Ogie Alcasid scores Gold for The Songwriter and The Hitmakers

Ogie Alcasid’s latest release The Songwriter and The Hitmakers does not only celebrate his 25^th anniversary in showbiz, but also the achievements of OPM in recent years. The album was recently 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 Songwriter and The Hitmakers was just released last October.
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. 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.

Motion City Soundtrack Live In Manila

Motion City Soundtrack Live in Manila

Saturday | March 9, 2013 | 8PM

SM City North EDSA Sky Dome

Ticket Price (Free Section Standing): PHP1,850

For tickets, call SM Tickets 470-2222 or buy online here: https://www.smtickets.com/marketing/view/1132

"Popular Song" by Mika feat. Ariana Grande

MIKA has debuted his new single “Popular Song”, featuring Nickelodeon star Ariana Grande on iTunes and other digital retailers. The song offers a fresh twist on "Popular" from the Broadway hit "Wicked", composed by Stephen Schwartz. In an historic move, Schwartz was so moved by this interpretation that he authorized the usage of his music for the first time ever.

"Popular Song" remains an inspiring and invigorating pop anthem that encourages the bullied and unpopular to rise above. MIKA tapped the charismatic and charming actress/singer Ariana Grande for the song, which showcases a powerful interplay between the two singers. Grande’s successful co-starring role on the hit show, Victorious, recently led to her own spin-off for Nickelodeon, Sam & Cat. Grande’s presence extends far beyond her television notoriety. She’s also a highly talented and accredited singer, who’s debut album—due out 2013 via Republic Records—  has her poised to become a major player in popular music.

The single arrives hot on the heels of Mika's recent sold-out U.S. tour in support of his new album, The Origin of Love, which followed up the multi-platinum worldwide smash, The Boy Who Knew Too Much.

Completely self-created and self-imagined, The Origin of Love has been a two-year DIY labour of love for Mika who has put together everything on the record himself, flying around the world under his own steam personally assembling an incredible roll call of collaborators – In addition to Nick Littlemore and Pharrell Williams, Mika has also worked with William Orbit, Benny Benassi, FrYars, Greg Wells (Katy Perry, Adele), and Klas Ahlund (Robyn’s Body Talk) as well as working with some brand new unsigned musicians he found himself online.

Mika has now sold over 8 million records and Gold or Platinum awards in 32 countries worldwide across his previous two albums ‘Life in Cartoon Motion’ and ‘The Boy Who Knew Too Much’, winning Brit and MTV Awards in the process.

Listen to the song here: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4H6qwPJT9W0&list=UUALjQbQhtEeUFi5tSIDFY4Q&index=1

Get to know Mika more here:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mikasounds?ref=ts
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mikasounds
Website: http://mikasounds.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MikaSoundsOfficial

Jason Fernandez Album Launch this Friday at Metrowalk

Jason Fernandez Panimula launch this Friday at Metrowalk

Former Rivermaya vocalist Jason Fernandez is back with the release of
his first solo album Panimula, produced by Jason himself with the
support of his new band Sta. Maria. The said milestone album will be
launched this Friday, January 18, 8 p.m., at Metrowalk.


The album launch will showcase the versatility of Jason as a band vocalist.



Panimula, under Ivory Music and Video, boasts of having six tracks and
one bonus track.



“I have been working on this album for the past year, and I am very
proud with how everything turned out,” says Jason. “The wait is
definitely worth it. The album follows my journey as a musician.”



When asked what the public can expect from the album, Jason quips that
its sound will show his musical influences, including his former band
Rivermaya.



“It is undeniable that Rivermaya and its music made me evolve not just
as a musician, but also as a human being. The group has taught me a
lot, and this album will prove that,” says Jason. “I will forever be
grateful to Rivermaya for the opportunity and the lessons that they
have imparted to me.”



The album contains songs about hope, lost love, life, and inspirations.



The album’s first single, the anthemic Maria challenges the listeners
to rethink their ways and further highlights the versatility of
Jason’s vocals.



Panimula also includes a collaboration between Jason and Pop-rock
Princess Yeng Constantino in the sweeping ballad Panaginip.




Jason Fernandez is being managed by Orion Entertainment, alongside Noel Cabangon, Kimpoy Feliciano, Malay, Jordan Bautista, Six Part Invention, Jensen Gomez, Runmanila, Aspen Way, and She’s Only Sixteen.

For inquiries and bookings, please call 0916-4140358 or email olrac1023@gmail.com.

Jason Fernandez's Panimula album launch is sponsored by MyPhone.

Price: PHP250.00

Panimula TRACKLISTING:
1. PANIMULA
2. MARIA
3. KARERA
4. PANAGINIP
5. KAYA MO BA AKONG MAHALIN
6. SUNDANG
7. BULONG NG KALABAN (BONUS TRACK)

Follow Jason on Twitter: @JasonStaMaria

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jason-Fernandez-Sta-Maria-/123962841088051?ref=ts&fref=ts

LES MISERABLES: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack

MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) is proud to present "Les Miserables: Highlights from The Motion Picture Soundtrack" --- an exceptional 20-track collection that includes the beloved Broadway classics “On My Own”, “I Dreamed A Dream” and “One Day More” as interpreted by the ensemble cast of the 2012 Les Misérables film adaptation featuring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen among other artists.

The "Les Miserables: Highlights from The Motion Picture Soundtrack" album has recently hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 92,000 copies sold according to Nielsen SoundScan. Nielsen Soundscan is the official method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada. SoundScan is the sales source for the Billboard music charts, making it the official source of sales records in the music industry. "Les Miserables: Highlights from The Motion Picture Soundtrack" is the first No. 1 soundtrack on the Billboard 200 since the "Hunger Games" album opened atop the April 7, 2012 list. 

"Les Miserables: Highlights from The Motion Picture Soundtrack" is available in CDs  at Astroplus, Odyssey Music & Video and Fully Booked or online via iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/ph/album/les-miserables-highlights/id583631029 and soon on www.MyMusicStore.com.ph

DIA FRAMPTON to perform ‘live’ at the Hard Rock Café this January 5!

Fans will definitely be thrilled and overwhelmed as The Voice Season 1 finalist, DIA FRAMPTON is bound to invade the entire metro for a concert and series of TV and radio guestings. 

Catch the rising American singer-songwriter, DIA FRAMPTON Live in Manila this Saturday, January 5, 9PM at the Hard Rock Café, Makati.

Dia Frampton began with a dream: the dream to make music - music that touches the heart and mind.  Music that is inspirational and intimate for everyone. This dream led her to start a band with her sister Meg; collectively they called themselves Meg & Dia. Their band toured worldwide with some of the most respected bands in Rock, and unexpectedly led to the first season of NBC's hit television series, The Voice.  

As Meg & Dia, Dia and her band released albums on various labels, most notably their 2009 release, "Here, Here and Here" through Warner Brothers Records.  Soon after the release, the band parted ways with Warner to work independently on new music. The result, "Cocoon," is a record filled with heart and soul, self-released and recorded in the Frampton kitchen.

Wanting to support her band and promote "Cocoon" fueled her impromptu decision to audition for NBC's The Voice.  Unknowingly, she quickly became a fan favorite. "I was surprised at how far I went," reveals Dia. "The Voice has pushed everything into a whole new realm."

On The Voice, millions of viewers fell in love with Dia's mesmerizing vocals, unique interpretations of popular songs, and inimitable style.  Her performances of Kanye West's "Heartless" and R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" as well as the original track, "Inventing Shadows" caught fire online. They proved to be the highest-charting iTunes digital songs from any contestant on The Voice. "Inventing Shadows" even reached #1 on iTunes as well as #20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cumulatively, her solo digital releases exceed 500,000 downloads.

Upon finishing the show, Universal Republic Records signed Dia, and she immediately began working on her solo debut - due in stores December 6, 2011.  The album's first single, "The Broken Ones" takes flight on the strength of her powerful vocals and heartfelt songwriting. However, it's only a prelude of what lies in store on the record.

Preserving her indie roots, she's telling honest stories via every new song that she writes, while channeling an undeniable, upbeat vibe. As a result of that process, she makes inspirational, intimate,

and infectious music that draws from indie, pop, and rock influenced by everyone from Tom Petty and Joni Mitchell to The Avett Brothers and Mumford and Sons. 

Dia declares, "I want to bring it back to the classic singer-songwriter style. It can be magical without all of the bells and whistles".

Dia Frampton’s “Red” debut studio album is now out in CDs at leading record stores under MCA Music.  It is also available online via iTunes and www.mymusicstore.com.ph. To get Dia’s first single, “The Broken Ones” as your mobile ringback tone, FREE/5days for Smart and Globe, and for only P5/5days for Sun Cellular subscribers: Text BROKEN1S to 2728 (SMART); KB790 to 2332 (GLOBE) and 5493753 to 2300 (SUN).