House of Kipling opens at SM Clark and North Point

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The new Kipling concept store is the new home for bag lovers as the House of Kipling opens at SM Clark and North Point.

The House of Kipling will you call it a haven, consider it a hang-out and now you will see and found a new home. This place where shoppers can dwell in the fashion and spirit that has made Kipling bags a well-loved global brand. 

The new concept store applies a domestic approach that elevates the customers’ retail experience. 

Inside the House of Kipling, guests are greeted with warm, homey interiors made from an eclectic mix of natural and clean textures, surrounded by the signature tile wall with the iconic monkey print. The color palette plays along the shades of taupe and greys, plus an occasional pop of orange and pink.

Flemish inspired wall tiles and “Kipling Monkey” table legs bring to life the playful spirit and the European heritage of the brand. 

Nestled on sleek ceramic and wooden frames, drawers and gondolas are the store’s main attraction – the hottest collection of handbags, totes, carry-alls, backpacks and luggage in various shapes, sizes and prints. 

Nearby are clusters of colorful mirrors helping customers envision themselves strutting away with their favorite Kipling bags.

Bright, polychromatic poufs are likewise on hand offering a comfortable seating should customers get a little tired from bag fitting and shopping. 

Reflecting Kipling’s desire to encourage discovery and exploration, the concept store also features a ‘Whimsy Wall’, where ideas, inspirations, special moments, and messages can be posted and shared so the store and customers can connect and become an engaged community.

The House of Kipling has put together all these elements and details to allow shoppers to have a personal and intimate feel of Kipling bags, which will be their companions as they work, play and travel.

But what Kipling Monkey is all about? Here's some history of this what we call, the monkey business.

Kipling brand is named after Rudyard Kipling, the English author of the classic read, “The Jungle Book?” The brand named after an imaginative author who wrote a series of inspiring stories about adventures in a jungle filled with clever animals – monkeys included! To both celebrate this history and represent our fun-loving and adventurous brand the Kipling Monkey was born and is now our furry, little mascot. We attach a Kipling Monkey to each product we make and even offer boxed collectibles with fun themes such as the Royal Baby Monkey, Country Monkeys, and more. Then, we name each and every, individual monkey sold with our products after one of our amazing employees from around the world.

Come visit the monkey at its new concept stores at SM Aura in Bonifacio Global City, SM Clark in Pampanga and The District North Point in Talisay City, Negros Occidental. 

Here's what we call the ‘dressing room’ where customers can experiment with the brand. Colorful poufs are also located here where you can sit and relax after shopping. Surrounded by mirrors to check on your latest look with our new styles and colors.

Whimsy wall behind a kitchen table-turned-counter/cash desk to give a homey feel to the interiors.

Upon entering the store, the customer is greeted with an exciting feast of product stories and seasonal presentations.

Applying domestic charm to retail, “The House of Kipling” takes a fresh perspective on everyday things. Mundane and familiar objects are put in new surprising contexts that create an unexpected visual story and showcase the product ranges.

Can you feel the season’s Latino rhythms? Kipling’s SoSalsa and PartyLicious collection presents a bold new print for the style season and the heat of the Brazilian carnival.

Put a spring in your step and learn some new SoSalsa moves with a collection set to bring a little fiesta to your fashion look, inspired by the vibrant deckchair stripes as seen on the catwalks.

Earn your stripes with these trendy bags in striped print and dramatic black accents to offset the brighter hues. Compact but not less colour packed – try the Joana, a ‘petite’ shoulder bag that’s perfect for all your little essentials in the daily cha cha cha of city living. For something more spacious, check out the collection’s stand out shoulder tote with removable strap, the Alezia. 

You’ll be feeling the orange crush with key style Partylicious in Dazzling Beige. Zigzag chevron accents and a cute tassel front zipper complete the carnival vibes of this summer-ready shopper.

With room for all your day-to-night gear, our signature removable shoulder strap and functional fabric, this is the bag to bring a whole lot of sunshine to your daily look.

From peppery reds to a different beige, create your own colour code with bags that are all designed to inject a little crackle and pop to your daily wardrobe and bring out the city señorita in you!

More photos Here.

