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This timeless OPM album is now on vinyl featuring Filipino OPM icons with heartwarming songs that connects the listeners.

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'Mga Awit sa J.P. Rizal': An album about a Family's Musical Journey | One Music PH

<div style="text-align:justify">This timeless OPM album is now on vinyl featuring Filipino OPM icons with heartwarming songs that connects the listeners.</div><div style="text-align:justify"> </div>A classic album titled  &quot;Mga Awit sa J.P. Rizal&quot; delves into a family&#x27;s musical journey, featuring a compilation of Original Pilipino Music (OPM) written by a group of siblings known as the <a href="https://www.melladys.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Melladys.</a> <div style="text-align:justify"> </div><div style="text-align:justify"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750316018142Melladys Vinyl Mock Up.jpg" style="width:534px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div style="text-align:justify"> </div>Their named came from wordplay of &quot;Mella,&quot; which is the surname of the five siblings— Alejandro Khasim, Ynocencio Ramel, Gabriel Thaib, Lolita Shaira, and Ephraim Tahir.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div>This album brought a set of Filipino music icons into one space, including <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5A8o6O3pqerLxkjUZliOSJ?si=A26zBsFqToiJTSXWnzkoSQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Medwin Marfil</a> of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RV3CKY0UJIPKXyGs85Thm?si=hz-9B3y1TAOgciAPZbPNEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Truefaith</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itchyjazz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jazz Nicolas</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mikeyamistoso/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mikey Amistoso</a> of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cYJYBMg1n71v7cvthr1SO?si=LYmMK5geSeejgITvhrXKVA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Itchyworms</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cIdxmVcyAfdjazKKq0YmR?si=Tiu_f-z6Qui3zPnXr6mZkw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ciudad</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paomanuel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paolo Manuel</a> of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kosmikskala/following/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kosmikskala</a>, and many more. <div style="text-align:justify"> </div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/johnnyalegre/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Johnny Alegre</a>, a well-known bandleader and forerunner in the Philippine jazz scene, produced the overall album. He saw the passion and sincerity in the Melladys&#x27; songs and hoped to create an album with the same authenticity and artistry.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div>The dream of creating this album started when one of the siblings—Ramel—reconnected with Alegre about a song he began working on. Alegre was then reminded of an age that created music for its own sake, devoid of standards or formulae, as he explored the song&#x27;s lyrics and structure. <div style="text-align:justify"> </div>“They tell the story of an extended family of young friends who gathered after school to create songs without contrived emotion,” he said. <div style="text-align:justify"> </div>The tracks theme on the album— love and life reflection—come in many forms. Just like &quot;Ikaw, Ako” with <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/04Bq2hRCsdZEQ9cKVDXN3R?si=mMtII_SGRZeSRwU4RW-TJA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marga Jayy</a> and Mark Laygo on vocals, which dives into a couple&#x27;s devotion. On the other hand, “Bituin” sung by Tahir Mella, depicts a romantic prospect as a beyond the reach star.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div>Moreover, the collection also includes a song that gives hope in the midst of sadness, such as &quot;Kailangan Ka,&quot; sung by Medwin Marfil, and &quot;Ito&#x27;y Para Sa Iyo,&quot; sung by Mikey Amistoso, which is inspired by nature, among many others.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div>More than that, “Dambana” by Carla Guevarra (an opera singer who&#x27;s the mother of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sophia_laforteza/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sophia Laforteza</a> of <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3c0gDdb9lhnHGFtP4prQpn?si=Zp_WOctAQB6Y6KxLqVMJOA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Katseye</a>) and David Ezra, expresses faith and commitment, while “Gintong Panaginip” by Tahir Mella, captures the spirit of daydreaming.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div><div style="text-align:justify"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750316101930Melladys Album Cover - Front.jpg" style="width:535px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div style="text-align:justify"> </div>Despite its folk-inspired, &quot;Mga Awit sa J.P. Rizal&quot; is an album rich in variety. From upbeat pop and soft rock to bossa nova, kundiman, and contemplative ballads. Indeed, it’s OPM with a timeless appeal.<div style="text-align:justify"> </div>As Alegre described it, “I would best describe the album as classic OPM.&quot; <div style="text-align:justify"> </div>&quot;Mga Awit sa J.P. Rizal&quot; is now on sale as vinyl, exclusively via <a href="http://backspacerrecords.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backspacer Records.</a> This is an ideal listen for OPM fans, vinyl collectors, and audiophiles who value the warmth and richness of sound. The compilation embraces memory, legacy, and passionate songwriting—a timeless addition to Original Pilipino Music.

This timeless OPM album is now on vinyl featuring Filipino OPM icons with heartwarming songs that connects the listeners.

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'Mga Awit sa J.P. Rizal': An album about a Family's Musical Journey | One Music PH

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Published June 26, 2025 11:56 AM PHT

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