You can now catch SHINee music video "Juliette" locally on MYX. Please vote for Juliette, by texting:
MYX VOTE JULIETTE
Then send to 2366.
About Universal Records
- Universal Records
- Quezon City, Philippines
- 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!
September 29, 2009
Please vote for SHINee's music video "JULIETTE" on MYX
You can now catch SHINee music video "Juliette" locally on MYX. Please vote for Juliette, by texting:
MYX VOTE JULIETTE
Then send to 2366.
Girls Generation' (SNSD) - The Queens of CF's!
Girls' Generation dominated the scene of K Pop and CF (TV Advertisements) at the same time,people are once again being exposed to the extreme popularity of Girls' Generation.
SNSD is currently endorsing 10 types of products including mobile phone,drinks,credit card,food etc. They are showing the true power of CF's queens.
Besides all the CF that have already been broadcasted, there are still many companies that hope that SNSD can be their products' endorsers. SNSD is popular nowadays and nine members have their own attractiveness, they also have unique images nowadays,these are the reasons why they are on the top models in the world of CFs.
Lastly, SNSD is currently concentrating on their 2nd Album after releasing their 2nd Mini Album "Genie".
Source: Dailykpopnews
GIRLS' GENERATION: The Most Popular Female Kpop Act 2009
Congratulations to the Girls' Generation (SNSD) for their outstanding achievement on Kpop scene this year.They have topped the chart for the first half of the year and they managed to win it for the second half!
That's the survey from Leespiar Research done every 6 months. It's a professional survey of whole Korean public and it's something used by advertisers to determine star power when selecting CF models. They had a poll across Sudogwon (Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi), Busan, Daegu, GwangJu, and Daejeon. With a total of 1,320 people spread across the ages 13-65 participating in the poll. Girls' Generation (SNSD) won the most popular girl group/artist of 2009 with 31.8% of the votes.
Here's the chart for female artists for the last 4 years.
Download PLACEBO Ringback Tones From "Battle For The Sun" Album
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DC854 Speak in Tongues Placebo
DC855 The never ending why Placebo
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THE PRODIGY & PLACEBO NOMINATED AT 2009 MTV EUROPE MUSIC AWARDS
The 2009 EMAs will comprise 13 categories – and 23 Regional Awards. The winners of 11 of the 13 categories (Best Song, Best Live Act, Best Group, Best New Act, Best Female, Best Male, Best Urban, Best Rock, Best Alternative, Best World Stage Performance and Best Push Artist) will be selected by MTV viewers when voting goes live on www.mtvema.com on Monday 21 September. Best Push Artist and Best World Stage Performance categories have been added to this year’s EMAs in recognition of some of the artists that have been supported by MTV on a global basis by both music franchises.
The 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards is one of the world’s most prestigious live music events. The Awards will air live across 212 million homes in more than 40 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In 2008, the EMAs generated more than 4 million unique visitors to www.mtvema.com and over 100 million online votes.
September 25, 2009
Christian Bautista "Tell Me Your Name" Music Video Shoot
Go to this link to view more pictures from the shoot:
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Christian Bautista - RX Concert Series (Sept. 21, 2009)
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last September 21, 2009:
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Download Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera MP3 Tones
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AS 1: THE CONCERT
Click this link to see more photos from the much talked-about about concert of Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano:
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PEP.ph | Martin Nievera and Gary Valenciano celebrate great music with AS 1 concert
by: Bong Godinez
Sept. 20, 2009 | 6:00 PM
Love for craft prevails even for the fiercest "rivals."
Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and Concert King Martin Nievera had proven time and again that their supposed rivalry had long been dead. Last night, September 19, at the Philippine premiere of their concert billed AS 1, the two topnotch performers shared the same stage at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City and wowed their fans.
Once again, Gary and Martin showed why they still reign as two of the most enduring OPM figures despite the influx of young performers, some of whom have been making a name for themselves even in the international scene.
The mere sight of the two former rivals occupying the same platform was enough to leave the crowd cheering and screaming in delight. Known more as a balladeer, Martin's self-deprecating humor about his dancing skills kept the entire audience laughing throughout the evening.
First, he made an attempt to match Gary's lithe and fluid moves, he failed; but he managed to earn appreciative applause from the sold-out crowd.
Next, Martin tied a rope around Gary with the intention of completely preventing Mr. Pure Energy from moving around the stage. But the latter still managed to perform impressively, while belting out the OPM classic, "Di Na Natuto," to Martin's amazement and amusement.