Hear Here : Best New Music

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DEPECHE MODE DELTA MACHINE 

Delta Machine is Depeche Mode's highly anticipated 13th studio album. Recorded in Santa Barbara, California and New York City, the album was produced by Ben Hillier and mixed by Flood. Martin Gore said of the release, "Writing this album was incredibly daunting as I wanted the sound of this collection to be very modern. I want people to feel good about listening to this record, to get some kind of peace. It's just got something magical about it." Dave Gahan added, "With this release we've completely shifted our idea of how to create an album. When we hit a wall where we realize the album is beginning to sound too normal, we'll mess it up and really give it that organic Depeche Mode Sound. Delta Machine is no different, and I can't wait for all of our fans to hear it." 

THE STROKES COMEDOWN MACHINE 

The Strokes announce their highly anticipated fifth studio album Comedown Machine to be released on March 26th via RCA Records. "All The Time" will be the official first single off the new album.

The Strokes consist of Julian Casablancas (lead vocals), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond, Jr. (guitar), Nikolai Fraiture (bass) and Fabrizio Moretti (drums). The band has released four studio albums, Is This it (2001), Room on Fire (2003), First Impressions of Earth (2006) and Angles (2011) which have sold over 5 million albums worldwide. The band has headlined major festivals in the United States and UK, including the Isle of Wight Festival, Lollapalooza, Hurricane Festival, Splendour In The Grass, Rockness, Outside Lands, and Austin City Limits as well as sold out New York City's Madison Square Garden. 

DAVID BOWIE THE NEXT DAY 

2013 album from the legendary Rock chameleon, his first studio album in ten years and his 30th studio recording. The album was produced by long-term collaborator Tony Visconti and was recorded in New York. In recent years, radio silence has been broken only by endless speculation, rumor and wishful thinking. A new record: who would have ever thought it? After all, David is the kind of artist who writes and performs what he wants when he wants: when he has something to say as opposed to something to sell. Today, he definitely has something to say. Throwing shadows and avoiding the industry treadmill is very David Bowie despite his extraordinary track record that includes album sales in excess of 130 million; not to mention his massive contributions in the area of art, fashion, style, sexual exploration, and social commentary. It goes without saying that he has sold out stadiums and broken ticket records throughout the world during this most influential of careers. 

All albums available on iTunes and MyMusicStore.com.ph,

 only from Ivory Music & Video, 

the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines.

Luigi D’Avola, new talent for 2013 to be introduce by Mecca Music’s Champ Lui Pio

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Luigi D’Avola (pronounced as Da-vola) is getting ready for the limelight as his first single, “Take A Chance"-- saccharine, bubble-gum pop track that speaks about moving way beyond limits— debuts atop the radio lists. 

After his very successful venture into artist management, former Hale frontman Champ Lui Pio, now CEO of Mecca Music, proudly announces the launch of Luigi D'Avola-- a fresh new face and talent who brings more to the entertainment world than just music. 

“At Mecca Music, we take pride in producing and managing our artists. It’s a process that we put a lot of time and hard work. We really invest in our artists and make sure we guide them to reach their full potential. Luigi is a testament to that commitment, we are very excited to launch his music which we have worked on for almost a year now. We believe that he will break grounds in the music industry this 2013.” Lui Pio said 

“Take a Chance” music video have already pleased thousands of teenage girls on his YouTube debut which collected 20,000 views in three weeks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfLPYGkiyy4) and sent Luigi on MYX Channel Pinoy MYX Countdown’s top 15 in just two weeks. 

Following up on the success of Mecca Music’s talent Somedaydream, Lui Pio signs D’Avola with a debut album slated March of 2013. D’Avola a budding star in his own right, having worked with the likes of multi-awarded sound engineer Angee Rozul and Monty Macalino of Mayonnaise while completing his album says he was immediately drawn to Lui Pio’s “determination and passion for music.” 

“Here’s a small dream to finally making it bigger than I wished for,” D’Avola said, taking a leap, crossing boundaries and pushing the limits while still staying true to himself. Coming from a family of musicians, D’Avola is the brother of Urbandub’s lead vocalist Gabby Alipe.

Eighteen-year-old and hails from Cebu, D’Avola was first introduced through SMART Telecomm’s LIVE MORE campaign with a music video for the song “It’s Your Life” joining Somedaydream and Lui Pio. Currently, D’Avola is doing live performances across Metro Manila with a growing fan base on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

Lui Pio shares, “My mission is to uplift the quality of music in the country, to introduce new and fresh music. I want to excite music lovers out there and to challenge the norm. Managing and producing is very personal to me, I want my artists to share the same passion for music.” 

