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!
Catch World Champion Jed Madela LIVE at the following malls:
MARCH 16 (Friday), 5PM - Robinsons Nova Market Activity Area, Novaliches MARCH 17 (Saturday), 5PM - Robinsons Sta. Rosa Market Fountain Area, Laguna MARCH 18 (Sunday), 5PM - Robinsons Galleria Activity Area MARCH 24 (Saturday), 5PM - Robinsons Place Lipa Activity Area, Batangas MARCH 25 (Sunday), 5PM - Robinsons Metro East Activity Area, Marcos Highway
DON'T MISS JED MADELA'S 1ST MAJOR CONCERT "BEYOND EXPECTATIONS" AT THE CCP ON NOVEMBER 26 (THIS SATURDAY), 8:00PM. GUESTS INCLUDE OGIE ALCASID, MARTIN NIEVERA & GARY VALENCIANO PLUS PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS, CLARISSE OCAMPO, WITH MAESTRO RYAN CAYABYAB AS MUSICAL DIRECTOR & DIRECTED BY FLOY QUINTOS. FOR TICKETS CALL 8919999 OR 9986788.
World Champion JED MADELA's 1st Major Concert "BEYOND EXPECTATIONS" at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on NOVEMBER 26 (Saturday), 8:00PM. Guests include OGIE ALCASID, MARTIN NIEVERA and GARY VALENCIANO plus PHILIPPINE MADRIGAL SINGERS and renowned mezzo soprano CLARISSE OCAMPO, with MAESTRO RYAN CAYABYAB as Musical Director and directed by FLOY QUINTOS. Tickets are available online on Ticketworld or pls call 8919999 or 9986788!!!
WORLD CHAMPION JED MADELA RELEASES NEW ALBUM "BREATHE AGAIN"
World Champion Jed Madela sold thousands of records reviving some of the most memorable ballads in his previous albums. Now, he is all set to fulfill his promise of recording new songs in his seventh album "Breathe Again."
“I am keeping my word, promise,” says Jed of his newest album. “It took some time because I really want to give you something exceptional and incomparable.” The album, composed primarily of beautifully-written original songs, exhibits his versatility and range as a vocalist.
“I have set a tight standard when I chose each song for this album,” he admits. “These new songs will make everyone…. Breathe Again.”
"Breathe Again" is a beautiful ballad that speaks about the different facets of love- its ups and downs, joys and pains.
When asked to describe some outstanding tracks in the album, he describes “Larawan” as something vocally-challenging, while “Ikaw Na Lang Ang Kulang” as a stirring ballad.
Jed also tries interpreting more upbeat songs as he performs "I Have You Here" and "We’re Having A Party."
Aside from the nine original songs, "Breathe Again" also gives in to requests for Jed to record some revivals. Kris Aquino asked Jed to record Fra Lippo Lippi’s "Later."
Jed also revived Lani Misalucha’s "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin," Peabo Bryson’s "If Ever You’re In My Arms Again," Barry Manilow’s "I Made It Through The Rain," and Fantasia Barrino’s "I Believe," which made Jed trend when he performed the song on ASAP Rocks.
Aside from the launch of "Breathe Again," Jed will headline a special concert "Beyond Expectations" this November 26 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines with Ballet Manila, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera as guests.
“Breathe Again” Tracklisting
1. I Have You Here
2. The Only One For Me
3. Breathe Again
4. Later
5. Ikaw Na Lang Ang Kulang
6. Let Go
7. If Ever You're In My Arms Again
8. Someday Soon
9. Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin
10. Larawan
11. Your Moment To Shine with Nikki Palikat
12. I Believe
13. I Made It Through The Rain
14. We're Having A Party
World ChampionJed Madela will visit Malaysia from June 22 - 28 to promote his Bahasa duet "Antara Kita" with Malaysian artisteNikki Palikat. "Antara Kita" is based on the Filipino hit "Kailangan Kita."
