Christian Joseph Morata Bautista is a Filipino singer,actor,host,and model. He was a finalist of Star in a Million,a Philippine reality show aired on ABS-CBN channel,winning 4th place in the competition in 2003. After the contest,he signed a recording contract with Warner Music Philippines and released his self-titled debut album,Christian Bautista. The multi-platinum album established his name as an OPM artist with songs such as "The Way You Look at Me","Colour Everywhere" and "Hands to Heaven". The singer gained popularity not only in the Philippines but in other countries in Southeast Asia such as Indonesia,Singapore,Malaysia and Thailand. He is currently an exclusive talent of GMA Network.
Smile is the second studio album by Filipina singer Nina,released in the Philippines on December 12,2003 by Warner Music Philippines. The album was a follow-up to the tremendous success of her debut album. It resembles the same sound from its predecessor,but only bigger and bolder in terms of incorporating urban-style to upbeat rhythmic jams and harmonic sound to powerful sentimental ballads. Ricky Ilacad,head of Warner label,assigned a few international songwriters and arrangers,including Jörgen Elofsson and Rudy Pérez,to collaborate with the label on the production of the album,which is noticeably broader compared to the first project. For the first time,Nina wrote a song,"Can't Say I Love You",which made it to the final cut. The album contains three cover versions of songs by Madonna,Baron Barbers and Cris Villonco.
Nina Live! is a live album and the third album by Filipina singer Nina,released in the Philippines on February 23,2005,by Warner Music Philippines. The original release date for the album was scheduled on February 22,2005,but it was moved a day later due to preparation. Nina has released two successful studio albums that are both influenced by pop-R&B,but behind all the commercial activities,she regularly performs on different bars and gigs. The label wanted to show this side of the singer the best way by releasing a live album. The live album was a commercial success debuting straight to number one on the Philippine Top 10 Albums chart. The album consists of love songs from the 1970s to the 1990s,all of which she has covered live. The live session was recorded on January 30,2005,at PHI Resto &Bar in Metro Manila.
Nina is the third studio album by Filipina singer Nina,released in the Philippines on August 23,2006,by Warner Music Philippines. After the success of her cover album Nina Live!,Nina released an all-original studio album as a follow-up. The album debuted at number 19 on the Philippine Albums Chart then it peaked at number 9,staying on the chart into 2007. Nina stated that the album showcases her true self as an artist. Nina recaptures the sound of her first two albums,but only bigger and broader in terms of genre. It consists mostly of "toned-down" songs that were sung in a "soft,near-whispery volume." The project marked the first time that she worked with Jim Baluyut as the new executive of the label. The production also featured international songwriters Walter Afanasieff,Matthew Gerrard and Harvey Mason,Jr.
Christian Bautista is the debut album by Filipino singer Christian Bautista,released in the Philippines on March 26,2004,by Warner Music Philippines. Its singles include "The Way You Look at Me","Hands to Heaven","Colour Everywhere","Kailan Pa Ma'y Ikaw" and "Kelan Kaya". To date,the album has reached 4×Platinum status by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry,selling over 120,000 units in the country. It has also been certified in other Southeast Asian countries,such as Indonesia and Thailand.
Just a Love Song... Christian Bautista Live! is the first live album by Filipino singer Christian Bautista,released on January 24,2007 in the Philippines by Warner Music Philippines. The album is composed of nineteen cover versions of songs from the 1970s up to the 1990s. It was recorded overnight at Teatrino,Greenhills,backed by basic rhythm section,a grand piano and a string section,while being watched by an audience composing of specially invited fans. It was released both in the Philippines and Indonesia on CD and DVD formats. To date,the album has been certified platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
Captured is the third studio album by Filipino singer Christian Bautista,released in the Philippines on July 20,2008 by Warner Music Philippines. The album consists of twelve tracks,including a duet with Sitti,which is also the title track. Its singles include "The One Who Won My Heart","Captured",and "Limutin na Lang". The album has reached Platinum status by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry,selling over 30,000 units in the country.
Nina Sings the Hits of Diane Warren is the fourth studio album by Filipina singer Nina,released in the Philippines on July 25,2008,by Warner Music Philippines. It is a cover album consisting of Nina's renditions of familiar love songs written by American songwriter Diane Warren. The idea behind the release of the album started after the success of her single "I Don't Want to Be Your Friend" in 2004,which was initially recorded for Warren's love songs compilation.
I Care is the second studio album by Filipino singer Rachelle Ann Go,released in the Philippines on January 10,2006 by VIVA Records. The album is an immediate follow-up to her successful self-titled debut album. Its singles include "If You Walk Away",the title track,and "Bakit",a promotional single.