After Mecca Music’s success since 2011, Lui Pio himself has proven that he has the talent and ear to craft a hit record. Somedaydream became one of the fastest rising artists since his debut in 2011 with the commercially acclaimed song “Hey Daydreamer” capping up projects with Selecta’s Cornetto, Coke, Yamaha and SMART. 

Recently, Somedaydream was awarded as 2012 MYX Music Awards’ Favorite Celebrity VJ; 25th Awit Awards’ Most Downloaded Song and Most downloaded Ring Back Tone for “Hey Daydreamer”; and RX 93.1’s Song of the Year for the song “Sing This Song.” 

To download “Take a Chance” on My Music Store: http://www.mymusicstore.com.ph/music/508638/Take-A-Chance.html

To download “Take a Chance” on iTunes Philippines: https://itunes.apple.com/ph/album/take-a-chance-single/id594398347?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

To vote “Take a Chance” on MYX: http://www.myxph.com/default.aspx

For more information on Mecca Music’s artists, please visit: 

Website- www.meccaph.com

Luigi on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/luigidavolaofficial

Luigi on Twitter- https://twitter.com/Luigi_Davola

Somedaydream on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/somedaydream

Singer/Songwriter Ogie Alcasid scores Gold for The Songwriter and The Hitmakers

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Singer/Songwriter Ogie Alcasid's latest album "The Songwriter and The Hitmakers" does not only celebrate his 25^th anniversary in showbiz, but also the achievements of OPM in recent years.

Ogie Alcasid's album  The Songwriter and The Hitmakers, released last October and recently was presented a Gold Record Award for outstanding sales of the album.

Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go presented the award to Ogie during the GMA Variety Show Party Pilipinas last January 13.

The album gathers all the biggest singing and recording artists in the country to breathe life to Ogie’s compositions, including both his biggest hits and new songs. Joining him are Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, Piolo Pascual, Christian Bautista, Sarah Geronimo, Arnel Pineda, Noel Cabangon, Richard Poon, Jed Madela, Kuh Ledesma, Rachelle Ann Go, Kyla, JayR and Jaya are part of the album.

Ogie's 25 years as a singer/songwriter, he has won various recognitions through his past albums. Among his top recognitions were the "Entertainer of the Year" trophy and a Hall of Fame title in the Aliw Awards.

Congratulations Ogie for all your achievements and awards! 

 "The Songwriter and the Hitmakers" has an 18-track & original compositions.

Here are the songs in the album now available for download at itunes  www.mymusicstore.com.ph and in all record stores nationwide.

1.       Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap – Ogie Alcasid

2.       Sino Ako – Regine Velasquez

3.       Kailangan Kita – Gary Valenciano

4.       Pangako – Martin Nievera

5.       Walang Iba – Kuh Ledesma

6.       Tanging Ikaw Lamang – Sarah Geronimo

7.       Ikaw Lamang – Christian Bautista

8.       Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka – Angeline Quinto

9.       Mula Ngayon – Rachelle Ann Go

10.    Tayong Dalawa – Ogie Alcasid & Regine Velasquez

11.    Ikaw Ang Pag-ibig Ko – Noel Cabangon

12.    To You – Richard Poon

13.    Tanging Ikaw – Jed Madela

14.    Kung Mawawala Ka – Piolo Pascual

15.    Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw – Arnel Pineda

16.    Mga Nakaw na Sandali – Jay R & Jaya

17.    Why  Don’t We Give In – Kyla

18.    Ang Puso Ko – Ogie Alcasid

Jensen Gomez bares heart in "Umpisa"

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Mangangarap na lamang ba na mahagkan ka

O may pag-asa pa na bumalik tayo sa umpisa?

These lines are lifted from young singer-songwriter Jensen Gomez’s debut single Umpisa. The poignant song talks about a man’s longing to have a restart with his lady love. The single will be part of his soon-to-be-released album, also entitled Umpisa under Universal Records.

The song Umpisa opened many doors for Jensen, because it is through this song that Universal Records and management group Orion Entertainment discovered him.

 “Umpisa is one special song for me because it is the first Filipino song I have written,” shares Jensen. “Luckily, the reception to the song has been overwhelming. I am excited to make people hear new versions of the song including a duet cut of the song.”

