Hail To The OPM Queen Of Bossa Nova

If Bossa Nova is the topic of the crowd, one name will sure be on the top list... and that is no other than Sitti Navarro, more known as Sitti. She was born in November 29, 1984. She idolizes Astrud Gilberto, also a bossa nova queen. Spotlight first turned on Sitti when she joined MTV Supahstar: D Super Search.

She had her debut album entitled Cafe Bossa and she became known because of the song Para Sa Akin.

She also had a collaboration with The Romantic Balladeer Christian Bautista entitled "Captured" and it's a good song and many people love it.

Sitti have other albums released and they are selling in the market. Really, she is the original OPM Queen Of Bossa Nova and nothing compares to her.

Local Bands At Their Best!!!

Bands are groups composed of number of people who play different instruments. The difference between band and acoustic acts is that, in a band the other members can also sing while in an acoustic act, the focus is on the lead vocalist. enjoy their videos. Your comments will be highly appreciated.

After Image
Band Members
Wency Cornejo-Vocals
Bobit Uson-Bass Guitar (later Guitar after Niño Mesina joined the band)
Chuck Isidro-Lead Guitar
Rogie Callejo -Drums
Arnold Cabalza-keyboards
Niño Mesina-Bass



Eraserheads
Band Members
Ely Buendia - Lead vocalist, Rhythm guitarist
Buddy Zabala - Bassist, Vocalist
Marcus Adoro - Lead guitarist, Vocalist
Raimund Marasigan - Drummer, Vocalist



Freestyle
Current Band Members
Jinky Vidal (vocals)
Joshua Desiderio (vocals)
Mike Luis (vocals)
Rommel dela Cruz (bass)
Tzuki Garcia (drums)
Tat Suzara (guitarist)
Obet Luzon (keyboards)
Former Members
Christopher "Top" Suzara (vocals/guitarist)
Carlo Tapia (bass)



Parokya Ni Edgar
Band Members
Alfonso "Chito" Miranda, Jr.
Buhawi "Buwi" Meneses
Darius Gerard "Dariuken" Semaña
Gabriel Ignatius "Gab" Chee Kee
Ferdinand "Din Din" Moreno
Francis Vincent "Vinci" Montaner



Rivermaya
Current Band Members
Jayson Fernandez
Japs Sergio
Mike Elgar
Mark Escueta
Former Band Members
Rico Blanco
Nathan Azarcon
Bamboo Mañalac
Perfecto de Castro
Rome Velayo
Kenneth Ilagan
Victor "Kakoi" Legaspi
Jessie Gonzales



Side A
Current Band Members
Joey Generoso
Ernie Severino
Naldy Gonzales
Ned Esguerra
Lee Von Cailao



South Border
Current Band Member
Michael "Kell" Gatdula (vocals)
Jay Durias (keyboard, vocals)
Pido Lalimarmo (guitar, vocals)
Rancis De Leon (saxophone)
Marlowe Mata (bass)
Benjie Mendez (drums)
Ric Junasa (saxophone)
Former Band Members
Brix Ferraris
Luke Mijares
Duncan Ramos
Vince Alaras
Tata Balane
Butch Victoriano
Paul Benitez

The Best Acoustic Acts In The Philippines

In the mid part of 2004, different groups and personalities gave rebirth to acoustic music. Until now, they are still making waves in the Philippine music scene. Acoustic Music is defined as the use of instruments to produce sounds or music. Most of the instruments being used are guitars, bass and drums with a lead vocalist. Others opt to use other instruments to attract listeners. This blog will feature the best OPM acoustic acts in the country today. Names that are being applauded in every performance they do, whether it could be in television or in bars.

Jimmy Bondoc



Nyoy Volante



Paulo Santos



Nina



M.Y.M.P (Juris & Chin)

Certified OPM Divas

DIVA... a word which when attached to a woman, we would think that she has a powerful voice. But it's not all voice, of course, there should be stage prescence as well. In every singing contest, if you will ask a woman contestant who is her idol when it comes to singing... there are names that will arise. So I've listed the top 7 certified OPM divas in the country today. You have the option to vote for your favorite diva at the top. I've also included what I think is their uncomparable performance:

Jaya
Jaya is crowned as the "Philippine's Queen Of Soul". She is currently one of the main host of the Sunday noon show "SOP Rules". Jaya is classified as a dramatic soprano, widely known for her dark, big voice, belting as much as Ab5. As of this moment she has 9 albums released.

"Queen Of Soul Hitlist"



Kuh Ledesma
Kuh Ledesma is declared as the "Pop Diva". She is well known for jazz and pop music. She has 18 albums in the Philippine music industry.

"Dito Ba?"



Lani Misalucha
Lani Misalucha is very well known as the "Asia's Nightingale". Her voice can be compared to the popular international divas Dion and Houston. Misalucha's voice starts from soft and thin and eventually thickens as she reaches the peak of the song, technically known as "lyric colotura".

