Sam Concepcion’s “Teka Break” nominated at MYX Music Awards 2016

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Sam Concepcion’s Teka Break has been nominated for two major categories in the MYX Music Awards 2016 namely: Favorite Song and Special Awards for Best Music Video. Teka Break is produced by CBN Asia, directed by Voltz Hubilla and Icko Gonzalez, and written by master songwriter Jungee Marcelo. It is one of the songs included in the Transforming Love album produced by CBN Asia for its 20th anniversary.

“It’s great to be recognized for your talent, and obviously, people who work here at CBN Asia are very dedicated to excellence. I am just really grateful that we are nominated,” said John Tan, CBN Asia’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President.

He also added that the generosity of artists like Sam Concepcion and Jungee Marcelo is very admirable, “They set aside their schedules to accommodate us and volunteered their time to record and perform the song in support of our 20th anniversary. We are so grateful to Sam, Jungee, and everybody else who helped and contributed,” Tan added.

Watch Teka Break’s music video in HD by subscribing to The 700 Club Asia’s Youtube channel. Just type youtube.come/The700ClubAsia and search for Teka Break. 

To get a copy of the Transforming Love album, visit cbnasia.org/transforminglove.

Help Teka Break win in the Favorite Song category, by registering on MYXPH.com and clicking on the MYX Music Awards 2016 tab. If you already have an account, just log in directly to the MYX Music Awards 2016 voting page, look for the Favorite Song category, and click on Teka Break as your chosen nominee. 

Please note that you may only vote ONCE PER IP ADDRESS PER DAY PER CATEGORY. Voting will end on March 13, 2016, 11:59 p.m. 

Be a part of making music history by voting now!

MCA Music Artists nominated for multiple awards at the MYX Awards 2016

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Last February 9, the annual MYX nominations night for the music awards was held at 12 Monkey Music Hall & Pub in Makati. Artists, musicians, and celebrities gathered around to show support and celebrate this glorious event for artists alike. Meanwhile MCA Music was already on a good spot with a roster that dominated the nominations night for being nominated in different categories.

Darren Espanto was the most nominated for being included in 5 categories. He’s nominated for the following categories; Favorite Music Video (Directed by Ian Galsim), Favorite Song for “Stuck”, Favorite Artist, Favorite Male Artist, and Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ. Next to Darren is The Voice Kids season 1 finalist, Juan Karlos Labajo who was nominated for Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Mellow Video for “Para Sa ‘Yo” (Directed by Frank Lloyd Mamaril), and Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ. Jason Dy the haranista heartthrob was nominated for Favorite New Artist. The veteran rockers Pupil is nominated for Favorite Rock Video for “Why” (Directed by Mike Talampas & Nick Santiago). Lastly on the local roster of MCA Music, rapper Ron Henley is nominated for Favorite Urban Video for “Langit” (Directed by Jasper Salimbangon).

MCA Music International artists are all nominated in the same category for Favorite International Video; Taylor Swift for Bad Blood, the kings of the new broken scene, 5 Seconds Of Summer is also nominated for the song “She’s Kinda Hot”, and lastly Ariana Grande’s “One Last Time”.

To vote, visit myxph.com/myxmusicawards! You can vote ONCE per IP address, per category, per day. Voting ends on March 31, 11:59PM.

It’s evident that MCA Music is having a busy and fruitful start of the year with the number of nominations!

For inquiries and bookings on MCA Music artists, contact Soki Munar at +639209682991 or +632 9162504 or email mcabookings@umusic.com. For more information on MCA Music artists- log on to the following sites: 

Facebook- MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines), 

Instagram- mca_music, 

Twitter- @mca_music.

Krissy releases her new single “Distance” off her debut album “Songs About You”

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Acoustic artist and YouTube sensation Krissy, releases her new single “Distance” off her debut album “Songs About You.”

“Distance,” composed by Krissy herself, is similar to her previous heartbreak songs like “We Can’t Be” and “Piece of You”. This heart-rending song where she bares her soul will make listeners feel what she went through in her break up. “This song is a lot different from most of my songs and really means a lot to me,” Krissy said. 

She wrote the song 2 years ago.

“I had just gotten out of a really bad break up. It was the very first time I had ever been in love like that. It was the kind of break up that came out of nowhere. It was bad for me because I had given a lot to be with him. As with all break ups, you try and do what you can to forget how much you are hurting. I was constantly surrounded by friends which helped a lot. But at times, when you are alone, it helps reflect on the whole relationship,” Krissy said.

Her friend’s grand piano became a part of the writing process

“I was at my friend’s place one day and he had this really big beautiful grand piano in his living room and I just started playing. I usually write my songs on guitar and this had been one of my first few songs on the piano. I let out everything I was feeling and I finally finished writing it in about an hour or so,” Krissy added.

Its music video recently premiered on MYX which featured her playing the piano. The video will also be seen soon on her VEVO channel KrissyVEVO.

“Songs About You” can now be streamed via Spinnr, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and Guvera and is available through digital downloads via Spinnr and iTunes. The album is also out in CDs at Astroplus and Astrovision outlets.

For bookings and inquiries, contact Sammy Samaniego of MCA Music Artist Management at +632 9162504 local 107, +639178565174 and +639209682991 or email sammy.samaniego@umusic.com or mcabookings@umusic.com. 

