LIST: Nominees for 17th Star Awards for Music

MANILA, Philippines — The nominees of this year's PMPC Star Awards include some of the promising and biggest names in OPM, including Ely Buendia, BINI, James Reid and SB19. 

The  17th Star Awards for Music is happening on June 25 at the Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills.

On top of the list of nominees are Gen Zs like Maki for his “Dilaw” as Song of the Year, James Reid for his “jgh” Album of the Year, Ely Buendia and TJ Monterde for "Sariling Mundo" album, and Darren Espanto, who tops the nominees for Male Recording Artist of the Year.

The nominees are the following:

Song of the Year

• "Dilaw" – Maki (Tarsier Records), Composer: Ralph William Datoon, Viktor Nhiko Sabiniano
• "Marilag"  – Dionela (UMG Phils. /EMI Records Phils.), Composer: Timothy “Tim” Dionela
• "Multo" – Cup of Joe (Viva Records); Composer: Raphaell Ridao, Redentor Immanuel Ridao
• "Nami-miss Ko Na" – Lola Amour (Warner Music Phils.), Composer: Raymond King, David Yuhico
• "Palagi" – TJ Monterde (Cornerstone Entertainment), Composer: Titus John Monterde
• "Sa Bawat Sandali" – Amiel Sol (Ivory Music), Composer: Amiel Sol, Miguel Haleco
• "Salamin Salamin" – BINI (Star Music), Composer: John Michael Conchada, Paula Rose Alcasid, Paulo Miguel Rañeses, Mart Sam, Emmanuel Olavides

Album of the Year

• "jgh" – James Reid (Careless Music/Sony Music Phils.)
• "Lola Amour" – Lola Amour (Warner Music Phils.)
• "Method Adaptor" – Ely Buendia (Sony Music Phils. / Offshore)
• "MU" – Arthur Miguel (Warner Music Phils)
• "Sariling Mundo" – TJ Monterde (Cornerstone Entertainment)
• "Talaraawan" – BINI (Star Music)
• "The Traveller Across Dimensions" – Ben& Ben (Ben& Ben Music / Sony Music Philippines

Female Recording Artist of the Year

• Dia Mate – "Ganda-Gandahan" (Island Records Phils.)
• Eliza Maturan – "Museo" (Unstable Records)
• Janah Zaplan – "I Luv U" (StarPop)
• Jayda Avanzado – "Right Lover, Wrong Time" (UMG Philippines)
• Klarisse De Guzman – "Minamahal Pa Rin Ako" (StarPop)
• KZ Tandingan – "Toyo" (Star Music)
• Moira dela Torre – "San Ka Na" (UMG Philippines)

Male Recording Artist of the Year

• Darren Espanto – "Iyo" (Star Music)
• Ice Seguerra – "ATM" (Star Music)
• Inigo Pascual – "Kahit Di Mo Ko Nakikita 2" (Republic Records Phils.)
• Juan Karlos – "Tanga Mo Juan" (UMG Philippines)
• Maki – "Dilaw" (Tarsier Records)
• Rob Deniel – "Happy Ending" (Viva Records)
• TJ Monterde – "Sariling Mundo" (Polyeast Records)

Duo/Group Artist of the Year

• Ben&Ben – "The Traveller Across Dimensions" (Sony Music Phils.)
• BINI – "Talaraawan" (Star Music)
• Cup of Joe – "Multo" (Viva Records)
• Lola Amour – "Lola Amour" (Warner Music Phils.)
• SB19 – "Kalakal" (Sony Music Phils.)
• Sponge Cola – "Tatlong Buwan" (Universal Records Phils.)
• The Juans – "Puwede Ba Kitang Ligawan" (Viva Records)

Concert of the Year

• "Juan Karlos: Live" – Juan Karlos

Director: Paolo Valenciano
Producer: Nathan Studios

• "Ogieoke 2: Reimagined" – Ogie Alcasid

Director: Paolo Bustamante
Producer: A Team  / Viva Live

• "Pagtatag! World Tour" (Manila) – SB19

Director: Justin De Dios
Producer: 1Z Entertainment

• "Pure Energy : One More Time" – Gary Valenciano

Director: Paolo Valenciano
Producer: Manila Genesis

• "Regine Rocks: The Repeat" – Regine Velasquez

Director: Paolo Valenciano & Cacai Mitra
Producer: iMusic Entertainment

• "Sariling Mundo" – TJ Monterde

Director: John Prats
Producer: TJ Monterde / EKG Productions

• "Seatbelts On!" – Cup of Joe

Director: Paolo Valenciano
Producer: Viva Live Inc.

