Elmo Magalona scores GOLD RECORD for debut album

Elmo Magalona's debut album ELMO is now certified GOLD! Elmo received his Gold Record Award last September 3 on ASAP Chillout from Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy Go. This surprise came after the performance of his debut single "Kay Dali." Elmo's debut album includes the hits "Kay Dali," "Tayo Na," "Huwag Kang Matakot," and "Alam Mo Ba" with Janella Salvador.

Catch Elmo LIVE at the following mall shows:

September 15 - Walter Mart, Taytay

October 21 - Walter Mart Balayan, Batanga

Jennylyn Mercado receives 'Ultimate' Christmas present

The multi-awarded artist achieved Gold Record status on her latest album 'Ultimate' under Ivory Music Records, awarded at 'Sunday Pinasaya' on December 18.

Branded as emotionally uplifting album, it has seven originally-composed songs in which the two are in collaboration with Christian Bautista (Suddenly) and Silent Sanctuary's main man, Sarkie Sarangay (Bulalakaw.) As a bonus, the music label added a timely holiday song entitled 'Nakaraang Pasko' that is exclusively available on digital stores.

It's carrier single 'Hagdan' portrays an inspiring mood that was recently launched under Ivory's online streaming page.

'Ultimate' is physically available on record bars nationwide, or downloadable on iTunes, Spotify, Deezer and Amazon digital stores worldwide.

MUSIC LYF: Richard Poon’s Legends turns gold

Richard Poon’s first album under Universal Records Legends was recently awarded a Gold Record Award for its outstanding sales. Legends, which includes the hits Truly and Crazy, continues to top music sales charts since it was released four months ago.

With Richard during the awarding is Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go.

In Legends, Richard traces his pop roots by singing some of the biggest pop artists in the international music industry - classics by Lionel Richie (Truly), Whitney Houston (All At Once), Barbra Streisand (Evergreen), Madonna (Borderline), Barry Manilow (Ready To Take A Chance Again), Kenny Rogers (Crazy), among others.

Richard also collaborates with friend Christian Bautista in the Michael Jackson hit The Girl Is Mine, which is included in the album.

MUSIC LYF: Lawson Live in Manila!

The wait is over for fans of the rising british band that have already conquered many radio stations and also did well on record stores reaching the Gold Record Award. LAWSON, who made the hits like "Taking Over Me" and "Dancing in the Dark", is now here in Manila for a one-night concert to be held in Eastwood City!

Check out the exclusive presscon video of Lawson below! Feel free to share this to fans and friends who love the band for the catchy songs and charm.

Since the release of their debut single ‘When She Was Mine’ back in May, Lawson have sold over 300,000 singles and are without doubt one of the biggest breakthrough pop acts of 2013. Now they announce the third single to be taken from their Top 5 debut album Chapman Square is the anthemic ‘Learn To Love Again’. 

'Learn To Love Again' shows a different side to Lawson from most of the other songs on Chapman Square; from its beautifully tempered introduction to a full on banging dance anthem of a chorus.

Bass player Ryan Fletcher says:

“We’re really excited to release Learn To Love Again. It’s a bit different to previous singles and it’s one we love performing live. It’s got our usual guitars and drums sound but with a dance element – we hope that it will appeal to everyone”

Gary V Sings: Just For You turns Gold

The latest album of Gary Valenciano, Gary V Sings: Just For You, has recently been presented with a Gold Record Award for its outstanding sales. The album includes Gary’s renditions of memorable hits like In Your Eyes, It Might Be You, Somewhere Down The Road, What Matters Most, Overjoyed, among others.

The award was given last February 10 during ASAP 18, where he also launched the second single of the album – a modern take on Stephen Bishop’s It Might Be You. Present during the awarding is Universal Records’ General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go.

It should be noted that "Gary V Sings: Just For You" is Gary's 26th full-length studio album with Universal Records.

"Gary V Sings: Just For You" is another creative and original concept by Gary which is six-months in the making. "I was in the car and I told Kiana [my youngest child] to make 'pa-simple' in asking her mom, my wife Angeli, about the songs she once mentioned to me. These songs were just some of her favorites that she had always dreamed I would record," says Gary.

Noel Cabangon scores Gold for Tuloy Ang Byahe

After only two months after release, Noel Cabangon’s Tuloy Ang Byahe has scored a Gold Record Award. The album, produced by Universal Records, is a follow-up to the highly-successful Byahe album which spawned a Double Platinum Record Award.

Universal Records Managing Director Kathleen Dy-Go awarded Noel during the launch of his latest single Kailan, also included in the album.

Tuloy Ang Byahe includes Noel’s rendition of OPM classics originally recorded by icons Smokey Mountain, Leah Navarro, VST and Company, Dulce, APO, Freddie Aguilar, Florante, Rey Valera, Hotdog, Zsa Zsa Padilla, among others.

Recently, Noel’s Panaginip album swept the Star Awards for Music and Catholic Mass Media Awards.

Noel is being managed by Orion Entertainment. For inquiries and bookings, please call 0916-4140358 or email olrac1023@gmail.com.