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.

Darren Espanto is on his “D’ Road Tour” across the Philippines!

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D’ Total Performer Darren Espanto in on his way to conquer the Philippines at“D’ Road Tour” after the massive success of his “D’ Birthday Concert” at MOA Arena last May 2015.

Darren is now set to start his “D’ Road Tour” across the country, living his ultimate dream in captivating the hearts of his fans around the world since the onset of the tours at Canada and United States of America.

The course of Darren’s concert series will begin at Araullo University, Cabanatuan this Friday, October 09, which will be followed the next day, October 10 at AUF Sports Center, Angeles. D’ Road Tour will be on its way to SMX Convention Center, Davao on October 23, 2015 and will trail to University of Baguio on October 30. Fans from Cagayan De Oro will also get the chance to catch Darren’s concert in Lim Ket Kai on November 20. Batangueños will also witness his moves on Nov. 27 and will stretch going to La Salle Gym, Bacolod on December 05, 2015. Darren will also invade Cebu this November on which the exact date and venue will be announced soon.

He will be joined by special guests: The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 Grand Champion, Jason Dy, The Voice Kids Season 1 Finalist, Juan Karlos Labajo, and The Voice Kids Season 2 Grand Champion, Elha Nympha.

Fans can expect all-out performances of songs from his self-titled debut album, which features the singles, “In Love Ako Sa’Yo” and “Stuck”, “Makin’ Moves” and many more.

“I’m super excited for the “D’ Road Tours” because I’ll finally be able to perform for my supporters across the Philippines. This is a big milestone for me and I’m really looking forward to it,” Darren said.

Be part of Darren’s dream and journey and head out to the nearest SM Tickets, Ticketworld, and TicketNet. Tickets are available at P2,000 for Moshpit, P1,500 for VIP, P1,000 for Gold, P750 for Silver, P500 for Bronze, and P250 for General Admission.

Darren Espanto “D’ Road Tour” is presented by Talk N’ Text and Spinnr. “Darren” Deluxe Edition album is now out under MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) on CDs at Astroplus and AstroVision outlets. It is also available through digital downloads via Spinnr at spinnr.ph and iTunes and streaming via spinnr.ph, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and Guvera.

For bookings and inquiries, please contact Sammy Samaniego at (632) 9162504 local 107, (0920) 9682991, (0917) 8565174 or email sammy.samaniego@umusic.com. 

For more information about Darren, log on to www.facebook.com/mcamusic.

#ChooseBetter , start making your ultimate Madonna playlist and watch Madonna live for FREE!

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You don't have to miss Madonna's Rebel Heart concert tour, watch Madonna live for free and here's how!

Choose Better and start making your ultimate Madonna playlist! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Queen of Pop live in Las Vegas for free. Catch it free in Las Vegas with Sun Cellular's promo!

Promo starts on August 3 and runs until October 4, 2015. Promo is also open to Smart, Talk ‘N Text and PLDT subscribers.

You do not even have to wait for next year and be among the first to watch Madonna's highly anticipated concert tour at the entertainment capital of the world on October 24 this year!

As a new and value packed treat to those who #ChooseBetter, Sun is giving away free Madonna Rebel Heart Tickets and a trip to Las Vegas for two for free! 

Sun Cellular, through its Spinnr Rebel Heart Fly-Off promo, is giving away a free trip for two to Las Vegas for Madonna’s Rebel Heart concert tour—inclusive of hotel accommodation, transportation, meal allowance and concert tickets—at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Oct. 24, 2015.

Madonna fans like you can join the promo by availing the Spinnr Live Package, an unlimited music streaming promo for 30 days at only P99.

But first, register for free on Spinnr music app, go to www.spinnr.ph and you can do it by providing details like your name, address and birth date on the promo registration page.

Increase your chances of winning by earning more raffle entries or points. You can buy or gift any song on Spinnr to earn a point. But buying or gifting a Madonna song will get you three points!

To qualify for the promo, you must be an active Sun subscriber who has completed all promo requirements and has an existing valid passport and U.S. Visa. Call outs shall be made to verify participants’ eligibility.

Three lucky winners will be selected and notified by phone call and registered mail. Promo runs from August 3 to October 4, 2015 and is also open to Smart and Talk ‘N Text subscribers.

So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the Queen of Pop live in Las Vegas for free. 

Be part of the growing number of Filipinos who have made the better choice. #ChooseBetter and sign up now!

Know more about this visit http://suncellular.com.ph/madonna.

