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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!

December 15, 2011

UNIVERSAL RECORDS CONGRATULATES OUR AWIT AWARD WINNERS!


UNIVERSAL RECORDS CONGRATULATES OUR WINNERS AT THE 24TH AWIT AWARDS




PAROKYA NI EDGAR
★SONG OF THE YEAR for "Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)"
★BEST PERFORMANCE BY A GROUP for "Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)"
★BEST BALLAD RECORDING for "Pangarap Lang Kita" with Happee Sy
★BEST COLLABORATION for Pangarap Lang Kita" with Happee Sy

CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA
★INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEE FOR "THE KITCHEN MUSICAL"
★ABS-CBN INTERACTIVE INC. MOST DOWNLOADED ARTIST FOR 2010

REGINE VELASQUEZ
★BEST ENGINEERED RECORDING by Willy Villa for "You Don't Know"


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December 13, 2011

CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA & SAM CONCEPCION AT THE MALLS THIS WEEK!

CATCH CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA & SAM CONCEPCION AT THE MALLS THIS WEEK!


★Catch Diamond Asiansation Christian Bautista LIVE at the following malls this week:

DECEMBER 16 (Friday), 6:00PM - Abreeza Ayala Mall, Davao City
DECEMBER 18 (Sunday), 7:00PM - The Piazza at Venice, McKinley Hill, The Fort

Watch Christian Bautista "All That's Left" MV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJHi0hfNAJI

All That's Left" is taken from Christian's new album "Outbound". Check out the songs from his "Outbound" album here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdyNnQc75U4

FREE Christian Bautista "ALL THAT'S LEFT" Ringback Tone! GLOBE users text UD344 and send to 2332. SMART users text FALT and send to 2728. SUN users text GetSong[space]6151903 to 2728. P15 for 15 days.

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

★Catch Teen heartthrob Sam Concepcion THIS SATURDAY (December 17) at 4:00pm at SM City San Lazaro Activity Center.

Watch Sam Concepcion "Forever Young" MV here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmePYgvITpE

FREE! "Forever Young" RINGBACK TONE. GLOBE users text UD176 & send to 2332. SMART users text FYNG & send to 2728 for SMART users. SUN users text GetSong[space]6151756 to 2728 for SUN users (P15 for 15 days).

"Forever Young" is taken from his album of the same title. OUT NOW! FREE Sam Concepcion POSTER in selected record stores.

Join Sam Concepcion Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sam-Concepcion/369827804235


Follow Sam Concepcion on Twitter: http://twitter.com/sam_concepcion


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PAROKYA NI EDGAR WINS 4 AWARDS AT THE 24TH AWIT AWARDS!

CONGRATULATIONS! PAMBANSANG BANDA NG BAYAN PAROKYA NI EDGAR FOR NABBING 4 AWARDS AT TONIGHT'S 24TH AWIT AWARDS!



★ SONG OF THE YEAR - "Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)"
★ BEST PERFORMANCE BY A GROUP
★ BEST COLLABORATION - "Pangarap Lang Kita" with Happee Sy
     ★ BEST BALLAD RECORDING - "Pangarap Lang Kita" with Happee Sy

"Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako) & "Pangarap Lang Kita" are taken from their album "Middle-Aged Juvenile Novelty Pop Rockers".

Watch Parokya Ni Edgar "Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako)" MV here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H-Cb693WIg

Watch Parokya Ni Edgar feat. Happee Sy "Pangarap Lang Kita" MV here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEbFlqMCkzY

Join Parokya ni Edgar Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/parokyaniedgarofficial
Follow Parokya ni Edgar on Twitter: http://twitter.com/parokyaniedgar


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CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA LIVE AT ABREEZA AYALA MALL, DAVAO !!

DABAWENYOS! CATCH DIAMOND ASIANSATION CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA LIVE AT ABREEZA AYALA MALL, DAVAO CITY THIS FRIDAY (DECEMBER 16) AT 6:00PM.

