Paolo Onesa's One-on-One Interview with Rocky for his Debut Album (Video)

Paolo Onesa, a 20-year old heartthrob crooner and finalist of "The Voice of the Philippines" released his debut album "Pop Goes Standards." In the album, he sings the most loved pop songs in his signature standards style.

Finally, I got a chance to meet and mingle with this handsome singer during the blogcon of his album launch. During our question and answer portion, the heartthrob revealed many things about him which we didn't yet know.

I even got an opportunity to have a one-on-one interview with him. In my interview with this cute young crooner, he shared his inspiration doing the album, his favorite track, the famous singer he wants to be like in the future, and other interesting things about his singing career.

Here is my video interview with the heartthrob Paolo Onesa:

His debut album features the tracks “When I Was Your Man”, “You Are So Beautiful”, “Make You Feel My Love”, “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” featuring fellow The Voice finalist Klarisse De Guzman, “Marry Me”, “You’re Beautiful” as well as recorded versions of the songs he performed on The Voice of the Philippines like “Skyfall” and “Elesi.” “Pop Goes Standards” also includes two original songs “Lucky In Love” and “Which Way Robert Frost?” written by American composers Roxanne Seeman, Daniel Nitt and Philipp Steinke.

During his stint at The Voice of the Philippines, he was with the team of rock singer Bamboo Manalac where he discovered his niche as a crooner.

Paolo can also be seen twice a month at ABS-CBN’s Sunday variety show ASAP 19.

It was such a great pleasure to meet and interview you Paolo! 'Till next time. God bless and more power! (RCB)

 

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Marion Aunor Narrates the Story of Feeling Inlove and Brokenhearted in Her Songs!

  

Love really makes every person inspire to be creative. Whenever we fall inlove, we are inspire to sing, to write a song, or even compose a poetic article to narrate the feeling we were experiencing. Or the other hand, if we are brokenhearted, we are getting emotional keeping us to write or release the feeling of bitterness in many other ways. Well in my case, I experienced those two things pertaining to love!

In case of Ms. Marion Aunor, the "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs" third-place winner, she can write her own song both when inlove and when brokenhearted! I've asked her if what is easier for her to write a song, when inlove or when brokenhearted. Her answer was both! That's why in her self-titled album, two songs there pertained to the opposite feelings of love. Her carrier single called "If You Ever Changed Your Mind" which paved way for her to win in the competition is all about heartaches for the brokenhearted persons. On the other hand, her song "Take a Chance" tells the story of falling inlove! She gave samples by singing these songs during her bloggers conference in ABS-CBN's ELJCC building.   

Yes, Marion sings very well! "Ang lamig at ang ganda ng boses." Her voice is really perfect in any occasion. And good to know that she's already the newest addition to the Star Magic family! "I'm happy that I get to work with artists from Star Magic. I'm looking forward to be doing concerts with them too,"  the singer expressed.

When I asked Marion if who is her favorite international artist whom she wants to do a collaborative song with, she said Jason Mraz.

Here is a video clip of my interview with Marion during the blogcon:

And here is Marion giving us a sample of her song "Take a Chance:"

By the way, Marion Aunor is the niece of the superstar Ms. Nora Aunor. Wow, a blood of talented artist is really flowing on her!

With her looks and talents, definitely Marion is a big thing in showbiz! Aside from singing, no doubt to see her soon in movies, TV series, or even in different product endorsements!

Congrats Marion and more power! Two thumbs up to your talents! (RCB)

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Blooper Videos with Kris Lawrence!

This is really fun! During the album ("Spread the Love")  launch of Kris Lawrence, yours truly and Kris not only talked and posed different shots together. We also had our video interview. Take note, it's not once but twice! Or should I say three takes! 

Yes, our first two videos were mainly bloopers! Hahaha... Yeah, bloopers that truly made our moments fun and lively!

Well, this is my first time here in Bits of Rocks that I will share my blooper videos with my encounter with the different celebrities. And I got two for you in this particular event with Kris!

First Blooper Video:

In our first blooper, Kris thought that we were having photo shoot. Therefore, he is posing for a photo.   




Second Blooper Video:

Here in our second blooper, I mistakenly called Kris Lawrence as "Kris Cayzer."  Hahaha! Kris laughed out loud hearing it!  

Hahaha! Ops, as I've told you, we got three videos! The third one, the serious one (with a little blooper) will be shared on my next post! :) So stay tune guys! (RCB)

Kris Lawrence and Rocky: RnB Meets RCB!

For the first time, I met in person the so-called R&B Prince Kris Lawrence! Kris is a product of the Kapamilya singing reality show "Star in a Million." He stayed in  ABS-CBN for a while then transferred to GMA-7.

Kris is very popular in making great R&B music. Two of his hits which I loved most are "When I See You Smile" and "I Will Take You Forever,"  a duet with the actress Denise Laurel. 

One afternoon, I had a lunch with Kris in GMA network wherein he launched his new album "Spread the Love." That album is actually his third, but his first under GMA Records. 

Here are some of our cool photos with Kris Lawrence:

Kris' new album contains all original composition. Some of the songs included in the album are "Nightmare," "Rider," "Tell Me," "Ikaw Pala," "Try Again,"  and "Unbreakable" completing the 12 songs in the album. 