"Loving You"



Pops Fernandez
Pops Fernandez is known as "Concert Queen" for her ability to attract huge crowds. Fernandez can be seen performing in ASAP in ABS-CBN.

"Beautiful Liar"



Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez was dubbed as the "Asia's Songbird" because of her wide vocal range. She also did several collaborations with international artists. She is considered the best selling diva when it comes to albums and she is the only diva who fill Araneta Colosseum everytime she has a concert. She is not just a singer but also a host and an actress in television and movies.

"What Kind Of Fool Am I"



Vina Morales
Vina Morales was named "Total Performer" and "Ultimate Showgirl" because she can dance while she sings with full energy until the end of her performance. She is the champion of the very first Asean Ikon contest.


"Pangako Sa'Yo"



ZsaZsa Padilla
ZsaZsa Padilla is hailed as the "Divine Diva". She is a mainstay host of ASAP in ABS-CBN. She is also an actress and who won several awards from different award-giving bodies.

"Iisa Pa Lamang"



Just choose your bet!!! Who is the best certified OPM local diva of all?

Singing Contest Avengers

As we have singing champions in the OPM industry today, we can't deny the fact that they had a hard time reaching their goal because of competitors. These are their fellow contestants who are also vying for the title. In reality, there are what we say "contest losers" but after the competition sometimes, they make a bigger mark in the industry. This blog will showcase singers who become album best sellers as well eventhough they were not declared as big winners.

Aicelle Santos
She is declared as the "Undefeated Pinoy Pop Superstar". However she only landed as First Runner Up in Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 2 after she was beaten by Gerald Santos. She is a mainstay of SOP Rules and the group La Diva every Sunday noon.



Brenan Espartinez
He is the First Runner Up in Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 1. He was the little boy in Sineskwela. After he won in PPS Season 1, he continued his singing carer and won different awards in WCOPA in 2006.



Ronnie Liang
Ronnie Liang is very familiar in singing contests. First, he was sighted in Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 1, although he was disqualified. When he joined Pinoy Dream Academy Season 1, he became 2nd Runner Up and grab a contarct with ABS-CBN. He is being loved for his sweet smile and nice voice.



Mark Bautista
He is a product of Star For A Night where Sarah Geronimo won. They were being paired at first but eventually, he decided to work seperately to build his own image. He is a mainstay of ASAP in ABS-CBN.



Sheryn Regis
It was a dissapointment for Sheryn when she placed First Runner Up after Erik Santos in Star In A Million Season 1 because as all of us know, she is also undefeated for the initial weeks and a consistent top scorer in the said contest. Because of her vocal prowess, she was hailed for different titles such as "The Power Belter" and "The Crystal Voice Of Asia" after wining First Runner Up in the Asian Song Festival last 2004 in Kazakhstan.



Christian Bautista
I must say the Christian Bautista was never a loser. This is because he made it big in the industry. He is also a product of Star In A Million Season 1. Because of his voice, he was named "The Romantic Balladeer". His album was also a big hit in Indonesia.

Singing Champions

Everybody dreams of becoming a singer. Others think that it is the only way to become famous and get out of poverty. I believe that Filipinos are talented. We love to sing. It is our way of expressing what we feel. Because of this different singing contests arose from different networks. Some of them have different formats but they have one goal to produce an ultimate champion. This blog will showcase all the champions from the most noted singing contests and had made mark in the industry. Enjoy their winning moment videos and you can judge who is the best among the rest:

Laarni Lozada from Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2



Gretchen Espina from Pinoy Idol



Yeng Constantino from Pinoy Dream Academy Season 1



Mau Marcelo from Philippine Idol



Jonalyn Viray from Pinoy Pop Superstar Season 1



Frenchie Dy from Star In A Million Season 2



Rachelle Anne Go from Search For A Star



Erik Santos from Star In A Million Season 1



Sarah Geronimo from Star For A Night

The Best OPM Balladeers

For the first salvo of this month, we will give tribute to the best balladeers of country. These are male singers who popularized most of the ballad songs that we sing and being idolized by young male singers today. Way way for them:

Ariel Rivera is well known as "The Crooner". Initially a mainstay of ASAP but eventually after his contract he joined the rival network and sometimes he perform in SOP Rules.



Janno Gibbs as the "King Of Soul". A mainstay of SOP Rules. Aside from singing, he is also a commedian.



Ogie Alcasid known as the "Singer Songwriter". He is well loved for his compositions that really hits the hearts of the masses. He is the partner of Janno Gibbs in their crazy antics.



Martin Nievera known as "Mr. Mad Man". He is currently a mainstay of ASAP in ABS-CBN. He is also a songwriter and the best song he had created as to my point of view was "You Are My Song".



Gary Valenciano dubbed as "Mr. Pure Energy" beacuse of his energetic moves which according to him that energy comes from the Lord. Also one of the main host of the Sunday noon-time show ASAP.



Their songs will lived and will be cherished forever...