Bailey On His First Solo Album: It's A Dream Come True

From being an internet sensation who performs covers songs of popular artists, “Pinoy Big Brother 737” 4th Teen Big Placer Bailey May is now ready to conquer the industry with songs and an album he can call his own.

Now a certified recording artist, Bailey has just released his first-ever, self-titled solo album under Star Music.

“I'm so blessed to have my own album and to have worked with such great writers and producers. It's also an awesome blessing that my dream has come to be a part of the Star Music Family. God is good,” said Bailey.

The Global Gwapito of UK is indeed blessed to have worked with Inspirational Diva Jamie Rivera, who served as his album’s overall album producer.

Jamie also composed two tracks on the album – the catchy “Can You Be My Girl” and Bailey’s first single, “Gusto Kita.”

MUSIC LYF: Yeng Brings More Feels with ALL ABOUT LOVE

Its January, and it's almost February and Valentine's Day. And what more lovely (or tragic depending on your status) way of celebrating love is through the melodies of love with music from one of OPM's gem Yeng Constantino with  her 6th album under Star Music, "All About Love"

And yes, the album will bring you on a musical journey of love and feels, which is made more special with her soon-to-be-husband Victor Christian "Yan" Asuncion. Tracks in teh album is a collection of all original songs made by her, friends and Yan. We will have this album soon in the Listening Room.

Support Pinoy Products With ABS-CBN At The Great Outdoors Sale

With summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get a move on and appreciate what the country has to offer.

It’s also the perfect time to get ready for all the adventures that are well on the way—something that you can definitely do at the upcoming Great Outdoors Sale, where you can not only gear up for taking on the country’s natural wonders but also support and be proud of the Philippines through ABS-CBN’s merchandise featuring ABS-CBN Pintados, and the PINASmile and Choose Philippines campaigns.

MUSIC LYF: OPM Artists Record "The Prayer" For Yolanda Victims

On October 15, 2013, an earthquake with the energy equivalent to “32 Hiroshima bombs” devastated the Visayas, and parts of Mindanao and southern Luzon.

Two days later, the Loboc Children’s Choir sang, “The Prayer,” with the rubble of the hundred year old Loboc Church as their backdrop.

Their performance moved so many people here and abroad. Then, tragedy struck again.

On November 8, Typhoon Yolanda, the most powerful tropical cyclone of the year hit East Samar, Samar and Leyte.

Thousands died. Millions were left hungry, desperate and homeless.

Relief efforts from the Philippines and the rest of the world are currently helping the victims survive and find temporary homes.

JUAN MINUTE: Enrique is the "King of the Gil"

Fresh from the success of She's The One, Enrique Gil is set to a bigger stage with one of his best asset as an artist, his dance moves. Dubbed as Philippine showbiz’s ‘Dougie King’ he is ready to conquer the Smart-Araneta Coliseum this November as he brings his own swag and delight his supporters at his first ever concert titled “King of the Gil.”

Enrique has also been in Kapamilya projects like "Princess and I" , "Muling Buksan ang Puso", MMK and  in several music videos with Kapamilya artists like Zia Quizon and Myrtle. He is also a YouTube hit for his dance moves especially  when he performed for the "I-Vice Ganda Mo Ako Concert".

In the recent BlogCon with Enrique, he confirms that half of his talent fee will be donated to the victims of the storm in Visayas. He also shares that dancing comes naturally when the music starts to play. He did not expect that his moves for "Teach Me How To Dougie" and "Gentleman" were dancing hits to many. And with a string of dance hits with his moves, this gave way for the album "King of the Gil" made by Star Records and a possible new album after the concert.

MUSIC LYF: Richard Yap Album Launch

From Chowking Commercials, to Papa Chen, and now his most iconic role as Ser Chief in "Be Careful With My Heart," Richard Yap has skyrocketed his career into new heights even having a larger following of actors younger than him. With his projects are both top rating and successful, a great family, what is missing in his life?

Unknown to many but Richard Yap also has a talent in singing. He has recently launched his self-titled debut album under Star records. He said that like their TV series–a feel-good, easy listening collection of tracks composed of nine revivals that were all chosen by ‘Ser Chief’ himself. 

MUSIC LYF: Marion Aunor Releases Album With Star Records

After being part of Himig Handog P-POP lovesongs, Marion Aunor is now officialy part of Star Records with the release of the debut self-titled album and is now ready to win more hearts with her original songs and covers. 

Though she is a newbie in the music industry, she said that her edge among others is her ability to write songs and her prowess in playing the piano where she would do most of her performance. And her talent isproven with her original songs which landed her a spot in major songwriting compeitions.

Singer-Songwriter Marion Aunor Releases Self-Titled Debut Album

Fast rising singer-songwriter Marion Aunor believes that her singing and songwriting skills will make her stand out among the many other talented Filipino singers. The Third place winner of "Himig Handog P-POP Love Songs 2013" is positive that she can carve  her niche in the music industry, especially with the new sound and unique flavor that highlights in her much awaited self-titled album released under Star Records.

