Cueshé is a Filipino pop rock band from Cebu,Philippines,currently based in Manila. The band was formed in 1998 and hit mainstream in 2005.
Yvette Barbra Hontiveros Almalbis,better known as Barbie Almalbis,is a Filipino singer,songwriter and guitarist.
Anna Katrina "Kitchie" Dumilon Nadal is a Filipina singer-songwriter who was formerly the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band,Mojofly. Her popularity in the female OPM niche grew after she released a self-titled solo album featuring her chart-topping single,"Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin". Her debut self-titled album Kitchie Nadal debuted at number 4 on the Philippine Albums Chart,and after a year end the album climbed up at number 1 with growing sales the album was certified 7×Platinum by PARI with sales of 214,800 physical CD album copies in the Philippines.
CaféBossa is the debut album by Filipino bossa nova singer Sitti. It was released on January 25,2006 by Warner Music Philippines. The album spawned four successful singles—"Tattooed on My Mind","Hey Look at the Sun","I Didn't Know I Was Looking for Love" and "Para sa Akin". The album was certified double platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry on September 17,2006,denoting over 60,000 units sold in the country.
Maria Lourdes Grace Valdivia Basabas-Alejandro,better known as Lougee,is a Filipino singer and songwriter. She is the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Mojofly and was a host of the popular noontime variety show,Eat Bulaga!.
Heaven is the debut studio album by Filipino singer Nina,released in the Philippines on August 20,2002 by Warner Music Philippines. The album is heavily influenced by jazzy lounge,pop-R&B and composed of songs that resemble the sound of international records at the time. Under the direction of Warner managing head Ricky R. Ilacad,foreign songwriters and arrangers from the United States and South Korea,including Shelly Peiken and Guy Roche,were hired for the production of the album. Ilacad was very impressed with Nina's submitted demo version of Steve Perry's "Foolish Heart" which they decided to re-record for the album.
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.
MOJOFLY is a pop-rock band from the Philippines.
Isang Ugat,Isang Dugo is the eighth studio album by Filipino rock band Rivermaya,released on October 10,2006,through Viva Records. Except for original track "Isang Bandila ",it is a covers album featuring songs by Filipino artists in the 1980s,including The Jerks,Joey Ayala,and Wuds.
Ako Si... is the second album and his last album from Star Music of Pinoy rapper,Gloc-9. It has 14 tracks and released under Star Music in 2005.
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.
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.
All Star Christmas Collection is a compilation album released by Warner Music Philippines on December 25,2004. It is composed of 11 tracks and performed by Filipino singers under Warner Music Philippines such as Nina,Artstrong,Paolo Santos,Kitchie Nadal,Pido,Christian Bautista,Thor,Dice &K9,Mike Luis,Side A Band and Joyce.
Gaudencio Sillona III,known professionally as Jay R,is a Filipino-American singer,songwriter,record producer,actor,and model. In 2003,he released his debut album,Gameface,under Universal Records. The album was certified platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI),receiving several awards and earning him the number one single,"Bakit Pa Ba".
"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 talks about a woman who was left and hurt by her past lover. She admits being uncool with what happened to their relationship,expressing that "she doesn't want to be his friend". It 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.
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.
SUD is an indie rock/jazz fusion band from the Philippines. The band is composed of Sud Ballecer on vocals and guitar,Carlos de la Fuente on saxophone,Kohl Aguilar on keyboard,Raisa Racelis on bass,and Patrick Felipe on drums.
