''Taking Flight'' is the fourth studio album by Filipino singer

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, released on July 25, 2007 under

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. The album showcases songs by Filipino composers Louie Ocampo,

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, Chuckie Dreyfus, Rebel Magdagasang and Medwin Marfil. To date, all its editions have sold more than 30,000 copies in the Philippines, certifying Platinum by the

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Singles

The carrier single of the album, ''I'll Be Alright'', was written by Louie Ocampo who, was also the

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of her sold-out concert ''In Motion'' at the

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. It went gold in four months and sold more than 15,000 units, after she released her second single, ''Ikaw''. It was written by True Faith's frontman, Medwin Marfil, and later topped the charts for months. In February 2008, the album was already certified platinum, with sales of 30,000 units. The album was re-released with the cover single, ''Very Special Love'', as a bonus track from her top-grossing film, ''

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'' with

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. The third single released from the album is ''Kahit Na''. The song was composed by singer- songwriter Chuckie Dreyfus. The last single from the album is ''I'll Be Here'' written by Rebel Magdasang.

Track listing

Personnel

Credits were taken from ''Titik Pilipino''.Album information ''Titik Pilipino'' Retrieved 2010-08-29 * Alwyn Cruz - producer, vocal supervision * Apol Gonzaga - background vocals * Baby Gil - producer * Bleps Carlos - concept and denim * Eric Payumo - recording, mixing, mastering * Fara Manuel - concept and denim * Francis Dayao - logistics * Guia G. Ferrer - A&R management * Janet dela Fuente - stylist * Juan Sarte - hair and make-up * Juarde Herradura - background vocals * Jun Tamayo - arranger * Louie Ocampo - arranger * Mark Nicdao - photography * Marvin Querido - arranger * MG Mozo - supervising producer * Mia Marigomen - concept and denim * Mon Faustino - arranger * Nino Regalado - arranger * Paul Alexei Basinillo - creative director * Ralph Hilaga - logistics * Rebel Magdagasang - arranger * Riva Ferrer - background vocals, background vocals arranger * RS Francisco - acting coach *

- lead vocals * Vic del Rosario, Jr. - executive producer * Vincent del Rosario - executive producer

Certifications

Release history

References

2007 albums Sarah Geronimo albums Viva Records (Philippines) albums {{2000s-pop-album-stub