Josh Groban concert with special guest Lea Salonga

Lea Salonga

Filipino fans shall once again be treated to world-class entertainment as Ovation Productions, on its 40th year, proudly announces that Tony Award-winner and Broadway royalty Lea Salonga now joins multi-platinum singer-songwriter Josh Groban at his special post-Valentines Manila concert this 2019. Two of the most powerful and distinct voices in the industry come together for the Bridges Tour live on February 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

 

The unmistakable voice behind global hit "You Raise Me Up" brings his internationally recognized one-night-only show to the Philippines, backed by the magnificent ABS-CBN Orchestra, Josh’s own 5-man band, and the Ateneo Choir. This latest tour kicked off in the United States last October, marking Groban’s first tour since his sold-out Stages Tour in 2016. 

Josh Groban's brand new album Bridges was released in September 2018 to critical acclaim, featuring the singles “River,” “Granted," and “Symphony" and duets with such notable artists as Andrea Bocelli and Sarah McLachlan. Bridges Tour Live in Manila is extra special as Josh will perform songs off this record, a captivating duet or two with Lea Salonga, and his greatest hits "All I Ask," "Broken Vow," "She’s Out Of My Life," "You Raise Me Up," "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "To Where You Are," "Awake," "You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up)," "Believe," among many others.

 

Josh Groban’s Bridges Tour Live in Manila with special guest Lea Salonga is produced by Ovation Productions. Tickets now available via www.smtickets.com and all SM Tickets outlets. For inquiries, call +63 9171495959 or follow Ovation Productions online.

 

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Shanti Dope brings Pinoy pride in international collaborations

17 year-old viral rap star Shanti Dope's flourishing artistry continues to burn bright as he brings Pinoy rap into the international scene.

As he celebrates one year in the industry, and more than 20 million views and streams for his hit song "Nadarang," the new gen rapper-songwriter adds collaborations with international artists to the long list of achievements in his young career.

Shanti is expected to bring his A-game in on the international remix of the song 'Crazy' by rising American singer Mimi. He joins NomaD and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Krayzie Bone in the catchy hip-hop tune, also providing a unique Pinoy twist on his verse.

The song does not only feature Shanti himself as an artist, but also our very own language as he raps Tagalog on his verse. To be able to showcase the national language on a worldwide stage is a big feat for OPM artists, especially in the genre of rap, as Shanti continues to build bridges across different genres, platforms, and audiences through his music.

The rap prodigy will not only appear on thisinternational track, but is also slated to be special a guest (together with his mentor Gloc-9) in the upcoming Ultimate hiphop OG Bone Thugs-N-Harmony concert on September 5, 2018 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Mimi's 'Crazy (International Remix) [feat. Shanti Dope, Krayzie Bone, and NomaD]' is now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon

Shanti Dope and Materyal EPs are now available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and Amazon under Universal Records.

Tickets for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony concert are out now via SM Tickets | bit.ly/BTNH2018MNL It’s gonna be an epic hiphop party with #BTNHManila ft. Gloc-9 and Shanti Dope, made possible by Ovation Productions.

It’s here!

“Crazy” (International Remix) by MiMi featuring Nomad, Krayzie Bone and our very own Shanti Dope 

LISTEN to the song on Spotify ➡️ spoti.fi/2P2lew1

https://www.facebook.com/universalrecordsph/videos/1960463097579513/

Sabrina Carpenter Teams Up with Shanti Dope in "Almost Love"

American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter has teamed up with Philippines' very own new generation rapper-songwriter, Shanti Dope. "Almost Love" by Sabrina Carpenter featuring Shanti Dope is now available in all digital and streaming providersHERE. Exclusively distributed in the Philippines by MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) through Hollywood Records. 

Adding to the Asian flavor of Sabrina Carpenter's latest single, "Almost Love," is a unique collaboration with 17-year old, Sean Patrick Ramos aka Shanti Dope. “Almost Love” is the first single off Sabrina’s highly-anticipated third studio album Singular, coming later this year. Produced by Stargate, Sabrina Carpenter co-wrote “Almost Love” alongside Mikkel Eriksen, Nate Campany, and Steph Jones. Providing a fresh take on the single, Filipino rap genius Shanti Dope not only features on the track but also composed the rap verses in a truly 'Tatak Pinoy' style.