Jensen started his music career five years ago, playing for gigs around town, slowly making a name for himself and building his audience.

“Playing music is my vehicle to express my personal mishaps, experiences, stupidity,” says the young singer-songwriter. “I hope my music will make you feel that you are the only one who is experiencing stuff- heartbreaks, and heartaches. There is, after all, safety in numbers.”

Umpisa was also picked to be the theme song of the movie MNL 143.

Umpisa is also the title of the soon-to-be-released full-length album of Jensen, which will be launched this February 1, 8 p.m., Saguijo, Makati City. The launch will also feature performances from She’s Only Sixteen, Mayonnaise, Carlos Castano, young singer-actress Tippy Dos Santos (who performed a duet of Umpisa with Jensen in the album) and former Rivermaya vocalist Jason Fernandez.

Download Umpisa here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/umpisa-single/id594093180

http://www.mymusicstore.com.ph/music/jensen-gomez/509035/Umpisa.html

Jensen Gomez: Young singer-songwriter on the rise

Young singer-songwriter Jensen Gomez, at his young age, has already amassed a solid following by continuously gigging over the past years. He is, in fact, one of the most identifiable personalities in the De La Salle- College of St. Benilde, where he is currently taking up Music Production.

“I am glad that people enjoy the music I do,” says Jensen. “I am humbled whenever I see them singing my songs. I am thankful that I get to do what I love to do the most – writing and performing my music.”

His songs and performances gained critical acclaims that he was invited to various music festivals, here and abroad. He has been featured in Fete dela Musique in Cebu, Original Music Society event in the National University of Singapore, and Pengasih event in Malaysia. 

Jensen also performed for IamTV in Malaysia.

Followww.facebook.com/jensengomezofficialw Jensen Gomez:

Website: www.jensengomez.com

Twitter and Instagram: @IAmJensenGomez

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Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jensengomez

Gloc-9 Launched His First Universal Records Album "MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata"

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Philippine premier rapper Gloc-9 is hereby once again invading the Philippine rap music industry with his newly released album "MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata."

MKNM is Gloc-9's first album with Universal Records.  Gloc-9 colaborated with other OPM artists like Billy Crawford, Jay Durias, Ebe Dancel, Bamboo Manalac, Chito Miranda and his Protege Denise Barbacena.

"This album contains various stories from people from all walks of life,” Gloc-9 said.  He is super proud of the album's single "Sirena," which talks about the story of a responsible gay man. “I think this is the first time that a song about a gay man is presented in a first person’s point of view,” explains Gloc-9.

“I worked hard on this song to make sure it doesn’t offend anyone.”

The song also features Ebe Dancel. Seeing this music video of "Sirena", it also boasts of Boy Abunda's participation.

Gloc-9  shared us that "MKNM: Mga Kwento Ng Makata" marks a new chapter in his career as this is his first release under Universal Records, where he joins its elite roster of artists like Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Parokya Ni Edgar, Christian Bautista, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Callalily, Sam Concepcion, among others.

"I am very thankful that Universal welcomed me into their stable," concludes Gloc-9. 

"I am looking forward to doing more projects with my new label."

GLOC-9 feat. Ebe Dancel "Sirena" Music Video

Gloc-9’s MKNM: Mga Kuwento ng Makata tracklist:

1."Balak ni Syke (Syke's Plan)" 

2."Apatnapungbara" (featuring Ian Tayao)

3."Silup (Semordnilap of the Tagalog word Pulis which means "Police")" (featuring Denise Barbacena)

4."Alalay Ng Hari (King's Assistant)" (featuring G-Dawg a.k.a. Gordon Lambatan)

5.“Sirena (Mermaid)" (featuring Ebe Dancel)

6."Hindi Mo Nadinig" (featuring Jay Durias)

7."Sino (Who)" 

8."Salarin (Malefactor)" (featuring Bamboo Mañalac)

9."Inday (Pinoy slang for maid)" (featuring Cathy Go)

10."Bakit Hindi (Why Not)" (featuring Billy Crawford)

11."Malakas (Strong)" 

12."Pison (Steamroller)" (featuring Chito Miranda)

13."Thankful" (featuring Maychelle Baay of Moonstar88 and Bambu)