QUALITY MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. Despite all the hype concerning Gary and Martin's old rivalry, the concert—as Gary previously mentioned—was "all about the celebration of great music."
Both were given solo spot numbers, featuring their signature hits.
Martin belted out "Say That You Love Me," "You're My Everything," and "Be My Lady." He also gave his rendition of one of the Broadway gems, "All I Ask of You" (from the Phantom of the Opera), which mesmerized the huge audience. His performance of the showstopper "This is the Moment" served as one of the evening's best masterpieces.
Gary, on the other hand, jumpstarted his set with "Shout for Joy"—an upbeat praise song released in 1991. Then he slowed down with the inspiration classics, "Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos" and "Warrior is a Child."
Martin made fun of the fact that both he and Gary were never tapped to appear in any primetime drama series or movies.
"We are always asked to sing the theme song," mentioned Martin with a grin.
And with that, the two took turns in delivering the theme songs of some memorable primetime drama series, like, "Sana Maulit Muli," "You Are My Song," "Kahit Isang Saglit," among others.
Gary also sang Don McLean's love ballad, "And I Love You So," which was used in the recent film of Sam Milby and Bea Alonzo.
FILLED WITH STARS. Celebrities didn't dare miss such a historic event.
Among those spotted by PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) were Sharon Cuneta with husband Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ruffa Gutierrez, Donita Rose, Karylle, Jericho Rosales, Shaina Magdayao, Vernie Varga, Vicki Belo, Nikki Gil, Rachelle Ann Go, Toni Gonzaga with boyfriend Paul Soriano, and Manny Pacquiao's wife, Jinkee...
Sept. 20, 2009 | 6:00 PM
Love for craft prevails even for the fiercest "rivals."
Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and Concert King Martin Nievera had proven time and again that their supposed rivalry had long been dead. Last night, September 19, at the Philippine premiere of their concert billed AS 1, the two topnotch performers shared the same stage at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds in Pasay City and wowed their fans.
Once again, Gary and Martin showed why they still reign as two of the most enduring OPM figures despite the influx of young performers, some of whom have been making a name for themselves even in the international scene.
The mere sight of the two former rivals occupying the same platform was enough to leave the crowd cheering and screaming in delight. Known more as a balladeer, Martin's self-deprecating humor about his dancing skills kept the entire audience laughing throughout the evening.
First, he made an attempt to match Gary's lithe and fluid moves, he failed; but he managed to earn appreciative applause from the sold-out crowd.
Next, Martin tied a rope around Gary with the intention of completely preventing Mr. Pure Energy from moving around the stage. But the latter still managed to perform impressively, while belting out the OPM classic, "Di Na Natuto," to Martin's amazement and amusement.
QUALITY MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT. Despite all the hype concerning Gary and Martin's old rivalry, the concert—as Gary previously mentioned—was "all about the celebration of great music."
Both were given solo spot numbers, featuring their signature hits.
Martin belted out "Say That You Love Me," "You're My Everything," and "Be My Lady." He also gave his rendition of one of the Broadway gems, "All I Ask of You" (from the Phantom of the Opera), which mesmerized the huge audience. His performance of the showstopper "This is the Moment" served as one of the evening's best masterpieces.
Gary, on the other hand, jumpstarted his set with "Shout for Joy"—an upbeat praise song released in 1991. Then he slowed down with the inspiration classics, "Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos" and "Warrior is a Child."
Martin made fun of the fact that both he and Gary were never tapped to appear in any primetime drama series or movies.
"We are always asked to sing the theme song," mentioned Martin with a grin.
And with that, the two took turns in delivering the theme songs of some memorable primetime drama series, like, "Sana Maulit Muli," "You Are My Song," "Kahit Isang Saglit," among others.
Gary also sang Don McLean's love ballad, "And I Love You So," which was used in the recent film of Sam Milby and Bea Alonzo.
FILLED WITH STARS. Celebrities didn't dare miss such a historic event.
Among those spotted by PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) were Sharon Cuneta with husband Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ruffa Gutierrez, Donita Rose, Karylle, Jericho Rosales, Shaina Magdayao, Vernie Varga, Vicki Belo, Nikki Gil, Rachelle Ann Go, Toni Gonzaga with boyfriend Paul Soriano, and Manny Pacquiao's wife, Jinkee...
