2018 X-FACTOR UK Finalist 'Maria Laroco', launches her new debut International Album "Just Maria"

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Maria Laroco,  18-year-old student from the Philippines and was a finalist of 2018 "X-Factor UK" as Top 6 of Simon Cowell.

Maria Laroco is very thankful now that her very first album titled "Just Maria" under an international recording label "Odic Records" is finally out!

Maria treated her album as her breakthrough in her career in music industry.

Containing in the album is her "10 original songs" with her carrier single "Imagine. It is a love song and tackles the "Magic of Love" that mostly teenagers like her running through nowadays.

According to Maria, her inspiration to pursue her career is her dreams as well as her parents and all of people trusting and believing in her God gifted talents.

Before her stint on last year's X-Factor UK, the rising star's claim to fame in her native land is being a contestant in the Philippines' version of The Voice Kids in 2014. 

She started singing at the age of 3 joining in different amateur singing competitions. Her musical infuences are Sarah Geronimo, Yeng Constantino and many OPM artists. She became one of recording artists of Universal Records Philippines and released her own version of "Beauty and the Beast". Her revival single during that year  "Hindi Ko Kaya" (original popularized by Geneva Cruz) was used as official theme song of Korean TV Drama Series "All About Mom" aired in GMA 7. She represented Philippines in Child Aid Asia concert held in Tokyo, Japan.

She becomes Grand Finalist in  "The Will To Win" of Wowowin. She also won and  become a Grand champion in Great British Festival held in Makati City leaded by Ambassador Daniel Pruce.

Year 2018 that Maria becomes a finalist of "X-Factor UK" as Top 6 of Simon Cowell. Her audition song "Purple Rain" makes the judges and crowd standing! ovation in the prestigious international singing competition. Her journey continues until she was part of Top 6 finalists in the said competition.

Artists who had the biggest impact on Maria were Whitney Houston, Patti Labelle, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Beyonce Knowles, Usher, and Brandy Norwood.

As for the Philippines artists, she wishes to collaborate with her idols like Sarah Geronimo, Regine Velasquez- Alcasid and Morissette.

Maria's newest released album "Just Maria" is now available at digital music platforms online like Spotify, Deezer, Spinner, ITunes and many more.

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Jessica Sanchez and Christian Bautista, release "ANOTHER SILENT CHRISTMAS SONG"

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Universal Records is excited to announce a collaboration between outstanding young singers and award-winning composers and producers for a new holiday single ANOTHER SILENT CHRISTMAS SONG.

The song will be the second collaboration between American Idol alum & singer-songwriter oth big names in the music industry. Sanchez first collaborated with Bautista in the latter's previous album 'Kapit' on the song Two Forevers. Now, the two share the Christmas spirit in the brand new holiday tune. 

Written by record producer and American songwriter Bryan Todd, and multi Tony, Grammy and Olivier award-winning poet and songwriter Steven Sater, the solemn yet powerful Christmas song showcases the vocal abilities both singers are known for.

Another Silent Christmas Song will be released on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon on November 2, 2018.

Ariel Rivera Sings A Happy Tune

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In the early 90’s a handsome young man on vacation from Canada burst into the music scene. His entrance was phenomenal, his rise, meteoric. He captivated an entire music industry, and his popularity soared in all corners of the country.

His recorded songs from Sana Kahit Minsan, Ayoko Na Sana, Simple Lang, Wala Kang Katulad, Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin, Photograph were huge success. In campuses, he was a kilabot who charmed every colegiala.

From singing he glided well into acting and on his first attempt at shifting gears as an actor, he won the Metro Manila Filmfest Best Supporting Actor Award for Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal. His successes were unprecedented. His persona, an enigma. 

Counting the years, Ariel Rivera is the same old artist people swore to love. Neither his singing, nor his acting diminished over time. Thus, it is always with excitement to see Ariel on television, the movies and in concert stage.

Ariel recently graced the stage of Casino Filipino Cebu. Next stop is a US tour where he will perform in various venues. 

He will be at Aratani Theatre, Downtown, Los Angeles on July 28, 7pm. Joining him on stage as guests are Dessa, Bo Carnation, Maricar, and 4700 Band. For ticket inquiries, call Patricia Dulay Roy (818-5620279), Mirlo De Castro (210-2028039), and Glenda Avila (310-4801683).

On July 29, 5pm, he will be at La Princesa Reception Center, Phoenix, Arizona with special guests Dessa and Maribeth Pascua. For ticket inquiries, call Sharon Baysan (602-3509403).

