CEDRIC ESCOBAR Releases Debut Single "Di Na Ba" Under Polyeast Records

It must have been fate, least to say when Cedric Escobar was asked to perform as front act to the Introvoys' tour in the US. They were initially confused when he wasn't allowed to be "front act" and instead, asked to perform in the mid to test if he could sustain the energy of the crowd Introvoys were playing at a few years back. It was then when drummer, actor Paco Arespacochaga knew he had a gem in his hand, so he's mentoring him, his career together with record label Polyeast Records until today... as he releases his debut single called "Di Na Ba" announced in a press conference held at 12Monkeys in Estancia Pasig City. This is co-presented by B2B music distribution, tech and marketing corp FUGA. He has already performed in US tours of KZ, Jaya, JK and other Filipino artists and is excited for his first work being released locally.

Cedric says "I've been lucky to have been able to have Filipino fans because they really do support Filo artists like me. This has certainly been a dream, like a part of my vision board. I'm going to give it my 100 percent, really thankful for the opportunity!'

"He treats me as one of his sons and I do look up to Kuya Paco. Right now I am working on a lot of music, to hopefully release more this 2023."

Paco says "He really didn't want this song but when I invited him on stage, and at the end of the performance, everyone clapped. It's hard to mentor someone, but after that, it was just trust between us. I felt back then, he did do a lot of front acts already, so I didn't allow him to be front act, I put him in the middle of the set. It was to see the momentum of the crowd was going to be sustained and we did a lot of 90's songs. We did covers and he respects how the song was supposed to be sung, it didn't have vocal acrobatics. This is a two year journey, and I'm glad to see him here."

His single "Di Na Ba" can now be downloaded or streamed in all digital platforms, you can also check his performance video on Polyeast Records YT channel today. You can also follow Cedric Escobar's social channels to get to know him even more. 

This was already launched through Polyeast's The LiVeRARY which was streamed on YouTube during the height of the pandemic where they let artists showcase their music on stream.

Richard Poon and Richard Yap: The Chinito Crooners

It looks like the Moms and not so Moms are gonna have a grand time on August 26, 2016, 8PM at the Theater at Solaire. It's called RICHARD X RICHARD The Chinito Crooners: A Salute to Classic Lovesongs. They have both been admired in their respective fields and it's about time Richard Yap actually does another thing that he loves which is singing. Richard Poon on the other hand is excited because he'll get to sing not so popular songs but classic ones, which most of the organizers even liked when they conceptualized it. Richard Poon also wanted to support Richard Yap as this is his first time to go out as a singer, which the former encouraged him to do a long time ago. 

Richard Poon also joked about stealing the audience of Richard Yap as he noticed most of the moms were in the VIP section in a gig they did a while back. They are still arranging guests, hopefully they could bring JK, Bailey, Jody Sta. Maria, Maricar Poon in the concert but they are still confirming it. 

This was pitched to them a year ago by Richard Poon's manager. They thought about it and agreed to it a couple of months ago. As for the genre of songs, Richard Poon knows how it is a little difficult to combine what they're doing. Richard Yap mostly does love songs in the 80's and 90's while Richard Poon does standards even in the 50's and he knows he had to adjust a little on the POP side because of it. During the presscon, they had delved a little about politics and bashers online but some have valid answers, so they do talk. Anyway, they will be showcasing what they have in the lineup and you should be excited! They're also launching an album, hopefully before the said date and it will be also a collaboration. They also have half of the playlist already recorded and hopefully be out very soon! They're trying to revive and get the songs be interesting so the younger audience appreciates it. 

Again, it will be at The Theater at Solaire in Pasay City this August 26, 2016. Tickets available at Ticketworld.com.ph or call 8919999 today!

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Paolo Onesa: Pop Goes Standards

Paolo Onesa sung before us during a small bloggers gathering at the MCA offices in Ortigas. To tell you honestly I didn't know him that much other than he performed during The Voice Philippines. I had my own personal favorite that time and only rooted for one but it didn't matter later on because my bet didn't win haha. Anyway, I'm always up for anything so I listened in. This is his way of introducing himself and from the looks of it, he's bound to be a good one.

Apart from the fact that he's a looker, he sounds so much better singing some tunes. In this album, he's doing some pop songs and treating it with a standard style. If you know Richard Poon, he sounds mighty close to that. Not that he's competition but I guess MCA wants to present him as a younger version since that is pretty much his genre of music. While in the competition, he was actually advised to find his niche because he was pretty much everywhere in terms of music. When he wanted to finally concentrate on one genre, this was really a good match. 

He wanted to sing more originals and some of the difficult songs that divas usually sing. He even did a spin on Love on Top which was sung by Beyonce and it sounded good. This album was a split between what he wanted and what MCA heeded he does as far as song choices are concerned. No arguments though because after all the arrangements were done, it was all good. I went and listened to the tracks these past few days and I guess they've achieved what they wanted to do. It was relaxing, something that you would want to be played at the end of the day when you want to just put up your feet and get a well deserved rest. It could actually even pass as a zen song for spa's but it'll probably be those youngster frequented places. 

While we were interviewing Paolo, his tone reminds me of Matteo Gudicceli. He's young, so he feels like he's a sponge and is willing to actually learn what this industry has in store for him. He's a bit shy but he knows how to crack jokes when needed. That implies he's a smart one. 

His album contains 10 tracks and is available online including iTunes

Lucky In Love
You Are So Beautiful
Make You Feel My Love
Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) featuring Klarisse de Guzman
Marry Me
You're Beautiful
When I Was Your Man
Which Way, Robert Frost?
Skyfall
Elesi

I strongly suggest though that you get the physical CD because it's way better to have a hard copy. Digital gets lost these days but if you're just buying single tracks, that could be the better option. Thanks to MCA Music for letting us get to know Paolo Onesa! He's bound to charm his way into your heart soon!

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