Read the rest of the write-up here:
http://www.pep.ph/news/23261/Martin-Nievera-and-Gary-Valenciano-celebrate-great-music-with--AS-1--concert
http://www.pep.ph/news/23261/Martin-Nievera-and-Gary-Valenciano-celebrate-great-music-with--AS-1--concert
Pinoy Rock Central | Kenyo Releases Their Latest Album "Maharlika"!
Smooth and composed yet coarse and frenzied, sophisticated yet vulgar, safe but dangerous, familiar but somehow different – this is the kind of music generated by the band KENYO.
The band is made up of Mcoy Fundales (vocals/guitars), Ace del Mundo (guitars),JM del Mundo (bass guitars), Cleng Ocampo (guitars) and Ariz Villalon (drums/percussions). They all hail from Bulacan (a province just a few miles north of Manila, Philippines). Kenyo is short for “Bulakenyo,” which is what people from Bulacan are called.
Formed in 2008, KENYO’s potential was immediately recognized that it was soon signed under major label Universal Records, Philippines. They released a trippy-musical scrapbook of sorts in their first project album called RADIOSURFING that spawned the hit songs “Sana” and “Ayoko Na Sa ‘Yo”.. This project also led the group to a successful tour of the United States, in the state of California, on September of 2008.
KENYO recently released a new album called MAHARLIKA. This time, the group writes and dishes out original music filled with zest, their own special sound and poetry.
KENYO’s affinity towards the sweet sound of the past, pop sensibilities, honest lyricism and edgy musical approach makes the band a thrilling experience on its own.
MAHARLIKA – KENYO’s new album out now!
Read the rest of the write-up here:
http://pinoyrockcentral.com/2009/09/kenyo-releases-their-latest-album-maharlika/
The band is made up of Mcoy Fundales (vocals/guitars), Ace del Mundo (guitars),JM del Mundo (bass guitars), Cleng Ocampo (guitars) and Ariz Villalon (drums/percussions). They all hail from Bulacan (a province just a few miles north of Manila, Philippines). Kenyo is short for “Bulakenyo,” which is what people from Bulacan are called.
Formed in 2008, KENYO’s potential was immediately recognized that it was soon signed under major label Universal Records, Philippines. They released a trippy-musical scrapbook of sorts in their first project album called RADIOSURFING that spawned the hit songs “Sana” and “Ayoko Na Sa ‘Yo”.. This project also led the group to a successful tour of the United States, in the state of California, on September of 2008.
KENYO recently released a new album called MAHARLIKA. This time, the group writes and dishes out original music filled with zest, their own special sound and poetry.KENYO’s affinity towards the sweet sound of the past, pop sensibilities, honest lyricism and edgy musical approach makes the band a thrilling experience on its own.
MAHARLIKA – KENYO’s new album out now!
Read the rest of the write-up here:
http://pinoyrockcentral.com/2009/09/kenyo-releases-their-latest-album-maharlika/
Interview with Mcoy Fundales: vocalist for Kenyo
Time Out Singapore web-exclusive
Natasha Cruz and Carlo Cruz caught up with popular Filipino singer Mcoy Fundales and his band Kenyo in between gigs and got him to spill the beans on his career as singer, writer and TV personality.
When did you start playing in a band?
I started in high school as a fun thing to do with friends. My former band was Orange and Lemons which had a successful four-year run as a group. We disbanded in 2007 and I formed another group called Kenyo.
You were a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2. What was it like? You mean, do I like being watched? I don’t think anybody likes being watched 24/7. It was pretty hard and uncomfortable during the first week, especially when using the restroom [laughs]. After that you get more comfortable and start watching them back! I guess it was pretty weird, but I hardly noticed the cameras by the second week.
Do you get approached a lot on the street?
Being [in a] well-known band in the Philippines can be a funny thing since the kids don’t hesitate to approach you. They may ask for a souvenir, maybe a guitar pick or an autograph or something. Commuting is very difficult for me. Sometimes I get approached in a public bus or a train, or whenever I stroll around the mall. Whenever I’m out with friends, it can be very embarrassing. People approach me during my private time with friends. But it’s part of work and I’m not complaining. I’d be dead worried if people didn’t do that anymore!
How do you balance poetry, music and acting?
I’m the type who doesn’t like to be idle. And it’s easy to balance these activities when you’re really passionate about it. For example, today I either write a song or a poem. Some are very personal so I keep them with me in my personal collection. Some I reserve for a new album that I’m doing. I might create a book or a collection of poems in the future.
