INTERNATIONAL R&B-POP SENSATION BILLY CRAWFORD RELEASES NEW ALBUM "GROOVE"!

Billy Crawford: singer, songwriter, dancer, performer, producer. 2 million records sold and still counting…

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.

Billy Crawford has just released his brand new album entitled “Groove”. The new CD is a re-working of classic hits from the 70’s to the 80’s. The handsomely-packaged CD includes 3 bonus tracks!

Tracklisting:
-Steal Away (originally popularized by Robbie Dupree)
-Sexy Eyes (originally popularized by Dr. Hook)
-Rock With You (originally popularized by Michael Jackson)
-Let’s Groove (originally popularized by Earth, Wind & Fire)
-Could It Be I’m Fallin’ In Love (originally popularized by The Spinners
-Lovely Day (originally popularized by Bill Withers)
-You’ve Got a Friend feat. Nikki Gil (originally popularized by James Taylor
-How Sweet It Is (originally popularized by James Taylor)
-Never Let Her Slip Away (originally popularized by Andrew Gold)
-Human Nature (originally popularized by Michael Jackson)
-One Last Cry (originally popularized by Brian McKnight)
-Someone (originally popularized by El Debarge)
-Mercy, Mercy Me (originally popularized by Marvin Gaye)
-Human Nature (Acoustic Version)
-You’ve Got a Friend feat. Nikki Gil (Acoustic Version)
-Steal Away (Silverfilter Remix)

Lady Sovereign video "So Human"

Sampling elements from The Cure's Close To Me, this is the catchy single from British rap-pop sensation Lady Sovereign entitled "So Human", off her album "Jigsaw".

Lady Sovereign "Jigsaw" album marketed and distributed in the Philippines by Universal Records, under license from Midget Records.

GO BRITS - Great Albums From U.K.'s Best Kept Secrets!

NEW RHODES - Everybody Loves A Scene

After completing tours with the likes of Bloc Party, Razorlight and The Killers, Bristol formed/London based four piece New Rhodes release their second album "Everybody Loves A Scene". Inspired by the likes of Joy Division, The Smiths and The Strokes, the album is set to be one of the hottest albums of 2009 and sees the band continue with the British indie rock sound of their 2006 critically-acclaimed debut that falls somewhere between The Smiths, The House Of Love, Kaiser Chiefs and Editors. The singles "The Joys Of Finding And Losing That Girl", "Is This The Life You Want" and "Everybody Loves A Scene" are included.

DECORATION - See You After The War
Decoration grip your emotions with a simple recipe of shimmering, interfering guitars and a reflection on real life. Three parts Bolton, one part London, they make soaring atmospheric pop in the classic indie tradition - embracing the passion and humour of The Smiths, Echo and The Bunnymen, Pulp and The Wedding Present. Featuring vocal contributions from John Bramwell of I Am Kloot and Jana Heller of The Arrogants, the new album "See You After the War" sways like a punch-drunk heavyweight from rampant indie guitar jangle thrash to head-in-the-hands post-bout melancholic realisation. Includes "Glasshouse" and "Square Mile".

SILENT ALLIANCE - The Spirit Of An Age To Come
In an alternative music scene dominated by style-over-substance monotone indie rock, London's Silent Alliance stand out as one of the few bands that can truly claim to be a unique proposition. Silent Alliance have created an intelligent, guitar-driven pop sound that combines both the euphoric and hugely danceable with the reflective and melancholic. Their musical influences include the likes of New Order, The Cure, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, Kate Bush, Psychedelic Furs and Bruce Springsteen, as well as more obscure modern Scandinavian artists such as Mew and Hakan Hellstrom. Featuring "Cities On Fire", "The Edge Of Town", "Hollow Talk" and more. Includes one Philippines-only bonus track!

WAKE THE PRESIDENT - You Can't Change That Boy
Glasgow's Wake The President release their debut album, "You Can’t Change That Boy". Co-produced by ex-Delgados’ drummer Paul Savage (whose recent credits include Franz Ferdinand, King Creosote, & Malcolm Middleton), they are the latest innovative group to be released on the award-winning Electric Honey Records (others include Belle & Sebastian, Snow Patrol) and have been tipped by MOJO as the band to keep an eye on. They draw their influences from a variety of sources, with the Postcard-era Go Betweens/Aztec Camera as well as The Smiths and Orange Juice unashamedly seeping through in their diverse harmonies and melodies. Featuring "Remember Fun?", "Miss Tierney", "You Can't Change That Boy" and more.

SONS AND DAUGHTERS - This Gift
The Glasgow-based four-piece Sons and Daughter (featuring ex-members of Arab Strap) present their new album "This Gift". Winning fans in Nick Cave, Franz Ferdinand and the critics who marked Sons And Daughters out as a unique group of fine taste and judgment. For the new album, they've recruited former Suede guitarist and fast-becoming über-producer Bernard Butler to produce their third and most accessible album. "The Gift" is nowhere near as dark-hearted and intense as its predecessor, but the trade off is a broader sound that takes in '60s girl groups and psychobilly rock, sounding something like the teenage offspring of Strawberry Switchblade and The Cramps. Other influences include Blondie, defunct American cult act Pretty Girls Make Graves and the Velvet Underground. Features the singles "Gilt Complex", "The Gift" and "Darling".

