the 'in' thing right now and our OPM artists are into it! 
Follow them on Instagram right NOW!

BANDS:
JAY CONTRERAS (Kamikazee) – mariojuana
TED CRUZ (Sponge Cola) – tmacvibe
GAB CHEE KEE (Parokya Ni Edgar) – gabnomods
CHITO MIRANDA (Parokya Ni Edgar) – alfonsomirandajr
DINDIN MORENO (Parokya Ni Edgar) – littledramaboy
JOMAL LINAO (Kamikazee) – litolapis

SOLO ARTISTS:
OGIE ALCASID – ogiealcasid
KRIS AQUINO – kristinabernadette
CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA – xtianbautista
NOEL CABANGON – noelcabangon
SAM CONCEPCION – sam_concepcion
BILLY CRAWFORD – billyjoecrawford
JAY R – rnbjayr
JED MADELA – jmadela
NINA – soulsiren_nina
GARY VALENCIANO – foreveron5spot

MORE COMING SOON!

WHAT'S INSTAGRAM?

Instagram is a free photo sharing application that allows users to take photos, apply a vintage filter, and share it on the service or a variety of other social networking services, including Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Tumblr, Flickr , and Posterous. The application is compatible with any iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch running iOS 3.1.2 or above. Source: Wikipedia




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VOTE FOR OUR OPM ARTISTS AT MYX MUSIC AWARDS 2012!


Universal Records sweeps this year's MYX Music Awards with 22 nominations! Support by voting for then NOW!




FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO 
-PANGARAP LANG KITA – PAROKYA NI EDGAR FEAT. HAPPEE SY (DIRECTOR: AVID LIONGOREN)

FAVORITE SONG
-PANGARAP LANG KITA – PAROKYA NI EDGAR FEAT. HAPPEE SY

FAVORITE ARTIST
-CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA
-PAROKYA NI EDGAR

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
-CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA
-SAM CONCEPCION

FAVORITE GROUP
-PAROKYA NI EDGAR
-SPONGE COLA

FAVORITE MELLOW VIDEO
-KAY TAGAL KITANG HININTAY – SPONGE COLA (DIRECTOR: YAN YUZON)

FAVORITE ROCK VIDEO
-HALIK – KAMIKAZEE (DIRECTOR: AVID LIONGOREN)

FAVORITE COLLABORATION
-MERON AKONG ANO – KAMIKAZEE FEAT. CHITO MIRANDA, REG RUBIO & IAN TAYAO
-ONE HIT COMBO – PAROKYA NI EDGAR FEAT. GLOC-9

FAVORITE REMAKE
-FOREVER YOUNG – SAM CONCEPCION
-LOVE MOVES IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS – CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA FEAT. KRIS AQUINO

FAVORITE MEDIA SOUNDTRACK
-I'M ALREADY KING – CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA (A SPECIAL SYMPHONY)

FAVORITE GUEST APPEARANCE IN A MUSIC VIDEO
-ALODIA GOSENGFIAO (ALL THAT’S LEFT – CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA)
-JM DE GUZMAN (PANGARAP LANG KITA – PAROKYA NI EDGAR FT. HAPPEE SY)

FAVORITE MYX CELEBRITY VJ
-SAM CONCEPCION

FAVORITE MYX LIVE PERFORMANCE
-PAROKYA NI EDGAR

Ready to vote? It's easy! There are 3 ways to vote: via MYXph, Facebook and Twitter.

HERE'S HOW:

On MYXph.com
Just click here http://www.myxph.com/mma2012/, select your favorites per category and click VOTE!

On FACEBOOK
Click on the MYX Music Awards app on the upper left side of the MYX Philippines official fan page https://www.facebook.com/MYX.Philippines. Select your favorites per category and click VOTE!

On TWITTER
Tweet your votes Follow the format "#mma2012 I am voting for for ."to cast your vote over Twitter.

Example:
#mma2012 I am voting for PANGARAP LANG KITA – PAROKYA NI EDGAR FT. HAPPEE SY for FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO .

