★★★★★
In 1997, Regine Velasquez, one of the Philippines' most popular singers, released Retro. The album places an emphasis on hit international songs from the past: Velasquez sings, among others a hot remix version of Donna Summer's 1970's hit, "Hot Stuff," a version of Foreigner's 1980's hit, "I Want to Know What Love Is," and a jazz-styled version of "Superstar," a 1970's hit for the Carpenters...
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2008-08-28
★★★★★
In 1999, Philippine female artist Regine Velasquez released R2K, which, in keeping with the country's infatuation with Western popular music, consists entirely of remakes of international material. This includes interpretations of the Beatles' "The Long and Winding Road," ABBA's "Dancing Queen," and Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing." "Dancing Queen" is rendered in an uplifting acoustic fashion, and Velasquez's singing is relaxed and confident...
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2008-08-28
★★★★★
In 2001, one of the Philippines' most popular and best-selling singers, Regine Velasquez, released Reigne. In contrast to her previous studio album, 1999's R2K, which was comprised entirely of remakes of Western hits, there is only one Western-composed song on Reigne. The other 17 songs are by Philippine songwriters. In a nutshell, Reigne is a marvelous accomplishment, an adventurous set that pushes borders not by crashing through them, but by navigating them in a quiet, delicate manner...
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2008-08-28
★★★★★
In 2000, Philippine label MCA Universal released Unsolo, a collection of duets recorded by Regine Velasquez while signed to PolyCosmic Records (a joint venture between then-international major label PolyGram and a local independent). Velasquez left the label and now records for Viva Music Group.
Velasquez is one of the Philippines' most popular and best-selling artists. During her stay at PolyCosmic Records she recorded a number of duets with some famous and talented singers...
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2008-08-28
★★★★★
In 1995, Regine Velasquez released My Love Emotion, which followed the commercially successful, Listen Without Prejudice, which reached platinum and gold in a number of Asian countries. If anything, My Love Emotion is an even better album than Listen Without Prejudice. The title track, "My Love Emotion," is a triumph: Velasquez's singing is strong, emotive and confident. The tune itself, composed by one Phil Buckle, is an outstanding vehicle, containing a strong melody and hook in the chorus...
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2008-08-28
★★★★★
In 1992, Philippine singer Regine Velasquez, one of the most popular singers in the country, released Reason Enough, her first album for PolyCosmic Records, her new label after leaving Vicor. (PolyCosmic was a joint venture between then-major label PolyGram and a local Philippine independent).
Reason Enough is a mixture of passionate, easy-listening love songs, which are quite popular in the Philippines, and songs with a modern, contemporary touch, more attuned to international ears...
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2008-08-28