MUSIC LYF: LMFAO Releases “Sorry For Party Rickong” CD+DVD Tour Edition

LMFAO, together with the Party Rock Crew, are ready to take their party rock anthems on the road as they conquer Manila this April 11 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.  But before all that happens, the group comes out with a special tour edition of their album “Sorry For Party Rocking” this month.

The album, which has reached Platinum in the Philippines, has produced two #1 singles, “Party Rock Anthem” and “Sexy and I Know It,” while the third single “Sorry For Party Rocking” is climbing the Top 40 radio charts. The Tour Edition features a DVD of music videos of the said hit singles plus “Champagne Showers,” “I’m In Miami Trick” and “Shots”.

“Sorry for party rocking is a party person’s excuse for having fun,” explains Redfoo, LMFAO’s member known for his gravity-defying afro. “It’s the excuse you give when someone complains,” he continues. “Let’s say your parents say ‘stop shuffling upstairs you’re waking me up!’ You can now just say ‘Sorry for party rocking, Mom…sorry for having fun.’”

World-class acts discovered at Kanta Pilipinas SM North EDSA Auditions

The biggest and newest singing reality show of TV5, Kanta Pilipinas held auditions at SM North EDSA last March 30. Over 1500 registrants lined up to get a chance to be part of the most anticipated show featuring the theme song sung by the country's world-renowned Ms. Lea Salonga. 

The competition heats up with more head-turning voices and stories at SM North EDSA with hopefuls coming from Zamboanga, Mindoro, Tagaytay, Pampanga, Isabela Province and Marinduque. Pre-screening held at the parking lot trimmed the list to over 350 hopefuls to control the mob wanting to get in and perform on stage. Escalating more gossips and more people talking about the show, the on-lookers and mall-goers caused major traffic as hopefuls get their shot being judged by Inspirational Diva Judge Ms. Jamie Rivera, legendary music icon composer and arranger Mr. Vehnee Saturno and renowned talent manager Ms. Maristel Sempedro. 

Some who were champions in other networks and talent shows also joined in the experience and heard "Dito ka na Kapatid! Ang galing mo!" from the judges while the others were short of preparation and practice. An Eric Benet, an Alicia Keys and more remarkable talents rendered their best act and got loud applause from the audience but not all the contestants got in the final list. A Fil-am born with one ear sang to his hearts content and impressed the judges' on his struggle to adjust in the Philippine culture. Some trio and duo also performed with complete costumes to wow the judges but not all the groups received the approval for the final list. 

MUSIC LYF: 1:43 and Myrus Concert

Pop heartthrobs 1:43, Myrus to hold concert on April 25 in Metro Bar

THE sentimental prince of Philippine music Myrus and foremost Filipino boy band 1:43 promise to set hearts swooning with romantic Original Pilipino Music (OPM) in a back-to-back concert titled “Pop Heartthrobs” on April 25, 7PM at the Metro Bar in West Avenue, Quezon City. 

Presented by CASA Quick and Easy Cellophane, “Pop Heartthrobs” also serves as the launch of the second album of Myrus and a preview to 1:43’s latest single. The young balladeer and the boy band last year collaborated on the song “Pag-ibig Na Kaya?” (PiNK), the carrier single of 1:43’s debut album titled “Time for Love.”   

Gold Record singer-composer Myrus will perform his monster radio and YouTube hit “Pusong Lito” and a few original tracks from his upcoming album. “Pusong Lito” is gaining a great deal of following online; it also became No. 1 in many radio stations in Greater Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Lucena, Cagayan de Oro, and Cotabato. The song’s rise to popularity was aided by its initial release in over 420 Mang Inasal stores, as part of the Mang Inasal Mang Aawit Music Advocacy Campaign.

MUSIC LYF: Jay Park - New Breed and Manila Tour

Making yet another transformation, K-Pop star Jay Park’s “New Breed” is ready to shake up the music industry.

Working with top U.S. producer Rob Knox, rap group Dynamic Duo and other top artists to bring you the freshest sounds in R&B and Electronic hip-hop, Jay Park opens up his world like you’ve never seen before.

Jay Park comes back onto the music scene after taking a year off.

With last year’s mini-album “Take A Deeper Look” Jay Park brushed off his ‘idol image’ and stepped up as a solo singer.  This time around with his first full-length album “New Breed”, he matures even more into an all-around musician.  

As with his last mini-album, Jay Park again holds the reins as album producer.  Writing over 80% of the songs, he cements his status as a world-class singer-songwriter.  

MUSIC LYF: Sabrina Wows Indonesia Anew

Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina proves once again her popularity in Southeast Asia as she held a very successful showcase in Indonesia last March 24 at Supermal Karawaci in Jakarta.  

Loads of fans inside and outside Jakarta flocked to the venue to see and sing along with her. Indonesian acts Jubing Kristiano and Lala Karmela opened the show for Sabrina. She dazzled the crowd with songs from her “I Love Acoustic” series which made her a household name not only in this archipelago but also other countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Midway through her set, Universal Music Indonesia surprised Sabrina when she was formally presented with a PLATINUM AWARD for her latest album “I Love Acoustic 4”. Her past albums “I Love Acoustic” and “I Love Acoustic Too” were certified DOUBLE PLATINUM while “I Love Acoustic 3” is PLATINUM in that country at the same time also achieving GOLD status in Singapore and Thailand.