14."Hari ng Tondo (King of Tondo)" (featuring Denise Barbacena)

15."Kung Tama Siya (If He Is Right)" (featuring Jaq Dionisio of Kissjane)

Download Gloc-9 “MKNM” full album at:

Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mknm-mga-kuwento-ng-makata/id552298332

MyMusicStore: http://www.mymusicstore.com.ph/album/gloc-9/1029959/Mga-Kuwento-Ng-Makata-MKNM

FOLLOW GLOC-9 on:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glocdash9
Twitter: https://twitter.com/glocdash9
Instagram: glocdash9
Website: http://glocdash9.com/

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Liezel Garcia Releases Self-titled Album Under Star Records

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Liezel Garcia, the newest voice of ABS-CBN teleserye theme songs releases her first-ever, self-titled album under Star Records. She has finally claimed her shiniest moment after she gained prominence as a finalist in the second season of Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA).

“Music lovers, especially the hopeless romantics, will surely relate with the touching melodies and beautiful lyrics of the songs in the collection,” said Liezel. 

“As Pinoys, we are known to be sentimental and my album is like a playlist of different love stories.”

Being one of most requested interpreters of ABS-CBN teleserye theme songs, Liezel cannot help but be compared with Queen of Teleserye Theme Songs, Angeline Quinto. 

“I admire Angeline in everything that she does. Both of us waited for our own ‘time’ to fulfill our dreams. We are different in terms of singing style but we both want nothing but to entertain the people who love our music.”

Liezel’s nine-track album carries six well-loved teleserye theme songs including :

--- ‘Walang Hanggan’s “Wag Ka Lang Mawawala,” which is her duet with the ‘Prince of Sentimental Songs’ and real-life boyfriend Bugoy Drilon; 

--- ‘Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo’s “Bakit Pa;” 

--- ‘Pure Love’s “Gisingin ang Puso;” 

--- ‘PHR Presents’ “Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin;” 

--- ‘Kristine’s “Di Ko Kayang Limutin;” 

--- and her carrier single “Ngayong Alam Ko Na,” which is the official soundtrack of the hit morning Korenovela, “Two Wives.”

--- The album also features Liezel’s revival of Jaya’s “Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig” and Marri Nallos’s “Alipin Ako.” 

--- It also has bonus tracks including the song “Dance With Me” and the minus ones of all the tracks.

The "Liezel Garcia" album is now available on record bars nationwide for only P150. Digital tracks can also be downloaded via www.mymusicstore.com.ph .

For more information visit Star Records’ Facebook fanpage at http://www.facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

INCUBUS Chronicles Intimate Week in Life of Band and their Fans with INCUBUS HQ LIVE

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MULTI-DISC PACKAGE CELEBRATES INCUBUS’ 20 YEARS TOGETHER

INCUBUS HQ LIVE (CD + DVD, OUT NOW)

In summer of 2011, celebrating their 20^th year together, alt-rock giants Incubus turned a Los Angeles storefront space into a low-key, hi-tech residency that resulted in six nights of free performances and fan encounters now chronicled on INCUBUS HQ LIVE.  The celebration takes place across a multi-disc package released by Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines.

INCUBUS HQ LIVE coincides with the opening of the 2012 Honda Civic Tour Featuring Linkin Park and Incubus.  The 4-week, 18-city tour of the U.S. and Canada starts at Comcast Center in Boston and concludes at Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre in San Diego on September 10^th.  

Dedicated to fans and friends, Incubus HQ Live, as the gallery-sized storefront space on busy La Brea Avenue in West Hollywood was aptly named last year, was the answer to a question the band had been thinking about for a while.  “After twenty years,” writes lead singer Brandon Boyd in his liner notes essay (the same for all three configu­ra­­­­tions), “7 albums, multiple live albums, EPs, DVDs, somewhere in the ball­park of 1,500 live shows, what could we do to introduce our newest album, If Not Now, When? in a manner that was both unique and memorable?”

Their first studio album in nearly five years at the time called for thinking outside the box.  Playful options ranged from going door-to-door with the album to 3:00 a.m. infomercials.  Or could they “invite fans into our living room and play the f***ing album live for them?…Wait,” Brandon mused.  “That is actually not a terrible idea, minus the f***ing part.”

