COUNTRY’S BIGGEST INTER-SCHOOL SINGING COMPETITION GIVES ASPIRING STUDENT SINGERS THE SPOTLIGHT

There’s a huge buzz among aspiring local young singers these days as the country’s biggest inter-school singing competition—CAMPUS GOLDEN VOICE—gets ready to give the grand spotlight to campus-based voice talents.  A staggering P100,000 in prize money awaits the Grand Winner, along with a music recording contract that will pave the way for the lucky young talent’s dreams to become reality.

CAMPUS GOLDEN VOICE is an upgraded reincarnation of the hit singing competition Voice of the Philippines (VOP) which ran from 1997 to 2002, an ambitious undertaking conceptualized by VOP’s original founders Benjie Pe Benito and Dennis Dela Cruz, in partnership with Traverse Entertainment. 

Dozens of aspiring student singers will face-off in the September 21 Elimination Leg for their shot at superstardom, and you better believe that they will sing their hearts out as limited slots are available to advance to the Semi-Finals which will happen on November 9.  From there, the field of competitors will be further narrowed down to the best of the best for one last showdown in the Grand Finals on December 1.  All three events will take place at Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall’s Activity Center.

An excited Benjie declares, “The tremendous success that we had with Voice of the Philippines gave a lot of student singers an avenue to display their talents and pursue their passion, and we hope to give this new generation the same kind of opportunity with CAMPUS GOLDEN VOICE. Few things in life are more gratifying than to be able to give young talents the opportunity to get their big break and launch successful careers centered on their passion.”

Local celebrities have likewise shared their excitement regarding CAMPUS GOLDEN VOICE.    Showbiz stars Kiko Matos, Don Umali, Lance Serrano, and Phoebe Walker, among others, also took time to invite people to this highly-anticipated event. VOP’s 2001 Grand Champion Loverine Fermino says, “If you’ve got the gift, then this is your chance to shine!”  Then there’s VOP’s most popular alumna Rachelle Ann Go, who posted a video all the way from London inviting everyone to the event. The ecstatic Rachelle says, “Dreams do come true!  Make sure you don’t miss out on the Philippines’ biggest inter-school singing competition, Campus Golden Voice!”

And it’s precisely this great advocacy of giving young singers the chance to make their dreams come true that served as motivation for Platinum Karaoke, the country’s premier karaoke system provider, to generously support CAMPUS GOLDEN VOICE as a Co-Presentor.  “Filipinos are very passionate singers, and there are so many talented young dreamers out there that can be developed into world-class performers, much the same way VOP served before as a springboard for Rachelle Ann Go’s career.  So when the chance to support VOP’s upgraded version in CAMPUS GOLDEN VOICE came up, we just knew that it was a perfect way to further our advocacy of turning these youngsters’ dreams into reality”, shares an enthusiastic John Russell Yao, Platinum Karaoke’s Head of Marketing.  “The best way to realize a talented singer’s full potential is to start them young. Platinum Karaoke proudly wishes to do its part in developing the talents of superstar singing sensations of tomorrow”, he adds.

Traverse Entertainment, which is producing the event, has huge plans for the winner. On top of the cash prize and the music recording contract, concerts and even the possibility of entering the glamorous world of showbiz are also on the table. “We’re looking for the next big singing superstar, and CAMPUS GOLDEN VOICE is the perfect grassroots avenue to find that talent”, says Traverse Managing Director Johnny Tana.  “One of the biggest reasons why Traverse Outdoor branched out with Traverse Entertainment is to provide avenues for us to further explore opportunities to work with schools that have been the backbone of our stellar growth.  And the prospect of helping launch a future superstar’s career is so exciting, as much as it is humbling and fulfilling. With everyone’s support, we hope to make CAMPUS GOLDEN VOICE an annual event”, he adds.

For talented student singers out there who wish to be part of this highly anticipated competition, you may contact Traverse Entertainment at 09279056113 or 09279234686.  Traverse Entertainment is an affiliate company of Traverse Outdoor—the country’s most renowned outdoor training and outdoor teambuilding, and outdoor educational trip provider.

