Alden Richards (EP)

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Alden Richards
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EP by
Alden Richards
ReleasedMay 26, 2013
RecordedFebruary–April 2013
Genre Pop
Length24:22
LanguageEnglish, Tagalog
Label Universal Records
Producer Ito Rapadas
Alden Richards chronology
Alden Richards
(2013)		 Wish I May
(2015)
Singles from Alden Richards
  1. "Haplos"
    Released: April 5, 2013
  2. "Naaalala Ka"
    Released: September 11, 2015

Alden Richards is the EP of Filipino actor and singer Alden Richards under Universal Records released on May 26, 2013 in the Philippines in CD and digital formats. [1] [2] [3] The album magazine includes Richards' biography and personal interests in music, showbiz, food and other stuff. However, the physical released was first launched at TriNoma mall in which he has accompanied the event with live performance, autograph signing and giving posters [4] and on May 31 for the nationwide distribution.

Contents

Background

Alden Richards embarked on a new journey as a recording artist under Universal Records, joining the elite roster of Filipino artists, like Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Christian Bautista, and Jaya, among others. [5] During the contract signing with the label, he was accompanied by David Fabros and Simoun Ferrer of GMA Artist Center and Universal Records' general manager, Kathleen Dy-Go and operations manager, Peter Chan. [5] During the contract signing conference, Richards said that the album itself will include his favorite songs.

Universal Records Management had given Jerwin a list of songs, then Ito Rapadas, the album producer, selected most of the tracks. The lead single ("Haplos") was the first song performed by Jerwin. When the first demo was heard by the management, they were impressed by the outcome. Their common feedback was that Jerwin really had good musical skills. Though Jerwin experienced some difficulty in recording sessions with regard to his busy schedule, he still found enjoyment in every single moment of it.

In his exclusive interview in the music magazine Pinoy (April – May issue), he confirmed that he recorded five remakes and one original composition by Vince Rod Katindoy, member and composer of Shamrock. The final track listing consisted of seven tracks including his covers of "Naaalala Ka" by Rey Valera, "Di Na Mababawi" by Spongecola and Itchyworms' "Akin Ka Na Lang" and his carrier single, Shamrock's "Haplos". He expressed that the album doesn't include "belting songs," but consists of ballads that are cool and relaxing to hear, and that he hopes for his album to reach gold status and not have any negative feedback.

In October 2015, Universal Records released a special edition of the album which includes AlDub theme song "God Gave Me You" by Bryan White. [6] The song was frequently dubbed by Alden Richards in Eat Bulaga!'s Kalyeserye . Richards' version of the song is included in his 2015 album Wish I May . [7]

Critical reception

The self-titled album was launched on May 26, 2013 at the Trinoma Activity Center and Alden was overwhelmed by the reception of his fans. "Hindi ko po inexpect na ganoon yung magiging reception kasi hindi ko po ineexpect na matatanggap ako ng tao as a singer," (I don't expect that kind of reception because I don't expect that people would accept me as a singer,) he added in a press conference held on June 11. [8] In 2015, Richards gained so much popularity courtesy of ALDUB love team played in Eat Bulagas's segment, Juan For All, All For Juan. In line with this, the album eventually topped the charts of iTunes Philippines, and among largest retailers in the country such as Astroplus, and Odyssey. It also landed on Billboard World Albums Chart at number 10 for the week of October 17, 2015. [9] [10]

Re-package

The album was re-release after two years since its debut in market in 2013, on November 28, 2015. It features Bryan Whites's hit, God Gave Me You, and with additional instrumentals for each tracks from the album. [11] [12]

Singles

"Haplos", written and originally performed by Shamrock, was released as the lead single from the album on April 5, 2013 and became available on the April 9 in digital format. [13] It was launched at the noontime musical variety show, Party Pilipinas by Richards himself performing on April 14. [14] Further, the song topped all digital singles chart including My Music Store Philippines and the Philippines franchise of iTunes on April 19. [15] [16] [ non-primary source needed ] [17] Extending that the single itself was used as one of the official sound track for GMA's 2013 primetime series, Mundo Mo'y Akin , where he played the character role of Jerome. Its music video was directed and edited by J. Pacena II and first premiered in Myx Philippines, on May 23. [8]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Haplos"Vince Rod KatindoyIto Rapadas3:34
2."Naaalala Ka"Rey ValeraRapadas3:49
3."Can't Find No Reason"Dodjie SimonRapadas2:56
4."‘Di Na Mababawi"Rey DilayRapadas3:15
5."Sa Aking Tabi"Vince Rod KatindoyRapadas3:48
6."Akin Ka Nalang"Johanne Angelo NicolasRapadas3:05
7."Everytime I See You"P.O. Sorensen, R. Kristoffersen, M. SjobergRapadas3:52
Total length:24:22

Personnel

Charts

Weekly chart performance for Alden Richards (EP)
Chart (2015)Peak
position
US World Albums ( Billboard ) [18] 10

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Philippines (PARI) [19] Platinum15,000 [19]

Release history

CountryEditionRelease DateLabelCatalogue
PhilippinesStandard (download), CDMay 26, 2013 Universal Records Inc. 800594-490142
Special Edition CDNovember 28, 2015

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