''R2K'' is the tenth studio album by Filipino singer-actress

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 beltin ...

, released in the Philippines on November 24, 1999, by

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on CD and

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formats and later on

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and

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. The album is Velasquez's second from Viva Records after '' Drawn''. It consists of various

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s of hits from the 1980's such as

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's " On the Wings of Love" to the 1990's such as

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's "

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". The album was produced by Velasquez and sold more than 40,000 copies in its second week of release, earning a platinum certification, and was certified four times platinum a year later. ''R2K'' has since been certified twelve times platinum, becoming the highest-selling album by a female artist in the Philippines.

Background

''R2K'' is Velasquez' third all-

s album after ''

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'' and ''

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''. She also featured actor

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and

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to do a rap adlib for her song "

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". It also marked the first time a Philippine artist released an album with a

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. The VCD contains six

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s done by Velasquez with director

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including " One Love" which features actors

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and

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. It is also the first time in the Philippines that a limited edition 48-page colored magazine was released together with the album.

Release and promotion

As part of the album's promotion, Velasquez performed in small venue tours which included a three-date event at the

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called Regine 2000. In January, it was reported that an arena concert was planned in support of the album. Shortly after, it was announced that Velasquez would perform two shows on April 7–8, 2000 at the

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, officially named R2K: The Concert. Velasquez and her team selected

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, Jaya, and

as special guests. The concerts received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised Velasquez's performances, as well as the stage production. She garnered a Best Female Major Concert Act win at the

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for the show.

Track listing

Credits are adapted from the

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of ''R2K''. Notes * "Love Songs Medley" is not included on the

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and

formats of the album and only available on certain CD pressings.

Sales and certifications

Release history

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:R2K (Regine Velasquez Album) Regine Velasquez albums 1999 albums 1990s covers albums