FOR MORE DETAILS: http://www.myxph.com/features/2534/voting-for-myx-music-awards-2012-starts-now/


EMMANUELLE: 17 THINGS U NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME

1. I'm a deep thinker, and that's proved to be one of my greatest
strengths, and worst downfalls.
2. I'm always quiet at first, but to the few I know really well I'm an
energetic noiseball.

3. I make up words a lot. Yes, *noiseball* is one of my many inventions.

4. I collect books and can spend the entire day in bed reading.

5. I am irrevocably in love with music.

6. I love to write as well. Songs, poetry, prose, quite anything actually!

7. I'm a (very) frustrated photographer.

8. I grew up wanting to be a ballerina. I took it very seriously, until an injury in my right ankle forced me to stop. That's actually how I found music!

9. I started writing songs when I was thirteen years old, and the first three songs I ever wrote were Dear Diary, Tonight, and Happy. :)

10. My favorite movies are Pride & Prejudice and A Cinderella Story.

11. My favorite cuisines are Japanese and Indian.

12. My secret talent is baking. And by talent, I mean *TALENT*. Haha just kidding.

13. I'll admit, I still keep a diary!

14. I seldom ever have crushes (maybe once in a blue moon), but when I do, you know it's serious. Haha.

15. I have a very supportive family, and I love them so much.

16. I love babies & little children. They're my weakness!

17. I was a Jonas Brothers fangirl for the longest time.


INTRODUCING EMMANUELLE

With her sweet voice, amazing songwriting talent, pretty face, new teen singer Emmanuelle is poised to be OPM’s newest sweetheart.

Her self-titled debut album is out to prove just that.

The album’s carrier single "Happy," composed by Emmanuelle herself, is a catchy, feel good song that will line her up along the industry’s finest groundbreaking artists, along with Zia Quizon and Somedaydream.

The album also features the standout track "Manong Guard," a duet with OPM pop rock princess Yeng Constantino.

The album is set for release this February, under Universal Records.

Follow Emmanuelle:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/officialemmanuellevera

Twitter: https://twitter.com/xEmmanuelle


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February 3, 2012

Nina "However Much Love" Audio Clip

DON'T U JUST LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL BALLAD FROM DIAMOND SOUL SIREN NINA?




"HOWEVER MUCH LOVE" IS TAKEN FROM HER NEW ALBUM "STAY ALIVE". OUT NOW NATIONWIDE. FREE MINUS-ONE CD OF HER ALBUM WHEN YOU BUY NINA "STAY ALIVE" CD AT ALL ODYSSEY RECORD OUTLETS!

FREE NINA "However Much Love" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD503 & send to 2332. SMART users text FMCL & send 2728. SUN users text GetSong 6152018 to 2728. P15 for 15 days.

FREE NINA "Dance" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD276 & send to 2332. SMART users text FDNC & send 2728. SUN users text GetSong 6151845 to 2728. P15 for 15 days.

Check out other songs from NINA "Stay Alive" album here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY-GKj9qLBk

Watch Nina's "Dance" MV here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68cD9ucurEM

NINA "UPDATE YOUR STATUS" CONCERT AT THE MUSIC MUSEUM ON FEBRUARY 13 (MONDAY) AT 8:30PM. Tickets NOW AVAILABLE at the Music Museum call 7216726 and Ticketworld call 8919999.

Check out official Facebook Fanpage of "Update Your Status":https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nina-Update-Your-Status/236627159744702

Follow NINA:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DiamondSoulSiren
Twitter: https://twitter.com/soulsiren_nina
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Diamond Soul Siren NINA Live at SM CITY BAGUIO on FEBRUARY 5!

Catch Diamond Soul Siren NINA Live at SM CITY BAGUIO, The Atrium on FEBRUARY 5 (Sunday), 2PM for the promotion of her new album "STAY ALIVE". AUTOGRAPH SIGNING to follow after the show.


Watch Nina's "Dance
" MV here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68cD9ucurEM

FREE NINA "However Much Love" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD503 & send to 2332. SMART users text FMCL & send 2728. SUN users text GetSong 6152018 to 2728. P15 for 15 days.

