Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to perform in Manila

Grammy winner Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is scheduled to perform at the Mall Of Asia Arena on September 5, 2018 in a concert produced by Ovation Productions. The group members Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone and Flesh-n-Bone worked their way into the music industry from the Glenville section of Cleveland, Ohio and are best known for their fast-paced rapping style and harmonizing vocals. 

In 1997, the popular American hip-hop group was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance with the song "Tha Crossroads." Since its conception in the early 1990s, the group has been honored with other numerous awards.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is the only artist to do collaborations with Eazy-E, Mariah Carey, 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G., and Big Pun and is broadly recognized as one of the most successful hip-hop acts selling more than 50 million records worldwide. The other chart-toppers of the hip hop group are "Thug Luv," "Days of Our Livez," "I Tried," "1st of the Month," "Ghetto Cowboy," "Thuggish Ruggish Bone," "Mo’murda," "Look Into My Eyes," "Breakdown," "If I Could Teach The World," "Notorious Thugs," "Foe The Love of $" and "East 1999." 

Filipino rap icon Gloc-9, new rap sensation Shanti Dope and OPM MoThugs duo Blaze N’ Kane are set to be the show’s front acts providing Pinoy lovers of the genre a delightful and unforgettable night of R&B and hip-hop. The media partners for "Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Live in Manila" are FOX, FOXLife, FOX Filipino, MYX, Philippine Star, Business Mirror, Wave 89.1, 103.5 Klite, Mellow 94.7, 97.1 Barangay LSFM, iFM 93.9, Monster RX 93.1, 96.3 Easyrock, Philstar.com, Inquirer.net, Mb.com.ph, Manilascope, Click The City, LionhearTV, PEP, When In Manila, 8list, Manila Concert Scene, Philippine Concerts, and Soundcheck Manila.

Blaze N' Kane

Gloc-9

Shanti Dope

Tickets available via www.smtickets.com and regular SM Tickets outlets. Ticket Prices are P4,770/ 4,240/ 3,710/ 3,180/ 2,650/1,060. For more info call SM Tickets +632 470-2222 or Ovation Productions +632 532-8883.

Maine Mendoza signs with Universal Records

(L-R) Universal Records Operations Manager Peter Chan, Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Maine Mendoza, Business Manager Rams David

After weeks of anticipation, Maine Mendoza has officially signed a record deal with Universal Records. The contract signing was held at the Universal Records office. Present during the signing were Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go, Operations Manager Peter Chan, Business Manager Rams David, and Maine.

Hints of Maine’s signing first hit the web after Universal Records posted a teaser photo of a ‘mystery girl’ wearing a leather jacket bearing the word Universal on it. Fans were quick to catch on, as #MaineForUniversalRecords became the #1 Trending Topic on Twitter in the Philippines and Worldwide not long after the teaser was posted.

The mystery girl was finally shown to be non-other than Maine herself on June 22, as posted through a Big Reveal video, further exciting her fans. 

Signing with Universal Records is just the latest accolade for the 23 year-old star, as she celebrates her third anniversary in show business. Rising to stardom after being introduced as Yaya Dub on the hit noontime show Eat Bulaga, Maine has amassed a number of endorsements, TV shows, box-office hits, and a best-selling book. Now, Maine is more than ready to trade in her dubsmash skills to pursue a recording career, adding to her many talents.

Talking about Maine’s signing, Kathleen Dy-Go, General Manager of Universal Records says “We’re very happy to welcome Maine into the Universal Records family, and very excited to be working with her for her upcoming projects.”

Maine with Universal Records General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go

Maine now joins Gary Valenciano, Christian Bautista, Noel Cabangon, The CompanY, Parokya ni Edgar, Gloc-9, Sponge Cola, Ice Seguerra, Shanti Dope, Christian Bautista, and Elmo Magalona in the elite roster of Universal Records’ prime artists.

Stay tuned for Maine's debut single under Universal Records this 2018. Watch the full #TheBigReveal video here:

For more updates, follow Universal Records on Instagram @universalrecordsph and Twitter @universalrecph, on Facebook at http://facebook.com/universalrecordsph and YouTube. 

Mariah Carey live in Manila on October 26, 2018

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The one and only Mariah Carey is coming back to Manila for a special one-night concert titled "Mariah Carey: Live in Concert" on October 26, 2018 at the Araneta Coliseum. The pop icon is set to perform her number ones and more, bringing a new and bigger tour for her Filipino fans.

Carey is the best-selling female artiste of all time with more than 200 million records sold worldwide to date and 18 Billboard number one singles, 17 of which were self-penned including "Hero," "Fantasy," "Always Be My Baby," "Honey," "One Sweet Day," "Without You," "Touch My Body," "We Belong Together," "Don’t Forget About Us" and the global smash hit Christmas single "All I Want for Christmas Is You." It was more than any solo artiste has done in history.

With distinct five-octave vocal range, prolific song writing and producing talent, Carey has defined the modern pop performance. As a singer, songwriter and record producer, she has been recognized with five Grammy Awards, nine American Music Awards, Billboard's Artist of the Decade award, the World Music Award for World's Best Selling Female Artiste of the Millennium and BMI's Icon Award to name a few.

