Kyla as the ultimate R&B princess in the Philippines
Philippine's own version of the R&B princess is Kyla who was born January 5, 1981. Kyla entered the mainstream music industry thru a door known to many singers and aspiring ones- and that is thru singing contests. It is with the 'Tanghalan ng Kampeon' where Kyla was first introduced to the public. But it was with 'Hamon sa Kampeon' on DZRH where Kyla made her biggest success prior to her entry to the show business and the music industry. She won the said event in 1991.
Eventually she became champion on the then popular 'Tanghalan ng Kampeon' on 1993 and she was the champion for seven weeks. And on November of the same year, Kyla won the grand prize with the song 'I am Changing'. She is also a college graduate, with a degree of BS Mass Communication. She officially started her career in 2001 and this was the time when she released her 10-track album under EMI Philippines. In the same year, she won the MTV Video Music Awards as 2001 Southeast Asian Viewer's Choice Award. Almost all of her albums are released by EMI Philippines. Kyla is one of the major stars under EMI Philippines. Kyla is considered by her mother studio and the general public as the ultimate R&B princess. She was the face and the voice of R&B in the country, when R&B is beginning to pick up and beginning to get a loyal following. The singer is known for her wide range of voice and known as well for her use of melisma, her belting and the use of head tone technique and she is also known for her husky voice. This use of the husky voice helped her establish her R&B roots and made her the princess of R&B. Kyla is not only busy producing albums and busy promoting her shows and concerts. The singer is an active entertainer too on television. She is a mainstay in 'SOP Rules' which is a variety show aired every Sunday on GMA Channel 7 network. She is also working with other products of singing contests like Jonalyn Viray, Maricris Garcia and Aicelle Santos. The singer is also working on 'Popstar Kids' a talent show for kids and this is aired on QTV, which is a sister station of GMA 7 network. Kyla also dabbled in acting for some time. For example she acted as the young 'Sarah Geronimo' in her life story over at 'Magpakailanman' which is another show on GMA 7 network. She was also seen during the second match-up between Manny Pacquiao, the country's premier boxing sports hero and Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico. Kyla also collaborated with many local and international artists.
Some of the foreign artists that have worked with Kyla include;
. Fra Lippo Lippi. Ronan Keating. Too Phat. Keith Martin. Malaysian R&B singer Ferhan. British boy-band Blue
Kyla has made seven albums since her start in the industry. Her list of studio albums includes;
. Way to your Heart, released 2001. Kyla, released 2002. I will be There, released 2003. Not your Ordinary Girl, released 2004. Beautiful Days, released 2006. Heartfelt, released 2007. Heart 2 Heart, released 2008Kyla is a multi-awarded artist as well and almost every year since 2001, the singer has received a number of awards. Just for 2008, the singer captured a number of awards. Some of the awards taken home by Kyla include;. ASAP 24k Gold Record Award 2008. Awit Awards for Best Ballad for 'It's Over Now'. Gold Record Award for 'Heartfelt'She was also nominated for two other awards for 2008 and these awards include Best Recording by the Female Artist for 'Love Will Lead You Back' and Best Ballad for 'It's Over Now'. The year 2007 is another good year for Kyla. Philippines' music award-giving bodies gave the singer another round of citation. She was awarded the 3rd MYX Music Award for Favorite Remake for her song 'Love Will Lead You Back. This song was from her 'Heartfelt album. She was also cited by Yes! Magazine as its Reader's Choice Awards for Hit-maker of the year for her song 'Beautiful Days'.