"Ikaw Pala" is actually the song used in the current GMA Telebabad Koreanovela "The Innocent Man." It is now playing in the different radio stations.

On my next posts, I will share with you my cool interview video with Kris as well as our kulitan bloopers uploaded in YouTube. Kris Lawrence truly rocks! It was such a great experience when RCB meets the R&B! (RCB)  

Up, Close, and Personal with Jayke Reyes!

Jayke Reyes is the newest RnB and acoustic singer. She was raised in USA and now here in the country to launch her very first self-title album.

Last Saturday, March 2, 2013, I met in person this beautiful young soulful singer. I had a one-on-one interview with her (I'll share our video in my next post) where she shared some interesting things about her.

Jayke is only 19 years old. She loves singing and acting. According to her, if she will be given an opportunity to act in either movie or TV series project, she will grab it. But right now, she will focus first on her first album. 

Her album is self-titled called "Jayke Reyes."  It contains 5 love songs. 4 of which were revivals and one is her original. Her carrier single is "Kay Palad Mo." The music video of this song is now hitting the world-wide web. It is a soulful song which tells about love, sacrifice, and heartaches. The hunk actor-model Ian Batherson is her leading man in the MV of her carrier single.   

The other four songs included in her album are "Sana'y Pakaingatan Mo," "Perry's Will," "Paano Na Kaya,"  and "We're All This Together."

Jayke had her first TV guesting via the hit Sunday afternoon musical variety show "ASAP 18" where she had duets with the "ASAP" singers. 

According to her, after her ASAP guesting, she received more Facebook and Twitter followers from TFC.

Jayke's favorite female singers were Angeline Quinto, Sarah Geronimo, Regine Velasquez, and Mariah Carey. In the male sides were Bruno Mars, Neyo,  and Gary Valenciano whom she wants to have a duet with in the future. 

Jayke truly loves social media specially Twitter and Instagram. And take note, just like me, she really loves pictures! Well, as you can see, we have lots of pictures together! :)

Jayke even signed her CD which she gave to me with a personal dedication. According to her, she really enjoyed my presence!

On my next succeeding posts, I'll share with you our videos together. Nice meeting and hanging-out with you Jayke! (RCB)

Meeting the "Acoustic Princess" Sabrina Orial, I Finally Met the Girl Who Sings "Saranghae!"

Finally, I met the sweet voice behind the Tagalog version of the "Perfect Match" theme song, "Saranghae!"  She is no other than the so-called "Acoustic Princess," Sabrina Orial.   

Last week, my night seemed like an acoustic night when I attended the BlogCon of Sabrina. The event eventually turned out to be a night giving us lot of fun and surprises. 

Sabrina is now one of the hottest acoustic singer in Indonesia and in other part of the world because of her sweet soulful music. Her previous album  I Love Acoustic 4 already turned double platinum abroad. And in that night, Sabrina together with the MCA Music launched her fifth album titled I Love Acoustic 5. 

Before starting the actual question and answer portion, Sabrina serenaded us with two of her original compositions "Make Believe" and "It's Over Now".

I was one of the first bloggers who asked Sabrina preliminary questions but later on, I was the one who gave Sabrina lots of questions. And she gamely answered every question with fun and humor.

I got curious about the selection of songs in her album which include the latest hit songs like "Payphone," "What Makes You Beautiful," "Call Me Maybe," "Starships," "Somebody that I Used to Know,"  and "One Thing."  Take note some of these songs were performed by male singers or lady rappers, but Sabrina is very successful in giving new life and rendition to these songs! And yes, I really admire her for this! Good job Sabrina! 

I even asked her if how she will handle competition since in terms of acoustic and bossa nova, we already have the names of Siti, Princess, and Juris. She said that all of them have their own style, they have their own uniqueness. It's better to think that all of them can contribute in giving us good music rather than thinking that they are competing. And she humbly said, "Si Juris, Juris na talaga 'yun at idol ko siya noon pa!"

If she has given a chance to star in either movie or TV series project, Sabrina said that she like John Lloyd Cruz to be her leading man! And she want to have a duet with Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano  and International Star Justin Bieber if given a chance!

I even confirmed during the conference if she is really the one who sang the Tagalog version of "Saranghae," the theme song of the hit Lee Min Ho's Koreanovela "Perfect Match." She didn't only answered yes, she sang it for me! Wow! I'm so amazed and inspired that night! A big surprise which I didn't expect!

Sabrina was paired with Christian Bautista in the music video of "Terrified," another original composition which already created a worldwide hit. This song is also part of her current album.

Aside from her tandem with Christian, Sabrina is also part of the rap song "Dota" which is now hitting the different radio stations.

Before ending our Q&A portion, Sabrina sang as "Oh Boy" which she said her favorite musical composition. The song is fun in nature but deep inside it tackles heartaches.     

More on this beautiful lady with a beautiful voice, Sabrina is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts from UP Los Baños. She is writing her own songs. According to her, she made her composition when she was depressed or brokenhearted.

Indeed, Sabrina is another icon of Filipino music, a newest discovery that is now creating another phenomenon in the world of music! Two thumbs up Sabrina and more power! (RCB)