By Joseph R. Atilano
Just a few days ago, when I read who the coaches of the “The Voice of the Philippines” would be, I had a huge grin on my face and exclaimed “Wow!”, followed by “Holy Crap!” This is going to be something else–to bring these four artists together for a show was a little bit surreal for me. These are some of the most important–and let’s not forget the word “influential”–artists, currently. Not one coach here will feel like he or she lacks “personality” or does not deserve to be there.
Posted: April 15th, 2013 | in Blog,Columnists,MusicMatters | Read More »
By Joseph R. Atilano
I dreamt I was walking in a long white corridor. It seemed an endlessly long hallway with many rooms on either side with Roman numerals posted on their brown doors. I could faintly hear a song being played but I wasn’t sure what it was. As soon as I entered a room with a high ceiling, the words of the song reverberated within its confines. The words became unmistakable. I was hearing the chorus of ‘”I Will Be Here” by Gary Valenciano being played over and over again. As I looked around the room, I couldn’t find Gary V. Neither could I find the source from where it was coming. It was as if it was being played from above or somewhere unseen.
Posted: January 2nd, 2013 | in Blog,MusicMatters,Photos & Videos | Read More »
By Joseph R. Atilano
Rihanna proves to be one of the busiest pop stars around, if not the most consistent in releasing consecutive studio-albums. ‘Diamonds’ is from Rihanna’s seventh studio album entitled: “Unapologetic”. The lead single was produced by StarGate and Benny Blancco. It was written by Sia who has collaborated with Rihanna numerous times in the past. Unlike [...]
Posted: November 29th, 2012 | in Blog,MusicMatters | Read More »
By Joseph R. Atilano
The video–gone viral and shown on numerous shows–of Nicki Minaj cursing and threatening violence against Mariah Carey confirms that the feud between the two divas is indeed true and happening. However, there are still speculations whether that outburst from Nicki Minaj was staged by the producers for ratings? The thing is whether it is [...]
Posted: October 10th, 2012 | in Blog,MusicMatters | Read More »
By Joseph R. Atilano
How can the latest wacky outfit of Lady Gaga be relevant and worthy of being called music news? It should be relegated to the fashion section instead. It really shouldn’t be for music. I just don’t get the gist of all this gimmickry and it is not because I don’t understand what she is doing. Obviously, it is for media mileage and publicity! Well, bad publicity, in fact. Yeah, I get it… it is still publicity. All these calculated stunts and controversies she has been doing the past few years are getting tiresome. I bet she is already running out of ideas to do to seek attention or rather, her publicist is running out of ideas to suggest to her.
Posted: September 17th, 2012 | in Blog,Headlines,Latest Entertainment Stories,MusicMatters,Photos & Videos | Read More »
