PHILPOP LAUNCHES STAR-STUDDED 2014 ALBUM

A stellar cast of interpreters have taken part in the much awaitedPhilpop 2014 album, produced by Universal Records.

As the premier songwriting competition in the country, Philpop has been regarded as the breeding ground and ultimate recognitionfor brilliant, excellently madesongs.  With top quality singers breathing life to the finalists’ entries, thisyear’s campaignpromises to be even more exciting.
Last year’s competition saw 12 diverse and exceptional compositions from both the amateur and professional ranks, featuring different genres and styles.  These top 12 songs have accumulated around 43 million hits on YouTube.  A few months ago, the winning song, “Dati”, written by Thyro Alfaro and YumiLacsamana, performed by Sam Concepcion, Tippy dos Santos and Quest, has trumped 25 million hits – a testament to its overwhelming achievement.  This year, they are looking forward to new milestones in their campaign to elevate Filipino music, even on a global platform.



Since revealing the top 12 compositions during the OPM Summit last March, this year’s songwriters have been hard at work to produce their songs with Philpop and its partner Universal Records.  And now the Philpop 2014 album has been released and will first be exclusively available on SPINNR the country’s leading music portal.

SPINNR is the Philippines' FIRST music streaming service that serves up the total music experience.  Powered by Smart Music, it offers unlimited music streaming for as low as P49 a month, or P2.50 per day without additional data charges. Available to all Smart, Talk ‘N Text and Sun Cellular subscribers nationwide, SPINNR can be accessed via the Web through spinnr.ph, and through mobile apps for Android and iOS devices.

Listeners are in for a musical treat with an amazing lineup of songs, created by remarkable songwriters, interpreted by superb artists.

NGSB (No Girlfriend Since Break)
by Davey Langit, interpreted by LUIGI D’AVOLA
This 18 year old half-Italian, half-Filipino singer has an exciting career ahead of him, as a singer-songwriter, and now even a VJ.  His voice, musical style, vibrant personality, humility and charm are what makes fans go crazy over him.

The Only One 
by Venelyn San Pedro THOR
Thor has made his mark in the industry as a unique artist, singer, songwriter and vocal coach and was one of the semi-finalists of “The Voice of the Philippines.” He gives an R&B power vocal rendition of the song “The Only One” and draws the listener with his full, supple voice.

Awit Mo'yNandito Pa
by Ronaldo Sorioso,  Aldrich and James
Aldrich LoydTalonding is the 14-year-old YouTube sensation from General Santos City whose powerful and passionate voice has taken him from their B’laan tribal community, to the Ellen DeGeneres show.   His rendition of "Dance with my Father", with his cousin James Bucong on the guitar, was what launched their career which has now taken their music abroad.

Torpe
by Daryl Ong, Kris Lawrence
Interpreting a song for Philpop is one of the many great milestones in Kris Lawrence’s career which started off when he won the “Star in a Million” years ago.  The singer, songwriter, musician, producer and now theater actor is a regular fixture on GMA’s Sunday All Stars where he continues to make his mark, amongst the best singers in the country.

Babalikan Mo RinAko
by Soc Villanueva Nikki Gil
Nikki Gil has a stellar career as a singer, actress, host, model and a VJ.  She once again over achieves with her marvelous and moving rendition of a song that is all about empowerment.

Song On A Broken String
by Jude Gitamondoc and Therese Marie Villarante Nicole Asensio
The former vocalist of the all-female rock band General Luna is making strides as a solo artist taking ondifferent genres such as rock,classical, lounge and even broadway.  She was once with Repertory Philippines and also played the role of “Mimi” in the hit musical “Rent”.

Salbabida
by Jungee Marcelo Kyla
Kyla has a long list of achievements, and even the distinction of having the most wins for a female artist at the Awit Awards. She has also been honored by the Philippines Society of Composers, Singers and Publishers for her contributions to music as one of the first pioneers of R&B music in the Philippines, hence the title "The Philippines' R&B and Soul Princess”.

Dear Heart
by  Mike Villegas Kiana Valenciano
The only daughter of Gary and AngeliValenciano is going down her own path as a singer, dancer, actress, host, and commercial model.  She lends her beautiful voice and youthful vibrance to a song that will make her grand debut in the scene a hit.

Hangout Lang
by Allan Feliciano and Isaac Joseph Garcia Duncan Ramos and Young JV
The former South Border frontman Duncan Ramos has been established as one of the country’s most notable R&B singers.  Young JV is a rapper, singer, dancer, host, and producer and actor.  The two collaborate for one of the more upbeat entries for Philpop this year and bring in the funky feel that makes the song fun and unique.

Qrush On You
by QYork’s James Palma aka FlavaMatikz and Cedric Bonjoc aka Knowa Lazarus Elmo Magalona and JayR
From Best Teen Performer, to top youth Icon of the year, to Male Teen star of the year, Elmo Magalona has achieved much as a very versatile artist – on screen and in the music industry.  He partners with the Philippines’ King of R&B JayR who has platinum records under his belt and also a stellar acting and modeling career
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Kung Akin Ang Langit
by Cecilia Bocobo and Isaac Joseph Garcia Clara Benin and McoyFundales
For this special song, a very unique duet was put together.  Clara, the daughter of former Side A member Joey Benin, is gifted with such mesmerizing, wistful vocals.  McoyFundaleshasone of the more familiar voices with the song “PinoyAko” by his former band Orange and Lemons still echoing in the hearts of Filipinos everywhere.  Put them together and they create a beautiful tandem for a song with such a wonderful message.

Langit Umaawit
by Ronaldo Sorioso, Tom Rodriguez
Many know him for his lead role in a controversial television drama on GMA, “My Husband’s Lover,” and his other stints on reality TV shows, telenovelas and even the silver screen.  But Tom Rodriguez can trace his roots in musical theater as well, having played the title role in the Asian premiere of Disney's Aladdin.


One of the top 12 contenders will emerge as the 1-million peso grand prize winner which will be determined on July 26 at the Meralco Theater.  The foundation’s Executive Director Maestro Ryan Cayabyab, Board of Directors Noel Cabangon and Ogie Alcasid are all praises for this year’s crop of finalists and are elated to share thesePhilpop hits with the world.

“This year's finalists constitute a heady brew of the most varied of genres: dance, rock, R&B, a couple of ballades, some pop and a genre-defying song in multi meter. I am also happy and excited to hear established singers shoulder to shoulder with new, up and coming performers. Only time will tell which songs will generate the most audience interest. Listen to the top 12 finalist of thePhilpop 2014 and be the judge,” shared the foundation’s executive director Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.

Philpop is presented by Smart and SPINNR, co-presented by PLDT Home Telpad, and sponsored by Maynilad, Meralco and Sun Cellular. Philpop is supported by the First Pacific Leadership Academy, Metro Pacific Investments, MNTC Philex, and TV5.  Special thanks to Sony,Business World, Radio Republic, Rx93.1, Yahoo, and Myx.