I only started acting in independent films recently because I enjoy the projects. I would usually do film projects if I’m very much sold on the concept or the story. My latest movie project was called The Forgotten War and I was very much interested in it because it’s a movie that talks about part of Philippine history which is not known to many Filipinos. And I’m very proud to be part of it.
Natasha Cruz and Carlo Cruz caught up with popular Filipino singer Mcoy Fundales and his band Kenyo in between gigs and got him to spill the beans on his career as singer, writer and TV personality.
When did you start playing in a band?
I started in high school as a fun thing to do with friends. My former band was Orange and Lemons which had a successful four-year run as a group. We disbanded in 2007 and I formed another group called Kenyo.
You were a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition 2. What was it like? You mean, do I like being watched? I don’t think anybody likes being watched 24/7. It was pretty hard and uncomfortable during the first week, especially when using the restroom [laughs]. After that you get more comfortable and start watching them back! I guess it was pretty weird, but I hardly noticed the cameras by the second week.
Do you get approached a lot on the street?
Being [in a] well-known band in the Philippines can be a funny thing since the kids don’t hesitate to approach you. They may ask for a souvenir, maybe a guitar pick or an autograph or something. Commuting is very difficult for me. Sometimes I get approached in a public bus or a train, or whenever I stroll around the mall. Whenever I’m out with friends, it can be very embarrassing. People approach me during my private time with friends. But it’s part of work and I’m not complaining. I’d be dead worried if people didn’t do that anymore!
How do you balance poetry, music and acting?
I’m the type who doesn’t like to be idle. And it’s easy to balance these activities when you’re really passionate about it. For example, today I either write a song or a poem. Some are very personal so I keep them with me in my personal collection. Some I reserve for a new album that I’m doing. I might create a book or a collection of poems in the future.
I only started acting in independent films recently because I enjoy the projects. I would usually do film projects if I’m very much sold on the concept or the story. My latest movie project was called The Forgotten War and I was very much interested in it because it’s a movie that talks about part of Philippine history which is not known to many Filipinos. And I’m very proud to be part of it.
Read (and watch) the rest of the interview here:
http://www.timeoutsingapore.com/travel/feature/interview-with-mcoy-fundales-vocalist-for-kenyo
PEP.ph | Kenyo chief Mcoy Fundales recalls Pinoy Big Brother experience
by: Bong Godinez
Sept. 22, 2009 | 4:20 PM
Kenyo—the band fronted by former Orange & Lemons vocalist Mcoy Fundales—is back with a new album titled Maharlika, released under Universal Records.
The pop-rock band known for writing melodic tunes is composed of Mcoy, Ace Del Mundo (guitars), JM Del Mundo (bass guitar), Cleng Ocampo (guitars) and Ariz Villalon (drums/percussions).
Formed in 2008, Kenyo was founded by Mcoy following the breakup of Orange & Lemons, reportedly brought about by creative differences and aggravated by management issues.
Orange & Lemons first made waves in the underground music circuit in 2003 with the release of their debut independent record, Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream, under Terno Records.
Buoyed by the success of their first effort, the band announced its entry to the mainstream through Strike Whilst the Iron is Hot—the band's second album produced by Universal Records. Radio-friendly singles like "Hanggang Kailan (Umuwi Ka Na Baby)," "Heaven Knows (This Angel Has Flown)," and "Lihim," Strike Whilst the Iron is Hot made the album an instant seller despite the piracy issue hounding the entire OPM industry.
STARTING FRESH. In 2007, Orange & Lemons released its third album, Moonlane Gardens, with the infectious classic-sounding "Ang Katulad Mong Walang Katulad" as its first single.
Unfortunately, tension between Mcoy and songwriting partner Clem Castro over creative and other personal issues tore the band apart. Months after the launching of Moonlane Gardens and with promotions still running actively, the band decided to call it quits after Clem was reportedly kicked out by management.
With Orange & Lemons permanently out of the picture, Clem formed his own independent band, The Camerawalls, while Mcoy recruited old bandmates Ace and JM to help him set up Kenyo. Kenyo's debut album, Radiosurfing, released under Universal Records was launched in 2008 to mixed reviews.
With the release of Kenyo's second album, Maharlika, Mcoy hopes to silence the critics who accuse the band of living under the ghost of its past and "trying hard" to duplicate the success of its predecessor.
