Your Universe

Your Universe
Studio album by Rico Blanco
Released	August 8, 2008 January 2010 (Southeast Asian version) [1] April 13, 2011 (+ Kahit Walang Sabihin 2 CD Version) June 28, 2019 (Vinyl Version release)
Genre	Alternative rock, electronic rock, synthpop, symphonic rock, pop punk
Length	44:45
Label	Warner Music Philippines
Producer	Jim Baluyot
Rico Blanco chronology
Your Universe (2008) Galactik Fiestamatik (2012)
Singles from Your Universe
"Yugto" Released: June 12, 2008 "Your Universe" Released: November 14, 2008 "Antukin" Released: April 6, 2009 "Bangon" Released: October 12, 2009 "Ayuz" Released: December 8, 2009 "Neon Lights" Released: May 8, 2010 "Kahit Walang Sabihin" Released: April 8, 2011

Your Universe is the debut album by former Rivermaya frontman, Rico Blanco, released in 2008. ^[2] A vinyl version of the album were released on July 28, 2019. ^[3]

Overview

After announcing his departure on Rivermaya, Rico went on a year-long leave from the local music scene and toured the US and Europe. ^[4] On June 12, 2008 he returned to the music scene and released his debut single "Yugto". The album "Your Universe" was in the works and was released the following month. ^[5]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Rico Blanco.

Your Universe track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Say Forever"	04:10
2.	"Your Universe"	03:58
3.	"Yugto"	05:25
4.	"Ayuz"	05:01
5.	"Helpless"	03:10
6.	"Start Again"	04:15
7.	"Outta This"	05:45
8.	"Para Hindi Ka Mawala"	03:21
9.	"Antukin"	04:48
10.	"Metropolis"	04:52

Deluxe + Kahit Walang Sabihin 2-disc Set

No.	Title	Length
11.	"Neon Lights"
12.	"Your Universe" (Acoustic Version)
13.	"Bangon"
14.	"Kahit Walang Sabihin"

Personnel

• Rico Blanco - Guitars, Bass, Drums, Piano, Synths, Programming
• Nathan Azarcon - Bass on "Your Universe"
• Buddy Zabala - Bass on "Say Forever"
• Cynthia Alexander - Bass on "Yugto"
• Louie Talan - Bass on "Yugto"
• Rommel dela Cruz - Bass on "Ayuz" and "Yugto"
• Nick Azarcon - Jam Guitars on "Ayuz"
• Junjun Regalado - Drums
• Otep Concepcion - Drums on "Yugto"
• Boyet Aquino - Drums on "Yugto"
• Wendell Garcia - Drums on "Your Universe"
• Paolo Santiago - Drums on "Say Forever"
• Archie Lacorte - Sax on "Say Forever"
• Jack Rufo - Co-arranged the song "Start Again"
• Strings: Denise Huang, Rachelle Alcances, Ma. Christina & Ed Pasamba on "Your Universe"
• String Arrangement by: Arnold Buena on "Your Universe"
• Special Thanks to: Alan Feliciano on "Your Universe"
• Choir Vox: Rico Blanco; Choir: Rico Blanco, Mark Villena, Frey Zambrano, Paolo Santiago on "Yugto"
• Horns: Archie Lacorte, Precious dela Cruz, Gilbert Francisco, Lowel Lalic of Brass Monkeys on "Ayuz"
• Strings: Denise Huang, Rechelle Alcances, Ma. Cristina & Ed Pasamba on "Yugto"
• Horn Section: Wowie Ansano & Fards Tupas of Radioactive Sago Project on "Yugto"
• Strings Arranged by: Rico Blanco notated and conducted by: Arnold Buena on "Yugto"

References

1. "Rico: Hello, world!". qa.philstar.com. Peachy Vibal-Guioguio. Retrieved April 8, 2010.
2. "Rico Blanco shares his universe". philstar.com. Retrieved 20 November 2008.
3. "Rico Blanco "Your Universe" gets Vinyl Release". bandwagon.asia. Kara Bodegon Hikino. 28 July 2019. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
4. "Yes, its Rico Blanco!". www.philstar.com/. Ricky Lo. Retrieved June 12, 2008.
5. "Waiting for Rico Blanco". Jim Ayson. Archived from the original on 2008-10-12. Retrieved July 18, 2008.

External links

• "Your Universe, Rico Blanco". Archived from the original on 2008-09-13. Retrieved 2023-08-28.