• "The King 4-Ever" – Martin Nievera

Director: Dudz Teraña
Producer: A Team , iMusic Entertainment 

Female Concert Performer of the Year

• Belle Mariano – "Believe," / ABS CBN EVENTS, StarPop, Star Magic and Rise Artist Studio. 
• Julie San Jose – "Ang Ating Tinig" / GMA Synergy, GMA Entertainment Group and 1Z Entertainment
• Laarni Lozada – "Groovin' with the Champions" / Bentria Productions
• Nina – "Love Nina" / Ticket1 Concerts
• Odette Quesada – "Love Q&A" / ATeam, NY Entourage Productions and Q Productions
• Pops Fernandez – "Always Loved" / DSL Productions 
• Regine Velasquez – "Regine Rocks: The Repeat" / iMusic Entertainment 
• Sitti – "Sitti-Scape:  The Ciy of Bossa" / Fire and Ice Live

Male Concert Performer of the Year

• Arthur Nery – "Solo Concert" / Viva Live and Viva Records 
• Dingdong Avanzado – "The Original Prince of Pinoy Pop" / Independent
• Gary Valenciano – "Pure Energy - One More Time" / Manila Genesis Entertainment and Management Inc. 
• Ice Seguerra – "Videoke Hits (Encore)" -  Fire and Ice Entertainment 
• Juan Karlos – "Live @ MOA Arena" / Nathan Studios Inc. 
• Martin Nievera – "The King 4-Ever" / ATeam and iMusic Entertainment
• Ogie Alcasid – "Ogieoke 2" / A Team
• TJ Monterde – "Sariling Mundo" / Cornertone Concerts and EKG Productions.

Duo/Group Concert Performer of the Year

• Alamat – "Ragasa: The Concert" / Viva Live and Viva Records
• Ben&Ben – "The Traveller Across Dimensions" / Ovations Productions 
• Cup of Joe – "Seatbelts On!" / Viva Live 
• December Avenue – "Sa Ilalim Ng Mga Bituin" / NSYSHOWS 
• Over October – "Ikot Sa Music Museum" / Underdog Music PH
• Rivermaya – "The Reunion Concert"  / Live Nation Philippines 
• SB19 – "Pagtatag! World Tour" (Manila) / 1Z Entertainment, Black Star Entertainment Productions and KDR Music House 

Music Video of the Year

• "Di Nakakasawa" - Arthur Nery / Director - Geob Su Ganade Chung, Arthur Nery and Axel Fernandez, Producer- Viva Records 
• "Kalakal" – SB19 x Gloc-9, Director: Alanshiii (Alan Ante Jr.) Producers- RADKIDZ and  1Z Entertainment 
• "Misteryoso" – Cup of Joe, Director: Justin De Dios, Jay-Ar Villarojas Producer - 1Z Entertainment and Viva Records
• "Palagi" – TJ Monterde Director: Dan Villegas-Angel Tomas Producer- Independent 
• "Pulso" – Zack Tabudlo, Director: David Olson-Olivia  Parian  Producer- Republic Records Philippines
• "Salamin Salamin" – BINI, Director: Kerbs Balagtas-Dale Recin?a Producer- Star Music 
• "Sining" – Dionela, Director: Marvin P. Camacho, Tristan Ortega, Raven Sta. Ana, Producer-, EMI Records Philippines
• "Tiger" – Mayonnaise, Director: Niokz Arcega  Producer- Yellow Room Music Philippines and Sony Music Philippines

Pop Album of the Year

• "II: The Second" – Arthur Nery (Viva Records)
• "I’m Okay" – Moira dela Torre (UMG Philippines)
• "jgh" – James Reid (Viva Records)
• "Lola Amour" – Lola Amour (Warner Music Phils.)
• "Sariling Mundo" – TJ Monterde (Polyeast)
• "Talaraawan" – BINI (Star Music)
• "The Traveller Across Dimensions" – Ben&Ben (Ben&Ben Music / Sony Music Phils.)

Female Pop Artist of the Year

• Angeline Quinto – "Salamat Ika’y Dumating" (Star Music)
• Atasha Muhlach – "Love Story Kong Bitin" (Viva Records)
• Janine Berdin – "Alas Dos" (UMG Philippines)
• Jayda Avanzado – "Right Lover, Wrong Time" (UMG Philippines)
• KZ Tandingan – "Toyo" (Star Music)
• Morissette – "Wishing Well" (Underdog Music PH)
• Zephanie – "Kung Ang Puso" (UMG Philippines)

Male Pop Artist of the Year

• Amiel Sol – "Sa Bawat Sandali" (Ivory Records)
• Arthur Miguel – "MU" (Warner Music Phils.)
• Darren Espanto – "Iyo" (Star Music)
• Dionela – "Sining" (UMG Philippines)
• Maki – "Dilaw" (Tarsier Records)
• James Reid – "Mirasol" (Careless Music/Sony Music Philippines
• Rob Deniel – "Happy Ending" (Viva Records)
• TJ Monterde – "Sariling Mundo" (Polyeast Records)

