Salamat by Dennis Cruz

Album: "Sigaw ng Puso" (Synergy Music, 2004)
Words/Music: Dennis Cruz
Arranged by: Dennis Cruz
Credits: Chris Sabold (Sound Engineer/Chicago Recording Company)

Artist Website: http://www.denniscruz.bravehost.com

Dennis Cruz, a Filipino-American artist, has performed in Europe and played briefly in clubs around Chicago. Citing The Beatles, Bread, James Taylor, and Jim Croce as being strong influences on his style of guitar playing, Dennis' sound comes across as mellow and easy-listening. He recently came out with his own CD bearing his own compositions (The album released March 2004). His compositions run the gamut of heart-wrenching ballads to upbeat melodies. Lately, his songs have been receiving a lot of airplay and excellent reviews on various internet radio stations around the world, from Australia to Canada to Taiwan (to name a few).

In his early 20s, Dennis and a friend formed a duet 'Best Friends' and played in pubs and clubs around Germany. Then 2 others friends joined them to form 'Salin-Lahi', where he was the rhythm guitarist/bass player. Their band played all around Europe during the late '80s. They performed cover versions of a variety of songs, ranging from Beatles' songs to songs by Steve Miller Band. In 1989, Dennis came back to the United States and performed as a solo artist in clubs around Chicago. After a couple of years, however, Dennis shied away from the music industry and concentrated on his career while working at Abbott Laboratories. His love for music eventually pulled him back and in 2001, he was inspired to write songs again. Within a relatively short period of time, he composed 'Sigaw Ng Puso', 'Bituin', 'The Road', and many more. That encouraged him to produce his own CD, which has been receiving a lot of airplay on internet radio stations around the world, such as Pinoy-Radio.com and PhilRadio.com, to name a few. The popularity of "Sigaw Ng Puso" propelled him to the Philippines to accept invitations from radio stations in Dumaguete, San Fernando City, Angeles City, and Manila where he performed his much-requested song. While in the Philippines, he was also invited to perform live in Kahayag Café in Cebu. After signing with Synergy Music Corporation for distribution, the album "Sigaw ng Puso" is now available at all SM outlets in Metro Manila.

Bilib Ako by Emily Rey

Album: "Let Me" (Synergy Music, 2003)
Words/Music: Emily Rey
Additional music : Ardie de Guzman
Arrangement: Elmer Blancaflor
Recored, Mixed, and Mastered: Mixsonic Studios, Quezon City, Philippines

Source: http://www.emilyrey.com

Emily Rey is a Filipino-American singer who started her musical career in the United States, creating her own following in the Filipino-American community of Southern California. Her poetic ability inspired her to writing her own songs and producing her debut album here in the Philippines, Let Me featuring all original compositions, which she wrote and produced herself, showcasing her wide range of vocal styles. Her music is subtle and powerful all at once. Using her angelic voice as her main instrument, her distinct style of songwriting cannot easily be forced into any existing category. With the influences and combination of pop, rock, alternative, and R&B, her sound is main stream.

Emily Rey has been making waves in the local music scene through her well received live broadcast radio performances such as Magic 89.9s Tunog-Kalye and Live na Live, WLS 97.1s Symme3 concert, and JAM 88.3s Jam Sessions, live guestings in malls, and gigs in top local bars around Metro Manila. The Manila Times ran an article on her and quoted her as an original artist. Local music magazines such as Music Channel, Popsicle compared her to Michelle Branch and Dido. Her songs and songwriting skills cut across boundaries and this proves her musical flexibility, a quality that stems out from her love of her art. Surely, Emily Reys sheer talent alone elevates her status as a bona fide musical artist, one that has always been true in fulfilling her only passion in life, music.