Watch Christian Bautista "All That's Left" MV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJHi0hfNAJI

All That's Left" is taken from Christian's new album "Outbound". Check out the songs from his "Outbound" album here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdyNnQc75U4

FREE Christian Bautista "ALL THAT'S LEFT" Ringback Tone! GLOBE users text UD344 and send to 2332. SMART users text FALT and send to 2728. SUN users text GetSong[space]6151903 to 2728. P15 for 15 days.

Join Christian Bautista Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/xianbautista
Follow Christian Bautista on Twitter: http://twitter.com/xtianbautista
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December 12, 2011

NINA SIZZLES IN HER NEW MV "DANCE"!!

DIAMOND SOUL SIREN NINA'S "DANCE" FULL MV IS HERE!

Nina sizzles in her latest MV "Dance", the first single off her new album "Stay Alive".

Check out the MV here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGAbC3U8WRY

Check out tracks from Nina's "Stay Alive" album here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY-GKj9qLBk

"Stay Alive" Special Edition CD with minus one tracks exclusively available at all Odyssey outlets nationwide.

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 OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.ninasoulsiren.com/
NINA'S TWITTER: http://twitter.com/soulsiren_nina
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DEC.12 SOUL SIREN NINA'S TV GUESTINGS

CATCH DIAMOND SOUL SIREN NINA TONIGHT AT THE FOLLOWING TV SHOWS:

11:15PM BANDILA with BOY ABUNDA on ABS-CBN
12:00AM MIDNIGHT SERENADE with JOE D'MANGO on DZMM TELERADYO (Channel 26 on SkyCable) or DZMM 630


Check out tracks from Nina's "Stay Alive" album here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY-GKj9qLBk

"Stay Alive" Special Edition CD with minus one tracks exclusively available at all Odyssey outlets nationwide.

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 OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.ninasoulsiren.com/
NINA'S TWITTER: http://twitter.com/soulsiren_nina

December 6, 2011

JAYA LIVE AT SM MEGAMALL DEC. 9 FRIDAY


THIS FRIDAY AT 5:00PM! JAYA LIVE AT SM MEGAMALL

Catch Queen of Soul JAYA on December 9 (Friday), 5:00pm at SM Megamall for the promotion of her new album "All Souled Out".

Check out tracks from Jaya's new album "All Souled Out" here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erjGuaqP3x8
Join Jaya Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jaya-Ramsey/134914317834



November 24, 2011

NOEL CABANGON "SIMPLENG MUSIKERO" CONCERT




NOEL CABANGON "SIMPLENG MUSIKERO" CONCERT AT MUSIC MUSEUM ON DECEMBER 2 (FRIDAY) & DECEMBER 3 (SATURDAY), 8:00PM

Catch multi-awarded singer/songwriter NOEL CABANGON in "Simpleng Musikero" concert at Music Museum on DECEMBER 2 (Friday) and DECEMBER 3 (Saturday), 8:00pm.

For reservations call Thirdline at 426-0103 & 436-4325 or Music Museum at 721-6726 & 721-0635.

Tickets are also available at TICKETWORLD. Call 891-9999.

Check out "Panaginip" Album Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJqK5zpq_-g

LISTEN to "Pasko Na Pasko Na": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCKoTxHC-iY

Join Noel Cabangon Facebook Fanpage:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Noel-Cabangon/24480530877
Follow Noel Cabangon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/noelcabangon

JED MADELA'S 1ST MAJOR CONCERT "BEYOND EXPECTATIONS" on Nov. 26



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.

November 23, 2011

CD & DVD SALE SUPER DUPER CUT PRICE SALE



WHAT : CD & DVD SALE SUPER DUPER CUT PRICE SALE
WHERE : 10TH, UNIVERSAL TOWER, QUEZON AVENUE, WEST TRIANGLE, QUEZON CTY

HERE ARE THE SCHEDULES :

