Star Records Teams Up With Cherry Mobile for Music Library

ABS-CBN music outfit Star Records has teamed up with mobile phone manufacturer Cherry Mobile for a music library where users can download their favorite songs.



Called Cherry Music, the application allows fans to download up to 100 free songs from Star Records Artists for 45 days after purchasing a handset from Cherry Mobile.



Some of Star Records' top artists include Toni Gonzaga, Erik Santos, Maria Aragon, Marie Digby, Jamie Rivera and Bugoy Drilon, among others.



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Maria Aragon Releases New Album

Maria Aragon, the eleven-year-old Filipino-Canadian singer famous for her rendition of Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” has released her self-titled debut album under Star Records.



In her @mariiiaofficial Twitter account, Maria Aragon Tweeted, “Thank you for everybody’s support and love. Because of you I am now here in the Philippines and signed under Star Records!”



Her debut album is composed of “Born This Way” as her carrier single and with songs, “You’re My Home,” “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing,” “Follow Your Dream,” “Can’t Smile Without You,” “Kung Bubuksan Mo Lang Ang Puso,” and “One Hope, One Dream.”



She first promoted her self-titled debut album at “ASAP ROCKS” wherein she performed with Sarah Geronimo. She also appeared at the concert of Yeng Constantino and did a duet with the former “Pinoy Dream Academy” champion.



Internet Sensation Maria Aragon became well-known after sharing the stage with Lady Gaga at her Toronto concert last March. She made television appearances in “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in Los Angeles, “Good Morning America” in New York, and at a Canada Day celebration, she performed before British Royal Couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton and a crowd of 300,000.



For those who can’t wait any longer, Maria Aragon shall be out in the metro for a series of Promotional Mall tours, August 28- SM Mall of Asia, and September 4- SM Megamall.



Grab Maria Aragon’s first album in all record bars nationwide. Digital format of the tracks can be downloaded at www.starrecords.ph .

Pilipinas Got Talent Season 2 Winner Marcelito Pomoy Releases Debut Album

Pilipinas Got Talent (PGT) Season 2 Grand Champion Marcelito Pomoy has recently released his debut album called “Duet Yourself” under Star Records featuring the carrier single “Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang.”



Here is the track listing of the album:



1. The Prayer

2. Hanggang Ngayon

3. Let The Love Begin

4. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang

5. Forever

6. The Prayer- Minus One

7. Hanggang Ngayon- Minus One

8. Let The Love Begin- Minus One

9. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang- Minus One

10. Forever- Minus One

11. The Prayer- Instrumental

12. Hanggang Ngayon- Instrumental

13. Let The Love Begin- Instrumental

14. Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang- Instrumental

15. Forever- Instrumental



Marcelito Pomoy‘s “Duet Yourself” debut album is now available in all record bars nationwide.

Erik Santos' 'Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka' Music Video

Here is Erik Santos's music video for his latest song " Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka" from his newest album, "Awit Para Sa'yo" out now in all record bars nationwide.

PBB's James Reid and Brett Jackson Release Their First Album Under Star Records

It is a dream came true for the PBB Teen-ternationals James Reid and Bret Jackson as they release their first ever album We are Whatever under Star Records. The album consists of their original compositions which are the result of both hard work and fun. "At first we are just playing around, just having fun," James said. "I just went to his house and we were like, whoa this is cool, why don't we put this on Youtube, we put it on Youtube and it got like 20,000 hits and then we're like, ‘Oh, this might be something.’"

They said that they tried to write songs in Filipino but admitted that they still couldn't express themselves well in the language. "We put a tagalog part in, just because we thought it might help, but to say what we want to say, it's hard, still."

We are Whatever contains mostly love songs which made us ask James and Brett who they dedicate this album to. "I guess the inspiration came from the past relationships. There is no particular person I dedicate it to, we made it for our fans, that's why we started this, for our fans because they have been waiting since PBB for me and Bret to come up with this album," James explained.

We are Whatever is in digital format and can be downloaded via the Star Records website.

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Maria Aragon Starts Recording First Album

Maria Aragon has set foot in the studio to record her first album.

Days after arriving from Canada, the 11-year-old YouTube sensation continues to live out her dream in the Philippines as she becomes the newest Kapamilya pop singer.