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SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS - Alpinisms
Fans of Broadcast, Electrelane, Ladytron, Au Revoir Simone, Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine, hope you're reading this. Brooklyn trio School of Seven Bells, founded by ex-Secret Machines guitarist Benjamin Curtis and vocalist twins Alejandra and Claudia Deheza of On!Air!Library!, are currently causing a bit of a frenzy amongst the indie media, and it's easy to see why. Their intoxicating blend of droning soundscapes, ethereal vocals, afro-pop and electro house influences has captured imaginations, hearts and a growing legion of fans. In their debut album "Alpinisms", they have uncovered a rich nexus between humming shoegaze guitar, floaty and ethereal 4AD pop, and the wistful exuberance of ’90s Manchester. The album includes contribution from Blonde Redhead's Simone Pace and includes the singles "My Cabal", "Iamundernodisguise", "Face To Face On High Places", "Half Asleep" and more.


THE MORNING PAPER - What We Wish
The Morning Paper is primarily the solo project of David Kyhlberg and features a rotating cast of characters including Ida Bergstrom (of the Bridal Shop) and Karl Daniel Tornqvist. The Morning Paper’s new album "What We Want" reveals a band whose sound, heavily embroidered with epic synth washes and shy, reverb-kissed vocals, nodded to like minded Scandinavians such as Celestial and The Radio Dept. Recommended if you like New Order, Cocteau Twins, Sigur Ros, Slowdive, Prefab Sprout, Saint Etienne, My Bloody Valentine, Brighter, The Radio Department, Nathan Fake, M83, Trembling Blue Stars, Blueboy, Brian Eno, Junior Boys, Manual. Includes one Philippines-only bonus track!

Ogie Alcasid video "Kahit Na"

The latest single from Ogie Alcasid, from his certified Platinum album "The Great Filipino Song Book". Video features Judy Ann Santos. Buy the CD now!

Watch out for Ogie Alcasid's upcoming movie with Judy Ann Santos called "Oh My Girl".

Silent Sanctuary video "Hay Naku"

The carrier single from Silent Sanctuary brand new album "Mistaken For Granted". Buy the CD now!

JED MADELA'S NEW ALBUM "SONGS REDISCOVERED 2" NOW AVAILABLE AS SINGLE CD

Due to numerous requests, World Champion Jed Madela's new album "Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist" is now made available as a single CD. The new version has a colored cover artwork but still contains all the 16 songs available in the 2CD edition. “Songs Rediscovered 2: The Ultimate OPM Playlist” is Jed's follow-up to his Double Platinum-certified album “Songs Rediscovered” released five years ago. The new CD features his interpretations of timeless OPM songs from the '80s and '90s by artists such as Sharon Cuneta, Basil Valdez, Ric Segreto, Raymond Lauchengco, Jose Mari Chan, Keno, Odette Quesada, Side A, Neocolours, Tito Mina, Jam Morales and more. Produced by the Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, the album's carrier singles are "I Need You Back" and "Give Me A Chance". Jed just finished shooting the music video for the second single "Give Me A Chance". "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!

INTERNATIONAL QUEEN OF BOSSA NOVA LISA ONO RELEASES 2 NEW ALBUMS SIMULTANEOUSLY!

International Queen of Bossa Nova Lisa Ono releases two new albums simultaneously! The first CD "Look To The Rainbow-Jazz Standards From LA" was produced by Lisa and Bill Cantos, who is a singer, composer, pianist and has performed with Sergio Mendes, and also known for his detailed knowledge of Brazilian music. The sound concept of this album is, “Lisa Ono with chorus”. Every tune has a chorus, and two of the songs features renowned acapella group Take 6. Includes tracks like “My Funny Valentine”, “Moonlight Serenade”, “The Shadow Of Your Smile” and Norah Jones’ “Don’t Know Why”. The second CD "Cheek To Cheek-Jazz Standards From Rio" was produced by Lisa and Mario Adnet, a Brazilian guitar player, has been arranging many songs for Lisa many years. The sound concept for this album is, “Lisa Ono with horns”, and features Big Band classics such as Duke Ellington’s numbers, the top horn section, strings, and percussion musicians of Rio, Brazil. Includes tracks like “Fly Me To The Moon”, “The More I See You” “All Of Me”, “Cheek To Cheek,”, “Hello Dolly” and more!

GRAMMY WINNING MUSIC ICON CHAKA KHAN RELEASES JAZZ STANDARDS & POP CLASSICS CD "CLASSIKHAN"

Legendary, 8-time Grammy winning music icon Chaka Khan releases her excellent album of jazz standards and traditional pop classics, “Classikhan”, which she recorded with the renowned London Symphony Orchestra. Chaka’s song choices for “Classikhan” ran the musical gamut: “Hey Big Spender”, “I’m In The Mood For Love”, Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” “The Best Is Yet To Come”, Peggy Lee’s “Is That All There Is?”, James Bond’s themes "Diamonds Are Forever" and "Goldfinger" and Lulu’s “To Sir With Love”. There is also a new ballad, “I Believe”, a Khan-penned original. The album features guest appearances by pianist Joe Sample and percussionist Sheila E. “Classikhan” can be seen as a follow-up to the “Echoes of an Era” album Chaka Khan made with her all-star cast of jazz musicians in 1982. With an outstanding career now spanning 30 years, including eight Grammy Awards, 18 Grammy nominations, three platinum and seven gold albums, Chaka Khan’s stellar project like “Classikhan” will undoubtedly garner additional awards and hits.