For more new and updates on Krissy, log on to the following sites: www.facebook.com/mcamusic, www.twitter.com/mca_music or Instagram: mca_music.

Sam Concepcion opens new year with ‘Teka Break’

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Young performer Sam Concepcion welcomes 2015 with the release of his newest single “Teka Break,” a Jungee Marcelo composition. This new song is Sam’s follow-up to his back-to-back-to-back hits – “No Limitations,” “Mahal na Mahal,” and “Dati.”

Before the end of 2014, Sam was awarded numerous record awards – Gold Record for his latest album “Infinite,” double platinum for single “Dati,” and platinum for single “Mahal Na Mahal.”

“The past year has been very good to me as a recording artist,” says Sam. “This is my ‘good vibes’ song to everyone, so that we can welcome 2015 with positivity.”

Sam expresses gratitude to master composer Jungee Marcelo for entrusting to him this catchy, positive song.

The music video of “Teka Break” will premiere on MYX next week.

“Teka Break” is part of the compilation album “Transforming Love,” and will soon be a part of Sam’s upcoming album, set for release this mid-2015.

“Teka Break” will also be available on various music sites.

Lyrics of “Teka Break:”

TEKA BREAK

Verse1:

Bad trip ang gising mo,
 Para bang ang haba-haba pa ng araw
 Pag inip ang feeling mo,
 Para bang ang bagal-bagal pa ng oras, now...

Pre-chorus:

Wag ka nang mag-alala
 Musika ang kasama
 Gaganda pag may kanta
 Eto na, game naaaa.. halika tena

Chorus:

TEKA, TAKE A BREAK
5 & 6 & 7, 8
 TEKA MUNA, TAKE A BREAK TEKA, TAKE A BREAK
 SIGE NA FOR GOODNESS SAKE YAWSA MUNA, TAKE A BREAK

Vamp:

TEKA 
OOH TEKA BREAK
 TEKA 
OOH TEKA, BREAK KA, TEKA TEKA
 OOH TEKA BREAK
 TEKA
OOH TEKA BREAK!

Verse2:

OOTD ang smile
 at sabay sa pag-tapik sa bawat tiempo
 I know it’s been a while
 nung huling humataw ka sa bawat step mo

Pre-chorus:

Wag ka nang mag-alala
 Musika ang kasama
 Gaganda pag may kanta
 Eto na, game naaaa..halika tena

Rap:

Tic toc, pop & lock
 Boogie to the goody good love
 Tic toc, pop & lock,
Doobee to the shoobeedoowop
Bigyan ng sapat na pasasalamat
 Tingin sa taas, tingala sa bawat
 Pagpapala’t mga biyaya
 Sabay sa sayaw kapag niyaya,... yeah! ... halika tena

MYX named its three newest VJs

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A new batch of winners has emerged from MYX VJ Search 2014. The local cable music channel MYX named its three newest VJs last Tuesday, April 8, 2014 held at the Alphonse Bistro, City Golf Plaza, Pasig City.

After closely deliberating on 12 finalists for the VJ search, three winners emerged this year namely Luigi D’Avola, Gianna Llanes, and Vieo Lopez as they beat nine other finalists and are now officially part of the MYX family.

D'Avola, a 19-year-old singer/composer was emotional when his name was first called as no one knew how many new VJs will be picked. He said joining MYX is like a dream come true for him.

“I didn't expect to cry I'm sorry. Thank you so much. I just want to thank everyone from MYX. You guys have been so kind and it's been so nice working with you. To get to work with you after [the VJ search] is a dream come true,” he said.

He also said that he will continue making songs and do albums.

The former 89.9 DJ,  Llanes, who is also a fresh graduate of Ateneo de Manila University, vowed to do her best now that MYX has given her the chance to make it big.

“I was not expecting this. They can expect me to really, really work hard and really give them the best performance. Thank you so much to everybody who supported me. They always brighten up my day. I didn't expect it. I'm really happy so thank you,” she said.

Lopez believes that the third time’s indeed a charm. Winning this year meant a lot for Vieo as this was his third time to audition for the VJ search and first time to be included in the 12 finalists.

“I really, really want this. There are no words talaga to express everything I feel about this. Alam ko lang na gusto ko ipakita sa kanila na hindi ako 'yung tipong kapag sinabihan na ‘now is not yet the time,’ hindi na ako magta-try,” he said. “I think the best thing that I can say is that, if you wanted something you go get it. No matter how many times you fail, keep trying, keep doing it, go get it.”

The winners of the MYX VJ Search 2014 have six months contract with MYX channel. Other personalities who started with MYX include Robi Domingo, Chino Lui Pio and Bianca Roque.

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Gloc-9’s Myx Music Awards bodes well for mainstream Pinoy music

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Gloc-9 won four major awards in the Myx Music Awards 2014 (MMA2014), the most for any artist who was nominated.

But what is more important about this win, is not so much the fact that Gloc-9 won in four out of six categories that he was nominated in, nor that he won four times more than any other artist.

It is that Gloc-9 won it for a song like “Magda.”

The idea of Magdalena is not new. The legend that is Freddie Aguilar introduced us to “Magdalena” in the early 1980’s, a folk song about the plight of a girl who was misunderstood because of the work she was forced into doing. In the Aguilar song, Magdalena is seen as “sawimpalad,” living a wretched life, where her story is one of choicelessness.