MUSIC LYF Daniel Live: A Birthday Concert

Daniel Padilla's Birthday Concert at Smart Araneta Coliseum

Daniel Padilla goes beyond shows, movies, and mall tours with the biggest event of his life, his birthday concert that will be held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Yes, you heard it right, Araneta. For a young lad who will turn 18 this April 26, it is indeed a very big achievement to have his own concert in the big dome at a very young age. The concert will happen on April 30 (my Birthday) and it as much as he would fill malls and tours, it will not be hard for him for a full house. 

We do expect that his loveteam partner Kathryn Bernardo will be there and he will be singing songs from his certified Platinum Album. Himig Handog favorite "Na Sayo Na Ang Lahat" will definitely be one of the most expected song for that night.

MUSIC LYF: Yeng Constantino - Metamorphosis (Album)

No doubt that Yeng Constantino has proven than even after winning Pinoy Dream Academy years ago, her career just gets better and better in time. She loves reinventing herself, from her looks to her songs and still keep herself rooted in the ground. In an encounter with the pinoy punk rock princess, we get to know more about the simple girl from Rizal who dreamed and now is living it.

She continues the dream with another interesting new album called METAMORPHOSIS. And Yeng said it has truly undergone change in her life, with her looks, her spirituality, and still finds time with her family and fans. You might see that Yeng is very visible in the cyberworld as she have accounts in facebook, twitter and even back in multiply where she was very active in posting. She mentions that she would do fansigns and even give video messages to fans who bought her album and post a photo on her facebook page. This is something that most artists don't do and she still manages to continue this habit even she has a busy schedule.

ABS-CBN Celebrate Pinoy Love Via "HIMIG HANDOG P-POP LOVE SONGS"

12 musical masterpieces all set to capture the hearts of hopeless romantic Pinoys...

In celebration of 60 years of Philippine television, ABS-CBN and Star Records once again set the stage for brilliant Filipino composers to share their musical masterpieces to the world as it relaunched the country's biggest multimedia songwriting competition “Himig Handog” with the theme, "Pinoy Pop (P-POP) Love Songs: Mga Awit at Kwento ng Pusong Pilipino.”

Now on its 5th year, “Himig Handog” received a total of 2,500 original compositions from Pinoy songwriters worldwide. And from the thousands of entries gathered, 12 songswere chosen as "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" finalists, which include "Alaala" by Ma. Fe Mechenette Tianga, Melvin Huwervana, and Joel Jabot Jr. from Iloilo; "Ano'ng Nangyari Sa Ating Dalawa" by Jovinor Tan from Malabon; "If You Ever Change Your Mind" by Marion Aunor from Makati; "Hanggang Wakas" by Soc Villanueva from Australia; "Kahit Na" by Julius James de Belen from Quezon City; "Nasa Iyo Na Ang Lahat" by Jungee Marcelo from Pasig City; "One Day" by Agatha Obar Morallos from Baguio City; "Pwede Bang Ako Na Lang Ulit" by Jeffrey Cifra from Cavite; "Sana'y Magbalik" by Arman Alferez from Caloocan; "Scared To Death" by Domingo Rosco Jr. from Bohol; "Tamang Panahon" by Wynn Andrada from Makati; and "This Song Is For You" by Jude Gitamondoc from Cebu City.

JUAN MINUTE SPOTLIGHT: Daniel Padilla

Teen Pop stars come and go, sometimes unremembered by the public. And some of them I don't know of, even their names although I am updated with entertainment news. But I would like to take note of the new actor Daniel Padilla and how he is making waves in the industry and also with an insane number of fans and followers.

Daniel Padilla is the son of Rommel Padilla and Karla Estrada and the nephew of the "Bad Boy" of Philippine Cinema, Robin Padilla. Born April 26, 1995 and currently part of the ABS CBN Teleserye "Princess and I" as Gino.

MUSIC LYF: Band and Solo Artists Collaborate To Pay Tribute To The Eraserheads

Some of music industry's best artists collaborate to pay tribute to the phenomenal contribution of the iconic Filipino pop-rock band, The Eraserheads. Released by Star Records and Star Cinema, “The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" features 14 anthemic Eraserheads hit songs including 'Alapaap’ by 6cyclemind with Eunice of Gracenote, ‘Minsan’ by Callalily, ‘Overdrive’ by Vin Dancel, ‘Fine Time’ by Marc Abaya of Kjwan, ‘Super Proxy’ of Razorback with Gloc9, ‘Kailan’ by Ney and Yeng Constantino, ‘Kaliwete’ by Hilera, ‘Maling Akala’ by Itchyworms, ‘Ligaya’ by Mayonnaise, ‘Pare Ko’ by Johnoy Danao, ‘Ang Huling El Bimbo’ by Jay Durias, ‘Magasin’by Chicosci, ‘With A Smile’ by Aiza Seguerra with Mike  Villegas, and ‘Hey Jay’ by Tanya Markova. "The Reunion: An Eraserheads Tribute Album" is available on record bars nationwide on Wednesday (May 9). For more information, visit Star Records' Facebook fanpage at http://facebook.com/starrecordsphil or follow @starrecordsph on Twitter.

