For a budding music artist, YouTube has proven to be a very good tool. As seen by the success of musicians Colbie Caillat and Marie Digby, using the internet to market their talents has reached consciousness in a global scale.
In the local scene, there's Arnel Pineda, a longtime singer of bands who was discovered in the popular site when legendary American band Journey was looking to fill in their vacant post in handling lead vocals.
And then there's Krissy and Ericka.
Dishing out fresh music, teen sisters Regine Kristine (Krissy) and Ericka Renee Villongco (Ericka) started out early as they found support from family and friends. Once they began posting video clips of their live performances, a fan base steadily grew until finally MCA Music took notice of their remarkable talents.
Their self-titled debut album has ten tracks of both memorable original hooks and established known hits from established musicians. From the opening track "Up Up Down Down" which is their carrier single, the recognition of their vocal harmonies is already felt. The cover "Baby now that I've found you" comes after, followed by "Game of Love."
Their songwriting chops come in full display here with the songs "Hope for Humanity" and "Surf's Up", with the latter interestingly written soon after their school examinations were over, and the former created with the conviction that the "youth can make a difference".
Other cuts worth noting include The Corrs' huge single "Runaway", a rendition of "Don't Say You Love Me" which is also their personal favorite, the Marcus Davis penned "Sisters" and "Tomorrow", which was arranged by popular jazz singer Richard Poon.
Poised to become the next big thing in the music industry, Krissy and Ericka is the pop-teen duo that is surely to watch.
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The self-titled ablum “Krissy & Ericka” under MCA Music Inc. is available in all major record bars nationwide. Tracks from the album are also available for mobile download via Globe and Smart WAP sites. To know more about Krissy & Ericka and other MCA Music artists, please visit www.getmusic.com.ph.
TRACKLIST:
1. Up Up Down Down
2. Baby Now That I Found You
3. Game Of Love
4. He’d Look My Way
5. Hope For Humanity
6. Don’t Say You Love Me
7. Surf’s Up
8. Runaway
9. Sisters
10. Tomorrow
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Music Review: De Barge
They were one of Motown's best known acts of decades back - a group named for their shared surname, which included the brothers James, Randy, Mark and El, and their sister Bunny.
DeBarge.
With their gifted vocals, musical genius and ability to excel in known genres R&B, soul and funk music, DeBarge was able to hit a winning chord for music fans, and fittingly this latest CD gives proper tribute to the group.
Called "DeBarge - The Definitive Collection", the album boasts of 16 tracks which not only takes you back in time in the 80s to remember not only their songs but the decade in general; their music successful enough to leave a mark with the pop culture of that time.
Those who still remember popular songs from that decade will not be difficult to recall the upbeat and danceable track that is "Rhythm Of The Night." One could also remember the intimate whispers of "Time Will Reveal" which was once a favorite of local airwaves. Another warm and easy-listening ballad,"Who's Holding Donna Now", was another keeper at the FM band.
Other songs to note are the ones from El DeBarge, as his two hits as a solo artist are featured here: the melodic "Love Always" and "Who's Johnny" - an infectious and energetic track in the same vein of "Rhythm Of The Night".
"DeBarge - The Definitive Collection" is brought to you exclusively by MCA Music Inc.
TRACKLIST:
1. Rhythm of the Night - (remix)
2. Time Will Reveal
3. I Like It
4. You Wear It Well
5. Who's Holding Donna Now?
6. Stop! Don't Tease Me
7. Love Me In a Special Way
8. Dream, A
9. Talk To Me - (featuring Chico DeBarge)
10. All This Love
11. Love Always
12. Who's Johnny
13. Heart is Not So Smart, The
14. Save the Best For Me (Best of Your Lovin')
15. Dance All Night
16. Stay With Me
DeBarge.
With their gifted vocals, musical genius and ability to excel in known genres R&B, soul and funk music, DeBarge was able to hit a winning chord for music fans, and fittingly this latest CD gives proper tribute to the group.
Called "DeBarge - The Definitive Collection", the album boasts of 16 tracks which not only takes you back in time in the 80s to remember not only their songs but the decade in general; their music successful enough to leave a mark with the pop culture of that time.
Those who still remember popular songs from that decade will not be difficult to recall the upbeat and danceable track that is "Rhythm Of The Night." One could also remember the intimate whispers of "Time Will Reveal" which was once a favorite of local airwaves. Another warm and easy-listening ballad,"Who's Holding Donna Now", was another keeper at the FM band.
Other songs to note are the ones from El DeBarge, as his two hits as a solo artist are featured here: the melodic "Love Always" and "Who's Johnny" - an infectious and energetic track in the same vein of "Rhythm Of The Night".
"DeBarge - The Definitive Collection" is brought to you exclusively by MCA Music Inc.
TRACKLIST:
1. Rhythm of the Night - (remix)
2. Time Will Reveal
3. I Like It
4. You Wear It Well
5. Who's Holding Donna Now?
6. Stop! Don't Tease Me
7. Love Me In a Special Way
8. Dream, A
9. Talk To Me - (featuring Chico DeBarge)
10. All This Love
11. Love Always
12. Who's Johnny
13. Heart is Not So Smart, The
14. Save the Best For Me (Best of Your Lovin')
15. Dance All Night
16. Stay With Me
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