Singaporean-Filipino pop star Ysa Yaneza drops self-worth anthem “1Nightwithu”

The upbeat dance-pop track is produced by LA-based electronic artist Shubu, and mastered by Grammy-nominated sound engineer Stuart Hawkes

Singaporean-Filipino singer-songwriter Ysa Yaneza returns with an island-tinged, dance-pop track that evokes the days of Y2K aesthetics and frosty digital futurism.

Her new bop “1Nightwitu” celebrates women empowerment and encourages young ladies from varying cultures and upbringing to embrace their sexuality and value their self-worth. 

According to the indie pop star and social media influencer, the song is also about knowing one’s self, exuding confidence, and promoting self-love, especially in a time where modern society still puts a conflicting pressure on how women should carry themselves in public.

“I’m really glad that I’ve stepped up my game in terms of completely understanding my individuality and sense of self,” said the promising newcomer. “This energy somehow reflects my work, and I’m really proud of how it has honed my artistry and way of thinking on a musical and visual level.”

The upbeat jam is penned by Ysa Yaneza herself, and co-written/produced by LA-based artist Shubu, who has worked with international music acts such as  Paul Cherry, Anna Burch, and Dorian Electra. Grammy-nominated sound engineer Stuart Hawkes, who has shaped records by artists ranging from Charli XCX and Disclosure to Lorde and Mabel, also mastered the track, giving it a fuller, more intricate musical direction.

“For mastering, it was pretty last minute and I was so thankful that Stuart Hawkes was able to work on the track according to schedule,” the eclectic pop act shares. “I was looking up albums that I really liked from artists I would say influenced my sound and artistry, and that I wanted my songs and EP to have a similar sound direction, and I realized most of them had actually worked with Stuart Hawkes so it was a definite go for me.”

“1Nightwitu” is the official lead single of her upcoming self-titled EP, YSA, which follows journey towards heartbreak, reinvention and womanhood. Its accompanying music video, which was directed by Jaig D Guzman will be released on 04 October 2022.

Ysa will also be embarking on a Manila Press Tour this Nov 2022 to promote the EP. Aside from music, Ysa has garnered over 32,200 followers on TikTok with her original skits, style and personality.

“1Nightwitu” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide.

LOOK: These Universal Records Artists Are Nominated in The 35th Awit Awards!

The 35th Awit Awards recently announced the list of nominees and a good number of talented artists and releases under Universal Records Philippines received respective nominations in various categories.

This year, the music recognition show teamed up with Philippine Association of Recording Industries (PARI) along with popular music brand MYX to present this year’s nominees last September 23, 2022.

UR artists who got nominated include Christian Bautista for Best Song Written for a Movie/TV/Stage Play (“Tuloy Ka Lang”), Shanti Dope for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Recording (“Ikaw” feat. Pino G & Jobe Nkemakolam and “Peekaboo” feat. Skinny G.), and Ice Seguerra for Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording (“Wag Kang Aalis”)

From Reel to Real Stardom

John Fedellaga, Katkat Manimtim, and Rayt Carreon want you to be the next ‘Reelstars’

Cignal Entertainment, TV5 team up with Meta to launch ‘Reelverse’ project 

See personalities that you admire on your Facebook and Instagram reels? What if we tell you that you can be a “Reelstar” yourself?

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is collaborating with Cignal Entertainment and TV5 for an exciting digital entertainment project, Reelverse. This encourages the use of Meta’s Reels feature as an avenue for groundbreaking content that transcends genres, age groups, and interests.

Reelverse is an online influencer-driven initiative that consists of two phases - Reelstars, a star search, and Reelserye, a web series that will feature the winners.

Music Superstar Shawn Mendes Lends Voice to "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile"

Shawn Mendes, superstar recording artist and Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, brings Lyle, the singing crocodile to vocal life, in Columbia Pictures’ new musical comedy Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (in Philippine cinemas October 12).

Watch the vignette “Voicing Lyle” at https://youtu.be/LqBRYKKPQjA

Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a live-action / CGI musical comedy that brings this beloved character to a new, global audience.

