MANILA, Philippines - KC Concepcion has been regarded from the start of her career to be the kind of artist who knows what she wants and how to get it.

From her inimitable fashion sense and her much-talked about production numbers on TV and concerts, to the eclectic roles she chooses in the movies and the select endorsements and advocacies she takes on, KC is heading into one clear direction: The top.

No wonder her independent-mindedness has redounded to her music. In her sophomore disc titled KC under Sony Music, KC wrote three of the 12 tracks namely Magandang Umaga, Takip Silim and Worth That Wait which talk about the different phases of a love story.

KC produced with Jinno Mina the Hulog, Naantig Ako Sa �??Yo, Girl Most Likely To and Tayo Na. The assumption of the responsibility belies her growing confidence not only on commanding center stage but also behind the scenes as she herself maps out a trajectory all her own.

KC is taking over the wheels slowly but surely; steering it to a path where even some of those who claim to be brave, dare not go. KC, after all, is an all-original album �?? something even more established artists have shunned doing in these days.

MANILA, Philippines - After the success of its albums Steady Lang and Ayos Din, Brownman Revival is here to say Eto Pa! and get ready to sway to its music once more as it releases its latest EP.

The six-track offering is composed of all-original Pinoy reggae tracks featuring the carrier single Hitik Sa Bunga. The track will surely be one of the hot anthems this summer with its bouncy beats. Though danceable, it carries a simple yet in-your-face message with its lyrics, �??Mag-ingat sa mga asal talangka. Hihilahin ka nila pababa. Namamato kapag ika�??y hitik sa bunga.�?�  Or simply put, about crab mentality. The single is now on heavy airplay on radio and its music video recently premiered on MYX.

Brownman Revival is composed of Dennis (drums), Jao (bass), Onard (keyboards), Januarie (percussions), Alphy (guitars), Jayson (trombone), Jojo (sax), Ambet (trumpet) and Dino (vocals). They are chosen by Channel [V] Philippines as this month�??s VIP (Very Important Pinoy) of the month where the band will be on various shows.

 �??We are proud of this EP because it is all originals and no covers for a change,�?� Dennis said.

MANILA, Philippines - After the success of his debut album, �??Paano Na Kaya,�?� Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 scholar Bugoy Drilon released his second album under Star Records.

Drilon said he feels proud and thankful at the same time as he did not expect that his singing career will go as far as a second album.

The self-titled album�??s carrier single is �??Hindi na Bale,�?� a cover of Jessa Zaragosa�??s hit song. It has already taken the No. 1 spot in some radio stations.

MANILA, Philippines - After releasing his successful self-titled debut which earned a Gold award, Gabby Concepcion again treats followers with his new album titled Unforgettable.

Although he admits he never dreamt of becoming a recording star, Fernando Poe Jr. backed Gabby up and encouraged him to learn how to sing.

Unforgettable was recently launched in A.S.A.P. XV. Gabby himself chose the ballads in the album which also contains classics from the `50s, `60s, and `70s. One of the songs is Moon River, a ballad that set the mood for the soap Lovers in Paris.

Barry Manilow has a new album. It is called The Greatest Love Songs Of All Time and every cut can certainly lay claim to the title. OK, it does not include As Time Goes By but I think Barry has already done it either in his Greatest Hits series or in another one of his earlier releases. Forget that and you will find lots to like about this CD.

One is that this set is a better collection than any of his previous ones. This is not just because of the line-up but of the way these are presented. Barry, who played the piano in some cuts, helped arrange all the songs. And then he sings with the big orchestra with lots of strings which sounds just like in the motion picture scores of old.

This is how we have always thought that these songs should be performed for maximum effect, like in a movie. And Barry got the atmosphere, so right. Now if you want to indulge in some romantic daydreaming this Valentine�??s Day weekend at home, this is the album for you. So bring out the popcorn and curl up on the couch.

Another thing is the material Barry chose to include. There are the usual oldie stuff of love songs albums like Love Is Here To Stay, I Only Have Eyes For You and Where Do I Begin? (The theme from Love Story). But there are also some seldom-heard beauties like Nevertheless, It Could Happen To You and How Deep Is The Ocean.

All of these songs are classic examples of the finest songwriting efforts of the past 100 years. Think of the brothers George and Ira Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Francis Lai, Dorothy Fields, Harry Warren, Kalmar and Ruby, Jimmy Van Heusen, Paul Williams and others. They are all represented here.