Gloc-9’s “Magda” does not point a finger at this woman’s life. The songwriter tells this story with compassion and understanding. Spoken from the perspective of her childhood sweetheart Ernesto, the story is allowed its romance, as it is allowed its heartbreak and undoing. Because Ernesto speaks of Magda, we are given the chance to see Magda as a spit of a girl, as someone who left her childhood behind. In the present she is a woman who is trapped in the cage of her own doing.

The song does not judge Magda, as it does make her human. She is treated as solitary and independent, she is allowed her own individuality, her own voice.

This is Gloc-9 at his most creative, where his decision to use another character to speak about Magda allows for a distance, a non-judgmental stance about her character. It is this creativity that was awarded by the MMA this year. But more importantly what they were honoring was this rapper-songwriter-artist’s decision to tell a story we would rather not hear, of a woman we would rather be blind to.

And this is really the value of Gloc-9’s quadruple wins in this year’s MMAs. He won for the song “Magda” in the context of mainstream original Pilipino music that makes hits out of repetitive lovesongs and novelty. He won for “Magda” at a time when the originality and relevance of original Pilipino pop music is being questioned.

Each MYX Music Award is composed of 60% audience votes and 40% artist or peer votes. And on a year when Gloc-9 wins big for a song like “Magda,” we are being told how the audience and the members of the industry as well, are in fact ready for difficult stories and complex songs.

Winning those four MMAs for “Magda,” as such, is not just a measure of Gloc-9 as artist. It is a measure of what the audience of local music is ready for. One hopes original Pinoy mainstream music heeds this call for creativity and relevance.

MYX Music Awards winners: MYX recognizes the Parokya ni Edgar as Magna Awardee 2014

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MYX recognizes the Parokya ni Edgar as Magna Awardee 2014.

Every time that MYX mounts the Philippines’ biggest awards night in music, they select one mover and shaker of local music scene that they deem historically groundbreaking.

This year’s music awards saw the recognition of a group that has brought a whole new, hilarious flavor to Philippine sound.

The award was given to a band that celebrated twenty years of friendship, humor, and good music—Parokya ni Edgar.

In true Parokya fashion, eight friends and pioneers of band members Chito Miranda, Buwi Meneses, Gab Chee Kee, Darius Semana, Dindin Moreno and Vinci Montaner gathered on stage around a plastic table and monobloc chairs to share a pitcher and snacks.

Among those present at the table were Rico Blanco, Gloc-9, Miggy Chavez, Yeng Constantino, Barbie Almalbis, Gabby Alipe, Ebe Dancel, and Raimund Marasigan. They performed six renditions of Parokya ni Edgar’s famous songs, “Buloy”, “Harana”, “Pangarap Lang Kita”, “Halaga”, “The Yes Yes Show”, and “Inuman Na,” which aptly capped off the performance when the members of Parokya ni Edgar stepped on stage to accept the title.

As Chito Miranda found himself humbled by all of this. “Usually people would expect us to say something funny, but for once I’m speechless,” he shared when MYX Channel Head Andre Allan Alvarez presented him with the award.

The night of the MYX Music Awards was also one to honor artists, groups, and music video directors who made an impact in the local scene over the past year.

Here is the complete list of winners from the MYX Music Awards night, which was held last Wednesday (March 26, 2014):

Favorite Music Video: “Magda” by Gloc9 feat. Rico Blanco

Favorite Artist: Sarah Geronimo

Magna Awardee: Parokya ni Edgar

Favorite Female Artist: Yeng Constantino

Favorite male Artist: Bamboo

Favorite Group Winner: Parokya ni Edgar

Favorite Celebrity Guest Appearance in a Music Video: Kim Chiu for “Discolamon” by Banda ni Kleggy

Favorite New Artist: KZ Tandingan

Favorite MYX Celebrity VJ: Abra

Favorite Mellow Video: “Magkabilang Mundo” by Jireh Lim

Favorite Rock Video: “Carousel” by Bamboo

Favorite Urban Video: “Magda” by Gloc9 feat. Rico Blanco

Favorite Remake: “It Take a Man and a Woman” by Sarah Geronimo

Favorite Media Soundtrack: “Carousel” by Bamboo

Favorite Collaboration: “Magda” by Gloc 9 feat. Rico Blanco

Favorite Song: “Magda” by Gloc9 feat. Rico Blanco

Favorite International Video: Roar by Katy Perry

Favorite K-POP Video: “Wolf” by Exo

Showbiz Music fans to take the stage at the MYX Music Awards this year

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Don’t miss out on the MYX Music Awards, the only music awards show in the Philippines that is aired live on television and is available for streaming over MYX’s official website (www.myxph.com).

The past year saw walls being torn down in the local music scene, where songs and music videos went past what the Philippine audience is used to. When it comes to music, even borders between local television networks and record labels don’t seem to exist anymore.

This year, not only the country’s top bands and musicians who are nominated for different awards will be part of putting together the Philippines’ biggest awards night for music—even showbiz’s stars who are dedicated fans and followers of the local music scene will be taking on the stage to show their support at the MYX Music Awards this year.

The crossover between music and videos stands out even more this year, with the likes of The Voice of the Philippines contestants taking the stage, along with Julia Barretto, Jodi Sta. Maria, Kaye Abad, Tom Rodriguez, Dennis Trillo, Janella Salvador, Jane Oineza, Khalil Ramos, Marco Gumabao, Meg Imperial, Robi Domingo, Gretchen Ho, and many more.