Jed and Nikki will perform live at the Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur (June 23 / 10 PM), One Borneo (June 24/7:30 PM) and Karamunsing (June 25 / 3.30 PM) at Kota Kinabalu, and the Eastern Plaza (June 26 / 3 PM) at Tawau. They will also promote together on Malaysian TV, various radio stations and malls. Watch out for them all around Malaysia!
Jed's tour dubbed "DiGi Jelajah Sabah 2011 Jed Madela & Nikki" is sponsored by Malaysian telecom company DiGi.
Premiere male singer Jed Madela has received a Gold Record Award on "ASAP Rocks" recently for "The Classics Album," his latest CD from Universal Records which has had outstanding sales of 10,000 units and counting.
Present during the awarding is Universal Records’ General Manager Kathleen Dy Go.
“We always receive updates about the status of the album, so in a way, I knew that it will happen soon,” says Jed. “But I never thought it will be awarded that day, so I was caught by surprised.”
Jed, who has been in the business for a decade now, is set to conquer new territories by taking his first step into the Southeast Asian market next month.
“I am so excited,” admits Jed. “It feels like I am starting all over again.”
For his fans in the Philippines, a major concert and a new album are also currently in the works.
Throughout the years, Jed’s track record highlights his being one of the most bankable recording artists of his generation. His debut album "I’ll Be Around" includes the hit "Let Me Love You." His other hit albums were "Songs Rediscovered" (Double Platinum), which included his hit revival of "The Past;" "Only Human" (Platinum); "The Voice of Christmas" (Gold); and "Songs Rediscovered 2" (Platinum).
“I am so blessed by having the best management team, record label, and fans, who continue to support me and my talent all these years,” declares Jed. “I will continue to perform knowing that, with my songs, I can touch other people’s lives.”
Produced by Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, "The Classics Album" boasts of gathering 16 carefully-selected songs earlier popularized by Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Tom Jones, Perry Como, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Paul Anka, Jack Jones, The Four Tops, Simon & Garfunkel. Jed’s inimitable vocal styling added more luster to the sterling qualities of these well-loved romantic and inspirational ditties.
Some of the tracks in "The Classics Album" are "What I Did For Love," "I Believe," "Portrait Of My Love," "Softly As I Leave You" and "Walk Away."
International artist Jed Madela gave back to his home country as he wholeheartedly sang the new station ID of The Filipino Channel (TFC).
"I'm just so honored and happy to be chosen to be the voice of the new theme song of TFC," Madela told abs-cbnNEWS.com at a press conference on Friday.
The singer was chosen to sing TFC’s newest theme song “Tayo ang TFC (The Filipino Community)" which is dedicated to millions of Filipinos around the world.
The new station ID and theme song for TFC's17th anniversary features not only the success of the channel but also the enhanced lives of overseas Filipinos and their families.
"Sobra akong happy na iba naman 'yung concentration ng campaign na ito. It's not about the celebrities. It's not about the idols na nakikita natin sa TV, but it's more of the real people, the subscribers of TFC. The main reason why TFC exists is because of them," he said.
"Dati we look at TFC as a TV channel lang na pinapanood ng OFWs para makita nila ang mga nangyayari sa Pilipinas. This (station ID) gives deeper meaning to TFC. It's more of a community. It's more of an avenue sa mga OFW na maka-connect sa pamilya nila sa Pilipinas. At the same time pinapakita nito kung ano ang nangyayari sa kanila doon," Madela added.
Madela who refused a lot of offers to work abroad because he wants to perform and be of help to his fellow Filipinos in the country, said he sang the theme song to serve as an inspiration to others.
"Ever since I started, it was not all about me. It's me singing to people. 'Yun ang pinaka-passion ko, singing for other people and reaching out. Kaya nga 'di ako nag-pursue ng international career at lumipat sa abroad. I came back because I want to be an instrument to push Filipino talent para ipakita sa Pinoy na talented ang Pinoy," Madela said.
TFC's unveiling of “Tayo ang TFC” will happen on Sunday (April 3) on "ASAP Rocks" on ABS-CBN and TFC in other countries.