His last US stop will be at R.I.C (Roberts Hall), Providence, Rhode Island on Aug 3, 6:30pm, with Geneva Cruz. For ticket inquiries, please call Shirley (401-2864207), Glenda (4014994648), and Roma (4015330653).

Ariel Rivera is a talent of Asian Artists Agency. For inquiries, please call (02) 855-4765 or (02) 405-4423, email info@asianartistsagency. com, and visit fb.com/ asianartistsagency

Aiza Seguerra with “Araw Gabi: Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan”

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Aiza Seguerra pays tribute to Maestro Ryan Cayabyab in new album entitled “Araw Gabi: Mga Awit ni Maestry Ryan.”

Sometime years ago, Universal Records has gathered the biggest rock acts to pay tribute to the APO Hiking Society in the album “Kami NApo Muna.” 

This was followed by Ogie Alcasid’s tribute to George Canseco (“Ngayon At Kailanman”) and Christian Bautista’s tribute to Jose Mari Chan (“Romance Revisited”).

And now, her first album under Universal Records, Aiza Seguerra pays tribute to Maestro Ryan Cayabyab in the album “Araw Gabi: Mga Awit ni Maesto Ryan.”

The album, composed of some of the most-loved Ryan Cayabyab compositions, also features Mr. C playing the piano for the first single “Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka.”

“Napaka-special ng album nito kasi binigyan ko ng sarili kong take ang pinakasikat na compositions ni Mr. Ryan Cayabyab,” says Aiza. “Ang sarap ka-trabaho niya kasi maski Maestro na siya, he listens to my inputs.”

Aiza also shares that the people working on the album prefer the execution to be very “organic.”

When asked about some of the realizations the singer had during the recording of the album, Aiza shared, “his songs are very familiar, but if you get technical about it, like when you are already recording, ang hirap pala kasi komplikado ang mga notes niya.”

The album also includes “Araw Gabi,” “Minsan Ang Minahal Ay Ako,” “Kay Ganda Ng Ating Musika,” “Kahit Ika’y Isang Panaginip Lamang,” “Paano Na Kaya,” “Tunay Na Ligaya,” “Iduyan Mo,” among others.

1."Araw Gabi”
2.”Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka”
3.”How Can I”
4.”Kahit Ika’y Panaginip Lang”
5.”Paano na Kaya”
6.”Can This be Love”
7.”Kailan”
8.”Limang Dipang Tao”
9.”Iduyan Mo”
10.”Mama”
11.”Minsan Ang Minahal ay Ako”
12.”Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika”

Christian Bautista recalls past with Rachelle Ann Go on ‘The Way We Were’

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Shot entirely in London, Christian Bautista’s latest music video “The Way We Were” features the London star and former flame Rachelle Ann Go. The song is included in Christian’s newest album “Soundtrack,” under Universal Records.

The music video, directed by Christian himself and shot by brother Joshua, features scenes from Christian and Rachelle’s recent meet-up in London. It also showed the former couple’s “happier days.”

Recently, the “Miss Saigon” star has been receiving rave reviews for her portrayal of Gigi. She also won Best Supporting Actress from Whatsonstage awards.

Michael Bublé releases “To Be Loved – Asian Tour Edition”

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Michael Bublé’s highly acclaimed studio album “To Be Loved” has been released with 5 new bonus tracks which is entitled “To Be Loved – Asian Tour Edition”. 

Bublé’s sixth studio album “To Be Loved” follows his “Christmas” CD which sold seven million copies internationally and was the number two biggest selling album of 2011 (after Adele).

“To Be Loved” produced by Bob Rock was recorded in Vancouver and Los Angeles and includes a mix of standards as well as four original songs all co-written by Bublé. “After All” one of the four originals was co-written and performed by fellow Canadian Bryan Adams. The new album also includes hits previously recorded by some of Buble’s musical heroes including the Bee Gees hit “To Love Somebody”, Dean Martin’s “Nevertheless (I’m In Love With You”), the Jackson 5 early ‘70’s smash “Who’s Loving You”, Jackie Wilson’s “To Be Loved” and the Elvis Presley classic “Have I Told You Lately”. Bublé is joined by actress Reese Witherspoon on the classic Frank and Nancy Sinatra duet “Something Stupid”. 

“My new record is about love, happiness, fun and yummy things. Getting to work with my friend and longtime collaborator Bob Rock (“Call Me Irresponsible”, “Crazy Love” and “Christmas”) who produced the entire album was very exciting. We’re a good team. I love the songs we selected this time out. It was also terrific working once again with my songwriting partners” commented Bublé. 