Utilizing social media enabled fans to contact Incubus, who then replied with an assigned date and time to show up for the HQ gigs.  After building out the space to accommodate fans and crew, seven nights of performances were set. The resulting CDs and DVD catch the action on six nights that were broadcast live on the Internet.  It was all a prelude to the July 12^th release of If Not Now, When? which debuted at #2 on the Soundscan chart.

Along with the hit songs, deep album tracks and fan favorites performed in an intimate setting, INCUBUS HQ LIVE showcases the personalities of band members Brandon Boyd, Mike Einziger (lead guitar, piano, backing vocals), Chris Kilmore (keyboards, turntables), Ben Kenney (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Jose Pasillas II (drums).  The fan interaction, instrument lessons with the band, and overall feel of the space give the DVD warmth and character.

INCUBUS HQ LIVE (CD + DVD)

CD – Selections: (Night 1) 1. Intro • 2. Nice To Know You • 3. Circles • 4. Wish You Were Here • (Night 2) 5. Privilege • 6. The Warmth • 7. Stellar • 8. Drive • (Night 3) 9. Megalomaniac • 10. Just A Phase • 11. Anna Molly • (Night 4) 12. Promises, Promises • 13. Love Hurts • (Night 5) 14. Pardon Me • (Night 6) 15. If Not Now, When? • 16. Adolescents.

DVD – Selections: 1. Wish You Were Here • 2. Circles • 3. Consequence • 4. 11am • 5. Promises, Promises • 6. Anna Molly • 7. Rogues • 8. Isadore • 9. Just A Phase • 10. Glass • 11. In The Company Of Wolves • 12. Nice to Know You • 13. I Miss You • 14. Pantomime • 15. Megalomaniac • 16. Blood On The Ground • 17. Nowhere Fast • 18. Adolescents • 19. If Not Now, When?.

INCUBUS HQ LIVE (CD + DVD) is available in music stores nationwide. It is also available for download on www.mymusicstore.com.ph, only from Ivory Music & Video, the exclusive licensee of Sony Music in the Philippines.

‘Call Me Maybe’ is the Biggest Hit of 2012!

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US President Barrack Obama, Manny Pacquiao, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdale, TheAbercrombie & Fitch models, Preview Girls: Solenn Heusaff, Anne Curtis, Georgina Wilson, Liz Uy, Isabelle Daza, Raymond Gutierrez, Jamich, PBB Teens, LuvU Barkada, and the UAAP Season 75 — What do they possibly all have in common? — A music video dancing and/or lip synching to Carly Rae Jepsen’s highly infectious tune, “Call Me Maybe”. If you haven’t heard this song yet then perhaps you’ve been living under a rock!

Canadian singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen rose to fame with her single, “Call Me Maybe”, claiming the No. 1 spot in the Digital Chart — the first song by a Canadian artist to reach the top of the digital chart since Justin Bieber’s “Baby” in January 2010. It also recently hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and her landing in the cover of Billboard magazine last June 10, 2012 naming “Call Me Maybe” the song of the summer and the new sound of top 40.

“Call Me Maybe” has sold over 3.2 million singles and spent four consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Digital Songs chart. Certified quintuple-platinum in Carly Rae Jepsen’s native Canada (where it hit No. 1), the track is also an international sensation, climbing to No. 1 in the iTunes Singles charts in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and more. Moreover, it has also dominated Philippine charts, reaching No. 1 in local radio stations such as Magic 89.9, Love Radio 90.7, Big 91.5, RX 93.1, 93.9 i-FM, Mellow 94.7, 95.5 Pinas FM, 97.1, LS FM, 97.9 Home, 99.5 RT, 101.1 Yes FM, Tambayan 101.9, 102.7 Star, Wow 103.5, Energy 106.7 and Win 107.5 among others.

The irresistibly catchy song’s ascent is fueled in part by its videos. The official video has racked up more than 105 million views on VEVO, while an unofficial clip — which Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ashley Tisdale and other young stars filmed of themselves lip-synching and dancing to the song and posted on Big Time Rush actor and singer Carlos Pena’s YouTube Channel. It has attracted more than 42 million views and has inspired other stars get in on the action. Katy Perry, actor James Franco, the Harvard Baseball team, SMU Women’s Rowing team and more have all posted their own versions of “Call Me Maybe.” Joining in the fun is a parody of US President Barrack Obama’s speech which was cleverly edited to look as though he’s singing the song. At the same time, the video gimmick was picked up locally when Manila’s ‘IT Girl’ Solenn Heusaff also lip dubbed the song with friends Raymond Gutierrez, Liz Uy and Anne Curtis among others, making the video go viral online.

