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Universal Records (Philippines)

October 21, 2023

For the Philippine branch of this label's former parent, see Warner Music Philippines. For the Philippine branch of Universal Music Group, see UMG Philippines.

Universal Records Philippines, Inc. is a Philippine record label founded in 1977 as part of Warner Music Group.[1] It has been an independent label since 1992. The label is currently a member of the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.[2]

Universal Records (Philippines)
Parent companyWarner Music Group (1977–1992)
Independent (1992–present)
Founded1977 (as WEA Records Philippines)
FounderWarner Music Group
Bella Dy Tan
StatusActive
Distributor(s)self-distributed
GenreVarious
Country of originPhilippines
Location9/F, Universal Tower, 1487 Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Official websiteuniversalrecords.com.ph

History Edit

WEA Records Philippines Inc. was founded in the Philippines as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group's East Asia division. The company served as the licensee of WEA in the Philippines for 15 years before undergoing a name change to Universal Records Philippines Inc. in 1992. The company's new name reflected a shift in focus from being just a licensee of WEA to becoming a full-fledged independent record label.

As Universal Records Philippines Inc., the company continued to build its reputation in the industry and signed various prominent local artists, such as Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, and Christian Bautista. In 2003, the company signed the pop-rock band Sponge Cola, which became a major success in the local music scene. The band's debut album, "Palabas," achieved double platinum status and won several awards, including Album of the Year at the NU107 Rock Awards.

In 2018, Universal Records Philippines Inc. launched Mustard Music, a sub-label focused on the growth of homegrown indie acts. The new label aimed to provide a platform for emerging Filipino artists to showcase their music and reach a wider audience. Mustard Music's roster includes promising acts such as Janine Teñoso, Keiko Necesario, and Arthur Nery.

Artists Edit

Universal Records Philippines Inc. has signed and worked with numerous prominent Filipino artists throughout its history. Some of the label's notable acts include:

  • Gary Valenciano: A multi-awarded Filipino musician, Valenciano is known for his pop, R&B, and inspirational songs. He has released over 30 albums throughout his career and has won numerous awards, including several Awit Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Star Awards for Music.
  • Regine Velasquez: Dubbed the "Asia's Songbird," Velasquez is a well-known Filipino singer, actress, and television personality. She has released over 20 studio albums and has won numerous awards, including several Awit Awards, the 1999 MTV Asia Viewer's Choice Award, and the 2018 Aliw Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Sponge Cola: A pop-rock band formed in 2002, Sponge Cola has become one of the most successful bands in the Philippines. The band has released several hit albums and singles, including "Jeepney," "Tambay," and "Nakapagtataka."
  • Christian Bautista: A Filipino singer, actor, and model, Bautista rose to fame after joining the singing competition "Star in a Million" in 2003. He has released several successful albums and has won several awards, including the 2004 MTV Asia Awards and the 2005 Awit Awards for Best Male Recording Artist.
  • Janine Teñoso: A singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, Teñoso has become one of the most promising new artists in the Philippines. She has released several singles, including "Fall," "Di Na Muli," and "Umibig Muli," and has won several awards, including the 2019 Awit Awards for Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist.

Distributed labels Edit

As of 2011 :

Local Edit

Foreign Edit

Artists Edit

Current artists Edit

Mustard Music (sublabel) Edit

  • Good Kid$ (2018–2020)
  • Issa Rodriguez (2018–present)
  • Joey tha Boy (2018–present)
  • The Ransom Collective (2019–present)
  • Timmy Albert (2019–present)
  • Barq (Arkin Magalona) (2019–present)
  • La Playa (2019–present)

Former artists Edit

Trade name dispute with UMG Edit

Universal Music Group cannot use the Universal name in the Philippines because URPI owns rights to that brand name. Thus, the UMG business in the Philippines became known as MCA Music, Inc., UMG's former global trade name.[5]

On November 3, 2021, MCA Music changed its current name to UMG Philippines.