FRIDAYS :
NOVEMBER 25
DECEMBER 2
DECEMBER 9
DECEMBER 16

SATURDAYS:
NOVEMBER 26
DECEMBER 3
DECEMBER 10
DECEMBER 17


SUNDAYS:
NOVEMBER 27
DECEMBER 4
DECEMBER 11
DECEMBER 18


WE'RE OPEN FROM 10AM TO 7PM.
THOUSANDS OF CD TITLES TO CHOOSE FROM - OPM, POP, ROCK, INDIE, JAZZ, CLASSICAL, NEW AGE, ALTERNATIVE, DANCE, WORLD, ELECTRONICA, HEAVY METAL, OLDIES, INSTRUMENTAL & MORE!!
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NOEL CABANGON LIVE AT SM MEGAMAL (NOV.25) &GAIL BLANCO LIVE AT SM SAN LAZARO (NOV. 26)




NOEL CABANGON LIVE AT SM MEGAMALL EVENT CENTER, BUILDING A LOWER GROUND THIS FRIDAY (NOVEMBER 25) AT 4PM & GAIL BLANCO LIVE AT SM SAN LAZARO EVENT CENTER UPPER GROUND FLOOR THIS SATURDAY (NOVEMBER 26) AT 4PM.

Check out Noel Cabangon "Panaginip" Album Preview: Noel Cabangon "Panaginip" Album Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJqK5zpq_-g
Check out Noel Cabangon's new Christmas song "Pasko Na Pasko Na": Noel Cabangon "Pasko Na Pasko Na" Audio Clip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCKoTxHC-iY

Check out Gail Blanco "Sweet Love" Album Preview: "Sweet Love : 16 Easy Listening Favorites" Album Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKe45EMRFIg



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November 18, 2011

DIAMOND SOUL SIREN NINA RELEASES MUCH-AWAITED NEW ALBUM "STAY ALIVE"







Asia’s Diamond Soul Siren Nina is undeniably one of the most versatile recording artists of her generation, and this is highlighted in her latest album "Stay Alive," produced by Universal Records.

"Stay Alive" showcases Nina’s distinct musical style as a multi-genre artist, incorporating varieties of strong repertoire. Selections from upbeat tempo to the infusion of house-sound, mix of r&b, club and pop are very noticeable in the whole album.

“This album features a new sound but it is still distinctly Nina,” says the Soul Siren. “I have worked hard for this album, so I am really hoping that people will enjoy Stay Alive.”

The album’s carrier single "Dance" is an upbeat track with a catchy melody that will surely catch the public’s fancy, and will further prove Nina’s ability to start new music trends. Its futuristic, edgy music video shows that the Soul Siren can also be a Dance Diva.

Other upbeat tunes in the album are "I Came To Dance," "Only With You" and "Laging Ikaw."

The stirring ballad "However Much Love" is another treat to loyal Nina fans because one can hear the sensitivity and vulnerability in the singer’s voice. The said song is an early favorite among Nina’s fans. The inspirational song "Believe in the Dream" is also a standout.

Nina also composed one of the tracks in the album "You Should Know" with Keith Martin.

"I Don’t Want To Fight," "Starlight," "Missing You" are some of the ballads in the album. As a bonus, Nina’s rendition of Sharon Cuneta classic "Hagkan" is also included.

"Stay Alive" is an album very close to Nina’s heart because she was part of the entire process of the production of the album- from the conceptualization of the album and its cover, to the Paper Dolls treat inside the album, to the songs, arrangements, among others.

“Stay Alive has been one exciting journey for me,” says Nina. “I can say that it is worth everything – the hard work, the time!”

"Stay Alive" Tracklist:

1. Dance
2. Staying Alive
3. However Much Love
4. Believe In The Dream
5. Laging Ikaw
6. Only With You
7. I Came To Dance
8. I Don't Want To Fight
9. Starlight
10. Missing You
11. You Should Know
12. Hagkan (Sabel Theme Song)

Check out tracks from Nina's "Stay Alive" album here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY-GKj9qLBk

"Stay Alive" Special Edition CD with minus one tracks exclusively available at all Odyssey outlets nationwide.

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 OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.ninasoulsiren.com/
FOLLOW NINA ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/soulsiren_nina
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November 17, 2011

JED MADELA'S 1ST MAJOR CONCERT "BEYOND EXPECTATIONS"

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!!!