Eventually she became champion on the then popular 'Tanghalan ng Kampeon' on 1993 and she was the champion for seven weeks. And on November of the same year, Kyla won the grand prize with the song 'I am Changing'. She is also a college graduate, with a degree of BS Mass Communication. She officially started her career in 2001 and this was the time when she released her 10-track album under EMI Philippines. In the same year, she won the MTV Video Music Awards as 2001 Southeast Asian Viewer's Choice Award. Almost all of her albums are released by EMI Philippines. Kyla is one of the major stars under EMI Philippines. Kyla is considered by her mother studio and the general public as the ultimate R&B princess. She was the face and the voice of R&B in the country, when R&B is beginning to pick up and beginning to get a loyal following. The singer is known for her wide range of voice and known as well for her use of melisma, her belting and the use of head tone technique and she is also known for her husky voice. This use of the husky voice helped her establish her R&B roots and made her the princess of R&B. Kyla is not only busy producing albums and busy promoting her shows and concerts. The singer is an active entertainer too on television. She is a mainstay in 'SOP Rules' which is a variety show aired every Sunday on GMA Channel 7 network. She is also working with other products of singing contests like Jonalyn Viray, Maricris Garcia and Aicelle Santos. The singer is also working on 'Popstar Kids' a talent show for kids and this is aired on QTV, which is a sister station of GMA 7 network. Kyla also dabbled in acting for some time. For example she acted as the young 'Sarah Geronimo' in her life story over at 'Magpakailanman' which is another show on GMA 7 network. She was also seen during the second match-up between Manny Pacquiao, the country's premier boxing sports hero and Marco Antonio Barrera of Mexico. Kyla also collaborated with many local and international artists.
Some of the foreign artists that have worked with Kyla include;
. Fra Lippo Lippi. Ronan Keating. Too Phat. Keith Martin. Malaysian R&B singer Ferhan. British boy-band Blue
Kyla has made seven albums since her start in the industry. Her list of studio albums includes;
. Way to your Heart, released 2001. Kyla, released 2002. I will be There, released 2003. Not your Ordinary Girl, released 2004. Beautiful Days, released 2006. Heartfelt, released 2007. Heart 2 Heart, released 2008Kyla is a multi-awarded artist as well and almost every year since 2001, the singer has received a number of awards. Just for 2008, the singer captured a number of awards. Some of the awards taken home by Kyla include;. ASAP 24k Gold Record Award 2008. Awit Awards for Best Ballad for 'It's Over Now'. Gold Record Award for 'Heartfelt'She was also nominated for two other awards for 2008 and these awards include Best Recording by the Female Artist for 'Love Will Lead You Back' and Best Ballad for 'It's Over Now'. The year 2007 is another good year for Kyla. Philippines' music award-giving bodies gave the singer another round of citation. She was awarded the 3rd MYX Music Award for Favorite Remake for her song 'Love Will Lead You Back. This song was from her 'Heartfelt album. She was also cited by Yes! Magazine as its Reader's Choice Awards for Hit-maker of the year for her song 'Beautiful Days'.
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Kyla is Not JUST Your Ordinary Girl
November 2004
After releasing her fourth album, "Not Your Ordinary Girl," RnB Princess Kyla continues to lord it over on radio with hit singles, one after another. A remake of a Michael Jackson original, "Human Nature," kicked off "Not Your Ordinary" perfectly. It shot right to number one in major radio stations, receiving tremendous airplay and nonstop requests.
Next came the title track, "Not Your Ordinary Girl." The breezy urban song written by none other than Jay-R, features Kyla rapping with newbie Jimmy Muna. Just like "Human Nature" before it, "Not Your Ordinary Girl" instantly became a favorite amongst the most loyal Kyla fans and regular radio listeners. It’s cute music video, which broke into the Top 10 of video countdowns in music channels, was directed by acclaimed music video director, Jeffrey Tan.
Upcoming single is Kyla's soulful rendition of Ella Mae Saison's "If The Feeling Is Gone," which is sure to become the anthem for all the broken hearted. .
This fourth album from Kyla features 12 more songs, some of which are covers while others, specifically written for the talented singer. "Not Your Ordinary" includes a couple of Keith Martin compositions, a hot song from renowned songwriter Art Strong, as well as Kyla's rendition of a Clair Marlowe classic, "Till They Take My Heart Away," Gary V's "What More Can I Say," and her super successful interpretation of the timeless "Because of You."
"Not Your Ordinary" remains to be a consistent seller in most record stores. This excellent line up makes for Kyla's best album yet. Not only does the album include pretty songs and beautiful ballads, "Not Your Ordinary Girl" displays Kyla at her best.