LG G4 the Great now available and FREE with SMART Surf Plus Plan 1999

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Keep your online and offline life alive with the LG G4 when you apply for a SMART Postpaid Surf Plus 1999 Plan with NO cash out.

People can now enjoy the most ambitious smartphone to date because it is finally available for FREE through SMART’s Postpaid Surf Plus Plan 1999.

“We want everyone to enjoy our latest innovation and we believe that this can be maximized through our partnership with Smart Communications,” LG Mobile Philippines Vice-President Jay Won said. “For a smartphone, the LG G4 opens a lot of possibilities to see and feel greatness. We believe that partnering with Smart makes these possibilities endless.”

- SMART subscribers can now enjoy the enhanced camera features of the LG G4 for FREE with Surf Plus Plan 1999. 

- Feel like a professional photographer with the LG G4’s 16-megapixel rear camera and 8-megapixel front camera resolution. 

- Possibilities are endless when taking photos with the LG G4. 

- Running on the latest Android Lollipop OS, the LG G4 lets you be on the go with its powerful 3 GB RAM, 3,000 mAh removable battery, and 32 GB internal memory which is expandable up to 128 GB.

By getting the LG G4 from the leader in mobile, users will be able to live the ‘Smart Life’ and experience entertainment everywhere they go, powered by the huge 9GB of data volume allowance included in the package. With that much data at their disposal, users will be able to watch streaming movies on iflix, witness live sporting events and other FOX channels via the Viewstream Android app,

What’s more is subscribers who avail of the LG G4 with any Smart Postpaid Plan (Plan 799 and up) from July 15 until August 31, 2015 get an Entertainment Bundle worth P299 which gives them 30 days of exclusive access to streaming on iflix and FOX, plus a whole range of other amazing apps.

Smart’s Surf Plus Plans also come with free calls and texts to all networks plus one freebie app that’s interchangeable per month, so users will be able to choose a FREE app depending on their mobile lifestyle: 

- YouTube access or SPINNR music streaming for the Stream-Savvy; 

- Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook access for the Socially Active; 

- LINE, Viber, Whatsapp, or Facebook Messenger for the Chatterbox; 

- Gmail and Yahoo! Mail access for the Work Junkie; 

- Waze navigation for the Street Smart.

SMART users can choose from two LG G4 variants available: brown leather variant and shiny gold metallic variant.

For more details on LG G4’s availability with SMART Postpaid Plans click here: http://store.smart.com.ph/handset/item/1483/

To learn more about LG G4 the Great, visit www.lg.com/ph; like LG Philippines’ Facebook page; or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

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)

The Original Diva KUH LEDESMA Returns With "Memories"

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Miss Kuh Ledesma, the Original Diva and Pop Diva  returns with her latest album"Memories" as she lends her lush, crystal clear voice to beautifully-penned love songs that perfectly capture unforgettable romantic memories, unforgettable love songs.

This is her reunion project with Universal Records and famed composer Cecile Azarcon. “Memories” reunites Kuh with two industry partners. 

Inspired by the album's track "One More Try," and leaning more on the acoustic side, Kuh hopes that the songs in "Memories" make you fall in love over and over again. It’s simply a beautiful, beautiful love song, that’s why today’s generation was able to appreciate it, even if it was written in the ’80s. It’s a classic love song. It only shows that a good song will make it no matter what. One More Try was composed by Cecille Azarcon. Kuh is in "My Husband’s Lover," as the mom of a gay man, a role that she found challenging and which earned her kudos for her portrayal.

And now,  she gets to work again with famed composer Cecile Azarcon.

“Every Cecil Azarcon is destined to be a hit,” says Kuh. “I’ve always loved how she writes her words. They are her experiences of love, joy and pain.”

Kuh adds that she is pleased to have been given this chance to record seven of Cecil’s songs for “Memories.”

The Pop Diva also expresses gratitude to Cecil Azarcon for letting her record and re-record these amazing songs – “I Think I’m In Love,” “One More Try,” “So It’s You,” “Special Memory,” “Huwag Kang Mangako,” “How Did You Know” and “Hello.”

“So It’s You” is the theme of the upcoming movie of the same title with lead stars Tom Rodriguez and Carla Abellana.

Being in the music industry for 35 years, Miss Kuh shares that the secret for the longevity of her career is to "Work with the best, work hard and don't remain stagnant. Plan ahead. Never wait for people to do things for you and research. We continue to do God's work which is the giftings that he has given us."

