GMA Records releases new albums

CEBU, Philippines - GMA Records features a series of hit album releases that will touch the hearts of Filipinos nationwide.

The self-titled debut album of Julie Anne San Jose was recently awarded the 9x Platinum Record for combined digital and CD sales exceeding 135,000 units. This is now available on Deluxe Edition via iTunes and contains the song, “Ang Aking Puso,” which she sang with Kapuso actor Derrick Monasterio.

Her newest album, “Deeper,” which became available on digital format via iTunes last June 1, immediately landed on the first spot of the iTunes Top Albums Chart. This contains 10 all-OPM songs, six of which were composed by Julie Anne herself including “Right Where You Belong,” the love theme of GMA-7’s newest primetime Koreanovela, “The Master’s Sun.” This will be available on CD format by the end of June.

After the success of the phenomenal primetime series, “My Husband’s Lover,” topbilled by Dennis Trillo and Tom Rodriguez, GMA Records released their first-ever album, “TomDen,” which became a certified hit.

Dennis and Tom recently bagged the Platinum Record award for the outstanding sales of their album that exceeded 15,000 units in combined digital and CD sales. The album features the hit songs “Forever,”“Ikaw Ang Sagot,”“Kailan Man,” and their version of “One More Try.”

Jennylyn Mercado’s newest album, “Never Alone,” marks her comeback to GMA Records as well as her 10th anniversary in the industry, and is expected to be released this July. She recently launched her newest single, “Basta’t Nandito Ka,” which was composed by Vehnee Saturno, the same composer of her very first single, “Kahit Sandali” in 2004. The single was included in her first album entitled “Living the Dream,” which earned a Gold record award.

Kylie Padilla also just launched her single, “Gitara,” from her debut album “Seasons,” which is already available on digital format via iTunes.  Her album will be released on CD format on June 29.

James Wright also showcases his heartfelt voice through his self-titled debut album, which contains five all-OPM songs composed by Vehnee Saturno. His single “Sana’y Ikaw” was the theme song of the primetime series, “Carmela.”

Completing the roster of GMA Records’ remarkable releases is rap artist Franchize’s latest single “Yaka.” Jumpstarting his career in the music industry, Franchize recently signed under GMA Records, his very first publishing deal in over a decade of pursuance. This partnership looks to be the start of a brighter future for this dream-chasing artist from Tacloban City. (FREEMAN)