See also Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ Profile of URPI February 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Universal Records at PARI
  3. ^ a b "David Licauco signs with Universal Records". GMA News Online. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  4. ^ Local Artists|[https://web.archive.org/web/20100210151302/http://universalrecords.com.ph/local.htm Archived February 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ . March 31, 2013. Archived from the original on March 31, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

External links Edit

  • Official site
  • Universal Records on Blogger
  • Universal Records' channel on YouTube

October 21, 2023
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Tower 1487 Quezon Avenue West Triangle Quezon City Metro Manila PhilippinesOfficial websiteuniversalrecords wbr com wbr ph Contents 1 History 2 Artists 3 Distributed labels 3 1 Local 3 2 Foreign 4 Artists 4 1 Current artists 4 2 Mustard Music sublabel 4 3 Former artists 5 Trade name dispute with UMG 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditWEA Records Philippines Inc was founded in the Philippines as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group s East Asia division The company served as the licensee of WEA in the Philippines for 15 years before undergoing a name change to Universal Records Philippines Inc in 1992 The company s new name reflected a shift in focus from being just a licensee of WEA to becoming a full fledged independent record label As Universal Records Philippines Inc the company continued to build its reputation in the industry and signed various prominent local artists such as Gary Valenciano Regine Velasquez and Christian Bautista In 2003 the company signed the pop rock band Sponge Cola which became a major success in the local music scene The band s debut album Palabas achieved double platinum status and won several awards including Album of the Year at the NU107 Rock Awards In 2018 Universal Records Philippines Inc launched Mustard Music a sub label focused on the growth of homegrown indie acts The new label aimed to provide a platform for emerging Filipino artists to showcase their music and reach a wider audience Mustard Music s roster includes promising acts such as Janine Tenoso Keiko Necesario and Arthur Nery Artists EditUniversal Records Philippines Inc has signed and worked with numerous prominent Filipino artists throughout its history Some of the label s notable acts include Gary Valenciano A multi awarded Filipino musician Valenciano is known for his pop R amp B and inspirational songs He has released over 30 albums throughout his career and has won numerous awards including several Awit Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 Star Awards for Music Regine Velasquez Dubbed the Asia s Songbird Velasquez is a well known Filipino singer actress and television personality She has released over 20 studio albums and has won numerous awards including several Awit Awards the 1999 MTV Asia Viewer s Choice Award and the 2018 Aliw Awards Lifetime Achievement Award Sponge Cola A pop rock band formed in 2002 Sponge Cola has become one of the most successful bands in the Philippines The band has released several hit albums and singles including Jeepney Tambay and Nakapagtataka Christian Bautista A Filipino singer actor and model Bautista rose to fame after joining the singing competition Star in a Million in 2003 He has released several successful albums and has won several awards including the 2004 MTV Asia Awards and the 2005 Awit Awards for Best Male Recording Artist Janine Tenoso A singer songwriter known for her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics Tenoso has become one of the most promising new artists in the Philippines She has released several singles including Fall Di Na Muli and Umibig Muli and has won several awards including the 2019 Awit Awards for Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist Distributed labels EditAs of 2011 Local Edit 12 Stone Inc GMA Music Jesuit Communications Foundation Jesuit Music Ministry Soupstar MusicForeign Edit nbsp 618 International Records nbsp AI Entertainment nbsp All Around the World Productions nbsp American Laundromat Records nbsp Angular Recording Corporation nbsp Arts amp Crafts nbsp Avex Group nbsp Avex Taiwan nbsp Avex Asia nbsp Armada Music nbsp Johnny s Entertainment nbsp Kontor Records nbsp nbsp Major Chord Records nbsp Purple Communication nbsp S M Entertainment nbsp Vandit nbsp Beggars Banquet Records nbsp Blanco y Negro Records nbsp Bonnier Amigo Music Group nbsp Brickhouse Direct nbsp Cooking Vinyl nbsp Take Me to the Hospital nbsp Domino Records nbsp Edel Music nbsp Elefant Records nbsp FNC Music nbsp Geneon