BRITISH RAP-POP SENSATION LADY SOVEREIGN UNLEASHES NEW CD "JIGSAW"

In 2006, British rap-pop sensation Lady Sovereign signed with Jay Z's Def Jam label, secured an opening slot on Gwen Stefani's tour and sold more than a million units of her single "Love Me Or Hate Me", (becoming the first British female artist to reach no. 1 on TRL) and has collaborated with Basement Jaxx, The Beastie Boys and Pharrell Williams. In 2009, Lady Sovereign re-emerges with a whole new outlook, both musically and as a budding label owner. Her new album "Jigsaw" includes collaborations with club jammer producers Dr. Luke (Leona Lewis, Missy Elliott), Medasyn and Benny Blanco (Katy Perry, Britney Spears) and has more electro-influenced dance numbers and less bang-hard beats. Interesting, slightly fast paced beats, with dancey samples, battle-like rhymes and eclectic musical decisions. This album definitely belongs in the '80s, '90s, and present. Includes "Let Be Mates", "Jigsaw", "I Got You Dancing!" and "So Human", which samples The Cure's classic "Close To Me".

MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK ACT KAMIKAZEE RELEASES NEW ALBUM "LONG TIME NOISY"!

Universal Records finally releases Kamikazee’s much-anticipated third album "Long Time Noisy" featuring the launching single “Wala”. "Long Time Noisy" is Kamikazee’s follow-up to their Double Platinum breakthrough album "Maharot", which was jumpstarted by the crossover radio hit “Narda”. The album also spawned hits such as “Martyr Nyebera” and “Seksi Seksi”. The band also came up with hits such as the Parokya Ni Edgar collaboration “The Ordertaker” and their rendition of APO Hiking Society's "Doo Bidoo”, which made the compilation tribute album "Kami nAPO Muna" one of the highest-selling albums in recent memory. Kamikazee’s longtime hard efforts finally paid off, making them one of the most in-demand rock bands in the live circuit, a multi-awarded band (winning NU107 Rock Awards as Listeners’ Choice and Song of the Year for “Narda”, for starters) and commercial endorsers for high-profile products such as Rexona and Smart.

The band took three long years to construct and record "Long Time Noisy" as the band balanced their grueling gig schedules and their serious desire to release the best album they can possibly come up with. And they did exactly that with their new album. The album was recorded at Tower of Doom studios with producer Eric Perlas (whose credits include The Out of Body Special Love Is…, Queso and Chicosci’s last albums) and includes collaborations with keyboardist Leo Saño of Corporate Lo-Fi, turntablist Biboy Garcia of Sinag and Queso, Maychelle Baay of Moonstar88, Ian Tayao of Queso, Reg Rubio of Greyhoundz and Chito Miranda of Parokya ni Edgar.

Jed Madela Billboard (along EDSA - VV Soliven Bldg.)

BILLY CRAWFORD IS THE NEWEST MYX CELEBRITY VJ!

International pop sensation Billy Crawford is set to grace the number one music channel in the Philippines as MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of May!

Born on May 16, 1982 with Filipino and American decent, Billy Crawford is the epitome of what real entertainment should be all about. He is a dancer, singer, performer, recording artist, songwriter, and an actor – pretty much all the elements needed to bring the house down. At 26, Billy has proven to Filipinos that dreams do come true if pursued with passion and determination. Some of his phenomenal big hits, locally and internationally, include "Trackin'" (2001), "When You Think About Me" (2002), and "Bright Lights" (2004). About a year ago, he flew back to his motherland to continue his career as an artist. He signed up with the Kapamilya network and was visible in shows like ASAP and Pinoy Dream Academy with Toni Gonzaga and real-life girlfriend, Nikki Gil.

Now, he’s the newest MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of May! On May 4 – 8, welcome him as he brings you R&B and Rap music videos in URBAN MYX, followed by a special MYXILOG on May 10 until May 16 – which is also the date when he’ll turn 27. He’ll give you mellow and easy-listening music videos in MELLOW MYX on May 17–23. Lastly, the audience will get to interact and request their favorite music videos through VJ Billy in MY MYX on May 24–30.

So don’t miss out on the newest MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of May, Billy Crawford only in the number one music channel in the Philippines that offers your choice and your music, MYX!

Watch out as Billy releases her newest album this May entitled “Groove” under Universal Records. The music video of his first single titled “Steal Away” – a funky-contemporary rendition of the '80s Robbie Dupree hit – will be launched on MYX PREMIERE soon!

Kamikazee Publicity Photos For "Long Time Noisy" Album

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Kamikazee's New Album "Long Time Noisy" Poster