About Universal Records

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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!

April 30, 2009

EUROPE'S NEWEST POP-DANCE ACT DAVID TAVARE CONQUERS MUSIC SCENE WITH NEW CD "LA VIDA VIENE Y VA"

European pop dance sensation David Tavare's musical style is defined as a sensual combination of reggaeton, Eurobeat and chill out. After selling 4 million records and having two #1 hits, David unleashes his album "La Vida Viene Y Va" , a trip across a parallel world of dance and pop in a Mediterranean mixture of paces and melodies interwoven with innovative electronic sounds. Includes the hits "Hot Summer Night (Ohlalala)", "Summerlove", "Centerfold", "Call Me Baby (If You Don't Know My Name)", "La Vida Viene Y Va" and more!

BUBBLEGUM DANCE DUO SMILE DK RELEASES NEW ALBUM

Swedish Bubblegum Dance duo Smile DK took Dance Dance Revolution dance video world by storm with their mega dance hit "Butterfly" in 1998 and sold more than 500,000 album worldwide! Now they're back with a new CD "Party Around The World" which includes "Japanese Boy", "Doki Doki" (which appeared in the video game Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3) and "Koko Soko"! These tracks are catchy, fun and all have a similar style to their popular classic hit "Butterfly" that should definitely keep their fans happy and dancing!

EUROPE'S NEWEST DANCEHALL ACT MILLION STYLEZ RELEASES DEBUT CD

Million Stylez released his debut album "From A Far" and it includes everything from roots Reggae, Dancehall and Hip Hop to some R&B influenced songs. Million has worked with Beyoncé, Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Elephant Man, Ne-Yo, Fabolous, Nina Sky, Ryan Leslie, Fatman Scoop, Wayne Wonder among others. The album includes the hits "Miss Fatty", "Brighter Day", "Fade Away", "Give Me The Strength" and "All Night".

DEEP HOUSE DJ MFR UNLEASHES “WEST COAST EXCURSIONS VOL.4”

Transport Recordings, has been setting the standard for dance floor excellence for the past 10 years with some of the slickest house tracks this side of the globe. With “West Coast Excursion” mixed by San Francisco-based DJ/producer DJ MFR, Transport proudly presents the latest chapter of their esteemed label. “West Coast Excursions” mixed CD series features a lush selection of deep house tracks. In his own sultry style, DJ MFR creates a seductive musical blend using his own reworks as well as original productions from acclaimed producers such as Miguel Migs, New Mondo and more. As a DJ, he can be seen and heard spinning at some of the biggest clubs in San Francisco and around the globe. Don't sleep on this one!"

April 28, 2009

OGIE ALCASID'S "THE GREAT FILIPINO SONGBOOK" IS NOW CERTIFIED PLATINUM!

The multi-awarded singer/ songwriter/ actor/ producer Ogie Alcasid's album from Universal Records "The Great Filipino Songbook" has been certified PLATINUM. Ogie received his Platinum record last Sunday (April 26th) from Universal Records' General Manager Kathleen Dy Go on SOP during the launch of his current single "Kahit Na". The music video of the said single starred him and superstar Judy Ann Santos. In the album "The Great Filipino Songbook" (produced by Platinum producer Ito Rapadas), Ogie Alcasid pays tribute to the biggest OPM composers and singer with songs like "Kung Sakali", "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". Ogie can be seen in highly-rated shows like "Hole In The Wall" and "SOP" and is currently shooting the movie "Oh My Girl" with Judy Ann Santos.

April 24, 2009

KAMIKAZEE'S NEW SINGLE "WALA"



Click the image above to watch the amusing new video of Kamikazee. Taken from their brand new album "Long Time Noisy", the single is entitled "Wala". Album out now!

April 22, 2009

Preview BILLY CRAWFORD's new single here!



Click the image above to hear a preview of Billy Crawford's brand new single "Steal Away" from his forthcoming album "Groove" in stores this May!

April 21, 2009

WE ARE NOW ON TWITTER!

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April 20, 2009

"CLUBJAMMERS" - One Hot R&B/Hip-Hop & Club Compilation!

Summer gets hotter with the release of the compilation "Clubjammers"! "Clubjammers" is not only packed with the hottest R&B and Hip-hop tracks around like Pitbull's "I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" & "The Anthem", Ray J's "Sexy Can I", The Outhere Brothers' "Enjoy", Lumidee's "Crazy", but also features club winners like Get Far's "Shining Star", Moony's "I Don't Know Why", Kaskade's "Angel On My Shoulder" plus brand new bangin' tracks from Ying Yang Twins, JJ Flores & Steve Smooth, Alex Gaudino and Karoshi Brothers. This album will surely create one heart-pumping, party-starting music experience you'll never forget!

April 14, 2009

THE PRODIGY'S LATEST SINGLE "WARRIOR'S DANCE"



Watch the music video for "Warrior's Dance," the new single from The Prodigy, from their album "Invaders Must Die"