Jed Madela "The Classics Album" mall tour:
- Feb. 11 (Friday), 5 PM @ SM City Fairview
- Feb. 12 (Saturday), 5 PM @ The Block (of SM City North Edsa)
- Feb. 19 (Saturday), 3:30 PM @ Robinsons Place Tacloban
Parokya Ni Edgar Live at the Skydome:
- Venue: SM North Edsa's Skydome
- Date and time: February 12
The band will perform songs from their current album "Middle Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers" as well as other songs.
The release of World ChampionJed Madela's new and 6th album "The Classics Album" from Universal Records is another milestone in his successful career and in the history of Philippine music industry. All the 16 carefully selected songs in "The Classics Album" comprised a collection everybody will treasure. Songs originally popularized by Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Tom Jones, Perry Como, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Paul Anka, Jack Jones, The Four Tops, Simon & Garfunkel and Jed's inimitable vocal styling added more luster to the sterling qualities of these well-loved romantic and inspirational ditties. The new CD release is in a handsome package, which goes very well with the musical treasure in the album.
“The Classics Album” tracklist:
1. What I Did For Love (popularized by Jack Jones)
2. Let Me Try Again (popularized by Frank Sinatra)
3. I Believe (popularized by Tom Jones)
4. Love Story (Where Do I Begin) (popularized by Andy Williams)
5. It's Impossible (popularized by Perry Como)
6. Portrait Of My Love (popularized by Matt Monro)
7. Softly As I Leave You (popularized by Matt Monro)
8. An Affair To Remember (popularized by Nat King Cole)
9. Times Of Your Life (popularized by Paul Anka)
10. A Time For Us (popularized by Andy Williams)
11. You Will Be My Music (popularized by Frank Sinatra)
12. Walk Away (popularized by Matt Monro)
13. Somewhere (popularized by Matt Monro)
14. Bridge Over Troubled Water (popularized by Simon & Garfunkel)
15. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (popularized by The Four Tops)
16. Moonriver (popularized by Andy Williams)
ABS-CBN recently unveiled their 2010 Christmas Station ID and as usual, it's another amazing piece of work - both visually stunning and heartwarming!
The station ID features some of Universal Records' biggest OPM artists - Gary Valenciano, Billy Crawford, Christian Bautista, Jed Madela and Sam Concepcion.
Every new album by World Champion Jed Madela has always been considered as a big musical event. The release of his new and 6th album “The Classics Album” from Universal Records is another milestone in his successful career and in the history of Philippine music industry.
Produced by Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, all the 16 carefully selected songs in “The Classics Album” comprised a collection everybody will treasure. Songs originally popularized by Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Tom Jones, Perry Como, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Paul Anka, Jack Jones, The Four Tops, Simon & Garfunkel and Jed’s inimitable vocal styling added more luster to the sterling qualities of these well-loved romantic and inspirational ditties. The new CD release is in a handsome package, which goes very well with the musical treasure in the album.
“The Classics Album” tracklist:
1. What I Did For Love (popularized by Jack Jones) 2. Let Me Try Again (popularized by Frank Sinatra) 3. I Believe (popularized by Tom Jones) 4. Love Story (Where Do I Begin) (popularized by Andy Williams) 5. It's Impossible (popularized by Perry Como) 6. Portrait Of My Love (popularized by Matt Monro) 7. Softly As I Leave You (popularized by Matt Monro) 8. An Affair To Remember (popularized by Nat King Cole) 9. Times Of Your Life (popularized by Paul Anka) 10. A Time For Us (popularized by Andy Williams) 11. You Will Be My Music (popularized by Frank Sinatra) 12. Walk Away (popularized by Matt Monro) 13. Somewhere (popularized by Matt Monro) 14. Bridge Over Troubled Water (popularized by Simon & Garfunkel) 15. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (popularized by The Four Tops) 16. Moonriver (popularized by Andy Williams)
Often referred as "The Voice" and "The Singer's Singer" by the media, Jed Madela is one of the best male singers the country has ever produced. Jed made waves during the 2005 World Championships of the Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Hollywood California when he single-handedly won all major industry awards, 6 gold medals for all 6 categories he joined in the World Star Trophy and the most coveted and ultimate title "Grand Champion Performer of the World", the first Filipino to win the title. He bested over 3,000 contestants from 52 countries to win the grand prize.