“It’s falling for someone and knowing that you’re inches away from love. It either has a happy ending, or no ending at all,” Sabrina tells Inquirer Super in a recent interview with Philippine Daily Inquirer. “It was very easy to write because in these young years of our lives they always say you lose people along the way, sometimes for no reason other than they were meant to teach you a lesson, and some of those are definitely ‘almost lovers,’” she adds.

Moreover, Sabrina Carpenter is set to take the spotlight this August for a series of tours in the Philippines to promote her brand new single, “Almost Love.” The 19-year-old American singer-songwriter and Disney Teen Star is behind the international chart-topping singles, “Why,” “Thumbs,” and most recently, Billboard Dance Club’s No. 1 Song “Alien” featuring multi-platinum selling UK DJ/Producer/Songwriter, Jonas Blue. 

Catch Sabrina Carpenter as she performs her pop hits Live and Acoustic at the following venues:

• Uptown Bonifacio Mall – August 24, 2018 (Friday) at 7:00PM
• Eastwood Mall Open Park – August 25, 2018 (Saturday) at 7:00PM
• Venice Grand Canal – August 26, 2018 (Sunday) at 6:00PM

“Sabrina Carpenter: Live and Acoustic!” is presented by MCA MUSIC (Universal Music Philippines) and Megaworld Lifestyle Malls.

Download/Stream “Almost Love” now via Apple Music, Spotify, iTunes, Spinnr or Deezer:

“Almost Love” by Sabrina Carpenter - https://lnk.to/AlmostLove

“Almost Love” by Sabrina Carpenter feat. Shanti Dope: https://MCAMusic.lnk.to/AlmostLove_SCxSD

Purchase the Limited Edition Fanzine, which includes a Download Code of Sabrina Carpenter’s singles, at the Astroplus/Astrovision selling booth during the showcase dates and get access to the “Sabrina Carpenter: Live and Acoustic” event. More details on the Show Access/Fanzine Signing/Meet & Greet mechanics to be announced soon on MCA MUSIC (Universal Music Philippines). 

Deezer hosts ‘Football Fever’ artist takeover to celebrate World Cup

Kasabian

Musicians such as Kasabian (England), Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (Japan), MXM(BrandNewBoys) (South Korea) and Zara Larsson (Sweden) take over Deezer’s new ‘Football Fever’ Channel with exclusive playlists 

11 June 2018: Global music streaming service, Deezer, is celebrating the World Cup with its first ever ‘Football Fever’ local artist takeover. Starting today, Deezer will host exclusive playlists created by musicians from each of the 32 countries partaking in the world’s largest football competition.

Kasabian are one of the bands shouting ‘Come on England!’ in the run up to the World Cup, and their chosen tracks for the new ‘Football Fever’ channel include hits from artists like James Blake and Giggs. Zara Larsson is ‘Go Sweden!’ with her playlist full of local Swedish influences and favourites like Tove Lo, Avicii and Icona Pop, while Colombia is supported by Mike Bahia.

Artists from all over the world have personally selected and curated playlists for 32 World Cup entrants including: Australia, Brazil, Belgium, France, Germany, Uruguay, Japan and South Korea.

Each artist’s playlist will also champion a wide variety of their local genres, including French rap (Niska for France), Brazilian Funk (Mc Kevinho for Brazil), German electronic (Paul Kalkbrenner for Germany), and Nigerian Afrobeats (DaVido for Nigeria). 

Deezer’s ‘Football Fever’ channel is also getting fans into the football spirit with local ‘Top Anthems’ played at World Cup tournaments over the last 60 years, chosen specially by Deezer music editors.

Sulinna Ong, Deezer’s Global VP of Artist Marketing commented: “Football, like music, is about bringing people together. Just as the World Cup gathers the best in football talent from all over the world, Deezer has gathered the best in global musical talent for this summer’s matches. We’re excited to have great musicians like Kasabian, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, MXM(BrandNewBoys) Zara Larsson, Vance Joy, Paul Kalkbrenner and Of Monsters and Men showcasing their own favourite artists from each of their countries to give our football-loving users the perfect soundtrack to the World Cup this summer.”

The Deezer ‘Football Fever’ is available from today here, until 16th July 2018.

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.