Here's the second collaboration between Ayel and KreyziBayrus. I'm Not Invincible is an expression of anguish of a guy who is always perceived to be strong that everyone looks up to him and admiring him but nobody truly cares about him and what he feels because of the preconception that he can always manage.



In the video we translated the message into a short-lived love story between a girl who meets this cool guy. This guy has done great things for the girl earning her admiration but not her love.

KreyziBayrus (Charles Cyril Boc) and Michelle Gamutin play the lead roles, with the participation of Mayshelle Gutierrez, AXL Grico, and Kf-One Represent. (Thanks a lot, guys, for making this  music video project possible! XOXO)

We would like to thank Piyesta KTV and Restobar at Robinson's Place GenSan for not apprehending us when we took our shots there. We'd also like to thank Fashion Fusion boutique for lending us the dresses worn by Michelle. Other shots were taken at Heaven's Star Kitchen.

Thanks also to Ripztah of Pulaw Records and Tunog Danao Royalty Entertainment Productions.

Here's our video:



Again, we're doing this for the love of music and art.

From the makers of Kinabuhi, Katarungan, Diwata sa Panaginip, and Iyong Ganda, comes another music video featuring local artists from GenSan -- Mahika ni Monica by AXL Grico featuring AYEL.



Mahika ni Monica is the first collaboration between me and AXL Grico. Mahika ni Monica is about a boy's obsession over a girl he has just met. In the video, we played a bit of mystery on the character of Monica. It is all up to the viewer to conclude what happens after the boy discovers the "magic" Monica used against him.

Mahika ni Monica stars Mi Va Ocmar in the lead role, with AXL Grico, Judie Drama, Kreyzi Bayrus (Charles Cyril Boc), a kid named Aziza Eto, and a pussy cat named, Laput.

Most of the scenes were shot at the Saavedra-Saway old house in Labangal, General Santos City. Others were taken secretly at one of the malls in the city.

Here's the video:

This video did not cost us anything, just pure love for music and art. This doesn't give us anything in return, too, except for the feeling that we've expressed ourselves and shown our talents.

After Mahika ni Monica, another music video is coming out soon. It's gonna be my debut as a local recording artist. :)

Thanks for your support!

YOUTUBE SENSATIONS from GenSan, Aldrich Talonding and James Bucong continues to make waves in the Philippine Music scene after being chosen to interpret one of PhilPop's finalists, Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa.

PhilPop is one of the country's most prestigious songwriting competition. The entry, Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa (Your Song Remains) is composed by Toto Soriano.

Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa's melodic rhythm is a perfect match to Aldrich's angelic voice. Here's the official lyric video of the song.

Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa

Composed by Toto Soriano
Performed by Aldrich Talinding & James Bucong




For those who still don't know Aldrich Talonding and James Bucong, they're the YouTube Sensations from General Santos City (GenSan) who were catapulted to popularity with a video of the song, Dance with My Father by Luther Vandross. Because of their instant fame and, of course, amazing talent, Ellen DeGeneres had them on her show -- yes, Aldrich and James performed on Ellen!

Here are the other finalists of the PhilPop 2014:



01 Qrush On You 
Written by Q-York
Interpreted by Jay-R,Elmo Magalona,Q-YORK

02 Torpe
Written by Daryl Ong
Interpreted by Kris Lawrence

03 Babalikan Mo Rin Ako
Written by Soc Villanueva
Interpreted by NIKKI GIL

04 Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa
Written by Toto Sorioso
Interpreted by James Bucong,Aldrich Talonding

05 The Only One
Written by Popsie Saturno-San Pedro
Interpreted by Thor Dulay

06 Hangout Lang
Written by Allan Feliciano and Isaac Joseph P. Garcia
Interpreted by Duncan Ramos,Young JV

07 No Girlfriend Since Break
Written by Davey Langit 
Interpreted by Luigi D'Avola

08 Song On A Broken String
Written by Jude Gitamondoc and Therese Marie Villarante
Interpreted by Nicole Laurel Asensio

09 Kung Akin Ang Langit
Written by Chi Datu-Bocobo and Isaac Garcia
Interpreted by Clara Benin,Mcoy Fundales

10 Dear Heart
Written by Mike Villegas
Interpreted by Kiana Valenciano

11 Salbabida
Written by Jungee Marcelo
Interpreted by Kyla

12 Langit Umaawit
Written by Toto Sorioso
Interpreted by Tom Rodriguez

Check out the PhilPop 2014 website for more information.