Join Jed Madela Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jed-Madela-The-Official-Jed-Madela-Fan-Page/107189762666606
Follow Jed Madela on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jedmadela





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November 16, 2011

Noel Cabangon welcomes Holiday Season with "Panaginip" Christmas Special Edition CD

Noel Cabangon welcomes Holiday Season with "Panaginip" Christmas Special Edition CD

Fans of Noel Cabangon and his music are in for a treat as his hit current album "Panaginip" now includes four original Christmas tracks – "Pasko Na, Pasko Na," "Maligayang Pasko, Mahal," "Pasko ng Pagbibigayan," and "Ang Regalo Ko."

The upbeat, festive song "Pasko Na, Pasko Na," the single for this special release, talks about how joyous the celebration is for Filipino families. Meanwhile, "Maligayang Pasko, Mahal" is a romantic ditty that talks of the promise of Filipinos residing abroad of better lives for their loved ones. The two other tracks "Pasko Ng Pagbibigayan" provides inspiration for season of giving and sharing and "Ang Regalo Ko" is a lover’s dream to be loved by his/her beloved.

"Panaginip" is Noel Cabangon’s latest album featuring the title track. It also includes noteworthy original songs like collaborations with former Sugarfree frontman Ebe Dancel (“Hulog Ka ng Langit”) and Diamond Soul Siren Nina (“Ikaw Na Sana”). Other impressive new songs include the aforementioned title track “Panaginip”, as well as “Dahan Dahan”, “Bayani ng Bayan”, “Ngayon ang Bagong Simula”, the hip-hop flavored “Walang Katulad” and the haunting “Awit ng Naghahanap”, a heart-wrenching tune inspired by victims of political killings. Three longtime original songs from Noel Cabangon are also included in the album (“Sana Dumating Ka na”, “Dahil Nariyan Ka” and the '80s inspired “Umuulan sa Tag-araw, Umaaraw sa Tag-Ulan”).

Of course, the covers are still there: “Bulag, Pipi, Bingi” (Grand prize song of the 2nd Metropop Music Festival, originally performed by Freddie Aguilar), the Heber Bartolome classic “Tayo’y Mga Pinoy”, “Tag-Ulan” by Lolita & The Boys and the Pete Lacaba/Ding Achacoso-written “Sangandaan”, which gained attention from the Mike De Leon classic film "Sister Stella L".

"Panaginip" Tacklisting:

1. Bulag, Pipi, Bingi
2. Dahan Dahan Lang
3. Hulog Ka Ng Langit with Ebe Dancel
4. Sana Dumating Ka Na
5. Ikaw Na Sana with Nina
6. Dahil Nariyan Ka
7. Sangandaan
8. Panaginip
9. Walang Katulad
10. Tag-Ulan
11. Tayo’y Mga Pinoy
12. Awit Ng Naghahanap
13. Umuulan Sa Tag-Araw, Umaaraw Sa Tag-Ulan
14. Bayani Ng Bayan
15. Ngayon Ang Bagong Simula

Bonus CD:
1. Pasko Na, Pasko Na
2. Maligayang Pasko, Mahal
3. Pasko ng Pagbibigayan
4. Ang Regalo Ko

Join Noel Cabangon Facebook Fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Noel-Cabangon/24480530877
Follow Noel Cabangon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/noelcabangon

LISTEN to "Pasko Na Pasko Na": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCKoTxHC-iY


Check out "Panaginip" Album Preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJqK5zpq_-g

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November 11, 2011

Nina "Stay Alive" Album Preview

Nina "Stay Alive" Album Preview






CHECK OUT SELECTED TRACKS FROM DIAMOND SOUL SIREN NINA'S NEW ALBUM "STAY ALIVE". ALBUM OUT SOON!

FREE NINA "Dance" RINGBACK TONE. Just text UD276 & send to 2332 for GLOBE users and text FDNC & send 2728 for SMART users.

NINA "Dance" RINGBACK TONE for SUN users. Text GetSong 6151845 to 2728. P15 for 15 days



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