Apart from that, expect intense performances from top music acts, such as Up Dharma Down, Jonalyn Viray, KZ Tandingan, Christian Bautista, Jay-R, Kyla, Sam Concepcion, Quest, Thyro, and Yumi.

This year, MYX will also be declaring the highly anticipated announcement of 2014’s MYX Magna Awardee, given to a historically groundbreaking music act. The MYX Magna Award was given to those who have shaped the local music scene. Over past years, this award has been given to the likes of Lea Salonga, Ryan Cayabyab, Regine Velasquez, Jose Mari Chan, the Eraserheads, Gary Valenciano, Apo Hiking Society, and Sharon Cuneta. This year’s awardee delivered some of Pinoy rock’s catchiest tunes, often adding their own unique humor into their songs.

Don’t miss out on the MYX Music Awards! Check out the streaming over MYX’s official website (www.myxph.com). Catch it on Wednesday (March 26) at 9:00pm, with replays on March 28 at 7:30pm, March 29 at 2:30pm, March 30 at 10:30am, and March 31 at 1:00am.

Japanese singer Aisaku releases new Tagalog single

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Japanese act Aisaku, with his convincing skill at singing Tagalog songs, releases a new single which like his previous hit, is another Japanese original interpreted by Ted Ito.

The song is called “Alaala Mo” a moving love song first recorded by Ito as an album track. This time, Aisaku’s version premiered its way to mainstream radio when it was first played recently over Barangay LS FM. Production of the music video of "Alaala Mo" is now underway. Watch out for the video premiere on MYX and MTV Pinoy which will happen really soon. "Alaala Mo" is an equally strong follow up to Aisaku's hit single "Ikaw Pa Rin" which was heavily supported on local radio and music channels.

“I am a Filipino by heart even though my pair of eyes makes me look like I'm asleep,” quipped the Japanese-born singer whose rendition of Ito’s signature piece “Ikaw Pa Rin” won Best OPM Cover at last year’s Gawad Musika Awards & Consumers Quality Awards.

A mall tour to promote the new single promises Aisaku’s growing fan base the exposure he deserves. He will be performing this Saturday (March 8) 5 pm at the Atrium of Robinsons Magnolia. Copies of his album, wherein both “Ikaw Pa Rin” and “Alaala Mo” are included, will be sold at the venue as buyers will get the chance of having their CDs signed by Aisaku himself. Awesome prizes also await those who are going to watch the show. Products like K-Palette Japanese Eye Make-up & Cure Natural Aqua Gel (by Beauty Box Corp distributed in all Beauty Bar branches) will be given away to lucky winners during the show.

The self-titled album is produced by Janette Ito of Japan's i&i Records in tie-up with Japan Home Centre and distributed by Universal Records.

A partnership with a major content provider is in the works and will definitely provide a greater reach for Aisaku’s music.

Vocal about his love for Filipinos, he shared, “I find the Filipinos more fun to be with. I love the Filipino humor, the culture, and best of all, the close family ties. I love my parents and I am glad that I know how to show my love to them like a Filipino son can do.”

Other cover songs Aisaku recorded for his album are “Remember Me” (Renz Verano), “Honey My Love So Sweet” (April Boys), “Isang Tanong Isang Sagot” (Donna Cruz), “Isang Mundo, Isang Awit” (Leah Navarro), and other Tagalog tracks of Japanese roots.

MYX Music Awards 2014 nominees revealed ! Vote for the country’s top music acts online

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MYX Music Awards 2014 list of official nominees was revelated last February 18 at an event held at K-Pub BBQ at Bonifacio Global City.

MYX, the country’s number one music channel presents the upcoming happenings on the Music Awards 2014. And apart from the exciting announcement of which of today’s top acts will be included in the fast approaching awards night, the great night happenings also featured performances by Yeng Constantino, Jireh Lim, Jonalyn Viray, and Luigi D'Avola. and was hosted by MYX's very own VJs Nikki, Chino, Ai, and Karla. 

This year’s announcement of nominees also marks the start of the voting period for the MYX Music Awards 2014. This year’s competition will be taking into consideration sixty percent (60%) of the public’s votes and forty percent (40%) of the results from the artist’s poll.

To vote, MYX has come up with two ways to get viewers’ favorite acts ahead in the game—by logging on to the official microsite of the MYX Music Awards (www.mma.MYXph.com) or by ‘liking’ the official Facebook page of MYX (www.facebook.com/MYX.philippines).

For voting via the microsite, logged-on users can simply choose from the nominees per category in the site’s voting page. Each person can cast one vote per day per category.

For voting via Facebook, people who have liked the official MYX Philippines fan page need to simply access the MYX Music Awards Facebook App. Through this process as well, each person can cast one vote per day per category.

