The album highlights upbeat songs, Enjoy and Ride and Ikaw Pa Rin Sa Akin, which feature the rap artists Ghost 13. Yasmien’s interpretation of Rebel Magdagasang’s I Know and Kunwari Lang Ba as well as Jimmy Antiporda’s ballad In The Name Of Love are potential radio hits. Freddie Saturno’s compositions, which include Manumbalik, Sa Akin Lang Sana, Mamahalin and Patuloy Pa Rin, continue the hit legacy of the prolific songwriter.
Kedy Sanchez’ Umaambisyon will definitely be a top favorite of today’s generation of OPM fanatics. These songs plus the consummate and Yasmien’s vocal range make her album a must-buy.
I Know, her carrier single and the theme song of GMA 7’s weekend Asianovela, is now a certified radio hit as it soars high in radio charts nationwide. StarStruck’s First Princess is now a qualified hit maker. That’s why critics and fans now call her as Philippine Pop Sweetheart.
Though she has been singing since she was three, Yasmien didn’t expect to become a recording artist. It is truly a dream come true for her. Even being an actress is also unexpected for her.
Her love for music is seen in the singing competitions she joined when she was younger. She enjoys jamming with co-StarStruck Final 4 and GMA Records co-artist Jennylyn Mercado. During their free time when they were still contestants in StarStruck, they were singing songs where their different vocal styles blended well.
Yasmien enjoyed the recording sessions of her album. She prepared well by having enough sleep before each session and she prayed a lot for divine guidance. She treasures all the funny bloopers and knowledge she gained while recording her album.
She lovingly offers her album to her mom and deceased grandfather. Of course her showbiz partner, Rainier Castillo, will not be out in her singing career. She dedicates the song Sa Akin Lang Sana, which talks about a girl’s hope of solely having the love of a guy, to her screen partner.
Even if she is busy in her showbiz engagements, Yasmien still finds time to rest and do her favorite activities like watching movies and bonding with her friends. She also attends workshops.
Martin Nievera, Lani Misalucha and Lea Salonga are her favorite music artists. Yasmien dreams of collaborating with them someday.
Yasmien wishes to thank Bizaare, Skechers, Love Radio, i-FM and Yes-FM for being partners in her imminent album promo tour.
In the Name of Love is available on CDs at record stores nationwide, released by GMA Records-Kapuso... Kahimig and is exclusively distributed by Ivory Music & Video.