Among the songs in Aragon's new album is her rendition of Lady Gaga's “Born This Way,” which catapulted her to international recognition. It can be remembered that Lady Gaga herself invited Aragon to perform the song with her at Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

The Filipino-Canadian also takes a crack at singing Original Pilipino Music or OPM in her album with "Kung Bubuksan Mo Puso Mo."

Aragon admitted that she is still in disbelief with the stardom that has welcomed her here in the Philippines, but said that she is inspired by Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano and his outlook on career and spirituality.

She added that she wants to stay grounded and be a normal kid despite all the attention she is getting.

Aragon has already shared a song number with Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo on "ASAP Rocks," ABS-CBN's musical variety show. She is set to perform with Concert King Martin Nievera on the same show this Sunday.

She will also be the voice of Star Cinema's upcoming movie with actresses Kathryn Bernardo and Julia Montes as she sings "Way Back Home," her first movie soundtrack.

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Maria Aragon Inks Contract With Star Records

YouTube singing sensation Maria Aragon signed a contract on Friday for a record deal with Star Records.

Aside from doing her first solo album, the 11-year-old singer will also guest in the upcoming concert of Yeng Constantino to sing "Hawak Kamay."

Aragon will also be the voice behind the new rendition of Lea Salonga's hit "You're My Home" for the movie "Way Back Home" of Katherine Bernardo and Julia Montes for Star Cinema.

Argon said she still could not believe all these blessings coming her way.

"It's just a really big opportunity and I feel so blessed," she said.

Her mother Menchie likewise said she never thought her daughter's dream would one day come true.

"Happy. Sobrang happy," she said.

But aside from the promising career of her daughter, Menchie is also glad that the record deal paved the way for their whole family to return to the Philippines after 14 years.

After Aragon's showbiz commitments, the whole family plans to go to Ormoc so the young singer can meet her grandmother and other relatives.

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Marie Digby Thrilled Over New Album

International acoustic singer Marie Digby is excited over her upcoming album under Star Records.

In an interview with "Showbiz News Ngayon", Digby said her new CD will have more than 7 seven tracks, including a Tagalog song.

"Super, super excited. The album is going to be 8 songs for now. There will be a cover, a Filipino song," Digby said.

The singer also revealed on Twitter that she already had a photo shoot for the album.

"just came back from the album photoshoot!! Had the most wonderful day with lovely people. Feeling so grateful =) !!," Digby tweeted on Thursday night.

The singer said her album is definitely a collection of "feel good" songs and love songs.

Meanwhile, former "Pinoy Big Brother" housemates James Reid and Bret Jackson are also gearing up for their first album together under Star Records.

The two said their album will cover different genres of music and will contain all original compositions.

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Maria Aragon Wants to Sing With Piolo Pascual, Sarah Geronimo and Martin Nievera

Star Records' newest recording artist Maria Aragon bared her dream to perform with Filipino artists like hunk actor Piolo Pascual, Pop Star Princess Sarah Geronimo and Concert King Martin Nievera.

"I really wanna perform with Piolo, Sarah. And I really don't know why but I really want to meet Martin Nievera because he seems to be a really, really cool guy," the 10-year-old Filipino-Canadian singer told "Showbiz News Ngayon".

Aragon said she will perform on "ASAP Rocks" this Sunday.

Aragon, who was discovered on YouTube by Lady Gaga, arrived in Manila on Wednesday to record an album for Star Records.

The young singer quickly rose to fame after no less than her idol, Lady Gaga, posted in her official Twitter account a link to a YouTube video of Aragon's cover version of her song “Born This Way".

Aragon's YouTube video has been viewed at least 38 millions times.

On March 3, 2011, Aragon performed with Lady Gaga at the latter’s concert in Toronto.

She also guested on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

And just earlier this month, she performed before Prince William and Kate Middleton when the royal couple visited Canada.

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Erik Santos and Marcelito Pomoy Excited for Their Own Albums

Singer Erik Santos said he is excited to launch his latest album as it has a fresh lineup of songs that he dedicates to his fans.

In an interview with “Showbiz News Ngayon,” Santos said: “Excited ako kasi karamihan talaga ang mga kanta sa album, lahat OPM and original.”