Here's the MYX Music Awards 2014 List  of nominees : 

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO

CHINITO – YENG CONSTANTINO (DIRECTOR: AVID LIONGOREN)

HKM – CALLALILY (DIRECTOR: TREB MONTERAS II)

IKOT-IKOT – SARAH GERONIMO (DIRECTOR: PAUL BASINILLO & SARAH GERONIMO)

ILUSYON – ABRA FEAT. ARCI MUÑOZ (DIRECTOR: RAYMOND “ABRA” ABRACOSA)

MAGDA – GLOC-9 FEAT. RICO BLANCO (DIRECTOR: J. PACENA II)

FAVORITE SONG

BUKO – JIREH LIM

CHINITO – YENG CONSTANTINO

IKOT-IKOT – SARAH GERONIMO

MAGDA – GLOC-9 FEAT. RICO BLANCO

NASA IYO NA ANG LAHAT – DANIEL PADILLA

FAVORITE ARTIST

CALLALILY

DANIEL PADILLA

GLOC-9

SARAH GERONIMO

YENG CONSTANTINO

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST

JONALYN VIRAY

KZ TANDINGAN

SARAH GERONIMO

YENG CONSTANTINO

ZIA QUIZON

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

ABRA

BAMBOO

DANIEL PADILLA

GLOC-9

SAM CONCEPCION

FAVORITE GROUP

BANDA NI KLEGGY

CALLALILY

CHICOSCI

PAROKYA NI EDGAR

SPONGE COLA

FAVORITE MELLOW VIDEO

HELP ME GET OVER – JONALYN VIRAY (DIRECTOR: CESAR APOLINARIO)

LUNA – UP DHARMA DOWN (DIRECTOR: NIC REYES & PONG IGNACIO)

MAGKABILANG MUNDO – JIREH LIM (DIRECTOR: JOYCE BERNAL) 

PANSAMANTALA – CALLALILY (DIRECTOR: KEAN CIPRIANO)

TAKE A CHANCE – LUIGI D’AVOLA (DIRECTOR: ENZO VALDEZ)

FAVORITE ROCK VIDEO

BETTER DAYS – FRANCO (DIRECTOR: MARTIN REY AVILES)

CAROUSEL – BAMBOO (DIRECTOR: MARLA ANCHETA)

INSEKTO – PEDICAB (DIRECTOR: RA RIVERA)

PICK YOUR POISON – SPONGE COLA (DIRECTOR: JERICO CATALAN)

RASPBERRY : GIRL – CHICOSCI (DIRECTOR: RA RIVERA)

FAVORITE URBAN VIDEO

HAGDAN – RON HENLEY FEAT. KAT AGARRADO (DIRECTOR: PATRICK EDWARD RAYMUNDO)

ILUSYON – ABRA FEAT. ARCI MUÑOZ (DIRECTOR: RAYMOND “ABRA” ABRACOSA)

MAGDA – GLOC-9 FEAT. RICO BLANCO (DIRECTOR: J. PACENA II)

SALUDO – QUEST (DIRECTOR: JAMES MULETA)

TONIGHT – JAYR & MICA JAVIER (DIRECTOR: ROMSON NIEGA)

FAVORITE NEW ARTIST

BANDA NI KLEGGY

JIREH LIM

KZ TANDINGAN

LUIGI D’AVOLA

MARION AUNOR

FAVORITE COLLABORATION

ANG BAGONG AKO – GREYHOUNDZ FEAT. LOONIE & BIBOY GARCIA

ANG PAROKYA – PAROKYA NI EDGAR FEAT. GLOC-9 & FRANK MAGALONA

DARATING – BBS FEAT. NEY, DELLO & KLEGGY

DATI – SAM CONCEPCION, TIPPY DOS SANTOS AND QUEST

MAGDA – GLOC-9 FEAT. RICO BLANCO

FAVORITE REMAKE

DREAMING OF YOU – JURIS

FOREVER – TOM RODRIGUEZ & DENNIS TRILLO

IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN – SARAH GERONIMO

MAHAL NA MAHAL – SAM CONCEPCION

RIGHT NEXT TO ME – KIMPOY FELICIANO

FAVORITE MEDIA SOUNDTRACK

CAROUSEL – BAMBOO

GOT TO BELIEVE – JURIS

HELP ME GET OVER – JONALYN VIRAY

IT TAKES A MAN AND A WOMAN – SARAH GERONIMO

KALEIDOSCOPE WORLD FOREVER MORE – ELMO MAGALONA FEAT. FRANCIS M

FAVORITE GUEST APPEARANCE IN A MUSIC VIDEO

ENCHONG DEE (CHINITO – YENG CONSTANTINO)

ENRIQUE GIL (MR. KUPIDO – MYRTLE SARROSA)

JULIE ANNE SAN JOSE (BROKEN HEART – KALIGTA)

KATHRYN BERNARDO (NASA IYO NA ANG LAHAT – DANIEL PADILLA)

KIM CHIU (DISCOLAMON – BANDA NI KLEGGY)

FAVORITE MYX CELEBRITY VJ

ABRA

ALDEN RICHARDS

APL.DE.AP

BARBIE FORTEZA

CARLA ABELLANA

FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL VIDEO

BEST SONG EVER – ONE DIRECTION

HEART ATTACK – DEMI LOVATO

ROAR – KATY PERRY

ROYALS – LORDE

WRECKING BALL – MILEY CYRUS

FAVORITE K-POP VIDEO

EVERYBODY – SHINEE

GENTLEMAN – PSY

I GOT A BOY – GIRLS' GENERATION

I'M SORRY – CNBLUE

WOLF – EXO

Cast your votes for your favorite artists as they compete in the MYX Music Awards 2014.

For updates, stay tuned to MYX (SkyCable channel 23), the country’s number one music channel, and visit MYX’s official website (www.MYXph.com) and official Facebook account (www.facebook.com/MYX.philippines).

