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Warner Music Philippines
Warner Music Philippines (WMP) is a record label in the Philippines. It is a regional branch of the multinational music conglomerate Warner Music Group. Founded in 1977, the company gained its self-distributed status and has since began releases of several Filipino music artists and bands. The label has been switched to digital-only releases since the 2010s. History WMG, then known as WEA International, established WEA Records Philippines under a distribution/license agreement for 15 years with a local group led by Bella Dy Tan. In 1992, Warner Music officially set up its own local branch, after its distributor gained its own independent status and became Universal Records. Its initial offices were at the Ma. Daniel Building in Malate, Manila. WMP has been signed artists throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including Lea Salonga, Side A, Alamid, Barbie's Cradle, David Pomeranz, Nina, Kitchie Nadal, Christian Bautista, Sitti, and Kamikazee. In 2003, WMP transferred its offices to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group Corp. ( d.b.a. Warner Music Group, commonly abbreviated as WMG) is an American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in New York City. It is one of the " big three" recording companies and the third-largest in the global music industry, after Universal Music Group (UMG) and Sony Music Entertainment (SME). Formerly part of Time Warner (now Warner Bros. Discovery), WMG was publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange from 2005 until 2011, when it announced its privatization and sale to Access Industries. It later had its second IPO on Nasdaq in 2020, once again becoming a public company. With a multibillion-dollar annual turnover, WMG employs more than 3,500 people and has operations in more than 50 countries throughout the world. The company owns and operates some of the largest and most successful labels in the world, including Elektra Records, Reprise Records, Warner Records, Parlophone Records (formerly owned by EMI), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ortigas Center
Ortigas Center is a central business district located within the joint boundaries of Pasig, Mandaluyong and Quezon City, within the Metro Manila region in the Philippines. With an area of more than , it is Metro Manila's second most important business district after the Makati CBD. It is governed by Ortigas Center Association, Inc. Ortigas Center is home to many shopping malls, office and condominium skyscrapers, nightlife bars, restaurants and other building complexes. These include the St. Francis Square, the Asian Development Bank compound, the Oakwood Premier serviced apartments and a Shangri-La hotel. It is also the headquarters of San Miguel Corporation, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Viva Communications, Century Pacific Food, the Philippine branch of HSBC, Republic Biscuit Corporation (Rebisco), and Robinsons Galleria. Also present in the area are Philippine offices of prominent engineering firms such as Parsons Brinckerhoff, Sinclair Knight Merz, and WSP Group. It also home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Laurel Asensio
Isobelle Nicole Laurel Asensio (born July 7, 1986), professionally known as Nicole Asensio, is a Filipino actress, singer and songwriter. After providing lead vocals for all-girl rock band General Luna, she began a solo career and released her first album ''Schizoprano'' in 2015. Early life and family A member of the Laurel family, Asensio is the daughter of singer Iwi Laurel. Her maternal grandparents are former Vice President of the Philippines Salvador Laurel (the son of Philippine President Jose P. Laurel), and the singer Celia Diaz-Laurel. She is the first cousin of actress Denise Laurel and niece of theater artist Cocoy Laurel. Her paternal grandmother is famed opera singer Fides Cuyugan-Asensio. Asensio began singing as a child, but "didn't undergo formal voice lessons like most heirs fmusical legends do. Instead, living with her grandmother, mother, and uncle, was enough for her to discover her musicality." She graduated from De La Salle University in 2007 with a bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ransom Collective
The Ransom Collective (also known as TRC and originally known as Kian Ransom) are a Filipino indie folk band known for their "spirited music that makes for perfect adventure tunes." The band, which consists of Kian Ransom (vocals/guitars), Jermaine Choa Peck (vocals/percussion), Leah Halili (vocals/bass), sisters Lily (keyboards) and Muriel Gonzales (violin), and Redd Claudio (drums), first received wide public attention when they won first place at Wanderland Music and Arts Festival's pre-event Wanderband competition in January 2014 and played at Wanderland 2014. The group is currently signed to Mustard Music, a sub-label of Universal Records. The band released their self-titled EP in 2014, featuring hit singles "Fools", "Settled", and "Open Road". They also released their debut album ''Traces'' on May 20, 2017. History TRC was formed in August 2013 when Kian Ransom, then an indie solo artist, came back to the Philippines after pursuing his college education in Los Angeles. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lola Amour
Lola Amour is a Filipino rock band from Muntinlupa, Philippines that dabbles in the genres of modern rock, funk, and pop. The band consists of Pio Dumayas on lead vocals and guitar, Martin Kim on background vocals and keyboards, Raymond King on background vocals and bass, Zoe Gonzales on lead guitar, Angelo Mesina on trumpets, Joxx Perez on saxophone, and Renzo Santos on drums. History ''Formation (2013-2016)'' Lola Amour was formed in Muntinlupa from two rival bands, "Sinigang Na Baboy" and "Decaf", comprising students at De La Salle Santiago Zobel School. While the two bands always competed against each other in the annual school battle of the bands, they were friends as members of student music clubs such as the DLSZ Symphonic Orchestra and DLSZ Jammers. The two bands decided to merge and perform at their senior year graduation ball. When the group moved on to college, they officially adopted the name "Lola Amour", after the grandmother of vocalist Pio Dumayas. ''Wanderla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IV Of Spades