Mendes describes Lyle as a character driven by love. “He just wants to have a family, a home, and feel connected to people,” says Mendes, “and love is the reason I sing, too – I sing when I feel comfortable, when I feel accepted. I relate to him a lot.”

Abante Teletabloid launches new newscast and public service programs

Abante Teletabloid continues to reinvent itself with the digital evolution as the leading tabloid in the Philippines to further provide news to more Filipinos in and outside the country.

Stating October 10, 2022, two new shows are launched by the tabloid trailblazer in its online platforms. One of which is Abante Teletabloid, the first tabloid newscast in the country.

It airs from 6AM to 7AM from Monday to Friday at the Abante website, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok accounts.

The multimedia icon Mr. Fu will anchor the program and it is expected that his unique personality would make it more interesting with his unconventional format for the show.

Abante Teletabloid you can watch the latest news in the country and the whole world including political, provincial, business and sports news. It also features crime, entertainment, and other human-interest stories.

Teleperformance Philippines shares insights on the value of Human Resource Business Partners

Teleperformance Philippines Vice President for Human Resources and Communication & Marketing Rachel Cacabelos recently shared her insights on human resource business partners and to empower HR practitioners to go beyond the traditional HR role.

Human resources (HR) has long been perceived as the department dealing with employee matters from hiring and retirement to disciplinary actions. However, the role of HR has evolved through the years and their role in an organization can be more involved than ever.

In the recent 677th General Members Meeting of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), Cacabelos served as a panelist and defined the HR business partner role and discussed the value they can bring to an organization

Sa Toyota, may financing ang MSMEs!

Based on Q4 2020 statistics from the United Nations Development Programme, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have made up 99.5% of the Philippines’ business establishments, employed 63% of the country’s workforce, and contributed to 40% of the country’s GDP in the past years. In 2020, this number declined due to community lockdowns. 

Today, as the economy is steadily opening up, MSMEs are now getting back on track. One important factor they need is access to finance. Financing is essential to the growth of MSMEs, as it can help them to resume operations and re-enter the market.

With the vision of bringing mobility for all and the goal of enabling local businesses to contribute to economic recovery, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) is committed to being the partner of every MSME. The country’s leading mobility company is empowering livelihoods by extending financial assistance through its financing partner, Toyota Financial Services Philippines (TFSPH); and including its Light Commercial Vehicle line, the all-new Lite Ace in TFSPH’s Kabuhayan on Wheels Financing program.  

Romantic Thriller "Bones and All" Serves Official Trailer

You can’t run from who you are. From acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino (“Call Me By Your Name”) and starring Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet, and Mark Rylance – watch the “Bones And All” trailer now and see the movie only in cinemas November 23.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/g1od7PPS5w4

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warnerbrosphils/videos/1079169459466761/

LOIR addresses own personal struggles in new single “MAMA”

The R&B singer-songwriter delivers a stripped-down ballad with an emotional pull

R&B singer-songwriter LOIR submits to the pull of her heart in her new single “MAMA,” released under Sony Music Entertainment.

On the stripped-down ballad, the talented newcomer asks big questions about life’s purpose and her conflicting sense of direction. But while doing the things that she loves the most comes with existential baggage, LOIR recognizes the need to work on herself and apologize for her misgivings. 

“I’ve made some decisions in the past that I’m not happy about,” says the budding young artist. “This song is my way of closing that chapter in life, and hoping that I’ve made my parents proud as I welcome change with positivity, dreams, and love. I’m more than inspired to do well in my chosen craft.”

P-Pop girl group KAIA pivot towards a more R&B-driven sound in new single “Dalawa”

The subdued, laid-back track explores unrequited romance with reassuring sweetness

P-Pop girl group KAIA explores a more R&B-leaning direction in their new single “Dalawa,” released under Sony Music Entertainment.

Standing out in sublime contrast with their previous releases, the five-member act’s smooth jam alludes to the idea of expressing infatuation in the most reassuring, youthful way.

“Dalawa is a song that tells a story familiar to many: catching unrequited feelings for someone close to you,” describes the eclectic pop quintet. “While it veers away from the upbeat, dance-pop tunes that we’ve been dishing out since our debut, this particular material sticks to our strengths as a girl group.”