''Jolina Sings the Masters'' is the fourth studio album by Filipino singer-actress
Jolina Magdangal released by
Star Music
Star Music (stylized in lowercase as starmusic; formerly known as Star Records), is a record label in the Philippines owned and operated by media conglomerate ABS-CBN Corporation. It was formerly a separate company operating as a wholly owned su ...
on August 15, 2002. The album consists of 15 songs mostly ballads, with some come with a light pop lilt.
The album's title refers to the songwriters who contributed songs to the collection, whose works have become contemporary classics in
Philippine music industry
The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially the Republic of the Philippines ( fil, Republika ng Pilipinas, links=no),
* bik, Republika kan Filipinas
* ceb, Republika sa Pilipinas
* cbk, República de Filipinas
* hil, Republ ...
earning them the right to be referred to as masters.
The album took eight months to finish due to Magdangal's concert tours around the Philippines and in major cities around the world.
The album showcased the transition of Magdangal from a youth kiddie pop to a grown-up artist, getting rid of the colorful wardrobe, hair ribbons and her trademark bangs and exploring adult emotions in the songs.
The first single released from the album was "Kahit Di Mo Pansin", composed by Vehnee Saturno.
Other notable pieces include her covers of "Million Miles Away", which she performed live in the 2003 Asian Television Awards;
"Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang", which was used in her television series ''Kahit Kailan''; "How Will I Know", which was personally written by
David Pomeranz
David Pomeranz (born February 9, 1951) is an American singer, composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theatre. He is also an ambassador for Operation Smile.
Solo career
Born and raised on Long Island, Pomeranz expressed interest in music from ...
for her; and "No Letting Go", which she and composer Trina Belaminde collaborated in the song's concept.
Critical reception
The album was praised for its repertoire particularly on putting up together master composers in a single album, making it the first album to do such.
Commercial performance
The album was awarded with a gold record certification from the
Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).
Track listing
Personnel
Adapted from the ''Jolina Sings the Masters'' liner notes.
* Vilma B. Selga & Charo Santos-Concio – executive producers
* Andrei Dionisio – a&r supervision
* Beth Faustino & Mona Quejano – a&r coordinators
* Jolina Magdangal & Jun Magdangal – album cover concept
* Raymund del Rosario – album packaging concert & art director
* Ferdinand Abuel & Redel Dapul – creative coordinators
* Tom Epperson – photography
* Jenni Epperson – styling
* Jing Monis & Krist Bansuelo – make-up
* Joel Soriano – cover design & layout
References
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2002 albums
Jolina Magdangal albums