Good luck to Aldrich Talonding and James Bucong and your song, "Awit Mo'y Nandito Pa."

KATRIBU MUSIKALILANGAN is coming up with another free concert on June 12, Independence Day at the Al Fresco Strip of Robinson's Place GenSan, from 6PM onwards.

This year, Katribu Musikalilangan, Inc. celebrates its 10th anniversary with a show featuring best local artists in GenSan and SoCCSKSarGen.

MusikaCentral was lucky to have been given the chance to interview Abra before the start of his concert in GenSan with other rappers and artists like Loonie, Ron Henley, DJ Buddha, MJ Cayabyab and Cliff Hogan (a.k.a. Justin Bieber of the Philippines).

Abra was so kind to grant us an interview. He gladly answered the questions I asked him. And, well, he was generous with his answers.

Here's the video of my interview with Abra:

Asked about the difference between being an underground songwriter before and now that he has joined the mainstream music industry, he said that the audience now is bigger. In terms of the quality of the songs, he said that there is no pressure about what he should write about. He said that once you write a song, it has to come from the heart. "Pag hindi galing sa puso, mararamdaman naman ng audience 'yun eh." (When it's not coming from your heart, the audience will feel it, too.)




At the backstage, Abra looked so innocent and so calm -- far different from his personality once he stepped on the stage and heard the scream of his fans. Abra is a passionate performer. Abra's fans went wild the moment he appeared on stage, so much wilder than the other performers' turn.

MusikaCentral wishes Abra more success in his career and we are looking forward to Abra's coming back in GenSan.

MUSIKA CENTRAL'S first music video project this year is Iyong Ganda by Bastardo of Malayang 083.



Iyong Ganda is a rap-reggae song of obsession. It might also mean another thing for a different group of people, though.

The catchy tune and lyrics of Iyong Ganda has spawned a lot of followers all over the country through various uploads of the song on YouTube.

Bastardo shows pride towards his hometown, General Santos City in a shoutout in the beginning of the song. Malayang 083, the group where Bastardo belongs, refer to the area code of GenSan, which is 083.

The Official Music Video is produced by Musika Central. It was directed, shot, and edited by Ariel Lalisan. Beatboxer Harol Jomar Gesulga of Pilipinas Got Talent fame is very instrumental to the realization of the project. He coordinated talents, locations, and sponsors for the project.

Here is the official music video of Iyong Ganda by Bastardo:




Executive Producer/Talent Coordinator/Location Scout: 
Harold Jomar Gesulga

Cinematographer/Editor/Director:
Ariel Lalisan

Models:
Minn Gundersby
Shahara Figueroa
Kiara Gwynn Agcambert

Cameos:
Licko'One Ureta
Kelvin John Kinjiyo
Ernest Russel Bernadas

Special thanks to:

Jaylistan Salon
Tropicana Resort Hotel
Zbay Restobar


Musika Central has always been supportive of local artists. We congratulate Bastardo for his music video, Iyong Ganda! Wishing you success in your career.

YOUTUBE SENSATION duo from GenSan, Aldrich Lloyd Talonding and James Bucong, has recently released another music video on YouTube: this time it is Katharine McPhee's Terrified.



In this video produced by local musician, Bem Orchestrador, Aldrich  treats us once again to a seraphic musical experience with the voice we've always loved since we heard him sing Luther Vandross' Dance with My Father, which, if you've been living under a rock, turned them into instant stars, even appearing on Ellen!

Here is the video:

Terrified (Cover) by Aldrich and James

Musika Central looks forward to an original song by the duo. If they are willing, Musika Central can even produce a music video for their own song. 
Kudos to you, Aldrich and James! Musika Central will always be right behind every local artists GenSan produces.