Kamote, Kalabaw

In this video, the 10 Proteges performed a medley of Louie Ocampo compositions at Party Pilipinas last Sunday. This was the last time that the 10 proteges performed together because that night, Rosalyn Navarro from Bicol was eliminated. Except for So Wat, all the other contestants performed exceptionally well especially Rosalyn's rendition of "Ikaw Lang Ang Mamahalin". Rosalyn could sing better singing in Tagalog. The song "Listen" wasn't a good choice for her. Ironically, she was eliminated later that night. Notice that in this video, their diction are all good. Their performances were impressive. Quite the opposite on how they did during the elimination night. There must something not right during the elimination. That they have to find out so as not to jeopardize their performances the next time.

Receiving 8 million plus hits as of today on YouTube performing "Super Bass", this video of Julie Ann San Jose is remarkable. Julie Ann started as a contestant for Pinoy Pop Superstar Kids version on QTV (now GMA NewsTV). She was one of the 5 finalists. Though she didn't make it, she's the one who made it big on TV and music. She is regular at Party Pilipinas (GMA) every Sunday often performing with Elmo Magalona, son of the late King of Rap, Francis "Kiko" Magalona. Pretty and talented, Julie Ann is a promising pop icon.

Francis Magalona passed away this March 6, 2009 at 12:00 noon. Francis M. is best remembered with his composition "Mga Kababayan" - a rap about Pinoy nationalism. This song elevated OPM (original Pilipino music) to a higher level that even the alta sociedad has loved to listen to. Francis M is best know as the Master Rapper. His songs always express values like love, unity, and nationalism contrasting most raps that do not make sense. Francis M was also known as Kiko. His music and culture has been known as Francism, based on his name Francis M. You can read Kiko's blog at. magalona.com  where he wrote about his battle against the killer cancer leukemia.  [Photo credits: www.igma.tv  ] My favorite among Kiko's songs is Kaleidoscope World. You can watch its beautiful video  here at YouTube . The lyric follows. Kaleidoscope World by Francis M. So many faces, so many races Different voices, different choices Some are mad, while others laugh Some live alone with no bet...