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Sunshine Records (Philippines)
Sunshine Records was a Filipino record label owned by Vicor Music Corporation. It was established in the early 1970s by Orly Ilacad, the co-founder of Vicor. Some of the songs that became hits under the label were "Ang Nobya Kong Sexy" by the APO Hiking Society, "Ang Boyfriend Kong Baduy" by Cinderella in 1976, "Dukha" performed by Judas in 1978, "Pakita Mo" by Archie D. in 1990, and "Kaba" by Tenten Muñoz in 1991. The label became dormant by 1994 and its artists were moved to its parent Vicor. Notable artists * Bluejeans *Cinderella *Sharon Cuneta *Helen Gamboa *The Hi-Jacks *Tillie Moreno *Max Surban *Martin Nievera *Rico J. Puno *Randy Santiago * Side A *VST & Company *Basil Valdez *Gary Valenciano *Regine Velasquez *Yoyoy Villame *April Boys *John Melo *Renz Verano *Donna Cruz *Ogie Alcasid *Ima Castro *Lloyd Umali * Jaya *Rockstar 2 *Lani Misalucha Lani Bayot Misalucha (; born Lani Dimalanta Bayot (born August 3, 1969) is a Filipino singer. Known for her vocal ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vicor Music Corporation
Vicor Music Corporation is a Filipino record label. The name is a combination of the founders' first names. It is currently owned by Viva Music Group, a subsidiary of Viva Communications. History Vicor was found by cousins Vic del Rosario and Orly Ilacad in 1966. They bought a small office in a building along Raon. Its first talent was Orly's band Orly and The Ramrods. During its first decade, Vicor helped establish the careers of Boy Mondragon, Eddie Peregrina, Helen Gamboa, Norma Ledesma, Jeanne Young (daughter of Mila del Sol), Jose Mari Chan, Tirso Cruz III, Victor Wood, Vilma Valera, Vilma Santos and Pilita Corrales, as well as composers George Canseco, Willy Cruz, Ryan Cayabyab, Tito Sotto, Rey Valera and Louie Ocampo. In a span of few years, Vicor became the most successful independent record label in the country. In 1977, Ilacad left Vicor due to business differences and founded OctoArts International (now known as PolyEast Records). Vicor maintained its success an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rico J
''Rotonda'' () is an EP by Filipino rapper Gloc-9. It is Gloc-9's second EP after the EP '' Limang Kanta Lang'' which was released independently in 2006. Also, this EP is his comeback record on Universal Records after his one-project deal with Star Music. The album includes the track "Rotonda" which features Joey Ayala José Íñigo Homer Lacambra Ayala (born June 1, 1956), professionally known as Joey Ayala, is a Filipino singer, songwriter and former chairman of the music committee of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. He is well known for his ... and the album's carrier single " Ice Tubig", a collaboration with Mike Luis. Track listing References {{Authority control Gloc-9 albums 2017 EPs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lani Misalucha
Lani Bayot Misalucha (; born Lani Dimalanta Bayot (born August 3, 1969) is a Filipino singer. Known for her vocal range, powerful, emotive vocals and ability to sing opera arias, she has been referred to as " Asia's Nightingale". Her music has received recognition from a number of award-giving bodies such as Awit Awards, Aliw Awards, Box Office Entertainment Awards and PMPC Star Awards for Music. In 2021, she was named "People of the Year" by '' People Asia''. Misalucha began singing as a church choir member and eventually became a back-up vocalist of various bands. After several stints as a singer of commercial jingles and multiplex tapes, she released her 1997 debut album ''More Than I Should'' under Alpha Records. The following year, she competed at the 3rd Asia Song Festival and won Best Interpreter for the song "Handle with Care". The same year, she signed with Viva Records and released her sophomore album ''Tunay Na Mahal'' (1998). The following year, she won the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaya (singer)