New Female Recording Artist of the Year

• Alyssa Muhlach – "Paalam" (Tarsier Records)
• Andrea Gutierrez – "Naghihintay" (Indiepinoy)
• Debbie Lopez – "Ang Higugmaon Ka" (KB Records)
• Graciel Hizon – "Ang Tanging Alam Ko" (PolyEast Records)
• Isha Ponti – "Lambing" (Independent)
• Liana Castillo – "Umaambisyon" (GMA Music)
• Ryannah J – "This Na Malambing" (O/C Records)
• Shierrah – "Hindi Na Babalik" (Independent)

New Male Recording Artist of the Year 

• Dwayne Garcia – "Taym Perst Muna" (Star Music)
• Frank Lloyd Mamaril – "Made to Believe" (Independent)
• Gaz Magalona – "Di Madali Pero Kaya" (Mabuhay Music Group Inc.)
• Kiel – "Bibitaw Na Ba?" (Viva Records)
• Marko Rudio – "Kasama Ka" (Star Music)
• MC4D – "I’m All That" (Dongalo Wreckords)
• Serlwin Rey – "Heartbreak Dilemma" (Kaye Productions)

New Female Group Artist of the Year 

• FINA – "Paramdam" (Universal Records Phils.)
• FINIX – "Hand in Hand" (GKD Records)
• PIX!E – "Iced Coffee" (Viva Records)
• RAYA – "Bling" (Viva Records)
• Sugar N’ Spice – "Sugar Sugar" (Vicor Music)
• VVINK – "Alon" (FlipMusic Records)
• Ziren – "Punong Puno" (Independent)

NEW MALE GROUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• 12th Street – "Walang Humpay" (O/C Records)
• 6ENSE – "H.U.G." (N.EXT Entertainment)
• Five Fingers – "Lakas Mo" (Star Music / DNA Music PH)
• Formula 5 – "Sa Darating na Pasko" (FLM Creatives and Productions Inc.)
• Magic Voyz – "Sa Bintana" (Viva Records / LDG Production)
• Neo – "Tugatog" (Celebrity Studio)
• News:ID – "Ghost" (MLD Entertainment PH)
• SYNC – "Balang Araw" (Sirius8 Entertainment)

Rock Artist of the Year 

• Bandang Lapis – "Itinagong Lihim" (Viva Records)
• Ely Buendia – "Method Adaptor" (Sony Music Phils.)
• Itchyworms – "Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo" (Star Music)
• Mayonnaise – "Thanks for Everything" (Sony Music Phils.)
• Sandwich – "Morena" (PolyEast Records)
• Sponge Cola – "Tatlong Buwan" (Independent)
• Sunkissed Lola – "Olaholah" (Ditto Music)

Rap Artist of the Year 

• Alex Bruce – "Fall Season" (UMG Philippines)
• Flow G – "Burgis" (Panty Droppaz League)
• Gloc 9 – "Sari-Sari Story" (Universal Records)
• Hev Abi – "Bahay Namin Maliit Lang" (Downtown Q' Entertainment)
• Illest Morena – "Morenita" (Independent / TMP Industries)
• Shanti Dope – "I Dior U" (Universal Records Phils.)
• Skusta Clee – "Low Key" (Saucy Island)

Female R&B Artist of the Year 

• Dia Mate – "Ganda-Gandahan" – Wishing Well (Radical Music)
• Janah Zaplan – "I Luv U" (StarPop)
• Janella Salvador – "Hey You" (Star Music)
• Karylle – "MT" (Independent)
• Klarisse De Guzman – "Minamahal Pa Rin Ako" (StarPop)
• Marion Aunor – "Laruan" (Wild Dream Records)
• Princess Velasco – "Akala Ko Tayong Dalawa" (Sunshine Entertainment)
• Zela – "Pogi Boy" (AQ Prime Music)

Male R&B Artist of the Year 

• Bugoy Drilon – "Hilom" (Independent)
• Inigo Pascual – "Kahit Di Mo Ko Nakikita 2" (UMG Philippines)
• James Reid – "Hurt Me Too" (Careless Music / Sony Music Phils.)
• Kris Lawrence – "Within" (Vehnee Saturno Music)
• Kyle Echarri – "Believe" (Cornerstone Entertainment)
• Michael Pacquiao – "Time’s Up" (Oblivion Paradise)
• Stell – "Room" (Warner Music Phils.)