MUSIC LYF - Xian Lim - So It's You

From being one of the country's hottest actors… 

XIAN IS NOW A CERTIFIED RECORDING ARTIST

  

From being one of the country's hottest actors, Xian Lim is marking another milestone in his showbiz career as he is now a certified recording artist with his debut album titled “So It’s You” released by Star Records. 

After winning the hearts of primetime TV viewers in the drama series "My Binondo Girl" topbilled by Kim Chiu; enchanting ladies with his magazine covers and TV commercials; and proving his hosting skills in the recently held Bb. Pilipinas, Xian Lim is now ready to prove his talent in singing. 

MUSIC LYF: Angeline Quinto - Fall In Love Again

‘Queen of Teleserye Themesongs’ Angeline Quinto has captured everyone’s hearts with her sophomore album under Star Records titled “Fall in Love Again.” Angeline Quinto’s newest album bagged the number one spot of Astroplus’ top-selling OPM albums after it was released last March 25.

Her latest single “Bakit Nga Ba Minamahal Kita” from her album is currently enjoying heavy airplay in different radio stations nationwide.

“Fall in Love Again” features 15 romantic songs including Angeline Quinto’s duet songs “Lipad ng Pangarap” with Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid and the “Unofficially Yours” official soundtrack “If You Asked Me To” with Erik Santos. It also includes her well-loved teleserye themesongs such as “Saan Darating ang Umaga” from the drama series “Budoy;” “Hanggang” from “Walang Hanggan;” “Kung Ako’y Iiwan Mo” from ABS-CBN’s newest drama series with the same title; and “I Just Fall in Love Again,” which is the theme song of her upcoming movie with Coco Martin.

MUSIC LYF: Juris Eyed As "Soothing Voice of Asia"

The singing career of Star Records' 'Acoustic Pop Sessionista' Juris continues to bossom after the latest album FOREVERMORE recently reached the gold record status. Juris is now set to release her second single "Magkaibang Mundo" which was written by the former Sugarfree vocalist Ebe Bancel.

Aside from launching her latest single, Juris is going to enchant her beloved listeners not only in the Philippines but also in other South East Asian countries as she is set to be positioned to be the "Soothing Voice of Asia" with the launch of her third album this year. Her latest albm produced by Singaporean company S2S will be an all-English repertoire that would cater to the wider South East Asian market.

Juris' solo singing career started with Star Records. Her first album "Juris: Now Playing" has achieved the platinum status while her second album "Forevermore" already reached gold. Her hits include soothing renditions of well-loved Filipino ballads like "Minasn Lang Kita Iibigin," "Don't Say Goodbye," and "Forevermore."

Find Your Career in Star Cinema or Star Records!

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MUSIC LYF: Juris On Her Third Album FOREVERMORE

Sentimental moments goes great with unforgettable songs made by Acoustic Sensation, Juris Fernandez now on her third solo album. After her successful launch as a solo recording artist under Star Records with a certified platinum album - “Now Playing” and a most-requested hit single - “’Di Lang Ikaw” which she composed with her co-sessionista, Aiza Seguerra, Juris was able to penetrate the international scene with her Korean album entitled “If You and Me” which was also digitally released under Star Records.

Being the first Filipino artist to actually release an album in a highly competitive music industry, Juris continues to shine alone touching a larger reach of audience. And now she is ready to enter another milestone of her career as she release her third solo album entitled Forevermore It is an all OPM album consisting ten (10) tracks that will surely bring us to bliss with her intimate soothing voice!

EVENTOLOGY: AstroVision Bloggers Blowout!

Orange magzine tv and Astrovision held its Bloggers' Blowout last September 3, 2011 at Greenbelt 5 the event is divided into three parts: music, movies, and tech. We were part of the music group and we were presented with the music groups like warner music, sony music (ivory records), MCA music, and  star music group (star records) and presented to us the featured artists under their labels. And as an added bonus LG Electronics Philippines let us experience their 3D TV! Woohoo!

They featured current record labels and upcoming music and videos and concerts. The record label that caught my attention is Warner music which feautures many artists who I love to listen to like Adele, Bruno Mars, Red hot chili peppers, Rumer,  and of course LINKIN PARK!  And they will be featuring local acts like Ebe Dancel former member of the band sugarfree now with debut album Dalawang Mukha ng Pag-ibig. Also lets not forget our pride, Charice with a new album!