Maria Luisa Ramsey Kagahastian (born March 21, 1970), known professionally as Jaya (), is a Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. Referred to as the country's "Honorific nicknames in popular music, Queen of Soul", she is known for her distinctively deep voice and soulful singing style. She was a talent of GMA Network but later transferred to ABS-CBN, where she served as one of the head jury of the ''Tawag ng Tanghalan'' segment of the Philippine noontime variety show ''It's Showtime (Philippine TV program), It's Showtime'' and performer on ''ASAP (TV program), ASAP''. Jaya is the second Filipino recording artist to chart in the United States (the first being The Rocky Fellers), with her debut single "If You Leave Me Now" peaking at number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart. Jaya also ventured into musical theatre, playing the role of Surpanakha in the 1999 Filipino musical ''Rama at Sita'' staged at the University of the Philippines Diliman, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogie Alcasid
Herminio Jose Lualhati "Ogie" Alcasid Jr. (born August 27, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, songwriter, comedian, director and producer. He is best known for his songwriting and collaboration with other musical artists. He has appeared in films and television shows, notably as a cast member of '' Tropang Trumpo'' (1994–1995) and '' Bubble Gang'' (1995–2013; 2025–present) and a host and main performer of '' SOP'' (1997–2010) and '' ASAP'' (2017–present). He is currently married to Regine Velasquez, with whom he has one child. Early career Alcasid is a former batch member of the all-male singing group '' Kundirana'' batch 1984 after Gary Valenciano. In 1986, he had intended to star in his first film project, with Manilyn Reynes as his love interest, but due to the People Power Revolution, production on the film was halted. His first album was released in 1989. His debut movie was ''Feel Na Feel'' released by Regal Entertainment in 1990. In 1991, Alcasid made his V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donna Cruz
Donna Cruz Yrastorza-Larrazabal (born February 14, 1977) (), is a Filipina singer and actress. Since the middle of the 1990s, she has released 8 studio albums, and featured as an actress in local films. She has also appeared on four soundtrack albums. Biography 1988–1991: Early career beginnings and ''Donna'' Donna Cruz Yrastorza was born on February 14, 1977 in Manila, Philippines. As a child, Cruz joined pageants and singing competitions. Her first stint in showbiz was when she appeared as a finalist in ''Eat Bulaga!s ''Little Miss Philippines'' child beauty pageant. She won ''Bulilit Kampeon'' in 1988, and signed with Viva Records in 1989. She released her debut album '' Donna'' in 1991 at the age of 14, featuring an original single "Kapag Tumibok ang Puso" and cover of Boy Mondragon's song "Rain". Her self-titled debut album is the biggest-selling debut album by a Filipino artist, making Cruz the youngest and only artist in the Philippines to reach 9x Platinum with h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoyoy Villame
Roman Tesorio Villame (November 18, 1932 – May 18, 2007), better known as Yoyoy Villame (), was a Filipino singer, composer, lyricist, actor, politician and comedian. Early life A native of Calape, Bohol Province, Villame was the youngest of ten children of a fisherman father and fishmonger mother. He started composing songs for the Boy Scouts in his elementary days. Dropping out after his second year in high school, Villame enlisted to become a soldier-trainee of the Philippine Army. Being unhappy with his post in Pampanga, he asked for a discharge after the surrender of rebel leader Luis Taruc. He became a passenger jeepney driver plying the Baclaran-Pasay Taft-Santa Cruz-Dimasalang route. During the ten years of driving jeeps, he would compete in amateur nights held at Plaza Miranda in Quiapo only to lose, reportedly due to his strong Visayan accent. In 1965, Villame returned to Bohol to become a bus driver, where he formed a rondalla band with some fellow drivers; he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion "Regine" Ansong Velasquez-Alcasid ( ; born April 22, 1970) is a Filipino singer and actress. She is considered one of the most influential figures in Philippine popular culture and is known for her vocal range and belting technique. She had unorthodox voice training during her childhood, where she was immersed neck-deep in the sea. Velasquez rose to prominence after winning the television talent show '' Ang Bagong Kampeon'' in 1984 and the Asia Pacific Singing Contest in 1989. Under the name Chona, she signed a recording contract with OctoArts International in 1986 and released the single "Love Me Again", which was commercially unsuccessful. The following year, she adopted the stage name Regine Velasquez for her debut studio album, '' Regine'' (1987), under the guidance of Viva Records executive Vic del Rosario and producer Ronnie Henares. She explored Manila sound and kundiman genres on her second and third studio albums, '' Nineteen 90'' (1990) an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Valenciano