Be a MYX VJ this 2014 THE MYX VJ SEARCH IS BACK!

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VJ search in the country from the Philippines’ number one music channel is back, as the MYX VJ Search 2014 kicks off this February. 

MYX has once again chosen to open its doors to all the young hopefuls to try out and show their stuff through a two-way process for applying—either online or through a walk-in audition.

There will be a series of auditions open to males and females aged 18 to 25 years old.

For walk-in auditions, the screening will be held at the ABS-CBN Audience Entrance in Quezon City from 10:00am until 5:00pm on February 1, 8, and 15. Applicants must bring a head shot, a full body photo, and 2 valid IDs.

For online auditions, application forms can be found at the official microsite of the MYX VJ Search 2014 (www.myxph.com/vjsearch), which will have to filled out. Applicants will then have to upload a 1-minute video answering the question, “Why should I be the next MYX VJ?,” a head shot, and full body photos. The online auditions will be open until February 12.

The MYX VJ Search is one of the country’s most sought after competitions among the Philippine youth. Many stars have their roots grounded in the competition, including current VJs Luis Manzano, Iya Villania, and Nikki Gil. Others who were products of the search were the likes of Robi Domingo, Chino Lui Pio, Bianca Roque, and many more.

Stay tuned for the MYX VJ Search 2014 as it kicks off in the upcoming month.

For updates, visit the official website of MYX (www.myxph.com).

The Morning Episodes collaborate with Solenn to create “Until The Sunrise”

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After breaking through US Radio last year, The Morning Episodes kick off 2014 on a high with the release of “Until the Sunrise” -- a collaboration with actress / singer Solenn Heussaff. The track is the official theme song of Solenn’s new movie “Mumbai Love”, which is hitting theaters this January.

The film was directed by Benito Bautista, produced by Capestone Pictures in assoc. with Wanderlustproject Films and is being distributed by Solar Entertainment.

“Until the Sunrise” is a breath of fresh air to the local music scene with its unique elements, arrangement and delivery. According to band frontman Miguel Escueta most of the song was written using an iPad. “Its amazing how that square piece of technology can help you so much creatively”, he shares. “Solenn heard the demo more than a year ago through a common friend and she got in touch with me right away, saying that she wanted to work on it together. Her voice was just perfect for it and it turns out that the song sounded even better as a duet.”

In the early stages of filming “Mumbai Love” Solenn shared the song with director Benito Bautista and producer Emma Francisco. They immediately fell in love with the track and, at that instant, knew that they had just found their theme song for the film. They shot the music video while filming the movie, in between all the takes in several locations. It can now be viewed online via Youtube (youtube.com/wanderlustproject) and it set to air on MYX this week.

“Until the Sunrise” is available exclusively via iTunes, released by MCA Music Inc.

In mid 2013, the Morning Episodes, in partnership with their LA based label Slydoggie Productions and Music PR Firm The Planetary Group, launched their first ever US College Radio Campaign. Since then, songs from the band's current album "Never Felt So Alive" have been receiving airplay on 100 different college radio stations across all 50 states in America. 

The album hit the Top 25 charts at three stations, with peaks at WIPZ in Kenosha, Wisconsin (#8), KRZA in Alamosa Colorado (#10) and WVPH in Piscataway, New Jersey (#25). Some of their songs were also featured on long time US Drama “The Young and The Restless” and TV Promos by the CBS Network.

The Morning Episodes' album Never Felt So Alive is available digitally via iTunes. CDs are also available at Odyssey Music Stores. This release is done via MCA Music Inc. and brought to you by VANS, Audio Technica, Police, Rayban, Deca Homes, Dental First and Southern Musician.

MYX MO 2013 gathers OPM's brightest to raise funds for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda

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MYX, the number one music channel in the Philippines, is once more proud to present its annual celebration of bringing you “Your Choice. Your Music.” live and loud with MYX Mo! 2013. 

On a huge year for the music industry, MYX is bringing its audience over forty of today’s best acts in the music scene. The likes of Wolfgang, Rivermaya, Parokya ni Edgar, Chicosci, Callalily, Moonstar88, Never the Strangers, Save Me Hollywood, Rico Blanco, Rocksteddy, Gloc 9, Karylle, and many more will be taking on the stage to create what will be this year’s biggest music event. 

To catch MYX Mo! 2013 live, avail of tickets at SM Ticket outlets and via online @www.smtickets.com. VIP tickets are priced at P300, Gold tickets are priced at P150, and Silver tickets are priced at P50. The proceeds of this concert will go to the relief operations of ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya Campaign in helping the victims of the recent super-typhoon Yolanda. #YolandaPH

MYX Mo! 2013 will take place on Tueday (November 12) at the SM Mall of Asia Grounds. The event kicks off at 6:00pm. 

For more information on MYX Mo! 2013 and its airing schedules, log on to to www.myxph.com.

MATCHBOX TWENTY Lights Up Manila Stage on November 8

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This November 8th, be ready to be taken back to the glory years of the ‘90s as popular American pop rock group Matchbox Twenty lights up the stage of the Mall of Asia Arena with nothing but their greatest and most unforgettable hits.

Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Kyle Cook and Brian Yale collectively known as Matchbox Twenty brought us smash hits such as “Push”, “Bent,” “Unwell”, “If You’re Gone” and “Smooth”. Part of their tour repertoire is from their latest North album which includes the singles “Our Song”, “Put Your Hands Up” and “She’s So Mean.”