Jason Dy's Malaysian Moves

Back in 2015, Jason Dy conquered the local music scene when he won The Voice of the Philippines season two. Since then, his self-titled debut has spawned several hit singles, and his concerts have always been sold out. Having had success in his native land, Jason is now setting his sights on the world.

         

Jason—who has been dubbed The Philippines’ Voice of R&B—joined forces with Malaysian multi-hyphenate Fazura to record and release a single titled “Nothing Like Pag-ibig.” (They also did a version of that song for the Malaysian market titled “Nothing Like Cinta Ini.”)  It was written for them by Jungee Marcelo, one of the Philippines’ foremost hitmakers, and it talks about the universal power of love.

Love is universal because people from all corners of the globe and all walks of life know what it’s like to love and be loved. It doesn’t matter if we speak different languages, or if we live far away from each other. Love bonds us all. That’s what “Nothing Like Pag-ibig” is about.

Because the song is about such a relatable subject, it became a hit. Not just in the Philippines, where the song was first released, but also in Fazura’s hometown of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The song’s success over there was bolstered by the promo tour Jason and Fazura did recently.

Jason and Fazura started their Malaysian promo tour for “Nothing Like Cinta Ini” on the first day of May. Jason—who already had a fanbase in Malaysia because MCA Music released his single there too—gathered some of his fans at a bowling alley, where they played against Fazura and her fans.

It was a good thing that Jason and Fazura’s Malaysian promo tour got off to such a fun start, because the following day, May 2, was a very busy one for them. They got up early to perform “Nothing Like Cinta Ini” on Selamat Pagi Malaysia, which is the top morning show in Malaysia. (It’s like that country’s version of ABS-CBN’s Umagang Kay Ganda.) Jason and Fazura followed that up with another performance on a popular women’s show called Wanita Hari Ini. Then, after a radio guesting on iM4U fm—a youth-skewing radio station in Malaysia—where they talked about what it was like for them to collaborate on “Nothing Like Cinta Ini,” Jason and Fazura performed on H Live, a music show produced by Astro, Malaysia’s number-one cable provider.

May 3 was Jason and Fazura’s last day promoting the song in Kuala Lumpur, and they spent it talking to the people at Radio Suria FM, as well as select members of the Malaysian entertainment press. After a new karaoke version of the “Nothing Like Pag-ibig” music video was launched at RedBox Malaysia, Jason and Fazura attended a Media Conference.

On May 4, Jason and Fazura flew to Kuching, Malaysia, where they appeared at the opening night of the ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards. The next day, they visited different radio stations, including Cats FM Sarawak Radio, Era FM Sarawak Radio, and Hitz FM Sarawak Radio to talk about the song.

May 6 was Jason’s last day in Malaysia, and he definitely ended his promo tour in a big way. He and Fazura sang “Nothing Like Pag-ibig” at the gala night of the ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards. Jason was the only Filipino invited to sing at that event. However, some Filipino celebrities—Benjamin Alves, Cherie Gil, Jaclyn Jose, Marlo Mortel and Nora Aunor—did get to watch with pride as he did his thing. Star Wars actor Donnie Yen was also in attendance, as were other noted actors and actresses from all over Southeast Asia.

It’s one thing to succeed in one’s home country, as Jason has done. Since he won The Voice of the Philippines season two, he has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the OPM scene. But it’s another thing, a big thing, to find success beyond our borders.

Jason is already a star in the Philippines, but as the success of his recent Malaysian promo tour shows, he’s making the right moves towards global recognition, too.

“Nothing Like Pag-ibig” and “Nothing Like Cinta Ini” is out on all digital platforms through streaming via Spotify, Spinnr, Apple Music and VEVO and through downloads via iTunes and Spinnr. Download or stream the track here: https://JasonDy.lnk.to/NothingLikePR

For bookings and inquiries, please contact Francis Dayao of MCA Music Artist Management at (632) 9162504, +639178935623 or email mcabooking@umusic.com  

New OPM Releases from MCA Music

MCA Music, the number one music company in the Philippines, keeps on championing local acts as it presents its new releases.