But if she is great on record, wait 'till you hear her live. On November 12, at 8:00 pm in the Araneta Coliseum, Kyla will be staging her first major solo concert at the Araneta Coliseum simply entitled "Not Just Your Ordinary Girl". And just like her current album that shows the tremendous support from the industry's bigwigs, a handful of the industry’s biggest names will join the RnB Princess in her debut concert. Among them are Luke Mejares, Nyoy Volante, Keith Martin, the Maneouvers, Ogie Alcasid and Asia's Songbird, Ms Regine Velasquez.
In October, get a copy of "Not Your Ordinary Girl" in Odyssey outlets and you instantly win free tickets to the show. How's that for a deal? So what are you waiting for? Get your CD and watch Kyla LIVE!
Not Just Your Ordinary Girl the concert is brought to you by EMI Music Philippines, BUM G, Skechers USA… We put S in action!, No Curfew Watches and Manila Bulletin. With the official radio partners Magic 89.9 WTM, WAVE 89.1, JAM 88.3, MONSTER RADIO RX 93.1, WRR 101.9, 94.7 MELLOW TOUCH, 99.5 RT, 105.1 CROSSOVER, 96.3 WROCK , 93.9 IFM, 106 DREAM FM, DM 95.5 and 97.9 HOME RADIO.
After releasing her fourth album, "Not Your Ordinary Girl," RnB Princess Kyla continues to lord it over on radio with hit singles, one after another. A remake of a Michael Jackson original, "Human Nature," kicked off "Not Your Ordinary" perfectly. It shot right to number one in major radio stations, receiving tremendous airplay and nonstop requests.
Next came the title track, "Not Your Ordinary Girl." The breezy urban song written by none other than Jay-R, features Kyla rapping with newbie Jimmy Muna. Just like "Human Nature" before it, "Not Your Ordinary Girl" instantly became a favorite amongst the most loyal Kyla fans and regular radio listeners. It’s cute music video, which broke into the Top 10 of video countdowns in music channels, was directed by acclaimed music video director, Jeffrey Tan.
Upcoming single is Kyla's soulful rendition of Ella Mae Saison's "If The Feeling Is Gone," which is sure to become the anthem for all the broken hearted. .
This fourth album from Kyla features 12 more songs, some of which are covers while others, specifically written for the talented singer. "Not Your Ordinary" includes a couple of Keith Martin compositions, a hot song from renowned songwriter Art Strong, as well as Kyla's rendition of a Clair Marlowe classic, "Till They Take My Heart Away," Gary V's "What More Can I Say," and her super successful interpretation of the timeless "Because of You."
"Not Your Ordinary" remains to be a consistent seller in most record stores. This excellent line up makes for Kyla's best album yet. Not only does the album include pretty songs and beautiful ballads, "Not Your Ordinary Girl" displays Kyla at her best.
But if she is great on record, wait 'till you hear her live. On November 12, at 8:00 pm in the Araneta Coliseum, Kyla will be staging her first major solo concert at the Araneta Coliseum simply entitled "Not Just Your Ordinary Girl". And just like her current album that shows the tremendous support from the industry's bigwigs, a handful of the industry’s biggest names will join the RnB Princess in her debut concert. Among them are Luke Mejares, Nyoy Volante, Keith Martin, the Maneouvers, Ogie Alcasid and Asia's Songbird, Ms Regine Velasquez.
In October, get a copy of "Not Your Ordinary Girl" in Odyssey outlets and you instantly win free tickets to the show. How's that for a deal? So what are you waiting for? Get your CD and watch Kyla LIVE!
Not Just Your Ordinary Girl the concert is brought to you by EMI Music Philippines, BUM G, Skechers USA… We put S in action!, No Curfew Watches and Manila Bulletin. With the official radio partners Magic 89.9 WTM, WAVE 89.1, JAM 88.3, MONSTER RADIO RX 93.1, WRR 101.9, 94.7 MELLOW TOUCH, 99.5 RT, 105.1 CROSSOVER, 96.3 WROCK , 93.9 IFM, 106 DREAM FM, DM 95.5 and 97.9 HOME RADIO.