To commemorate Michael’s upcoming 2015 Tour in Asia, a deluxe Asian Tour Edition of To Be Loved has been released. Additional songs include, ‘Softly As I Leave You’, ‘Mack The Knife’, ‘These Foolish Things (Remind Me Of You)’ and more that has never been released in Asia.

Tracklist:

1. You Make Me Feel So Young

2. It's A Beautiful Day

3. To Love Sombody

4. Who's Lovin' You

5. Something Stupid (feat. Reese Witherspoon)

6. Come Dance With Me

7. Close Your Eyes

8. After All (feat. Bryan Adams)

9. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You (with Naturally 7)

10. To Be Loved

11. You've Got A Friend In Me

12. Nevertheless [I'm In Love With You] (feat. The Puppini Sisters)

13. I Got It Easy

14. Young At Heart

15. Be My Baby - Bonus Track

16. It's A Beautiful Day - Swing Mix

17. My Melancholy Baby - Bonus Track

18. Dream A Little Dream Of Me

19. Mack The Knife

20. Softly As I Leave You

21. I'm Beginning To See The Light

22. These Foolish Things [Remind Me Of You]

This 22 song Special Edition CD is available in Astroplus and Odyssey stores nationwide. Also available on iTunes and Spotify. To get the Close Your Eyes as your ringback tone, Text YOUREYES to 2447 for SMART and 2370 for GLOBE subscribers. Special thanks to 105.1 Crossover Radio. 

On January 31, Michael Bublé will sweep Manila off its feet. Catch the Canadian crooner at the Mall of Asia Arena, 8 PM, as Wilbros Live in cooperation with Dainty Group and FOX International Channels presents Michael Bublé LIVE in Manila. Tickets available at SM Tickets via smtickets.com or call 470-2222. Special thanks to Warner Music Philippines, ABS CBN, MYX, RX 93.1, Play FM 99.5, Natural 97.9, 103.5 KLite, Mellow 94.7, The Philippine Star, Business World, Business Mirror, HDI Admix Inc, Philstar.com, PEP.PH Inquirer.net, Philippine Concerts, SoundChecMNL and Manila Concert Scene. 

Spotify – http://spoti.fi/1Iuihee

iTunes - http://bit.ly/1BmTAhA

"We Are All God's Children" - Official Theme Song for the 2015 Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines

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Here is the Official Theme Song for the 2015 Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines.

Do you see these children on the streets?

Have you walked the pavements where they sleep?

Do you feel their hands when you give them alms?

Did you ever give them bread to eat?

Have you seen their homes washed by the floods?

While a mother tightly holds her child

Do you hear the wind of the raging storm?

Can you tell them where it’s coming from?

Let us show our love and mercy

With true kindness and humility

For the God loves the weak and the needy

Just like you and me

We are all God’s children we are all the same

He is calling us by name to help the poor and lame

And learn what life is really for

It’s to know and love and serve the Lord

Stand together and let’s do our part

Hear their voices mend their broken hearts

Choose to be brave fight for their rights

Give them back their honor and their pride

Please do not be blind and just leave them behind

To struggle in darkness or give them empty promises

We are all God’s children we are all the same

He is calling us by name to help the poor and lame

And learn what life is really for

It’s to know and love and serve the Lord

It’s to know and love and serve the Lord

It’s to know and love and serve the Lord

Lyrics written and sung by Jamie Rivera with The Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir.

Music composed and arranged by Noel Espenida

Directed by Eric Teotico

Produced by Starmusic and Ligaya ng Panginoon

Published by Star Songs, Inc.

“A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.” – Pope Francis

So Fresh, The Best of 2014

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2014: A YEAR OF FRESH HITS

Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music joined forces to cook up the year’s freshest hits compilation release so aptly entitled So Fresh, The Best of 2014, clamping up 20 big-shot songs including Billboard Hot 100 #1s such as Miley Cyrus, Meghan Trainor, John Legend, Pharrell Williams and MAGIC! Now it couldn’t get any fresher than that!

Running for more than 70 minutes, the CD packs in 20 speaker juices including new-world hotness anthem “All About That Bass” from 2014 breakthrough artist Meghan Trainor, as well as girl-power collaborations “Problem” by Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea, “Black Widow” by Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora, and the Jessie J- Ariana Grande-Nicki Minaj airwave buster “Bang Bang”. Numbering in more of the dance floor hits, it also features tracks from DJs Calvin Harris with “Summer” and Avicii with EDM-country crossover “Hey Brother”, plus certified dance tracks “Wild Wild Love” (Pitbull feat. G.R.L.), “Do What U Want” (Lady Gaga feat. R. Kelly) and “This Is How We Do” (Katy Perry).