FREE NINA "Dance" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD276 & send to 2332. SMART users text FDNC & send 2728. SUN users text GetSong 6151845 to 2728. P15 for 15 days.
NINA "UPDATE YOUR STATUS" CONCERT AT THE MUSIC MUSEUM ON FEBRUARY 13 (MONDAY) AT 8:30PM. Tickets NOW AVAILABLE at the Music Museum call 7216726 and Ticketworld call 8919999.

Check out official Facebook Fanpage of "Update Your Status":https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nina-Update-


February 2, 2012

SAMSTERS! SAM CONCEPCION IS EVERYWHERE!


Teen heartthrob Sam Concepcion is on the cover of GARAGE Magazine's February issue. He's also part of BENCH Summer 2012 Ad Campaign!

Follow Sam Concepcion:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sam-Concepcion/369827804235
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sam_concepcion

Follow Garage Magazine:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Garage-Magazine/137867656268763
Twitter: https://twitter.com/garagemagazine

Follow Bench:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/benchtmofficial
Twitter: https://twitter.com/benchtm

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INTRODUCING EMMANUELLE


With her sweet voice, amazing songwriting talent, pretty face, new teen singer Emmanuelle is poised to be OPM’s newest sweetheart.

Her self-titled debut album is out to prove just that.

The album’s carrier single "Happy," composed by Emmanuelle herself, is a catchy, feel good song that will line her up along the industry’s finest groundbreaking artists, along with Zia Quizon and Somedaydream.

The album also features the standout track "Manong Guard," a duet with OPM pop rock princess Yeng Constantino.

The album is set for release this February, under Universal Records.

Follow Emmanuelle:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/officialemmanuellevera
Twitter: https://twitter.com/xEmmanuelle


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Watch the full MV of KAMIKAZEE's latest single "Tagpuan"!


FRESH & HOT! Watch the full MV of KAMIKAZEE's latest single "Tagpuan"!

To vote for KAMIKAZEE "Tagpuan" MV on MYX, register onhttp://www.myxph.com/ & go to the POLLS box. Type in TAGPUAN KAMIKAZEE.

FREE KAMIKAZEE "Tagpuan" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD501 & send to 2332. SMART users text FTAG & send 2728.

KAMIKAZEE "Tagpuan" RINGBACK TONE for SUN users text GetSong 6152017 to 2728. P15 for 15 days.

"Tagpuan" is taken from Kamikazee's upcoming album "Romantico".

Join Kamikazee Official Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/KamikazeeOfficial


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CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA & KARYLLE ARE MYX CELEBRITY VJ FOR FEBRUARY!







Catch CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA & KARYLLE this whole month of FEBRUARY on MYX, the #1 music channel in the country. Here are the schedules:

POP MYX February 5 to 11, 2:30pm to 3:00pm
MELLOW MYX February 12 to 18, 2:00pm to 2:30pm
MY MYX February 19 to 25, 1:00pm to 1:30pm
PINOY MYX February 26 to 29, 1:30pm to 2:00pm

♫ CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA & KARYLLE IN "LOVE & LAUGHTER" ON FEBRUARY 29, 2012 (WEDNESDAY), 8:00PM AT NEWPORT PERFORMING ARTS THEATER. RESORTS WORLD MANILA

Get your tickets now at TICKETWORLD 891-9999 or log onwww.rwmanila.com or call 836-6222 and 908-8833.



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February 1, 2012

TONIGHT AT 6:57PM! KAMIKAZEE"S TAGPUAN MUSIC VIDEO WILL PREMIERE ON MYX!

TONIGHT AT 6:57PM! KAMIKAZEE'S "TAGPUAN" MUSIC VIDEO WILL PREMIERE ON MYX! DON'T MISS IT!


"TAGPUAN" IS TAKEN FROM KAMIKAZEE'S UPCONMING ALBUM "ROMANTICO"

JOIN KAMIKAZEE OFFICIAL FACEBOOK FANPAGE:http://www.facebook.com/KamikazeeOfficial

HAVE U SEEN "TAGPUAN" MV TEASER? HERE IT IS:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znimunjkoq0