RnB Princess at SM Cinema Centerstage
November 17, 2005, By Maxi-Media International
Our very own RnB Princess Kyla is definitely the farthest thing from ordinary. As her signature hit "Not Your Ordinary Girl" suggests, Kyla leaves no room for doubt. She is really worth the RnB royalty title.
Kyla began her singing career when at 14 she joined a band that performed nightly in a five-star hotel lounge. Her love for music began even earlier when as a child, her parents made her listen to musical geniuses like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin. She grew up listening to jazz music. But as she grew older, the music around her evolved and she was able to expand her repertoire to include the music of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Brandy, Beyonce and other powerful black singers who are widely known for their RnB music.
In 1993, she won the grand prize in the popular Tanghalan Ng Kampeon. After joining several other singing competitions, Kyla was signed to EMI Philippines and immediately released her debut album, "Way to Your Heart."
Kyla has since released a string of albums that contained superb hits. She has also won awards from MTV Pilipinas, Awit Awards, Metropop and Himig Handog. She is seen regularly at the Sunday noontime show S.O.P. where she wows the viewers with her breezy vocal style.
Great music luminaries laud her and support her by writing songs for her. She did a duet of the song "Can We Stop and Talk Awhile" with no less than Mr. Pure Energy himself Gary Valenciano. African-American singer-songwriter Keith Martin describes Kyla's singing as "a rare gift."
When Kyla takes centerstage at SM North Edsa Cinema 1 on November 19, the public will witness the ease and unique style she brings to each of her well-loved RnB hits. The audience will also get a feel of her passion in singing and interpreting old standards and ballads. Kyla will definitely woo music lovers with her contemporary style. Her unique voice can surely soothe one's soul.
The show billed as Kyla: Keep it Real starts at 8:00 pm. For those who want to enjoy a night of great RnB music, you can get your tickets at all Ticketworld outlets in major National Bookstore branches with Telephone No. 891-5610, Tower Records Alabang and Makati or call Maxi-Media at 551-7777 for more details.
Our very own RnB Princess Kyla is definitely the farthest thing from ordinary. As her signature hit "Not Your Ordinary Girl" suggests, Kyla leaves no room for doubt. She is really worth the RnB royalty title.
Kyla began her singing career when at 14 she joined a band that performed nightly in a five-star hotel lounge. Her love for music began even earlier when as a child, her parents made her listen to musical geniuses like Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin. She grew up listening to jazz music. But as she grew older, the music around her evolved and she was able to expand her repertoire to include the music of Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Brandy, Beyonce and other powerful black singers who are widely known for their RnB music.
In 1993, she won the grand prize in the popular Tanghalan Ng Kampeon. After joining several other singing competitions, Kyla was signed to EMI Philippines and immediately released her debut album, "Way to Your Heart."
Kyla has since released a string of albums that contained superb hits. She has also won awards from MTV Pilipinas, Awit Awards, Metropop and Himig Handog. She is seen regularly at the Sunday noontime show S.O.P. where she wows the viewers with her breezy vocal style.
Great music luminaries laud her and support her by writing songs for her. She did a duet of the song "Can We Stop and Talk Awhile" with no less than Mr. Pure Energy himself Gary Valenciano. African-American singer-songwriter Keith Martin describes Kyla's singing as "a rare gift."
When Kyla takes centerstage at SM North Edsa Cinema 1 on November 19, the public will witness the ease and unique style she brings to each of her well-loved RnB hits. The audience will also get a feel of her passion in singing and interpreting old standards and ballads. Kyla will definitely woo music lovers with her contemporary style. Her unique voice can surely soothe one's soul.
The show billed as Kyla: Keep it Real starts at 8:00 pm. For those who want to enjoy a night of great RnB music, you can get your tickets at all Ticketworld outlets in major National Bookstore branches with Telephone No. 891-5610, Tower Records Alabang and Makati or call Maxi-Media at 551-7777 for more details.
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