Edgardo Jose "Gary" Santiago Valenciano (born August 6, 1964) is a Filipino singer and actor. Known for his musical versatility and performances, he is a recipient of various accolades, including 12 Awit Awards, 3 FAMAS Awards and the Myx Magna Award. Valenciano began his career in 1984 with the release of his self-titled debut album. In the succeeding years, he has ventured on screen, with appearances on several films and television shows. He has performed alongside artists such as Brian McKnight, George Duke, Paul Jackson Jr., Michael Shapiro, Ricky Martin, Cliff Richard, Leon Patilo, Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patti, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Kool & the Gang. Outside of music, Valenciano's philanthropy is focused on hope, faith, and positive change; having been appointed as the first UNICEF National Ambassador for 25 years. Valenciano was chosen by the Doha Asian Games Olympic Committee as the official interpreter of the anthem titled "Heart of the Games" at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basil Valdez
Basil Salvador Valdez (; born November 8, 1951) is a Filipino singer. He has received several Tinig Awards and the 1991 Tanglaw ng Lahi Award from Ateneo de Manila University. Biography Valdez recalled in a 2024 interview that his impromptu performance in a Catholic retreat, which he attended while being a college freshman, marked the beginning of his journey. Despite he barely knew to play the guitar that time, he substituted for the designated guitarist who had fell ill. He played and sang continuously until he "ran out of songs" and ended singing ''"The Fool on the Hill"'' by the Beatles and ''" Alfie"'' by Dionne Warwick. Valdez became the leading balladeer as Original Pilipino Music (OPM) flourished in the 1970s. He was a member of the Circus Band, which also produced other soloists including Hajji Alejandro, Tillie Moreno, Jacqui Magno, Pat Castillo, Pabs Dadivas and Richard Tann. It was Valdez who recruited Alejandro to the band after the latter's performance in Ate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VST & Company
VST & Company (commonly abbreviated as VST & Co. or simply VST) was a Filipino disco band from Manila, Philippines, founded by Vic Sotto, Spanky Rigor, and Tito Sotto. Hailed as one of the most successful Filipino bands of the late 1970s, the group is considered by many to be one of the original proponents of OPM. The band originally consisted of Spanky Rigor, Roger Rigor, Male Rigor, Celso Llarina, Monet Gaskell, Val Sotto and Jun Medina. They pioneered the Manila sound genre along with bands such as Hotdog and Cinderella, and rose to fame with their first hit song, " Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko". The song ignited Philippine disco culture, and sparked "VST Mania"; a craze that swept across the country throughout the late 1970s. Their five albums which host a catalogue of hits such as " Rock Baby Rock", "Swing It Baby", "Disco Fever", " Magsayawan", "Kiss Kiss", "Magnifica" and "Step No, Step Yes", plus three critically acclaimed full-length films, ''Disco Fever'' (1978), ''Swing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Side A
The A-side and B-side are the two sides of vinyl records and cassettes, and the terms have often been printed on the labels of two-sided music recordings. The A-side of a single usually features a recording that its artist, producer, or record company intends to be the initial focus of promotional efforts and radio airplay, with the aim of it becoming a hit record. The B-side (or "flip-side") is a secondary recording that typically receives less attention, although some B-sides have been as successful as, or more so than, their A-sides. Use of this language has largely declined in the 21st century as the music industry has transitioned away from analog recordings towards digital formats without physical sides, such as downloads and streaming. Nevertheless, some artists and labels continue to employ the terms ''A-side'' and ''B-side'' metaphorically to describe the type of content a particular release features, with ''B-side'' sometimes representing a "bonus" track or other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