Entertainment music division nbsp Imperial Records nbsp Instant Karma nbsp Kitty Yo nbsp Labrador Records nbsp Liberation Music nbsp Licking Fingers nbsp LOEN Entertainment nbsp Stardom Entertainment nbsp LTM Recordings nbsp Matador Records nbsp Moshi Moshi Records nbsp NeoMONDE Productions nbsp NH Media nbsp Nippon Columbia nbsp Om Records nbsp PIAS nbsp Playground Music Scandinavia nbsp Pledis Entertainment nbsp Pony Canyon nbsp Interglobal Music Pony Canyon MY nbsp Leafage nbsp Secretly Canadian nbsp Service nbsp Sincerely Yours nbsp TC Music nbsp TVT Records nbsp Ultra Records nbsp XL Recordings nbsp Yejeon Media nbsp YG Entertainment until 2012 Artists EditCurrent artists Edit Will Mikhael 2022 present Angelina Cruz 2016 present Better Days 2017 present Bey Pascua 2021 present Christian Bautista 2009 present David Licauco 2023 present 3 DJ Loonyo 2021 present Donny Pangilinan 2017 present Dotty s World 2018 present Elmo Magalona 2015 present Gary Valenciano 1983 present 4 Gloc 9 2012 present I Belong to the Zoo 2022 present Ice Seguerra 2015 present Imago band 2006 2010 2019 present Janina Vela 2017 present JKris 2018 present Julie Anne San Jose 2017 present Karencitta 2017 present Kemrie Barcenas 2020 present Kurei 2019 present Kyle Juliano 2017 present Lorenz 2022 present Mark Oblea 2017 present Maine Mendoza 2017 present Noel Cabangon 2009 present Paolo Mallari 2017 present Paolo Sandejas 2018 present Parokya ni Edgar 1993 present Shanti Dope 2017 present TALA 2017 present Thea Astley 2023 present 3 COLN 2019 present The Knobs 2020 present Troy Laureta 2021 present Mustard Music sublabel Edit Good Kid 2018 2020 Issa Rodriguez 2018 present Joey tha Boy 2018 present The Ransom Collective 2019 present Timmy Albert 2019 present Barq Arkin Magalona 2019 present La Playa 2019 present Former artists Edit APO Hiking Society now disbanded Jose Mari Chan 1985 2012 still performing Ogie Alcasid 2007 2016 moved to Star Music Regine Velasquez 2007 2016 returned to VIVA Records Jed Madela 2003 2013 Dingdong Avanzado 2004 2007 Jessa Zaragoza 2004 2007 Karylle 2001 2008 Nina 2010 2012 Jaya 2011 2014 now based in the United States Geneva Cruz formerly from Smokey Mountain moved to Curve Entertainment Pilita Corrales Celeste Legaspi Samantha Chavez Willy Garte Roel Cortez Sheryl Cruz Hotdog now disbanded Itchyworms still performing Masta Plann now currently bases in California Orange and Lemons Gino Padilla Milyo Naryo Max Surban Universal Motion Dancers The New Everlasting Band Jaymie Baby Miguel Vera Dyords Javier Nexxus Neocolours 1988 2000 Lyon Smith Mel Valic Wadab George Yang now chief executive of McDonald s Philippines Flavors Willie Revillame 2002 2005 Billy Crawford 2004 2018 moved to VIVA Records Kamikazee 2005 2015 Shamrock 2005 2010 Lani Misalucha 2006 2010 Silent Sanctuary 2006 2012 Sam Concepcion 2007 2017 moved to VIVA Records Callalily 2012 2017 moved to O C Records Rivermaya 2012 2014 returned to Sony Music Philippines She s Only Sixteen 2012 2015 Alden Richards 2013 2015 moved to GMA Music Nikki Gil 2014 2015 The Company 2015 2017 Rico Blanco 2015 2017 moved to Sony Music Philippines Fern 2017 2020 moved to Island Records Philippines Claudia Barretto 2016 2020 moved to VIVA Records Sponge Cola 2006 2020 moved to Sony Music Philippines Watawat BandTrade name dispute with UMG EditThis section s tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia See Wikipedia s guide to writing better articles for suggestions July 2016 Learn how and when to remove this template message Universal Music Group cannot use the Universal name in the Philippines because URPI owns rights to that brand name Thus the UMG business in the Philippines became known as MCA Music Inc UMG s former global trade name 5 On November 3 2021 MCA Music changed its current name to UMG Philippines See also EditPolyEast Records Warner Music Group ex parent of URPI Universal Music Group North American label References Edit Profile of URPI Archived February 10 2010 at the Wayback Machine Universal Records at PARI a b David Licauco signs with Universal Records GMA News Online Retrieved March 22 2023 Local Artists https web archive org web 20100210151302 http universalrecords com ph local htm Archived February 10 2010 at the Wayback Machine MCA Music Inc Universal Music Philippines March 31 2013 Archived from the original on March 31 2013 Retrieved August 7 2016 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint bot original URL status unknown link External links EditOfficial site Universal Records on Blogger Universal Records channel on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Universal Records Philippines amp oldid 1178442314, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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