Carly Rae Jepsen may seem like a newcomer in the music biz but she has already scored two previous gold singles and received numerous awards, including 2010 Juno Award nominations for “Songwriter of the Year” and “Best New Artist” as well as a 2010 MuchMusic Video Award nomination for “UR Fave New Artist.” She has sold more than 400,000 singles in her home country. She is set to release her debut album this September. With all these accolades, indeed, “Call Me Maybe” deserves to be hailed as the BIGGEST HIT of 2012.

Also, a new single from Owl City entitled “Good Time” features Carly Rae Jepsen, will be released in the UK on September 9. Its music video already hit 4,350,462 as of this writing since it was uploaded last July 24 at YouTube. You can pre-order the new single from ITunes here.

Carly Rae Jepsen’s debut album will soon be available in CDs exclusively under MCA Music. Her mega hit single “Call Me Maybe” may already be downloaded at www.MyMusicStore.com.ph

Coca-Cola Launches Anywhere In The World The Anthem for the London 2012 Olympic Games

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Track Features GRAMMY Award Winner Mark Ronson And 2011 Mercury Prize Nominee, Katy B

"Sport is music in the way that it has so many different natural rhythms... when I was recording the athletes I wasn't really thinking of them in terms of athletes performing a sport, I was thinking of them as people in an orchestra." Mark Ronson

Fusing the sounds of sport and music. Anywhere in the World, the anthem for the Coca-Cola London 2012 Olympic campaign launched globally today. Available for purchase online, the exclusive track is the centerpiece of the brand's Move to the Beat™ campaign.

Move to the Beat ™ is designed to bring teens closer to the Olympic Games and to sport in general by engaging them through a fusion of two global teen passions - sport and music. Drawing inspiration from London's musical heritage, the campaign combines London music with Olympic sport in an effort to connect young people to London 2012.

"The number one passion point for teens is music," explains Shay Drohan, Senior Vice President of Sparkling Beverages, The Coca-Cola Company. "Through Move to the Beat™, Coca-Cola is inspiring teens around the world to move to the beat of London and come together in the biggest Olympic Games activation in our 84-year partnership."

Coca-Cola Presents the Beat of London 2012

The creative process behind the production of the track has been brought to life in an engaging hour-long documentary currently airing across the globe. Ronson traveled the world gaining inspiration for the song and meeting young athletes to record the sounds of their sport, before teaming up with UK chart-topper Katy B to provide the vocals. The athletes whose sounds form the beat of the track are:

Maria Espinoza, taekwondo athlete from Mexico; Dayyan Jaffar, archer from Singapore; Darius Knight, table tennis player from Great Britain; David Oliver, 110m hurdler from the United States; Kseniya Vdovina, 400m sprinter from Russia.

In this musical experiment, Ronson recorded the array of sounds that each athlete produced while participating in their sport. He used innovative methods to capture the unique sounds of each individual sport, like cycling alongside hurdler David Oliver with a microphone to yield the sound that is produced at the precise moment his feet hit the ground.

"If someone had just sent me a hard disk of all these sounds of athletes, the track wouldn't have been anywhere near as three-dimensional as it is because I needed those personal experiences with those athletes," said Mark Ronson. "It's just so important to be there to see these athletes and spend so much time around them and be in their environment to understand how to make this track.

A sneak peak of Ronson's journey is available online (http://www.coca-cola.com/theolympics/en-US)

Global Digital Experience

Teens across the world are invited to be a part of Ronson's journey and the Games through The Coca-Cola Company's largest-ever digital program. The Create my Beat desktop application (www.coca- cola.com/theolympics) creates individualized beats by mixing a teen's personal musical preference and their sporting interest with their online social media footprint. Once created, the personalized experience can be uploaded to The Global Beat , a worldwide online community that brings together individual beats to create an ever-evolving global music collaboration.

Mobile Experience

The My Beatmaker app for smartphones (available for free download online) goes one step further, using groundbreaking ZooZ technology to enable teens to create their Beat through the motion of their phone. The innovative technology detects the movements of the phone and transforms them into unique sounds.

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