She also revealed that after 15 years, "Music and Magic" reunion will be happening here in the Philippines this coming September and October and November for the US. 

Tracklist of "Memories"

1. I Think I'm In Love

2. One More Try

3. So It's You

4. Special Memory

5. Huwag Kang Mangako

6. How Did You Know

7. Hello

It also includes minus-one versions of the songs in the album.

Grab a copy now and sing along to these beautiful and timeless love songs.

Memories ALBUM PREVIEW: https://t.co/8fsv7TrT9V

SPINNR: http://www.spinnr.ph/desktop/#albumdetail?albumCode=6019011010419

ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/memories/id876331491

BREAKING NEWS!!! ONE DIRECTION LIVE IN MANILA !

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1D Family, the long wait is over!

For the very first time in the Philippines, the international pop sensation will make teenage dreams come true with the ONE DIRECTION ON THE ROAD AGAIN TOUR 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds on March 21, 2015. 

Get ready to sing to your heart’s content and swoon over the world’s biggest band, One Direction, as they gear up for an epic stadium tour in Australia and Asia including the Philippines in 2015!

The English-Irish boy band has been crooning chart-topping hits to rapturous fans in sold-out concerts from all over the world. Last year, One Direction released their record-breaking third album, Midnight Memories, which saw them named as the IFPI’s Global Artist of 2013 for becoming the best-selling musical act in the world. They even made music history in America, as they became the first ever band to have their first three albums debut at No.1 in the US Billboard Chart.

Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik are set to visit a multitude of cities and countries for the first time, including a leg of the tour in South Africa and the UAE. They have just completed the first leg of their massive, sold-out Where We Are stadium tour, where the boys garnered an overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception from their fans in South America. The UK and Ireland leg kicks off at Dublin’s Croke Park on the May 23, before moving to Europe and the USA throughout the rest of 2014.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of the country’s biggest music event for 2015! Be sure to head on over to a special Launch Event at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 23, 2014 from 8 AM onwards to be one of the first to purchase tickets at these prices: 

VIP/Hot Ticket Package – P17,000

Diamond- P14,000; Titanium- P7,000

Gold - P3,500

Silver - P2,000

General Admission – P1,000

Additional E-Plus Tap to Pay and SM Ticket charges apply.

Watch out for the launch of the VIP/Hot Ticket Package which includes the ticket, a 1D wristwatch with pouch, a laminate card, and lanyard. 

Ticket buyers will also get a commemorative E-Plus Tap to Pay card exclusive to this concert and an option to personalize their tickets to this event!

For those who cannot attend the Launch event, tickets start selling at 2 PM in all SM Ticket outlets on the same day. Please call SM Tickets at 470-2222 or log on to www.smtickets.com

ONE DIRECTION ON THE ROAD AGAIN TOUR 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds is brought to you by the country’s top promoters MMILIVE, Ovation Productions, Futuretainment and other notable partners as they come together to bring you this much awaited event! 

For sponsorship opportunities, please call (02) 846-1933 and (02) 571-8568. 

For more information, visit mmilive.com and ovationproductionsmanila.com.

One Direction’s new album “Midnight Memories” is available in major record stores nationwide! Also available for download on iTunes and Spinnr!

Be updated with your favorite local and international artists! 

Visit Ivory Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines

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

Be updated with your favorite local and international artists! Visit Ivory Music & Video’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ivorymusicandvideophilippines.

Music Comes Alive for Visayas

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MUSIC COMES ALIVE FOR VISAYAS

A Benefit Concert for the Victims of Typhoon Yolanda in Visayas

November 27 (Wednesday), 4pm onwards, Eastwood Central Plaza

Featuring performances by The Voice of the Philippines finalsts: Mitoy Yonting, Klarisse De Guzman, Janice Javier, Myk Perez, Paolo Onesa and Morissette Amon plus MCA Music artists Sabrina, Nyoy Volante, Sitti, Solenn Heussaff, Pupil, Franco, Loonie, Bassilyo, Crazy As Pinoy, Ron Henley, Tanya Markova, 1:43, Krissy Villongco, Sir Rex Kantatero, Aikee, Iktus, A Music Theory, JC Regino, Dello, Johnny Alegre, The Morning Episodes, Kate Torralba, Domino and Slapshock.

To enter the venue, just buy any MCA Music album or donate in cash or in kind. If you buy any CD, all proceeds that day will be donated to Philippine Red Cross to help victims of @YolandaPH. 

You can download any songs at www.spinnr.ph.