"I Don't Want to Be Your Friend" is a pop/R&B song written and composed by Diane Warren. It was first recorded by singer Cyndi Lauper for her 1989 album A Night To Remember. The song was meant to be the second commercial single released in the U.S. from that album,but after the second radio single "A Night to Remember" failed to chart highly,the label scrapped the idea. Famed songwriter Desmond Child also recorded a version for his only album Discipline (1991). "I Don't Want to Be Your Friend" was eventually a single by Filipino singer Nina,and also recorded by Dutch female singer Do in her eponymous debut album.
Gameface is the debut studio album by Filipino pop/R&B singer Jay R,released in the Philippines in August 2003 by Universal Records. He produced the album together with Ray Brown and Troy Johnson,in partnership with NuLife and his record label. To date,the album has reached Platinum status by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI),denoting over 30,000 units sold in the country.
Filipino singer and songwriter Jay R has released six studio albums,one compilation album and thirty-eight singles. In 2003,Jay R released his debut album entitled Gameface which was certified Platinum by Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI),selling more than 30,000 units in the Philippines. The album was accompanied by the release his debut single,"Design for Luv," which received heavy airplay but did not perform well enough to be a breakthrough hit. Following the first single,he released a Tagalog ballad,"Bakit Pa Ba," written by legendary Filipino composer Vehnee Saturno. The song became his biggest hit to date,peaking at number one on the Philippine charts and earning him a MTV Pilipinas Award for Favorite Male Video in 2004. The following singles,"Kung Mahal Mo Siya" and "Throw Your Hands in the Air" (Remix),were released to further promote the album.
Jay R is the self-titled second studio album by Filipino singer Jay R,released in December 2005 in the Philippines by Universal Records. To date,the album has sold more than 20,000 units in the country and has been certified gold by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
Soul in Love is the fourth studio album and second cover album by Filipino singer Jay R,released in January 2008 by Universal Records. The album showcases his vocal quality and range,singing classical R&B and jazz songs that he grew up listening to,like "After the Love Has Gone","Always and Forever" and "Ain't No Sunshine". It received highly positive reviews from OPM critics,and won numerous awards for his outstanding vocal performance. It has also helped Jay R gain a new audience and fans.
Christmas Away from Home is the first Christmas album by Filipino singer Jay R,released on November 28,2006,by his own label,JAYRS Music. It was distributed by Universal Records. It is an eleven-track Christmas collection containing six classic Christmas songs,two originals and three instrumental versions of three songs in the album. His sister,Jhing,was featured in one song,entitled "Spread the Love".
"Araw Mo" is a birthday song by Filipino singer Nina. It was released by Warner Music Philippines in June 2006. The song was written by Juan Ariel Coma,and produced by Neil Gregorio. It was originally recorded for the promotion of Goldilocks Bakeshop's 40th anniversary. Sales of the single entirely went to charity. Due to high demand and popularity,the song was included in the final track list of her self-titled fourth album as a bonus track. It was,since,considered as a Nina promo single.
Romance Revisited:The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan is the fourth studio album by Filipino singer Christian Bautista,released in the Philippines on August 20,2009,by Universal Records. The album consists of nineteen Jose Mari Chan-originals,including duets with Sarah Geronimo,Regine Velasquez,Lani Misalucha and Chan himself. It includes a limited edition 2010 photo calendar of Bautista. "Tell Me Your Name",Beautiful Girl","Please Be Careful with My Heart","Afraid for Love to Fade" and "I Remember the Girl" were released as singles.
"Someday" is a song by Filipino singer Nina from her 2006 self-titled fourth album. It was released as the album's second commercial single in November 2006 by Warner Music Philippines. The song was written and composed by Nyoy Volante,who was her boyfriend at that time,and it was produced by Warner personnel Neil Gregorio. The song tells a story of a girl who was left by her loved,but still hopes for someone better to come. It was entirely recorded using an acoustic piano by Bobby Velasco.
"I Do" is a song by Filipino singer Nina from her self-titled third studio album,Nina. It was released as the lead single of the album in August 2006 by Warner Music Philippines. The song was written by Joleen Belle,Michael Jay,Carsten Lindberg Hansen and Joachim Svare,and it was produced by Warner personnel Neil Gregorio. It is one of her few original singles. It is also her first upbeat pop-R&B-dance single,since her 2003 number one hit "Make You Mine". The song is described to be Mariah Carey-like,due to Nina's evident use of whistle register and upper-pitch trajectories in the last part of the song.
Toni:You Complete Me is the second studio album of Filipino TV host,actress-singer Toni Gonzaga and her debut album in Star Records,released in April 2006 in the Philippines in CD and release a repackaged album through digital download on iTunes and Amazon.com.