According to Santos, the theme of his newest carrier single titled “Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka” also reflects his current love life.

“Medyo. Loveless pero happy naman ako. Kung sino lang ang dumating, kung sino ang mapusuan mo,” he said.

Meanwhile, “Pilipinas Got Talent” (PGT) Season 2 grand winner Marcelito Pomoy also shared how elated and nervous he was when he recorded his first album after winning the competition.

“Mahirap talaga. Ilang oras din kaming nagre-record doon. Matagal. Kasi inuuna ko yung babae tapos sunod naman yung lalaki so pinagdudugtong na lang,” he said.

Included in Pomoy’s album are the songs that he performed in PGT like “The Prayer” and “Hanggang Ngayon.”

Jericho Rosales Gets First Platinum Award

Actor Jericho Rosales shared his excitement over his first platinum award from Star Records for his album titled "Change."

In an interview with "Showbiz News Ngayon", Rosales said that it was a dream come true for him.

"Yes, first platinum award ko sa buhay ko, maraming salamat. Talagang maligaya ako na naibabahagi ko ang saloobin ko o ang pananaw ko sa pamamagitan ng kanta," he said.

The actor added that the award gave him another reason to continue writing and performing songs.

"Feeling ko lumilinaw [na] ang purpose ko sa pagiging artist ko. So I'm really happy and I appreciate all the support na binibigay niyo sa akin," he said.

"Thank you for giving me a chance to prove myself in singing and acting."

Rosales said he will record a new album before the year ends. Currently, he is a co-host of ABS-CBN's reality show "I Dare You."

Maria Aragon to Become a Kapamilya

Maria Aragon, the 10-year-old Filipino-Canadian singer who was discovered on YouTube by Lady Gaga, arrived in Manila on Wednesday night to become the latest addition to the roster of Kapamilya stars.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Aragon said she is very excited to become a Kapamilya.

Aragon is set to sign a contract with ABS-CBN’s record label, Star Records.

"I’m gonna be recording an album under Star Records... You’ll hear sounds like obviously 'Born This Way' and 'Kung Bubuksan Mo Lang ang Puso,'" she said.

Aragon is also scheduled to appear in a number of shows in the Kapamilya network.

Aragon rose to fame after Lady Gaga posted in her official Twitter account a video link of the girl's cover version of the song “Born This Way.”

The video became viral in YouTube and gained millions of views.

It paved the way for Aragon to reach her dreams.

She had a duet with Lady Gaga in the latter’s concert in Toronto.

Aragon also appeared in popular American shows including “The Ellen Degeneres Show” and “Good Morning America.”

Even Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited Aragon in her residence in Winnipeg because he wanted to meet the young singer.

Aragon recently performed before the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during the celebration of Canada Day.

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Chiro Releases Launching Album

The newest quartet in the country, "Chiro," launched their debut digital album Thursday under Star Records.

"Overwhelming maging parte ng Star Records. Noong time noong sumali kami [sa competition], parang nagbabakasakali lang kasi matagal na kaming naggi-gig sa iba. Tapos gusto na naming maiba. Hindi lang 'yong puro cover kaya 'yon," the group's vocalist Toni Rose Reynes told abs-cbnNEWS.com.

The band's name according to Reynes came from a driver's T-shirt while they were going to Sta. Mesa in Manila.

Other band members are Ivan Louis Leynes (drummer), Erick Gabriel (bassist) and Faelmar Ocampo (guitar).

The band first made a name when they won in the Nokia Music Connection beating over 200 participants.

The group said their digital album features songs such as "Iyak Na", "Alaala", "Handog" and "Batang Bata Ka Pa" which is also the album's carrier single.

Chiro also included in their album their original composition titled "Pahiwatig."

When asked why they chose to do a remake of APO Hiking Society's "Batang Bata Ka Pa", Reynes replied: "Bakit APO? Noong sumali kami sa Nokia 'yon na 'yong aregladong song. At that time hindi pa kami concentrated sa composition kaya nag-concentrate kami sa talagang areglado namin at 'yon 'yon. Kami fan talaga kami ng Apo."

Chiro's digital album will be released online this month while the physical CD-release will happen soon.

The band admitted that their influence when it comes to music are bands like Sugarfree, Eraserheads and APO Hiking Society.