Sabrina also took time to promote her newest record through visits to top Indonesian radio stations Mustang FM and U FM before the show. She also guested at the #1 variety show in Indonesia “Dahsyat” where after the show, her twitter followers shot up from 6,000 to over 10,000. Several billboards of her also sprawled over Jakarta to promote the show. 

Show stopping performances in Party Pilipinas "GUDTYM"

The summer vibe never ends as Party Pilipinas All Stars and the Sun gives you Gudtym this Sunday, April 1. Take the "kilig-trip” down lovestruck lane with every girls’ favourite eye candy, The Keso Boys, as they serenade you with classic love hits. Sing along with Aljur, Steven, Jake, Kristoffer, MM, Mj, Derrick and Elmo.

The temperature is about to get even hotter as these ladies flaunt their summer bodies on the dance floor. Make way for Bianca, Michelle, Rochelle, Chloe, Gwen, Sarah and Heart!

Treat yourself with show-stopping performances from GenNext together with Xlr8 and Decibelles together with Down to Mars. Meanwhile, experience summer lovin, JulieMo style.

Dancing is more fun in Party Pilipinas and they’re bringing the excitement across the region. It’s the Cebuanos turn to shine this Sunday as they groove with Mark Herras, Kris Bernal and the rest of the Sayaw Pilipinas crew.

MUSIC LYF: Erik Santos Releases New Single

Philippine music's Ulitimate Serenader Erik Santos releases another sure fire hit song titled "Bakit Mahal Pa Rin Kita" from his album "Awit Para Sa'yo."

Released by Star records Erik's latest music compilation has 14 tracks including nine original and five cover songs, all are OPM love songs composed by renowned composers in the local music scene.

Track list includes his version of the hit song "Di Lang Ikaw" (composed by Aiza Siguerra and sung by Juris Fernandez); "Muling Buksan ang Puso" (composed by George Canseco); "Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka" (From the composer of the hit song "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana," Soc Villanueva); "Sa Iyong Paglisan" (Composed by Arnold Reyes); "If You Have To" (composed by Jude Gitamondoc); "Langit" (from the composer of the hit song "Pagbiyang Muli," Jonathan Manalo); "Di Na Magbabago" (from the ultimate singer-songwriter, Mr. Ogie Alcasid); "Di Na Magbabago" (composed by Christian  Martinez); "Sana Ikaw" (a Piolo Pascual original, composed by Licoen Letaba and Rommel Tuico); "Hangang Kailan Kita Mamahalin" (composed by Gary Valenciano and written by Erik Santos); "Paminsan-minsan" (composed by Aaron Paul Del Rosario) and his unique rendition of "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" (a Regine Velaquez original, composed by Mr. Ogie Alcasid).

GMA airs MTV EXIT Presents Jason Mraz this Saturday, March 31

Filipino fans of international singer-songwriter and anti-trafficking advocate, Jason Mraz, are in for a real treat as GMA Network airs the MTV EXIT Presents Jason Mraz special on Saturday, March 31 at 11:30 PM.

This follows from Jason Mraz’s visit to the Philippines last year who made a special appearance at the MTV EXIT Live in Manila concert held at the SM Mall of Asia concert grounds to join 25,000 fans on the fight against human trafficking and exploitation.

Jason Mraz shared a compelling message at the concert to encourage fans in the Philippines to join him in the MTV EXIT anti-trafficking movement to end modern-day slavery. “If we truly want to have world peace, we have to end human trafficking,” said Jason Mraz during his presentation.

It’s Earth Hour 24/7 At The Kapuso Network

On 31 March 2012, between 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, the islands of the Philippines are set to go dark – all in the name of saving energy and keeping the planet green.

This, in a nutshell, is what Earth Hour is all about.

Every year, GMA Network aligns with WWF Philippines to help celebrate this global event. The lights of the Network’s headquarters in Quezon City go off during the annual Switch Off event. In 2011, GMA 7 had an expanded participation, so to speak, as its originating stations in various provinces also had their lights turned off for 60 minutes in commemoration of Earth Hour.

BLAH BLAH BLOGS: Pacquiao Reads MTL

“Sa atin, anong manual natin? Ang manual natin ay The Bible. The Bible is our manual to life,” pacquiao said  in a Chritsian fellowship on Thursday in stating the importance of reading the bible for improving oneself.

As holy week approaches, its good to know that there are people using their social status for the promotion of something good. And one reality in today's world, people tend to be too liberated to the point where they no longer know morality or even the basic rule of knowing what is right and wrong.  These next few days the holy week starts and the question of us and even to myself is if I had made any reflections on what I have been doing lately. Was it for the good or going bad unconsciously? 

Manny Pacquiao even with fame has his downs and controversies. It's great to hear from a people's icon like him to talk about this. There are also celebrities who also live up to be very good Christians/Muslims/Buddhists etc., however they seem to get fewer and fewer as moral standards decline. But more than celebrities, the parents and the family have the biggest role in shaping these values and also bring up the importance of prayers and reading holy scriptures like the Bible. 

Though it's not bible week, let us say this post was indeed inspired with Manny pacquiao's declaration for more upright living, starting today, not tomorrow or later.

read more on Pacquiao's declaration here.