WCOPA is the first and only international series of competitions that seek to find and crown the best aspiring performing artists on earth. The talent search is an "Olympics-style" competition in which singers compete only against other singers, dance groups compete only against other dance groups, and so on.
Jed has released six albums to date. Debut album “I’ll Be Around” includes the radio smash “Let Me Love You (From The Bottom Of My Heart)”. His second album “Songs Rediscovered” was certified DOUBLE PLATINUM, while his third album “Only Human” also went PLATINUM. He also released a Christmas CD “The Voice Of Christmas” in 2007, which went GOLD. His fifth CD "Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist” was certified PLATINUM. He is now a mainstay of ABS CBN's Sunday noontime show ASAP XV. Jed is currently enjoying sell-out concerts in the Philippines and around the world.
The release of World ChampionJed Madela's new and 6th album "The Classics Album" from Universal Records is another milestone in his successful career and in the history of Philippine music industry. All the 16 carefully selected songs in "The Classics Album" comprised a collection everybody will treasure. Songs originally popularized by Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Tom Jones, Perry Como, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Paul Anka, Jack Jones, The Four Tops, Simon & Garfunkel and Jed's inimitable vocal styling added more luster to the sterling qualities of these well-loved romantic and inspirational ditties. The new CD release is in a handsome package, which goes very well with the musical treasure in the album.
“The Classics Album” tracklist:
1. What I Did For Love (popularized by Jack Jones)
2. Let Me Try Again (popularized by Frank Sinatra)
3. I Believe (popularized by Tom Jones)
4. Love Story (Where Do I Begin) (popularized by Andy Williams)
5. It's Impossible (popularized by Perry Como)
6. Portrait Of My Love (popularized by Matt Monro)
7. Softly As I Leave You (popularized by Matt Monro)
8. An Affair To Remember (popularized by Nat King Cole)
9. Times Of Your Life (popularized by Paul Anka)
10. A Time For Us (popularized by Andy Williams)
11. You Will Be My Music (popularized by Frank Sinatra)
12. Walk Away (popularized by Matt Monro)
13. Somewhere (popularized by Matt Monro)
14. Bridge Over Troubled Water (popularized by Simon & Garfunkel)
15. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (popularized by The Four Tops)
16. Moonriver (popularized by Andy Williams)
The release of World ChampionJed Madela's new and 6th album "The Classics Album" from Universal Records is another milestone in his successful career and in the history of Philippine music industry. All the 16 carefully selected songs in "The Classics Album" comprised a collection everybody will treasure. Songs originally popularized by Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, Tom Jones, Perry Como, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Paul Anka, Jack Jones, The Four Tops, Simon & Garfunkel and Jed's inimitable vocal styling added more luster to the sterling qualities of these well-loved romantic and inspirational ditties. The new CD release is in a handsome package, which goes very well with the musical treasure in the album.
“The Classics Album” tracklist:
1. What I Did For Love (popularized by Jack Jones)
2. Let Me Try Again (popularized by Frank Sinatra)
3. I Believe (popularized by Tom Jones)
4. Love Story (Where Do I Begin) (popularized by Andy Williams)
5. It's Impossible (popularized by Perry Como)
6. Portrait Of My Love (popularized by Matt Monro)
7. Softly As I Leave You (popularized by Matt Monro)
8. An Affair To Remember (popularized by Nat King Cole)
9. Times Of Your Life (popularized by Paul Anka)
10. A Time For Us (popularized by Andy Williams)
11. You Will Be My Music (popularized by Frank Sinatra)
12. Walk Away (popularized by Matt Monro)
13. Somewhere (popularized by Matt Monro)
14. Bridge Over Troubled Water (popularized by Simon & Garfunkel)
15. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing (popularized by The Four Tops)
16. Moonriver (popularized by Andy Williams)
