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''Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics'' is the fifth
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and third
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by Filipino singer
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, released on February 5, 2010 by
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. The album was produced by Ito Rapadas, who was also behind the production of ''
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''. It consists of thirteen
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songs, which were originally recorded by popular OPM acts in the 80's and 90's, handpicked by Jay R himself. The album was released on
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Background

Jay R took the local music-biz by storm, when his smash ballad "Bakit Pa Ba" became one of the biggest OPM ballads of 2003. He was crowned the "Philippines' Prince of R&B", because of his smooth and soulful vocal styling, which eventually spawned several local clones. His debut album '' Gameface'' was certified Platinum and he became a household name. Movies, commercial endorsements, gigs and regular TV stints came his way and a new OPM superstar was born. His Gold-certified self-titled second album produced another hit "Ngayo'y Narito", but it was his 2008 album ''Soul in Love'' that surprised everyone in the music industry. The album is filled with a solid track list, unbelievable instrumentation, a great live feel and an outstanding vocal performance. It's no wonder it became one of the biggest albums of 2008, and also solidified his status as Platinum recording artist, when the album became his second Platinum record. With ''Soul in Love'', he was able to capture a new audience with his easy listening vocal style, without losing his signature soulful delivery.Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics album information
. Retrieved February 14, 2010
Although he still has problems in speaking fluent
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, recording an all-Tagalog album has always been his dream.Annie S. Alejo, Showbiz,
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A line which states, "Growing up as a Filipino musician in a foreign land, it has always been my lifelong goal to record an OPM album", can be found on the album's sleeve.Baby A. Gil, ''Sounds Familiar'',
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Production


Songs

All of the thirteen songs in the album were handpicked by Jay R himself, and for the first time, he decided to record an all-Tagalog album as a tribute to some of the biggest OPM hitmakers during the 80's and 90's. Songs from OPM luminaries like
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Martin Nievera Martin Ramon Razon Nievera (born February 5, 1963) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. Known for his contemporary love ballads and on-stage personality, he is celebrated as one of the most important figures in local Filipino music. With a care ...
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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 ...
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, Jaya,
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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 fi ...
and even bands like
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, True Faith, I-Axe, South Border are given the "Jay R touch" and will surely appeal to his fans and OPM music lovers alike. The album features his collaboration with the first Filipino Female Diamond Artist and "Asia's Soul Siren"
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in the track "Muli", while the carrier single is the 1996 Rivermaya classic, "Himala".


Recording

Jay R did the selection of songs for the album himself. He personally loved the songs that he chose, but admitted the challenges of remaking these materials, having said that they already have their respective places in the music industry. He stated that he wanted to change just little and very few of the melody and arrangement of the songs, because these songs already have identities marked in them. He also said that the album is his gift to his fans, as they were the ones who made his first Tagalog single "Bakit Pa Ba" a huge hit. The album features "Asia's Soul Siren" Nina on the song "Muli". Jay R kept on saying that there's a magic with the song and that they have a good chemistry, although they did not record the song together. There were conflicts in schedule and they had to record it at a different place and time. He just gave a guide for Nina's parts on the song and sent them to her.Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics on Pep
. ''pep.ph'' Retrieved 2010-06-01


Reception

''Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics'' performed well, placing in the top 10 of CD retailers in the country. Like ''Soul in Love'', it also received high positive response from music critics and listeners. On a review given by Pocholo Concepcion of '' Inquirer Entertainment'', he praised Jay R's outstanding vocal performance. He stated, "The singer (Jay R) is gifted with a voice suited for classy, urban R&B and he practically breezes through most of the ballads". He was also impressed with the tandem of Jay R and Nina, saying "His duet with Nina in Gary Valenciano’s "Muli" should make Nyoy Volante green with envy". The review ended with Concepcion, praising the songs "Paalam Na" and "Wala na Bang Pag-ibig", saying "But it’s the love-lost tunes ..that shine best under Jay R’s command".Pocholo Concepcion, Album Reviews,
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On the second PMPC Star Awards for Music in 2010, Jay R won the R&B Artist of the Year award for the album. Also on the second Wave 89.1 Urban Music Awards in 2010, he was nominated for Best Male Soul/R&B Artist. In the
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, "Himala" was nominated for Favorite Remake. On the 24th
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in 2011, the album earned two nomination. "Muli", his duet with Nina, was nominated for Best Collaboration, while the album was nominated for Album of the Year.


Track listing

All tracks were produced by Ito Rapadas.Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics on CDBaby
. Retrieved February 16, 2010


Certifications


Release history


References

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