Male musers won’t get disappointed as bands like MAGIC! reel in household staple “Rude” and Maroon 5 with “Maps”. Pop prince Justin Timberlake is also featured with “Not A Bad Thing”, and newcomer Sam Smith with “I’m Not The Only One” from his first album that came out this year. Boybands are also in line as “Story Of My Life” by One Direction and “She Looks So Perfect” by 5 Seconds of Summer are counted on the track list.

So Fresh throws down every now and then too with slow tunes spread all throughout: the overtly heated “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus, the comeback classic of John Legend “All of Me”, and Begin Again movie theme “Lost Stars” by Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.

Instant classics such as “Happy (from Despicable Me 2)” by Pharrell Williams and “Love Never Felt So Good”, a posthumous virtual duet by pop legend Michael Jackson with Justin Timberlake, raise the bar for other concurrent various artist releases.

By and large, the bravado of So Fresh is in its qualitative AND quantitative collection. This 20-track assembly is massive enough to stir up anticipation on what could be a really, really good year ahead in music...and what could be a very, very good compilation franchise.

The complete and sequential tracklist of So Fresh:

1. Meghan Trainor – “All About That Bass” (Clean Version)

2. Maroon 5 – “Maps”

3. Pharrell Williams – “Happy (from Despicable Me 2)”

4. Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”

5. MAGIC! – “Rude”

6. Jessie J feat. Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj – “Bang Bang”

7. Calvin Harris – “Summer”

8. Avicii – “Hey Brother”

9. Pitbull feat. G.R.L. – “Wild Wild Love”

10. Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora – “Black Widow” (Clean Edit)

11. Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball” (Clean Version)

12. Sam Smith – “I’m Not The Only One” (Radio Edit)

13. Justin Timberlake – “Not A Bad Thing” (Clean Version)

14. Katy Perry – “This Is How We Do”

15. Michael Jackson feat. Justin Timberlake – “Love Never Felt So Good”

16. Lady Gaga feat. R Kelly – “Do What U Want” (Edited)

17. One Direction – “Story of My Life”

18. 5 Seconds of Summer – “She Looks So Perfect”

19. John Legend – “All Of Me”

20. Adam Levine – “Lost Stars” (Album Version)

So Fresh is available in major record stores nationwide starting last December 2014, under Ivory Music & Video. Get two bonus tracks when you get it on digital! 

Additional tracks “Turn Down For That” by DJ Snake & Lil Jon and “Love Runs Out” by One Republic come with downloads of the album off iTunes.

Visit IVORY Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines for the latest news and updates on your favorite local and international artists!

Christian Bautista's "SoundTrack" this Saturday

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Asia’s Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista is back with a new album “Soundtrack,” produced by Universal Records.

Christian’s new album includes memorable theme songs from the most romantic movies of all time.

The album’s first single Up Where We Belong, the theme from the movie “An Officer and a Gentleman,” has already been chosen by GMA as the theme of its newest koreanovela “Empress Ki.”

Christian also bared his heart in his rendition of “A Thousand Years,” theme of the phenomenal hit movie series “Twilight.”

He also showed his edgier side in “Kiss From A Rose,” theme from “Batman Forever.”

Christian also tapped some of the best female singers to collaborate with him. Former sweetheart Rachelle Ann Go joins him in their rendition of “The Way We Were.”

Perennial stage leading lady Karylle performs the romantic “After All” with Christian. This is the first time the two performed a studio duet together.

Julie Ann San Jose and Christian went “Cruisin’” in a new duet, while Nikki Gil lent her beautiful voice in the duet “Come What May.”

The launch of the album “Soundtrack” will be launched this Saturday, Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m., Eastwood Mall Open Park.

Here's Christian Bautista's  SoundTrack:

1. Come What May (duet with Nikki Gil)

2. Up Where We Belong

3. How Deep Is Your Love

4. When You Say Nothing At All

5. After All (duet with Karylle)

6. A Thousand Years

7. Cruisin’ (duet with Julie Ann San Jose)

8. Way Back Into Love

9. Love Is All Around

10. The Way We Were

11. Kiss From A Rose

12. Unchained Melody

Bonus Track

13. Seasons of Love (Theme from the series of the same title)

Aiza Seguerra signs with Universal Records

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Multi-platinum recording artist Aiza Seguerra signed a recording contract with her new record label Universal Records yesterday, July 11.

The signing was attended by (L-R) Annabelle Regalado-Borja, manager of Aiza, Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Aiza, Universal Records Operations Manager Peter Chan, and Universal Records Head of Music Production Ito Rapadas.

Aiza is set to release a new album before the end of the year.

