GORGY RULA
Winelcome ni Zephanie ang 13-year old na taga-Ozamiz City na si Guiliana Chiong bilang bagong talent ng Cornerstone Entertainment.
“Never ever give up,” unang mensahe ni Zephanie kay Guiliana.
“Stay grounded and make sure na you surround yourself with people who’s gonna inspire you and motivate to be always at your best.
“At saka, don’t be discouraged when you know things really don’t go well, because there’s always a purpose in everything and if that is something to make you stronger, then just face it with the people na that matter you. And we always pray for you.
“I know that we just met today, but you can always like reach out to me and I’m open to like to be with you in this journey.
“Because that’s what I also experienced with Cornerstone with my friends, mga kuyas and ates natin sa industry,” sabi pa niya kay Guiliana.
Si Guiliana ay naging semifinalist sa Season 5 ng The Voice Kids Ph sa MarTeam ni Martin Nievera. Hanggang ngayon ay close na Guiliana kay Martin.
Kararating lang ni Guiliana galing Beijing, China, dahil siya ang nag-represent ng Pilipinas na kumanta sa musical show sa China na Rising Voice.
Nakasabay niyang nag-perform ang ilang promising singers galing sa Malaysia at Singapore.
Kakaibang experience daw sa kanya ang ginawa niya sa Rising Voice dahil kailangan niyang kumanta ng Chinese song. Isang buwan daw niyang pinag-aralan ang Chinese song na maayos naman niyang na-perform.
“It was really a nerve-wracking po. But it was super fun po to share my voice… because I think po it’s really important to share… I think po it was really a nice experience po,” saad ni Guiliana nang nakatsikahan namin sa Super Sam, Quezon City, nung Lunes, April 1.
“They gave me a Chinese song because they thought it was… the message of the Chinese song po is actually about homesickness po.
“I think it really connects with me po, because well, I haven’t been to China in a while. I’m half-Chinese po. I think it really connects with me.
“I had to learn few Chinese words po. I think that’s what really get me nervous about the whole thing.
“It’s a bit difficult po because Chinese is very particular yung pronounciation.
“So, I was a bit scared because if I mispronounce it, it could change the meaning of the entire words,” saad ni Guiliana.
NOEL FERRER
Nag-aaral pa si Guiliana sa Ozamiz City, pero gusto niyang ituluy-tuloy ang kanyang singing career.
“I’ve always loved singing po and I love the way you could freely express your emotions through songs. And I think that’s what make singing beautiful po,” pakli ni Guiliana.
“Probably po, I’m gonna release a single po, hopefully. That’s all really I have plan right now po. I just take it slow right now po, because I still have school.”
Gusto niya ang mga kanta ni Zack Tabudlo, pero dream daw niyang maka-collab si Sarah Geronimo.
“Si Sarah G po, she’s so good on what she does. I really appreciate po if she could teach me on what she does it, coz I really don’t know at all,” napangiti niyang pahayag.
Sa murang edad ay nagsusulat na rin si Guiliana ng mga kanta. Pero sa tingin daw niya ay hindi pa niya kayang i-release.
“I do write po, but I don’t think po they’re good enough to be released,” parang nahihiya pa niyang pahayag.
JERRY OLEA
Narito ang ilan pang baguhang mang-aawit sa local music industry na may pino-promote nang kanta:
PEYTON GARCIA
Marso 22, Biyernes ini-release ng Filipino-Canadian singer-songwriter na si Peyton Garcia ang debut single niyang "Vanilla Bean."
Sabi ng 17-anyos na si Peyton, “Being from Canada where the weather is cold, the Philippines to me is a paradise, not only is the scenery beautiful but the people here are so kind and appreciative of everything and I just love it so much.
“This song talks about wanting to share this paradise with that special someone in your life.”
Peyton produced "Vanilla Bean" with Michael Cursebox and supervising producer Roque “Rox” Santos under ABS-CBN’s StarPop record label.
Nag-tour si Peyton sa Canada at USA bilang former member ng Mini Pop Kids.
During the pandemic, he opened the Virtual Concert Reality (VCR), an interactive online concert showcasing youth talents.
Some of his musical influences are Jon Bellion, Samm Henshaw, and Bruno Major.
“I'm so proud to represent the Philippines and show the world just how much music can really be,” sey ni Peyton, na lumabas sa Amazon Prime series na Amelia Parker.
“Being a part of a couple gigs in the western industry and getting to represent my home is such an honor and special thing to me.”