IV of Spades (stylized as IV OF SPADES, pronounced "four of spades") is a Filipino rock band from Metro Manila, Philippines, consisting of vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Zild Benitez, vocalist and lead guitarist Blaster Silonga, and drummer Badjao de Castro. Unique served as the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist until 2018. The band first gained exposure with the release of their 4th single "Mundo". On August 21, 2020, the band entered a hiatus. Their musical style has been described as "pop funk" and funk rock by the local press. IV of Spades has been nominated for several musical awards, both in the Philippines and internationally. The band is also known for their 1970s-inspired outfits. History 2014–2020: Early years In July 2014, Allan Mitchell Silonga also known as "DADDY A" planned and decided to form a band for his son Blaster, who would become the band's lead guitarist and vocals. Daddy A handpicked and recruit drummer Badjao de Castro and bassist Zild B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hale (band)
Hale is a Filipino alternative rock band, formed in Manila, Philippines in 2004. The group originally consisted of singer and guitarist Champ Lui Pio, bassist Sheldon Gellada, guitarist Roll Martinez and drummer Omnie Saroca. This line-up remained unchanged until the departure of Saroca in 2008; he was then replaced by Paolo Santiago. In March 2017, Chino David of Silent Sanctuary became the band's fifth member. Hale signed to EMI, now PolyEast Records in 2004 and released their self–titled debut album, ''Hale'' (2005). The album was critically acclaimed; resulting in the accolade as the '' Awit Award''’s Group of the Year. The band’s debut album included the single " The Day You Said Goodnight" which brought them mainstream success in Southeast Asia. The following year, the band released their second studio album ''Twilight'' (2006) which received mostly positive reviews and critical success. The band released their third album ''Above, Over and Beyond'' (2008) which rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dicta License
Dicta License is a Filipino band formed December 1999, whose music is a fusion of rock, rap, and grunge. This band consists of Pochoy Labog on vocals, Bryan Makasiar on drums, Kelley Mangahas on bass, and Boogie Romero on guitars. The band's name literally translates as "License to Speak," which can be aptly associated with the philosophical cum socio-political tone evident in their songs. The band's influences include Rage Against the Machine, Lauryn Hill, The Roots, Public Enemy, Incubus, and many others, with RATM being their strongest influence of all. Break Their first big break happened in 2001 when Warner Music Philippines included their songs ''Duct Tape'' and ''Criminal'' in its compilation album, ''No Seat Affair'', together with other than up-and-coming artists, Cog, DTS, Zooom, Six Digit and Euglito's Eye. In that same year, the band was invited to thBusan International Rock Festivalin Korea, where they performed in front of a crowd of about 25,000. Career In 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smart Communications
Smart Communications Inc., commonly referred to as Smart (and officially stylized/ self-styled as SMART), is a wholly owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT Inc., a telecommunications and digital services provider based in the Philippines. The company has 73 million mobile subscribers as of 2020, under the brands Smart, Sun, and TNT. Smart's wireless broadband subscribers number 3.8 million under the brands Smart Bro and Sun Wireless Broadband. Smart offers commercial wireless services through its 2G, 3G, 3.5G HSPA+, 4G LTE, and LTE-A networks, with 5G currently being deployed in multiple locations in the Philippines. Smart's terrestrial wireless telephony service is being complemented by its satellite communication services Smart Sat and Marino which also serve the global maritime industry. The company has introduced wireless offerings such as Smart Money, a mobile electronic wallet that also enables its SMS-based money remittance servic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Popular Music Festival
The Philippine Popular Music Festival (also known as Philpop) is an annual songwriting competition organized by the Philpop MusicFest Foundation and was launched in 2012. The creation of the festival was inspired by the defunct Metro Manila Popular Music Festival. The foundation itself is headed by the chairman Manny V. Pangilinan, executive director Ryan Cayabyab and administrator and communications director Patricia Bermudez-Hizon. The competition is only open to original and previously unreleased songs in English, Filipino and other Philippine languages. Since its inception, it's been airing annually in TV5. There are three prizes given: Grand Prize (₱1,000,000), 2nd Prize (₱500,000) and 3rd Prize (₱250,000). An additional award is given named Smart People's Choice Award (₱200,000), which is the most popular song based on the text votes sent by the people. People who win these prizes also receive trophies while the defeated finalists each receive ₱50,000 and a plaque. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leanne & Naara
Leanne and Naara is an indie pop/singer-songwriter duo based in Metro Manila, Philippines. The duo consists of Leanne Mamonong and Naara Acueza. Although they began their musical careers while in their school, the duo began released their debut single "Again" in 2016, "New York and Back" in 2017, "Make Me Sing" and "Someday" in 2018, and "Destination" in 2019. The duo is currently signed to Warner Music Philippines. They released their debut album ''Daybreak'' in 2020 with their leading single "Keeping Me Up". History Early years Mamonong and Acueza had met each other in 2012 when they were both college freshmen at Assumption College San Lorenzo, taking Bachelor of Performance Arts course. The duo started their musical career when Mamonong was asked to perform at a school event, in which she was felt to be uncomfortable to do solo but decided to tapped in Acueza to accompany her. In the end, Acueza returned the favor to Mamonong to perform at the next school events. In 2015, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