Maja Salvador Releases New Album “Believe”

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The "Dance Princess", Kapamilya star and actress Maja Salvador is now a singer. It was December 2013 when Maja signed a recording contract with Ivory Music & Video. After months of excitement and anticipation, the actress-turned-singer unleashes her talent in singing with her debut album BELIEVE!

Produced by award-winning arranger and producer, Jonathan Ong, the album features 8 tracks including her first single “Dahan-Dahan” and the sure-to-be hit collaboration with hip-hop star Abra called “Halikana”. Maja Salvador also awakens the songwriter in her as she co-writes a track called “Buong Gabi” featuring Project Pinas. 

It was not a long time ago when Kapamilya star, Maja Salvador, appeared on Gandang Gabi Vice and shared that she’s serious about pursuing singing as a career, “Gusto ko na, kaya nga ako nag-tour kasi 10 years na ako sa business.” She even shared that she was taking voice lessons from Annie Quintos of The Company.

“Gusto ko i-share sa kanila [sa fans] na meron akong bagong minamahal, which is yung pag-kanta. Sobrang swerte lang na may nakarinig ng boses ko from Ivory Music na yun nga, willing silang gumawa ng album ko.”

"Gusto ko ma-prove na singer din ako, na kaya kong kumanta. Parang ‘si Maja, hindi lang sya umaarte, hindi lang sya sumasayaw, pero kaya din niyang ibigay lahat sa music, sa paggawa ng isang kanta’.

Produced by award-winning arranger and producer, Jonathan Ong, the album features 8 tracks including her first single “Dahan-Dahan” and the sure-to-be hit collaboration with hip-hop star Abra called “Halikana”. Maja Salvador also awakens the songwriter in her as she co-writes a track called “Buong Gabi” featuring Project Pinas. 

The “Dance Princess” shared that this album is a dream come true for her as not everyone is given the chance to have a record deal, “Hindi lahat sumusugal na bigyan ng album ang isang artista so I’m very thankful. Sobrang naa-amaze ako sa nangyayari sa akin today.” 

She admitted that the recording process wasn’t an easy ride for her since it’s a first-time endeavor to record a music album, but all was well with the help of the engineers at Sonic State Studios. “Parang nung umpisa, hindi ko alam kung tama ba yung ginagawa ko kasi first time ko mag-record ng kanta [at] first time ko gumawa ng album pero nahanap ko rin yung placement ng voice ko,” she confesses.

Surreal would be the best word to explain her feeling when she heard her first single “Dahan Dahan” on the radio, “Nung una ko siyang narinig sa radyo, nakatulala lang ako kasi parang hindi parin ako makapaniwala.” In fact, her first single hit the radio airwaves and music charts by storm. After its first week of airing, “Dahan-Dahan” reached as high as #1 on the radio charts including MOR Dagupan. It’s also one of the top-selling songs on iTunes and her song landed on the top spot along with foreign artists since its release on March 6, 2014.

Maja is just beyond grateful to be enjoying the blessings coming her way, “Grabe na yung nangyayari sakin ngayon, yung mga blessings na dumating talaga na parang dun lang ako nagising talaga nung narinig ko na siya sa radyo na eto na, totoo talaga na meron na akong album.

TRACKLISTING: 

KILIG

HALIKANA (feat. Abra) 

WALA NA BANG PAG-IBIG 

DAHAN-DAHAN 

URONG-SULONG 

BUONG GABI (feat. Project Pinas) 

BONUS TRACKS: 

KILIG (MINUS-ONE) 

DAHAN-DAHAN (MINUS-ONE) 

“Believe” album, under Ivory Music & Video, is now available in major record stores for only P200.00! Also available on iTunes at http://smarturl.it/MajaiTunes and Spinnr.ph. 

Maja Salvador would like to thank her sponsors: Ivana by Tupperware, Coby, Petit Monde, SPINNR.ph and LINE Messenger. Special thanks to PGA Cars, Sir Boy’s Food Republique, Sun Cellular, GSM Blue and My Dentist.

Catch Maja Salvador LIVE on these dates: Maja Believe Album Tour 2014

April 26 SM Marilao

May 15 Talavera Gym, Nueva Ecija

May 17 SM Marikina

June 7 SM Tarlac

June 14 SM Lipa

June 28 NCCC Mall Puerto Princesa City Palawan

July 5 SM Sucat

July 12 NCCC Mall Tagum 

July 13 SM Taytay

August 2 SM Sta Mesa

August 9 SM Calamba

August 16 Kadayawan Event, NCCC Mall Davao

September 13 SM Rosales

September 20 SM Pampanga 

September 28 SM Dasmariñas

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