"Mariah Carey: Live in Concert" is presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets will be on-sale beginning Friday, April 20 via TicketNet.com.ph or call 911-5555 for more details.

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Fern. releases debut EP; 'Into You,' 'Wanna Dance with You' conquer Asia

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Fern.

Wunderkind musician Fernando Tan, 17, who is professionally known as Fern., launched his self-titled debut extended play “Fern.” on March 30, 2018. Having only been active on the scene for a few months, the teenage singer-songwriter-producer has already garnered multiple achievements.

Fern. released his first single titled “Into You” in 2017. The song debuted and stayed at number 1 on the Spotify Philippines Top 50 Viral Chart for one week and has garnered over 1.5 million plays on Spotify.

Fern.’s latest single is titled “Wanna Dance with You.” Both “Into You” and “Wanna Dance with You” have been included by Spotify in playlists in countries such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines.

On top of this, Fern. has been featured on Scout Magazine’s Teens Under 18 To Watch Out For In 2018. He has already been given opportunities to collaborate with young OPM artists such as Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose, TALA and Claudia Barretto.

Fern.’s self-titled “Fern.” is heavily inspired by the beats of the 1980s, along with a handful of sonic influences from artists such as The 1975, LANY, The Weeknd and Frank Ocean. It features songs that perfectly encapsulate the euphoric experiences of youth, love, and heartbreak that will definitely resonate with everyone looking for songs to chill and groove along to.

Featuring Fern.’s singles “Into You,” “Are You Mine” and “Wanna Dance with You,” “Fern.” has three new tracks. On March 26, 2018, an EP Launch Party was held at Early Night? in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila to much success with the attendance of both fans and media alike.

“Fern.” is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and Amazon. Watch the official music video of “Into You” here:

Check Fern. on his official Facebook page. 

Nelly in Cove Manila on January 12, 2018

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Nelly (Facebook/Cove Manila)

ARTIST

Stage Name: Nelly

Birth Name: Cornell Iral Haynes Jr.

Background:

Born on November 2, 1974 in Austin, Texas, United States, Nelly was still in high school when he formed the hip hop group called St. Lunatics. He eventually decided to pursue a career as a solo artist and went on to become of the best-selling American rappers of all time.

Discography

Studio Albums

1.      Title: “Country Grammar”

Release Date: June 27, 2000

Labels: Universal Records, Fo’ Reel

Hit Songs: “Country Grammar (Hot S**t)”

2.      Title: “Nellyville”

Release Date: June 25, 2002

Label: Universal Records, Fo’ Reel

Hit Songs: “Nellyville,” "Dilemma" featuring Kelly Rowland, "Hot In Herre"

3.      Title: “Sweat”

Release Date: September 13, 2004

Labels: Universal Records, Fo’ Reel, Island Records, Derrty Entertainment

Hit Songs: “Heart of a Champion,” “Tilt Ya Head Back” featuring Christina Aguilera

4.      Title: “Suit”

Release Date: September 13, 2004

Labels: Universal Records, Fo’ Reel, Island Records, Derrty Entertainment

Hit Songs: “My Place” featuring Jaheim, “Over and Over” featuring Tim McGraw

5.      Title: “Brass Knuckles”

Release Date: September 16, 2008

Labels: Derrty Entertainment, Universal Motown Records

Hit Songs: “Party People” featuring Fergie, “Body on Me” featuring Akon, Ashanti

6.      Title: “5.0”

Release Date: November 12, 2010

Labels: Derrty Entertainment, Universal Motown Records

Hit Songs: “Gone” featuring Kelly Rowland, “Move That Body” featuring T-Pain, Akon

7.      Title: “M.O.”

Release Date: September 30, 2013

Label: Republic

Hit Songs: “Get Like Me” featuring Nicki Minaj, Pharrell

CONCERT

Date and Time: January 12, 2018 at 10:30 p.m.

Venue: Cove Manila, Okada Manila, Atlantic Avenue, Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines 1703 

Ticket Prices:

Early Bird

Male: 1,500 pesos

Female: 1,000 pesos

Regular

Male: 2,500 pesos

Female: 2,000 pesos

*Note: Tickets are inclusive of entrance and one drink.

For more information, go to Cove Manila’s website or Facebook page. 

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'Dream of Paradise' EP by Kriesha Chu

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Artist

Screen name: Kriesha Chu
Birth name: Kriesha Tiu
Birth date: December 20, 1998
Birth place: Cebu, Philippines
Background: 
Originally from Cebu, Philippines, Kriesha Chu was in the United States when she was scouted by Urban Works Entertainment. She was a member of the K-pop girl group KWINS, which was the runner-up of the SBS reality television competition show "K-pop Star 6: The Last Chance."

Album

EP title: "Dream of Paradise"
Release date: January 3, 2018
Label: Urban Works Entertainment, LOEN Entertainment
Formats: CD, digital download
Tracks:

1. "Like Paradise" (lead track)
2. "Sunset Dream" (Korean version)
3. "Sunset Dream" (English version)
4. "Falling Star" with Min Joo

Artist's Discography Summary

Previous EPs: 0
Previous studio albums: 0
Previous single albums: 1

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