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MYMP, short for Make Your Momma Proud is one of the acoustic band acts from the Philippines, which consists of 5 members Juris Fernandez, Chin Alcantara, John Angeles, Edward "Oja" Jimenez and Aemil Rivas. Well, as corny as their band name may sound, they are actually one of my favorite acoustic bands. I was first introduced to the band back in 2003 by some of my Filipino ex-colleagues. From then on I was hooked. They mostly play a lot of covers from the 80s and 90s which could be one of the reasons why I love this band so much. Playing classics makes me reminiscence of the past, bringing back so many memories I guess.

Almost each time I played their CD in my car with a passenger on board, they are surely to ask what CD am I listening to, and they will usually be surprised by the fact that it’s an Asian band. They are that good.

I bought their 2009 re-release of their Now album, title Now and Forever about 2 months back which is in 24-bit Audiophile which makes it even better (yes I buy original..you should too!).

Here are the track listings for the CD:

01. Every Little Thing (He Does Is Magic) (Police cover)
02. Baby Don’t You Break My Heart Slow (Vonda Sheppard cover)
03. A Little Bit (original song)
04. Cherish (Madonna cover)
05. These Dreams (Heart cover)
06. Impulsive (Wilson Philips cover)
07. Rush, Rush (Paula Abdul cover)
08. Make It Easy On Me (Steps cover)
09. Dream Without You (original song)
10. Set You Free (Side A cover)
11. Missing You (John Waite cover)
12. Human On The Inside (Divinyls cover)
13. Waiting In Vain (Bob Marley cover)
14. So Perfect (original song)
15. When She Cries (Restless Heart cover)
16. I’ll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me (Expose cover)

As you can see, most of the songs are covers, but there are a few original tracks which are quite good as well. My personal favorite is their cover of Madonna’s Cherish.

My rating: 5/5 – Excellent! (duh!)
Sounds similar to: The Cardigans, Sixpence None the Richer (well kinda, because they sound too original to sound like anyone else!)

For some reason, this song has been playing in my head for the past week..

Hey pretty baby with the high heels on
You give me fever like I’ve never, ever known
You’re just a product of loveliness
I like the groove of your walk, your talk, your dress
I feel your fever from miles around
I’ll pick you up in my car and well paint the town
Just kiss me baby and tell me twice
That youre the one for me

The way you make me feel
You really turn me on
You knock me off of my feet
My lonely days are gone

Ok, my sister asked me to put this up on my blog to see what people think of another hip-hop act to come out of Malaysia. Honestly, I won’t comment on it, and I rather you guys give the feedback so I don’t look so bias.

Click here to listen to the tracks online.

Here are the track listings:
01. Who Am I (Produced by Tactmatic)
02. Jom Makan! - ft Proximas (Produced by Proximas)
03. It’s Just A Show (Produced by Tactmatic)
04. Beautiful Imperfections (Produced by Phrozt@Mushroom Butons)
05. Love Letter - ft YonLynn (Produced by Jean Louis Sibert)
06. Schizzowphrenic (Produced by Tactmatic)
07. Fever (Produced by Proximas)
08. How To Handle Prank Calls (Skit)
09. Second To None (Produced by Jean Louis Sibert)
10. Made You Look (My Size 12s) (Produced by Skware-1)
11. Real Is The Deal (Produced by Tactmatic)
12. Ridin’ The Golden Length - ft Ddie (Produced by Skware-1)
13. Aerosol Pimpin’ (Skit)
14. Graffiti Greatness (Produced by Wormy)

So what do you all think? Give me some feedback please…and then I’ll tell you why..

Haha! I bet the title caught your attention, but I only wish it was true! What’s really happening is that I’ve been constantly browsing YouTube to feature talented unknown artists here on my blog. Well, as you know, I’m a huge fan of Cathy Nguyen, however when I saw her latest video doing Katy Perry’s cover "Thinking Of You", I was left rather disappointed simply because I found several other covers which sounds a bit better (sorry Cathy). Anyway, I thought in her video, she was trying a little too hard to sound different in some parts of the song which kinda ruined it for my liking (I think I’m starting to sound like Simon Cowell of American Idol). Here are 4 different videos of the same song. You tell me which one is the best..

Cover #1: by Traci Hines

Cover #2: by Jana M Verdes

Cover #3: by Cathy Nguyen

Cover #4: by Kate McGill

Personally, I think Kate McGill’s cover is the best. Could even possibly be the next big thing to come out of YouTube. What do you think? Which is your favorite?

Janice Vidal Wei Lan (衛蘭) is probably one of the hottest talents to come out of Hong Kong. I’ve been following her music since her last 2 albums “My Love”  and “Do U Know” released in 2005 and 2006 respectively. Ever since then, I fell in love with her music, not because she has a high vocal range, but because her songs are always bubbly and cheerful. Sure there are of course sappy love songs as well, but heck…a hot chick with a nice voice…what’s there not to like?

Her latest album titled "Serving You” was actually released back in November last year. But it wasn’t until one of my colleagues played the CD in the office one morning and I knew it was her new album instantly. From the first time I heard this new album, I loved it….loved it enough to buy the CD on the very same day after hearing it just once. That’s how good it is! Ever since then, I’m hooked…my colleague also thinks I’m obsessed with her because I kept repeating the songs.

Here are the track listings for the CD:

01. 就算世界無童話
02. My Cookie Can
03. 陰天假期
04. 雜技
05. 你知道我在等你們分手嗎?
06. 如水
07. 愛深過做人
08. 我愛呼吸
09. 比我想像中愛你
10. 寒命
11. 退
12. 主角愛我
13. Reality
14. 無所謂

If you have seen my status’ on Facebook and MSN Messenger, you will know that I’m currently hooked on the song “My Cookie Can”. I also like the last track 無所謂, which means “Nevermind (…I think)”. Just to show you how hooked I am to the “Cookie Can” song, I’ve even found the music video on YouTube! Haha!

Overall, I think this album is absolutely fantastic! Definitely worth a purchase if you are into the whole Canto Pop thing.

My rating: 5/5 – Excellent! 
Sounds similar to: 梁靜茹 Fish, 蔡依林 Jolin, Sammi Cheng