Fresh from the airing of her international TV debut at US show Little Big Shots, Elha Nympha comes out with a single she performed in the show, “Chandelier”. The track is the second single from her debut album “Elha” after her rendition of Beyonce’s “Love On Top”. Her version of “Chandelier” stunned host Steve Harvey and even garnered a tweet from the original singer herself Sia calling the performance “Incredible”.  Nympha is also a part of the ABS-CBN show “Your Face Sounds Familiar”.

Alternative band MilesExperience has 3 amazing singles “Anggulo”, “Silakbo” and “Love Supreme” playing on radio, online and on major playlists of streaming platforms. “Anggulo” is currently the theme of GMA morning series “Wolfblood”. They will also be part of the “Get Music Indie-Go” Concert happening on May 20 at the Mall of Asia Arena with the best upcoming bands in the country.

The Total Performer Darren Espanto is definitely proud of his new single “Home” having been one of his compositions from his sophomore album “Be With Me”. It speaks about missing home and going back to where it all started. Espanto is still on demand with countless shows here and abroad. He also appears at ABS-CBN show ASAP every Sunday.

Now 16, former The Voice Kids Season 1 semi-finalist Edray blossoms as she releases her third single “Wala Lang” from her upcoming self-titled debut album coming out this April. The song which is about being in love with someone but can’t really express it will definitely be the new LSS song of the youngsters. It is something they can dedicate to their crushes.

Get ready for a new dance craze, as Mitoy Yonting brings his latest single “Juan Leg Chacha” from his “Hanggang Wakas: Deluxe Edition” coming out on April. Expect this to be another radio hit like his single “Pinaikot-ikot” with catchy hooks and danceable beats. Watch out for the steps on how to do the “Juan Leg Chacha”.

After winning the third season of The Voice Kids, Joshua Oliveros finally releases his self-titled debut album this month featuring the carrier single “Nobela”. His version of the Join The Club hit will leave you humming and singing its lyrics.

Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina comes out with two new covers: Bruno Mars’ “Versace on the Floor” and “Hymn for the Weekend” by Coldplay. Relax to her chill sound with her own acoustic take of the two hits.

These are now available on digital streaming via Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and Spinnr and digital downloads via iTunes and Spinnr. CDs are available at Astroplus and Astrovision outets nationwide.

For booking inquiries, please contact Kerwin Rosete of MCA Music Artist Management at 916-2504 local 107, 0920-9682991 or email mcabooking@umusic.com.

The Voice of R&B Jason Dy and Malaysian Star Fazura Join Forces for 'Nothing Like Pag-Ibig"

Two Southeast Asian artists - The Philippines' Voice of R&B Jason Dy and Malaysian star Fazura join together for a duet proving that music can truly cross boundaries. Entitled "Nothing Like Pag-Ibig", the song composed and produced by Philippines' hitmaker Jungee Marcelo talks about how important love is no matter waht language we speak.

Fazura, a singer, actress, model, TV host and star of the E! reality show "Facing Up To Fazura", travelled to Manila all the way from Kuala Lumpur to record the song wiht Jason last November. She could not contain her excitement with her collaboration with The Voice of the Philippines Season 2 winner.

"Jason is such an amazing guy! If I was gonna have a boyfriend, he would be someone that can be a perfect candidatel So Smart and so calm. He's a gentleman," Fazura said.

Jason, who is also a mainstay of top Sunday vareity show ASAP, was likewise honored to have been given a chance to have a duet with an international star.

"I got very excited the moment my label, MCA Music, told me that I wqas goiing to have a duet with the beautiful Fazura. When she came here for our recording, we clicked right away. She is lovely inside out," Jason said.

This wonderful duet shows the power of collaboration and uniting 2 countries via music. Who would have thought that different artists from different countries could share a music together?

Since Valentines Day is near, wouldn't it be nice to hear a feel good song about lovve by Asian artists? Prepare to have some "kilig" in your bones with their unmistakable chemistry.

"Nothing Like Pag-Ibig" will be out on January 20 on streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Spinnr, Deezer) and downloads (iTunes, Spinnr) under MCA Music.