MATCHBOX TWENTY LIVE! IN MANILA is presented by Music Management International in cooperation with Telpad, the world's first landline and tablet in one. Also brought to you by its media partners: The Official Music Channel Partner MYX (Your Choice Your Music), Crossover 105.1, Mellow 94.7, Monster Radio RX 93.1, Business World and ABS-CBN. 

Tickets are now available at SM Ticket outlets or visit www.smtickets.com. 

Ticket prices are at VIP P8450, Patron P6870, Lower Box P5280, Upper Box P3700 and General Admission P1060.

SAVE ME HOLLYWOOD : Coming Together

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Changes are coming soon! Save Me Hollywood is a Filipino rock/alternative band based in Quezon City, Philippines. Formed only in 2011, the band is a collaboration between members of influential rock acts Chicosci and Typecast. Bassist Carlos Calderon of Chicosci and drummer Melvin Macatiag of Typecast are joined by April Morning Skies guitarists Aaron Corvera and Kenneth Aranza. Former MYX VJ and model Julz Savard is the lead singer of the group.

Having been friends in the local music scene, the members of Chicosci, Typecast, and April Morning Skies have always discussed the prospect of forming a new band together. Calderon, Macatiag, Corvera and Aranza who have, at one point, jammed together and entertained the idea of working on a new project with each other. Savard was the missing piece the boys were looking for.

Despite only being together for a couple of years, the band has already achieved modest success in both the local and international music scene. Save Me Hollywood has been featured in several publications such as Pulp, Chalk and Meg Magazine. Apart from the usual gigs in Manila’s rock dives and schools, Save Me Hollywood has already performed for various events and concerts by ABS-CBN, MYX and Channel V and several international clothing companies such as Vans and Dr. Martens. Most notably, the band was part of Bazooka Rocks festival last August 2013. They performed alongside popular American acts like All Time Low, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Anberlin. In June 2013, Save Me Hollywood was given the chance to share the stage with Southeast Asia’s biggest artists as part of the Baybeats festival in Singapore.

Behind The Curtain

Bassist Calde Calderon is among the founding members of local rock group, Chicosci. Formed back in 2000 as an after-school get-together, the band has enjoyed continued success in the music scene - releasing 6 studio albums, garnering several music awards and ceaselessly touring the Philippines and the Southeast Asia. His successes with Chicosci include 2 NU 107 Rock Awards Bassist of the Year nominations, several MYX Music Awards for Best Video and Best Rock Videos as well as NU Rock Awards for Song of the Year and Listener’s Choice. Perhaps his biggest accolade is winning the Favorite Artist - Philippines award with Chicosci in the 2008 MTV Asia Awards in Malaysia. Calde was also part of another supergroup, Project One, which spawned the hit single and Coke anthem “Ang Sarap Dito”.

Drummer Melvin Macatiag is another seasoned veteran in the local rock scene. As part of the Laguna-bred Typecast, he is among the country’s premiere drummers with 3 NU Rock Awards Drummer of the Year Nominations. As MySpace’s Top Artist in Southeast Asia, Typecast has toured countries like Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. After releasing their second studio album, Every Moss and Cobweb in 2007, the band broke into the local mainstream with the single, "Will You Ever Learn". Winning Best Song of the Year at the 2007 NU Rock Awards, their success eventually led to the opportunity to open for American bands such as Thursday, Good Charlotte, Saosin, Anberlin, All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, The Used, Cobra Starship and Taking Back Sunday. Fresh from their 2012 US Tour, the band is still touring and promoting their latest release, “How Your Influence Betrays You”.

Guitarist (and chief songwriter) Aaron Corvera and Kenneth Aranza are part of underground heavyweights, April Morning Skies. Among the country’s top up-and-coming rock bands, AMS is a product of metal, punk, melodic-post hardcore music. Their debut release, “In Darker Days Ahead”, has impressed critics and earned them Best New Artist nomination in the 2009 MYX Music Awards. AMS has consistently wowed crowds all over the country, as well as those from Singapore and Malaysia. Recently making a comeback after a year-long hiatus, the band has begun touring again and has also returned to their roots as pioneers of the revered Moshpit Sundays production.

Singer (and lyricist) Julz Savard is the youngest, not just of actual age, but of experience in the music industry. Working as a model at a very young age, she has only the heart of a musician and is dead-set on making a mark in the local music industry. Previously trying out her luck with local bands in her hometown of Mabalacat, Pampanga, Julz has always wanted to sing and perform. When she won the 2010 MYX VJ Search, Savard met Calderon during his work at the music channel. That’s when Save Me Hollywood found its final piece: the doe-eyed 21-year-old with a powerful voice and a commanding stage presence. She still continues with her modeling career, having been named the MEG Magazine Style Ambassador in 2012. She briefly had a stint on a radio as DJ at JAM 88.3 and host of the daily morning show, “The Morning Breath”.

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The band released their debut record, Your Story To Tell, under 12 Stone Records in June 2013 at Eastwood Central Plaza. The latest single, “High”, broken into the Top 10 of both radio and music channel charts, peaking at number 7 of the MYX Countdown. The earlier single, “Reckless”, also reached the music channel’s Top 20 countdown. 

