Cheyenne Suarez

Star Music launches new gen of singer-songwriters

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Josh Mercado

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741663451588image0 (6).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Nico Crisostomo, Kyle Daniell, and Brence Chavez promote their songs. Photo by Josh Mercado" style="width:950px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Nico Crisostomo, Kyle Daniell, and Brence Chavez promote their songs. <em>Photo by Josh Mercado </em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Artists who write their own songs are increasingly valued in the music industry, and they are essential to enriching the vibrant world of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).</p><p>In this regard, the OPM has long been home to outstanding singer-songwriters who have established their own reputations, written songs for films and television shows, and won accolades.</p><p>And the industry is quite receptive to those who want to explore music and be in the spotlight.</p><p>Recently, Star Music and Roly Halagao Training, Production, and Casting Studio introduced their newest artists, each with a unique voice and set of strengths.</p><div><strong>Nico Crisostomo </strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741663535289image1 (1).jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Photo: Handout" style="width:633px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Photo: Handout</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Before discovering his own sound, Crisostomo competed on &quot;Idol Philippines&quot; Season 2 but did not make the cut. This taught him to accept failure with optimism.</p><p>The 24-year-old singer-songwriter stated that he is currently focusing on the indie pop genre because it best suits his voice. He adores SunKissed Lola, Zack Tabudlo, and Arthur Nery.</p><p>His debut song &quot;Dahan-dahan&quot; is about finding harmony in life after a breakup because everything moves so quickly. He describes a breakup as allowing oneself to move on gently and without rushing.</p><p>“Ang pinakagusto ko po talaga ay ma-appreciate ng mga tao ‘yung songs ko at makapag-inspire ng iba. Gusto ko pong [sabihin] na [message] na huwag mong i-hold ‘yung sarili mo. Subukan mo muna,” he told ABS-CBN News about his artistic goals.</p><div><strong>Kyle Daniell </strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741663592130image2.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px" alt="Photo: Handout"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Photo: Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Kyle Daniell, one of the three newly-signed artists, wants to branch out from his singing career and try acting. If given the opportunity, Daniell aspires to record songs for films or television shows.</p><p>The 25-year-old pop balladeer discussed the advantages of being an artist who writes their own songs.</p><p>“Kapag songwriter ka, mas madali mong mae-express ‘yung kanta. Mas maiintindihan mo ‘yung bawat detalye nung ginagawang kanta. Mas magaganda mo siyang made-deliver. Mas alam mo ‘yung meaning behind that song,” he told ABS-CBN News. </p><p>He released his new song &quot;Hindi Minahal,&quot; which is based on his personal experience. It also serves as a reminder to those who have experienced heartbreak to prioritize self-love.</p><p>“Si direk Roly po ang nag-push sa akin. Sabi ko, parang gusto kong mag-P-pop. Tinulungan niya akong makapasok sa Star Music,” he spoke with ABS-CBN about how he started into the music industry.</p><p>He added, “Ayaw ko rin pong magpaka-plastic. Gusto kong mag-top one ‘yung song ko.”</p><div><strong>Brence Chavez</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741663663049image3.jpeg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Photo: Handout" style="width:633px"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"><em>Photo: Handout</em></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Chavez currently works full-time in an office but dedicates time to his singing profession. He added that one of the challenges for a newbie artist like him is finding their own position in the industry while earning enough money to live a life.</p><p>“Nung una po na nag-audition kami sa Star Music, nag-doubt po ako sa sarili ko kasi ang una pong assignment ay kailangan naming mag-compose ng sarili naming kanta. Nung time na ‘yun, ang alam ko po, singer lang ako. Pero I challenged myself na lang po. Sinubukan. Nakapagsulat ako,” he told ABS-CBN News. </p><p>The 25-year-old singer-songwriter&#x27;s talent is his ability to pull runs and personalize each song. He is highly linked to the R&amp;B genre and aspires to write more songs and collaborate with KZ Tandingan.</p><p>“Habang lumalaki po ako, na-enjoy ko ‘yung pagkanta. Sa choir, na-train po ang boses ko. Nae-enjoy ko po ‘yung kulut-kulot. Grateful na natanggap ako sa auditions sa Star Music,” he said.</p><p>When asked about the advantages of becoming a songwriter, he told ABS-CBN News, “Advantage rin ng isang artist na marunong ka magsulat ng kanta kasi mas maipapakita mo ‘yung musicality mo or mas mae-express mo kung ano ‘yung nilalaman ng puso. Kailangan nating gamitan ng puso ang bawat song.”</p><p>He dedicates his song &quot;Gabay&quot; to his family and followers, who have supported him since the beginning.</p><p>“Kung ibibigay ni God na maging sikat na singer ako, igra-grab ko po ‘yun at hindi ko tatanggihan. Hindi lang naman po ito para sa sarili ko. Para rin po ito sa pamilya, kaibigan, at mga taong naniniwala sa akin. Sila ‘yung nagbibigay sa akin ng inspiration para makapagpatuloy ako sa pangarap ko,” he shared with ABS-CBN News.</p><p>&quot;Dahan-dahan,&quot; &quot;Hindi Minahal,&quot; and &quot;Gabay&quot; are currently available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other digital music services. They are presently managed by Roly Halagao with Star Music.</p><p>Last February 14, they appeared in a show at SM Caloocan alongside &quot;Pinoy Big Brother Gen 11&quot; grand winner Fyang Smith.</p>

<p>Artists who write their own songs are increasingly valued in the music industry, and they are essential to enriching the vibrant world of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).</p>

Artists who write their own songs are increasingly valued in the music industry, and they are essential to enriching the vibrant world of Original Pilipino Music (OPM).