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Universal Records is the NUMBER ONE independent record label in the Philippines. Bringing you quality music for the past 30 years, we are home to artists like: Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Jay R, Billy Crawford, Kris Aquino, Edu Manzano, Marian Rivera, Mark Herras, Nina, Ronnie Liang, Gail Blanco, Sam Concepcion. Our band roster includes: Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Imago, Silent Sanctuary, Kenyo, Paraluman. We are equally committed to bring you exciting international releases covering various genres like pop, jazz, new age, classical, alternative, indie pop, rock, electronica, dance, r&b, and hip-hop. Name it, we definitely have it!

August 21, 2008

LANI MISALUCHA RELEASES NEW ALBUM "REMINISCE"

Platinum-Selling World Class Diva Lani Misalucha releases her brand new album entitled "Reminisce". Produced by the Platinum producer Ito Rapadas, the album includes Lani's impeccable rendition of songs like "Someone That I Used To Love", "Tin Man", "Skyline Pigeon", "Bridges", "Healing", "Get Here", "I Loved You All The Way", "We Could Have It All", "Whispering Waves", "Where Is The Love/Feel Like Making Love Medley" and the carrier single "Love Of My Life" plus a bonus track "Iisa Pa Lamang". Her "Reminisce" album was launched on ASAP'08 last August 17.

JAY R'S "SOUL IN LOVE" ALBUM RECEIVES GOLD RECORD AWARD!

Jay R's smash hit CD "Soul In Love" has been certified gold. The Prince of Soul's new album debuted at the NUMBER ONE position in Music One outlets last January and has remained in their Top 10 chart for the past 8 months. The album also went number one in O Music Video and Astro Plus record outlets.

OGIE ALCASID RELEASES "THE GREAT FILIPINO SONG BOOK"

Ogie Alcasid pays tribute to the biggest OPM composers and singers in his new album "The Great Filipino Songbook". A multi-awarded and well-acclaimed singer/composer himself, Ogie gave his own endearing rendition of classic OPM hits like "Kung Sakali" (the carrier single), "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin", "Kahit Na", "Ngayon", "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo", "May Minamahal", "Bawa't Sandali", "Doon Lang", "Nais Ko", "Bato Sa Buhangin", "Handog", "Kailangan Kita", "Sana'y Ikaw Na Nga", "Yakapin Mo Ako", "Malayo Pa Ang Umaga" and "May Bukas Pa". Even before his album launch in SOP, "The Great Filipino Songbook" has entered the Top 5 charts of major retail oulets like Music One, O Music Video, Astroplus, Shoemart and Odyssey. Ogie will celebrate his 20th anniversary in showbiz with a major concert 20/20 at the Araneta Coliseum on September 27, 2008.

GARY VALENCIANO'S "REBIRTH" ALBUM TURNS GOLD!

Gary Valenciano received a gold record award for his "Rebirth" album at ASAP 08 last Sunday. The "Rebirth" CD celebrates his 25th year in showbiz and has "Only Hope" as first single and "When I Hear You Call" as the new single, which was launched at ASAP 08 last August 10.