The band is currently on tour, promoting their latest single, “Changes”. Check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/savemehollywood?ref=br_tf

Instagram: @savemehollywood

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/savemehollywood

Twitter: @savemehollywood

5AZ1 releases debut single This Time I’ll Be Sweeter

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STAGES has assembled five young, good looking and talented guys to form the talent management group’s boy band 5Az1. Their debut single, a remake of an Angela Boffil classic This Time I’ll Be Sweeter will be released in a few days.

5Az1, composed of Bryann, Rex, Jai, Mik, and Yang, was introduced in the TV5 singing competition Kanta Pilipinas, where they were a finalist. Since then, they have worked with some of the country’s finest musicians – most notable of which was their stint at the 2013 PhilPop Music Festival.

The boys’ recording of This Time I’ll Be Sweeter was supervised by The Company’s Moy Ortiz. Their rendition gives the Angela Boffil classic a certain updated feel, and a male point of view given to it.

5AZ1’s This Time I’ll Be Sweeter, produced by STAGES Music and distributed by Universal Records, will be available for downloads soon. The music video will also premiere on MYX.

Sarah is the MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of August

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MYX MUSIC AWARDS 2013 FAVORITE ARTIST IS MYX CELEBRITY VJ FOR AUGUST 

Popstar Princess, coach of the hit television show The Voice of the Philippines, and blockbuster actress Sarah Geronimo is set to make things much more heartfelt with her taking on the role of MYX Celebrity VJ for the month of August.

Catch Sarah as she hosts Pop MYX from August 4 to 10, Mellow MYX from August 11 to 17, and Pinoy MYX from August 18 to 24.

Finally, to cap the month off, she will personally be bringing “Your Choice. Your Music.” on My MYX from August 25 to 31.

Don’t miss out on this sweet treat of catching Sarah Geronimo as the MYX Celebrity VJ for August. MYX is available 24/7 on SkyCable (channel 23) in Metro Manila and many quality cable companies all over the Philippines. 

MYX is also on UHF via Studio 23 during choice hours every day. For more information, log on to myxph.com.

ABRA and Artifice Records Sign with Ivory Music and Video

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Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee and distributor of Sony Music in the Philippines, adds one of Philippine Hip-Hop's most promising emcees to its fold!

Abra, the main man behind Artifice Records, started out in a Hip-Hop group called LDP, the Lyrically Deranged Poets, releasing their independent debut album entitled The Project back in 2009, and having their first major concert at the legendary Music Museum in 2010. LDP was awarded as the Best Urban Group in both the 2010 and 2011 Urban Music Awards, and also received other nominations. In 2011, LDP was granted TV air time on MYX for the music video of their song, Here to Own It, which was able to enter the charts.

Young, determined, and talented, Abra’s exceptional lyricism, extensive vocabulary, ingenious literary technique, speed and lucidity of delivery, and fiery stage presence make him a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. Clever in both Tagalog and English, this rap artist has indeed captured the attention of numerous fans and listeners.

When the FlipTop and Sunugan rap battle leagues came about in 2010, Abra was one of the first battle emcees to compete and gradually make a name for himself. After a couple of intense rap battles, Abra has been considered as one of the heavyweights in Filipino rap battling. He was well known for his chart-topping hit song “Gayuma,” which has reached more that 21M YouTube views. The song peaked at #1 on YouTube Philippines and garnered 2 million views on its first week. And now, coming back with a bigger, even better video, Abra didn’t fail his fans with his brand new video “Ilusyon” featuring Arci Munoz.

Using his compelling lyrical style coupled with witty antics, he is able to impress viewers and artists alike; and has YouTube videos that have amassed millions of views. It did not take long until Abra was able to perform on live television, radio shows and various events across the country.

ABRA’S NEW ALBUM IN STORES AUGUST 2013!

He is also set to have his first major solo concert!

Visit www.ivorymusic.org and Ivory Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines for the latest news and updates!

'The Haunted' by Ely Buendia to be aired on MYX June 3

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Here's an upcoming and highly anticipated movie directed by Ely Buendia -- "Bang Bang Alley."

The music video premiere of the movie theme song 'The Haunted', written and recorded by Ely Buendia, will be aired for the very first time on MYX,  on June 3, 2013 at 9pm. 

Sam Concepcion is the newest MYX VJ

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There seems to be nothing that Sam Concepcion could not do. He won a singing contest, topbilled numerous musical theater shows, starred in TV and movie projects – all these earned him adulation from fans. Now, he dabbles into a new field by being the newest MYX VJ.

With his vast exposure in the music scene, Sam is definitely a shoo-in for the job. Sam is one of the homegrown artists of Universal Records, his record label for the past eight years. Sam has released three albums, which spawned hits like Forever Young, Even If, Happy, Kung Fu Fighting, Miss You, and Someone.

When asked how he feels about his new assignment, Sam quips, “this is entirely different from what I do usually being a singer. I only get to do these things when MYX asks me to be Celebrity MYX VJ, but now I get to do this for a longer time. It is exciting for me because, really, my core is music. I am glad that I was given this chance.”

With his humor and gift of gab, Sam intends to reach out to the younger market and encourage them to support the music industry, most especially OPM.

Sam is set to release his fourth album under Universal Records, which promises to present the new SAM.

You can watch Sam on MYX in the Wednesday edition of MYX Daily Top Ten and episodes of MYX Take 5, Pop MYX, Pinoy MYX, and My MYX.