Linggo, Disyembre 4, 2011

SPONGE COLA RECEIVES THEIR DIAMOND RECORD AWARD!

The 7th ASAP Platinum Circle Awards 2011 honors premiere Pinoy rock band Sponge Cola, a certified multi-platinum OPM band and now a certfied Diamond Record Awardee for surpassing the 10X Platinum record mark for the album "Tambay EP" from Universal Records, that sold more than 150,000 units in just 10 weeks, a phenomenal record breaking achievement for a Pinoy Rock band.


Sponge Cola with Saul Ulanday (band manager) & Universal Records' General Manager Ms. Kathleen Dy-Go

Photo courtesy of UNIVERSAL RECORDS PHILIPPINES


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NEWS! Christian Bautista Is Now A Diamond Recording Artist!

Asiansation Christian Bautista is now a DIAMOND RECORDING Artist after he was given the recognition last December 02, 2011 by Dunkin Donuts for his Special Christmas Album “A Wonderful Christmas”.

Special Christmas Album (in sleeve version) is a Promotional CD exclusively available last year at all Dunkin Donuts outlets when 
you avail of their special promo plus cash.




The full-length of his Christmas Album with the same title “A Wonderful Christmas” contains 15 tracks of your favorite Christmas songs plus it has a bonus CD (minus one of the full album) released by Universal Records Philippines and still available at all record bars nationwide.



This photo courtesy of UNIVERSAL RECORDS PHILIPPINES

Asiansation Christian Bautista awarded a Diamond Record Award for his special Christmas CD “A Wonderful Christmas" yesterday, December 04, 2011 at ASAP Rocks.

CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA THROUGH THE YEARS ON PINOY MAG!

CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA THROUGH THE YEARS ON PINOY MAG!




                                                                      First Magazine Cover Experience of Christian Bautista
                                                                                             Pinoy #11. Year: 2004


In commemoration of CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA’s upcoming DIAMOND RECORD AWARD this coming Sunday, December 04, 2011 at ABS-CBN’s Sunday variety show ASAP Rocks we, here at Pinoy Mag is so proud and honored for where he is now.

From simply being a contestant from ASAP’s segment Star In A Million to being tagged as Romantic Balladeer then Asia’s Romantic Balladeer to presently being known as ASIANSATION, Christian Bautista has proven that he really has gone a long way now. The undeniable charm in his voice since "The Way You Look At Me" from his self-titled debut album to "Everything You Do" from "Completely;" "Trying To Get The Feeling Again" from "Just A Love Song...Christian Bautista Live!"; "The One Who Won My Heart" from "Captured"; "Tell Me Your Name" from "Romance Revisited: The Love Songs of Jose Mari Chan";" Nakaraang Pasko" from "A Wonderful Christmas" and now "All That’s Left" from "Outbound" – 1st International Album.

In a text message, Christian shared “I believe that someday I will be a part owner and investor in Pinoy Mag. Kidding aside, I am glad that this magazine believes in me and supports me in all I do. God bless you more!” on having appeared on the front covers of Pinoy Mag, a total of eight times from 2004-2010 (that’s more than any other artist graced on our front cover).

As 2012 is fast approaching, the big question is: will he be gracing again for the 9th time? That’s something you really have to look forward to. But for the mean time, Pinoy Mag wants to congratulate him for another career highlight. Yesterday he received a Plaque of Appreciation for reaching Diamond Record Award for his Special Christmas Album "A Wonderful Christmas."

Kudos to you, Christian! We’re so proud of you!!! 


     Special Collector's Edition ft. THE HITMAKERS. Year: 2005

Pinoy #17. with Rachelle Ann Go 
Year: 2005

The Rocker Side of Christian Bautista
Pinoy #30. Year: 2006


The Heights of His Career
Pinoy #43. Year 2007

About to Leave Warner Music Philippines
Pinoy #62. Year: December 2008-January 2009


October 06, 2009 In part of his Promo for his Romance Revisited: The Love Songs Of Jose Mari Chan under his new label UNIVERSAL RECORDS PHILIPPINES
Pinoy #69. Year: September-October 2009

with Soul Prince JayR & Mark Bautista for Pinoy Mag's 7th Anniversary Issue
Pinoy #79. Year: October-November 2010


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World Champion Jed Madela Talks About His Brand New Album “Breathe Again”

Jed has been known for his own version of the most memorable ballads. Now in his seventh album he did new songs. 


During his album press con last October 13 held at Patio Carlito, Pinoy Mag’s asked him on what were the biggest challenges on his brand new album “Breathe Again” he shares, “one of the challenges siguro the fact na we are trying to promote original songs, it’s a big risk. With the status of the music industry now especially the audience (now) medyo ayaw nilang to be exposed to something new they’re more comfortable mostly to cover songs, revival but with the present status of the industry now na wala ng bagong songs, wala ng bagong composers something has to be done and we’ve decided to focus on the original songs this time. It’s a challenge for us to promote new material na sana tanggapin ng tao. Ako kasi every album ko sobra akong hands on, from the choosing of the songs, with the actual recording, up to the album packaging, lahat nakikialam ako. The entire album is a challenge every time kasi syempre most of the fact na my past albums did very well, so kailangan ‘yung susunod dapat hihigitan pa.” 

“Breathe Again” will soon be released at your favorite record bars and consists of nine original songs, including the tittle track, which also serves as its first single. 

“We planned it talaga na kailangan this time it has to be originals, I’ve been in the business for quite sometime already, six albums already siguro makakatulong pa rin yun. Those albums went all Platinums and hopefully itong pang seven, what ever we present to the audience and to the listeners, sana tangkilikin din nila. We really pay so much attention in choosing of the songs para hindi ma-disappoint ‘yung tao na iba talaga from a lot of revivals then biglang original kaagad. So ‘yun pinagplanuhan namin ng Universal Records na talagang step by step kung ano ang gagawin namin for this album (Breathe Again),” he said.  

Aside from the signature soaring ballads he’s known for, the album contains the upbeat “I Have You Here” and “We’re Having A Party”, and a duet with Malaysian idol Nikki Palikat, “Your Moment To Shine.” 

The said album also features five covers, including the standard song from Fra Lippo Lippi “Later” which Jed shares that it was a requested song from Kris Aquino.  

Also, Jed will headline a special concert “Beyond Expectations” this November 26 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines with Ballet Manila, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera.