Gloc-9, Gary V, Noel Cabangon and Other Universal Records Artists Dominate the 2013 Awit Awards Nominees

Universal Records continues to be the home of the best, most respected local musical acts. At this year’s Awit Awards, the label’s artists headline the list of nominees – Gloc-9, Noel Cabangon, Gary Valenciano, Sam Concepcion, Sponge Cola, Kamikazee, Parokya Ni Edgar, Ogie Alcasid, Christian Bautista, and She’s Only Sixteen.

Gloc-9 leads with five nominations Album of the Year for MKNM: Mga Kuwento Ng Makata, and for Sirena ­– Song of the Year, Best Rap, Best Collaboration and Best Music Video. The song also features Ebe Dancel.

Noel Cabangon takes home for four nominations: Album of the Year for Tuloy Ang Byahe, Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist and Best Ballad for Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka, and Best Regional Recording for Usahay.

Gary Valenciano also bags four nominations: Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist, Best Musical Arrangement and Best Engineered Recording for Send In The Clown, and Best Vocal Arangement for Overjoyed.

Sam Concepcion is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist for Kontrabida, while Sponge Cola is included in the list of nominees for Best Performance by a Group for Pick Your Poison and Best Collaboration for XGF with Chito Miranda.

Kamikazee has two nominations: Best Rock/Alternative and Best Music Video for Halik. Parokya Ni Edgar is nominated for Best Rap for Bagsakan featuring Frank Magalona, and Gloc-9.

New band She’s Only Sixteen is nominated for the debut single Dying To Meet You for Best Performance by a new group, while their Roll The Dice is nominated as Best Engineered Recording.

Christian Bautista’s First Class album is nominated for Best Album Design and Ogie Alcasid’s Kape Ka Ba is one of the nominees for Best Novelty.

Gloc-9, Gary V, Noel Cabangon and Other Universal Records Artists Dominate the 2013 Awit Awards Nominees

Julie Anne San Jose scores 5 nominations in Awit Awards 2013!

Julie Anne San Jose receives 5 nominations in the 26th Awit Awards  by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc.

 

Below are the full list of nominees:

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist

I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose

On My Own – Lea Salonga

With A Smile – Aiza Seguerra

Saan Darating Ang Umaga – Angeline Quinto

Tao – Sarah Geronimo

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist

Piso – Joey Ayala

Kontrabida – Sam Concepcion

Ipadarama – Martin Nievera

Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – Gary Valenciano

Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka – Noel Cabangon

In Your Eyes – Gary Valenciano

 

Best Collaboration

Himig Ng Panahon – Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi

Lipad Ng Pangarap – Angeline Quinto and Regine Velasquez

Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel

XGF – Sponge Cola featuring Chito Miranda & Los Magno

With A Little Help From My Friends – Tria Bascon with The Company

Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists

Love You Like A Love Song – Stephanie & Kim

12:51 – Krissy & Ericka

Minsan    - Callalily

Pick Your Poison – Sponge Cola

Buksan – Where’s the Sheep?

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist

I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose

Ayaw Na Kung Ayaw – Cathy Go

That Time of Year – Shiela Valderrama

Wag Ka Nang Umiyak – KZ Tandingan

Inseparable – K-La

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist

Kesa – Daniel Grospe

Maria – Jason Fernandez

Biglang Liko – Ron Henley

Grow Old With You – Daniel Padilla

Kung Ako Ba Siya – Khalil Ramos

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists

Bigtime    - Baihana

KPL – The Oktaves

Got to Be Real – Aka Jam

Dying To Meet You – She’s Only Sixteen

Alive – Never The Strangers

Album of the Year

Julie Anne San Jose – Julie Anne San Jose

Find My Way To You – Cathy Go

Tuloy Ang Biyahe – Noel Cabangon

MKNM Mga Kwento Ng Makata – Gloc 9

Pure OPM Classics – Sarah Geronimo

Song of the Year

Ayaw Na Kung Ayaw – Mike Villegas

12:51 – Krissy Villongco

Paboritong Tag-ulan – Jonathan Manalo and Jericho Rosales

Sirena – Aristotle Pollisco

Magkikita Pa Rin Naman Tayo – Moy Ortiz

Best Ballad

I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose

12:51 – Krissy & Ericka

Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – Gary Valenciano

Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka – Noel Cabangon

Tao – Sarah Geronimo

Best Rock/Alternative

Tayo-Tayo Lang – Ebe Dancel

Maria – Jason Fernandez

KPL – The Oktaves

Better Days – Franco

Halik – Kamikazee

Best World

Muli – RJ featuring Sitti

Pinoy Na Krismas – The Company

Best Novelty

Pusong Bato – Alon

Brown – James Leyte

Kesa – Daniel Grospe with No Problems

Mahal Kita Kasi – Kedebon Colim

Kape Ka Ba? – Boy Pick-Up (Ogie Alcasid)

Best Dance

Kasayaw – Luke Mejares

Your Name – Young JV

Pinoy Ako 2012 – Toni Gonzaga

Matinik – Matinik

Sayaw – Rico Blanco

Best Inspirational/Religious

Bawa’t Hakbang – Mark Bautista & The Akafellas

Liliwanag – Acel Van Ommen

Lipad Ng Pangarap – Angeline Quinto & Regine Velasquez

‘Wag Ka Nang Umiyak – KZ Tandingan

Buksan – Where’s The Sheep?

Best Christmas

This Christmas – The Morning Episodes

The Morning Episodes – Chan-Parpan & Franco Chan

Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan – Juris

Pasko Na Sinta Ko – Basil Valdez

Kumukutikutitap – Rachelle Ann Go

Best Rap

Biglang Liko – Pow Chavez

Tao Lang – Loonie featuring Quest

Rock This Town – Young JV featuring Laze & Yumi

Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel

Bagsakan – Parokya Ni Edgar featuring Gloc 9 & Frank Magalona

Best Jazz Recording

Big Time – Baihana

Best R&B

Enough – Julie Anne San Jose

Himig Ng Panahon – Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi

Dota O Ako – Aikee featuring Sabrina

Dance With Me – Liezel Garcia

Best Regional Recording

Basi Pa Lang – 3BU

Usahay – Noel Cabangon

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play

Nag-iisang Bituin from the teleserye “Princess and I” – Angeline Quinto

Growing Up from the teleserye “Growing Up” – Yeng Constantino

Dahil Sa’Yo from the teleserye “E-Boy” – Juris

Best Musical Arrangement

Piso – Krist Melecio

Makita Kang Muli – Jimmy Antiporda

Send In The Clowns – Homer Flores

Tonight – Bobby Velasco

With A Little Help From My Friend – JD Villanueva

Best Vocal Arrangement

Bawat Hakbang – Karl Villuga

December 25 – Robert Delgado

Got To Be Real – Cezar Aguas & Jimmy Antiporda

Overjoyed – Mon Faustino

With A Little Help From My Friend – Moy Ortiz

Best Engineered Recording

Alipin Ako – Dante Taňedo, Bellhaus Recording Studio

Roll The Dice – Pat Tirano, Pocket Universe Studios

Send In The Clowns – Willy Villa, U.R. Recording Studio

I’m Old Fashioned – Dominic Benedicto, Asiatec Pink Noise

Amats – Rico Blanco

Best Album Package

Moonstar 88 – This Year

3D Tatlong Dekada

Piolo Pascual, Decades III

Doin’ It Big, Young JV

First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition (Book Bound)

Music Video of the Year

Ligaw – Moonstar 88

Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel

Halik – Kamikaze

La Belle Vie – Tria Bascon

Amats – Rico Blanco

Julie Anne San Jose scores 5 nominations in Awit Awards 2013!

26th Awit Awards Nominees: Julie Anne San Jose, Sarah Geronimo, Gary V, Gloc 9

The nominees for the 26th Awit Awards have been revealed by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc. (PARI). Julie Anne San Jose, Sarah Geronimo, Gary V, and Gloc 9 received multiple nomination among others.

Here is the list of Awit Awards 2013 Nominees:

Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist

I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose
On My Own – Lea Salonga
With A Smile – Aiza Seguerra
Saan Darating Ang Umaga – Angeline Quinto
Tao – Sarah Geronimo

Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist

Piso – Joey Ayala
Kontrabida – Sam Concepcion
Ipadarama – Martin Nievera
Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – Gary Valenciano
Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka – Noel Cabangon
In Your Eyes – Gary Valenciano

Best Collaboration

Himig Ng Panahon – Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi
Lipad Ng Pangarap – Angeline Quinto and Regine Velasquez
Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel
XGF – Sponge Cola featuring Chito Miranda & Los Magno
With A Little Help From My Friends – Tria Bascon with The Company

Best Performance by a Group Recording Artists

Love You Like A Love Song – Stephanie & Kim
12:51 – Krissy & Ericka
Minsan – Callalily
Pick Your Poison – Sponge Cola
Buksan – Where’s the Sheep?

Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist

I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose
Ayaw Na Kung Ayaw – Cathy Go
That Time of Year – Shiela Valderrama
Wag Ka Nang Umiyak – KZ Tandingan
Inseparable – K-La

Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist

Kesa – Daniel Grospe
Maria – Jason Fernandez
Biglang Liko – Ron Henley
Grow Old With You – Daniel Padilla
Kung Ako Ba Siya – Khalil Ramos

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists

Bigtime – Baihana
KPL – The Oktaves
Got to Be Real – Aka Jam
Dying To Meet You – She’s Only Sixteen
Alive – Never The Strangers

Album of the Year

Julie Anne San Jose – Julie Anne San Jose
Find My Way To You – Cathy Go
Tuloy Ang Biyahe – Noel Cabangon
MKNM Mga Kwento Ng Makata – Gloc 9
Pure OPM Classics – Sarah Geronimo

Song of the Year

Ayaw Na Kung Ayaw – Mike Villegas
12:51 – Krissy Villongco
Paboritong Tag-ulan – Jonathan Manalo and Jericho Rosales
Sirena – Aristotle Pollisco
Magkikita Pa Rin Naman Tayo – Moy Ortiz

Best Ballad

I’ll Be There – Julie Anne San Jose
12:51 – Krissy & Ericka
Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan – Gary Valenciano
Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka – Noel Cabangon
Tao – Sarah Geronimo

Best Rock/Alternative

Tayo-Tayo Lang – Ebe Dancel
Maria – Jason Fernandez
KPL – The Oktaves
Better Days – Franco
Halik – Kamikazee

Best World

Muli – RJ featuring Sitti
Pinoy Na Krismas – The Company

Best Novelty

Pusong Bato – Alon
Brown – James Leyte
Kesa – Daniel Grospe with No Problems
Mahal Kita Kasi – Kedebon Colim
Kape Ka Ba? – Boy Pick-Up (Ogie Alcasid)

Best Dance

Kasayaw – Luke Mejares
Your Name – Young JV
Pinoy Ako 2012 – Toni Gonzaga
Matinik – Matinik
Sayaw – Rico Blanco

Best Inspirational/Religious

Bawa’t Hakbang – Mark Bautista & The Akafellas
Liliwanag – Acel Van Ommen
Lipad Ng Pangarap – Angeline Quinto & Regine Velasquez
‘Wag Ka Nang Umiyak – KZ Tandingan
Buksan – Where’s The Sheep?

Best Christmas

This Christmas – The Morning Episodes
The Morning Episodes – Chan-Parpan & Franco Chan
Paskong Puno Ng Kasiyahan – Juris
Pasko Na Sinta Ko – Basil Valdez
Kumukutikutitap – Rachelle Ann Go

Best Rap

Biglang Liko – Pow Chavez
Tao Lang – Loonie featuring Quest
Rock This Town – Young JV featuring Laze & Yumi
Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel
Bagsakan – Parokya Ni Edgar featuring Gloc 9 & Frank Magalona

Best Jazz Recording

Big Time – Baihana

Best R & B

Enough – Julie Anne San Jose
Himig Ng Panahon – Duncan Ramos, Luke Mejares, Loonie, Thyro & Yumi
Dota O Ako – Aikee featuring Sabrina
Dance With Me – Liezel Garcia

Best Regional Recording

Basi Pa Lang – 3BU
Usahay – Noel Cabangon

Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play

Nag-iisang Bituin from the teleserye “Princess and I” – Angeline Quinto
Growing Up from the teleserye “Growing Up” – Yeng Constantino
Dahil Sa’Yo from the teleserye “E-Boy” – Juris

Best Musical Arrangement

Piso – Krist Melecio
Makita Kang Muli – Jimmy Antiporda
Send In The Clowns – Homer Flores
Tonight – Bobby Velasco
With A Little Help From My Friend – JD Villanueva

Best Vocal Arrangement

Bawat Hakbang – Karl Villuga
December 25 – Robert Delgado
Got To Be Real – Cezar Aguas & Jimmy Antiporda
Overjoyed – Mon Faustino
With A Little Help From My Friend – Moy Ortiz

Best Engineered Recording

Alipin Ako – Dante Taňedo, Bellhaus Recording Studio
Roll The Dice – Pat Tirano, Pocket Universe Studios
Send In The Clowns – Willy Villa, U.R. Recording Studio
I’m Old Fashioned – Dominic Benedicto, Asiatec Pink Noise
Amats – Rico Blanco

Best Album Package

Moonstar 88 – This Year
3D Tatlong Dekada
Piolo Pascual, Decades III
Doin’ It Big, Young JV
First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition (Book Bound)

Music Video of the Year

Ligaw – Moonstar 88
Sirena – Gloc 9 featuring Ebe Dancel
Halik – Kamikaze
La Belle Vie – Tria Bascon
Amats – Rico Blanco

26th Awit Awards Nominees: Julie Anne San Jose, Sarah Geronimo, Gary V, Gloc 9