Female Acoustic of the Year

• Acel Bisa – "Be Still" (Acel Music)
• Angela Ken – "Kulimlim" (Tarsier Records)
• Janine – "Apat na Buwan" (Vicor Music)
• Keiko Necesario – "Inay" (Independent)
• Melissa Corpus – "Susugal" (Cre8Music Records)
• Moira dela Torre – "San Ka Na" (UMG Philippines)
• Nixx Santos – "Moo" (Holens Music Publishing)
• Sam Benwick – "I Like You I Do" (Vicor Music)

Male Acoustic Artist of the Year 

• Amiel Sol – "Sa Bawat Sandali" (Ivory Music)
• Benedict Cua – "Di Namalayan" (Independent)
• Ice Seguerra – "ATM" (Star Music)
• Juan Karlos – "Tanga Mo Juan" (Sony Music Phils.)
• Kyle Raphael – "BB" (Independent)
• Leyo – "Pahinga" (Independent)
• Noel Cabangon – "Aking Diwata" (Star Music)
• TJ Monterde – "Sariling Mundo" (Independent)

Collaboration of the Year

• "Believe" – Kyle Echarri x Illest Morena (Cornerstone Entertainment / Urban Dept. / Coke Studio Phils.)
• "Hanggang Dulo" – Jos Garcia x Nolo Lopez (Stardom Music Production)
• "Kalakal" – SB19 x Gloc 9 (Sony Music Phils.)
• "Kasama" – Flow G x Chito Miranda (Independent)
• "Ligaw" – Jet x Jay R (Homeworkz Entertainment Services)
• "Palagi" – TJ Monterde x KZ Tandingan (Independent)
• "Sikulo" – Angela Ken x Maki x Nhiko (Tarsier Records)

Rap Album of the Year 

• "7sins" – Felip (Warner Music Phils.)
• "Backshots" – Waiian (Sony Music Phils.)
• "Bahay Namin Maliit Lamang" – Hev Abi (Downtown Q' Entertainment)
• "Bludevl" – Hellmerry (Young God Records Philippines)
• "Drugs" – Shanti Dope (Universal Records)
• "Morenita" – Illest Morena (Independent)
• "Sari-Sari Story" – Gloc 9 (Universal Records)

Dance Recording of the Year 

• "Ganda-Gandahan" – Dia Mate (Radical Music)
• "Hiraya" – Alamat (Viva Records)
• "I Luv U" – Janah Zaplan (StarPop)
• "Limitless" – G22 (Cornerstone Entertainment)
• "Patintero" – BGYO (Star Music)
• "Salamin Salamin" – BINI (Star Music)
• "Say Whatcha Wanna Say" – Bilib (AQ Prime Music)

Revival Recording of the Year 

• "Di Sinasadya" – Regine Velasquez (Star Music)
• "Himala" – Ronnie Liang (Viva Records)
• "Ipagpatawad Mo" – Khel Pangilinan (M Music Live)
• "Kapag Ako’y Nagmahal" – Jolina Magdangal (Star Music)
• "Magbalik" – Lily (Universal Music Phils.)
• "Mr. Right" – Angeline Quinto (Star Music)
• "Sana Ay Malaman Mo" – Daryl Ong (OQpied Records)
• "Tell Me" – Martin Nievera (Vicor Music)

Inspirational Song of the Year 

• "Bawat Hakbang" – Divino Rivera (Viva Records), Composer: Divino Rivera
• "Face of God" – December Avenue (Tower of Doom Music), Composer: Ronzel Bautista
• "Inay" – Keiko Necesario (Independent), Composer: Keiko Necesario
• "Karapat-dapat" – Kakai Bautista (StarPop), Composer: Trisha Denise
• "Lampara" – Press Hit Play (Superbus Entertainment), Composer: Charles Emmanuele Rodriguez, John Paul Soliva
• "Ningas ng Pag-asa" – Jamie Rivera (Inspire Music), Composer: Maestro Francesco Sequeri
• "Pagmamahal sa Tinubuang Lupa" – Kayla Acosta, Kamilla Acosta, Enoch Casiño, Emilio David, Ephraim Maglaque (Independent), Composer: Atty. Persida V. Rueda-Acosta
• "Sagot Sa Aking Dasal" – Erik Santos (Star Music), Composer: Yeng Constantino

Christmas Song of the Year 

• "Christmas With You" – Isha Ponti (Independent), Composer: Elisha Pontanares
• "Christmas Without You" – Diane de Mesa (DDM Studio Production), Composer: Diane de Mesa
• "Macho Na Si Santa" – Masculados (Universal Records Phils.), Composer: Ito Rapadas
• "Ngayong Pasko" – Andrea Gutierrez (Indiepinoy), Composer: Samuel Valdecantos
• "Paano Ngayong Pasko" – Annrain (StarPop), Composer: Perry Lansigan, Roque "Rox" Santos
• "Pasko Sa Ating Puso" – InnerVoices (Star Records / Kalesa Entertainment), Composer: Rey Roland Bergado
• "Rainbow Christmas" – Vice Ganda (Star Music), Composer: Vice Ganda, Jonathan Manalo, Roque “Rox” Santos, Jeremy Glinoga

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