SALA
Ni-release ng OPM band na Sala ang debut single nilang "Hi Tita!" (AltG Records) noong Marso 15 sa digital platforms worldwide.
Pahayag ng vocalist na si Neth Macam, “'Hi, Tita!' is for people who are being pressured by people around them to get married and have a baby. It’s an experience most of us are having.
“We just want our listeners to know that they don’t have to give in to that pressure. You don’t have to rush anything, and there’s nothing wrong in choosing career over your relationship.
“Prioritize your priorities. Sabi nga sa lyrics ng kanta, walang masama kung lamang ang kayod sa kilig.”
Members din ng Sala sina Fourth Dayag, Ronald Villader, at Rigil Kentaurus Borromeo.
CIANNE
Ganap na recording artist na ang It’s Showtime host at dating Sexy Babe contestant na si Cianne Dominguez matapos niyang ilunsad ang kanyang debut single na "Traffic."
Inihalintulad niya ang paghihintay sa pag-ibig sa mabagal na usad ng trapiko sa pamamagitan ng awiting isinulat at iprinodyus ng Rocksteddy lead vocalist na si Teddy Corpuz.
“Sa interpretation ko doon sa song nakikita ko yung situationship lalo na nauuso ito ngayon,” saad ni Cianne.
“Nasa isang situationship ka na walang usad, walang nangyayari. Naiinip na sa kakahintay ng label sa kung anong meron kayo.”
Mula sa kanyang pagkabata, pangarap na ni Cianne ang maging isang mang-aawit na nagtulak sa kanya upang sumali rin sa "Tawag ng Tanghalan" at iba pang singing competitions.
Pagtatapat ni Cianne, “Noong bata pa lang ako, hilig ko na talaga sumali sa singing contests and lagi ako and yung family ko kumakanta sa church.
“Nag-try rin ako sumali sa "Tawag ng Tanghalan" before kasi gusto ko talaga mag-pursue ng singing lalo na pangarap ko rin makasama sa mga play.”
PLUME
Very straightforward ang debut single ni Plume na pinamagatang "Beautiful."
The acoustic ballad delves into the world of young love and serves as a window into Plume’s high school days as he sings about his feelings for a special someone.
Paliwanag ni Plume, “The song is just me trying to associate the girl I like with the most beautiful things around me.
“The lyrics of the song are mostly descriptive words for the girl I love, expressing my feelings for her through imagery and emotion.”
Computer Science student si Plume sa University of Baguio.
MUNINN
Up-and-coming folk-soul-pop artist muninn serenades music listeners with Sandali Lang, her debut single with a soothing melody released under Tarsier Records.
The song is described as a call for a pause in the middle of chaos between two people, allowing a moment to reminisce, reflect, and breathe.
“Sa naghihintay, sa bagay man o sa mga taong dumarating at umaalis, ang buhay ay tungkol sa pagtanggap sa mga patuloy na pagbabago. Sila, tayo, ikaw at ako, ay mga tao lang sa huli,” post ni muninn sa Instagram.
Also a visual artist, muninn started her musical journey as a personal creative project. With her raw and soulful sound, she is ready to showcase her artistry diving into personal vulnerabilities and life’s complexities in her storytelling through music.
Among her musical influences are Nai Palm, ruru, Ichiko Aoba, Patrick Watson, Paul Mccartney, Hiatus Kaiyote, Jiwoo, Matt Maltese, Astrud Gilberto, Sunset Rollercoaster, Khruangbin, and Rhye.
KEISHA PAULO
Pagpapalaya sa minamahal ang ikinuwento ng dating "Tawag ng Tanghalan" contestant na si Keisha Paulo sa kanyang debut single na "Hanggang Ngayon Na Lang."
Ang awitin na inilabas sa ilalim ng ABS-CBN record label na Star Music ay tungkol sa malungkot na pagtatapos ng isang relasyon.
Sabi ni Keisha, “It’s about a person who is struggling to let go of someone they love. I think that is relatable to many, I myself also experience that kind of heartache…”
Challenging pero grateful ang baguhang singer-songwriter sa kanyang naging "Tawag ng Tanghalan" Season 6 journey kung saan una niyang ipinamalas ang talento sa pag-awit.
Pagbabalik-tanaw ni Keisha, “I remember the daily rounds kunwari sasalang ka na today and you’re already thinking about your performance tomorrow.
“It was a very hard experience but also I’m grateful that I got to do that because it made me stronger in starting my career.”