"Lahat ng criticisms about the first album saying that we're not really artists and can't write the same quality of songs we used too, hindi namin sinagot," Mcoy told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal).
"We wouldn't want to engage in verbal arguments. We just wrote and wrote songs and I guess this album is a testament of that, of what we've been doing in the past. We'll answer our critics through actions na lang, meaning to say, through songs and materials."
Mcoy confessed that he and ex-bandmate, Clem, are still not on speaking terms since their fallout two years ago. This is surprising, considering the small local rock scene where bands are usually booked in volumes during most events and productions.
"I had no chance of seeing him or bumping into him. For some reason wala," Mcoy revealed. "From a distance lang. When was the last time I saw him? I think at this event, we just finished playing in Eastwood and I was saying goodbye to friends and then I just heard they're on and when I look, they're going onstage. But it was not near enough for us to even see each other close."
A PROUD HOUSEMATE. Seeing Mcoy in person, we couldn't help but remember his stint as one of the celebrity housemates of ABS-CBN's popular reality-based program, Pinoy Big Brother...
Read the rest of the article here:
http://www.pep.ph/news/23288/Kenyo-chief-Mcoy-Fundales-recalls--Pinoy-Big-Brother--experience
Sept. 22, 2009 | 4:20 PM
Kenyo—the band fronted by former Orange & Lemons vocalist Mcoy Fundales—is back with a new album titled Maharlika, released under Universal Records.
The pop-rock band known for writing melodic tunes is composed of Mcoy, Ace Del Mundo (guitars), JM Del Mundo (bass guitar), Cleng Ocampo (guitars) and Ariz Villalon (drums/percussions).
Formed in 2008, Kenyo was founded by Mcoy following the breakup of Orange & Lemons, reportedly brought about by creative differences and aggravated by management issues.
Orange & Lemons first made waves in the underground music circuit in 2003 with the release of their debut independent record, Love in the Land of Rubber Shoes and Dirty Ice Cream, under Terno Records.
Buoyed by the success of their first effort, the band announced its entry to the mainstream through Strike Whilst the Iron is Hot—the band's second album produced by Universal Records. Radio-friendly singles like "Hanggang Kailan (Umuwi Ka Na Baby)," "Heaven Knows (This Angel Has Flown)," and "Lihim," Strike Whilst the Iron is Hot made the album an instant seller despite the piracy issue hounding the entire OPM industry.
STARTING FRESH. In 2007, Orange & Lemons released its third album, Moonlane Gardens, with the infectious classic-sounding "Ang Katulad Mong Walang Katulad" as its first single.
Unfortunately, tension between Mcoy and songwriting partner Clem Castro over creative and other personal issues tore the band apart. Months after the launching of Moonlane Gardens and with promotions still running actively, the band decided to call it quits after Clem was reportedly kicked out by management.
With Orange & Lemons permanently out of the picture, Clem formed his own independent band, The Camerawalls, while Mcoy recruited old bandmates Ace and JM to help him set up Kenyo. Kenyo's debut album, Radiosurfing, released under Universal Records was launched in 2008 to mixed reviews.
With the release of Kenyo's second album, Maharlika, Mcoy hopes to silence the critics who accuse the band of living under the ghost of its past and "trying hard" to duplicate the success of its predecessor.
"Lahat ng criticisms about the first album saying that we're not really artists and can't write the same quality of songs we used too, hindi namin sinagot," Mcoy told PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal).
"We wouldn't want to engage in verbal arguments. We just wrote and wrote songs and I guess this album is a testament of that, of what we've been doing in the past. We'll answer our critics through actions na lang, meaning to say, through songs and materials."
Mcoy confessed that he and ex-bandmate, Clem, are still not on speaking terms since their fallout two years ago. This is surprising, considering the small local rock scene where bands are usually booked in volumes during most events and productions.
"I had no chance of seeing him or bumping into him. For some reason wala," Mcoy revealed. "From a distance lang. When was the last time I saw him? I think at this event, we just finished playing in Eastwood and I was saying goodbye to friends and then I just heard they're on and when I look, they're going onstage. But it was not near enough for us to even see each other close."
A PROUD HOUSEMATE. Seeing Mcoy in person, we couldn't help but remember his stint as one of the celebrity housemates of ABS-CBN's popular reality-based program, Pinoy Big Brother...
Read the rest of the article here:
http://www.pep.ph/news/23288/Kenyo-chief-Mcoy-Fundales-recalls--Pinoy-Big-Brother--experience
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