Covers (Regine Velasquez album)
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Covers is the twelfth studio album by Filipino
singer Regine Velasquez
, released in the Philippines on October 10, 2004 by Viva Records
. It is a cover album
that consists of love songs, originally recorded by male OPM acts from the 80's and 90's. It turned gold two days after its official release.
The album was released on digital download
through iTunes
on August 1, 2004, with a slightly different cover. To date, the album has sold over 160,000 copies in the country, certifying 4× Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
(2000), her last all-remake album, Covers consists of revivals hence the title of the album.
She stated "I gave VIVA a list of my favorite songs and let them take care of it. Some songs in the list had to go for two reasons—one is because VIVA can’t get the rights for the song, and two, because the original version is much too beautiful already to be altered". Each of the album's tracks was recorded for no more than forty-five minutes. Velasquez stated that if the time reaches above that limit, she begins to go deaf. She also admitted that as her study, she recorded the instrumental versions of all the tracks on a cassette tape, and played it in her car over and over again to know how she will perform the back-up vocals.
, but she explains "that’s not the reason why I chose the song". She stated that since the first she heard the song (from Rivera's album Simple Lang
), it became her favorite. She also considers the album to be Rivera's best so far. However, she did not have to get his permission to allow her to revive the song, saying "I didn’t have to because it wasn’t Ariel who wrote the song. I did mention it to him casually during one taping for Forever in My Heart
and he just said, 'That’s nice'". "Say That You Love Me" has a significance in Velasquez's life. She expressed falling in love with the song, when Louie Ocampo
re-arranged it during her tenth anniversary concert held at University of the Philippines Diliman. "Di Bale Na Lang" marks the first time in her career that she has done some rap verses. She was mentored by Filipino rapper-composer Andrew E.
, saying "it was fun doing the song, fun working with Andrew. He wrote the verses when he was in the studio na lang. Such an intelligent guy…". "Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw" is the only original song in the album. It was originally written for a male singer, but when Velasquez heard the song and got interested to it, she asked the composers, Raul Mitra
and her sister Cacai, to lend it to her. The song "Dadalhin" originally included in her album Reigne, was re-recorded in an acoustic version and was put in the album as a hidden track.
Notes:
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
singer Regine Velasquez
Regine Velasquez
Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
, released in the Philippines on October 10, 2004 by Viva Records
VIVA Records
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
. It is a cover album
Cover Album
-Tracklisting:#Misono to Utaou! Animedley I # #...
that consists of love songs, originally recorded by male OPM acts from the 80's and 90's. It turned gold two days after its official release.
The album was released on digital download
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
through iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
on August 1, 2004, with a slightly different cover. To date, the album has sold over 160,000 copies in the country, certifying 4× Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry.
Background
Early in 2004, Velasquez has not yet released any studio album since Reigne (2001), which was released four years before. She has only released a few soundtracks from her hit movies and compilations of her past songs. This was the reason on why Viva Recording Management decided for Velasquez to record another full studio album. Like R2KR2K (Regine Velasquez album)
R2K is the tenth studio album by Filipino singer-actress Regine Velasquez, released on November 24, 1999 by Viva Records in the Philippines in CD and cassette format and later in digital download on November 28, 1999. The album is Velasquez' second from Viva Music Corporation after Drawn...
(2000), her last all-remake album, Covers consists of revivals hence the title of the album.
Concept
Covers, from the title itself, is a revival album. The idea of doing renditions of all-male OPM classics came up from Velasquez herself. According to her, it is a compilation of most of her favorite OPM songs rendered by mostly male artists. On an interview, she said This is my way of introducing the young set of listeners to the beauty of OPM past. She said that she decided to come out with another revival album because "these songs are really beautiful and it will be a good idea to re-introduce them to the younger crowd". She further stated that she did not have a love life during that time, that is why the concept of the album is songs by male singers.Production and recording
Velasquez considers Covers as the most expensive album she has ever made, due to the fact that the original composers of the songs secure the rights of their materials, that her record company had to pull some strings just get their permission. She explained "On my part, I wouldn’t have persisted on getting the songs if I felt I wouldn’t be able to add something new to these. I’m not the type who’d remake something that’s already perfect the first time around". Although, she just mentioned updating the arrangement and not revising too much of the materials, out of respect for the works.She stated "I gave VIVA a list of my favorite songs and let them take care of it. Some songs in the list had to go for two reasons—one is because VIVA can’t get the rights for the song, and two, because the original version is much too beautiful already to be altered". Each of the album's tracks was recorded for no more than forty-five minutes. Velasquez stated that if the time reaches above that limit, she begins to go deaf. She also admitted that as her study, she recorded the instrumental versions of all the tracks on a cassette tape, and played it in her car over and over again to know how she will perform the back-up vocals.
Songs
"Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin" has personal resonance to both Velasquez and her former boyfriend Ariel RiveraAriel Rivera
Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera was born on September 1, 1966 in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. Rivera was an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while vacationing in the Philippines. He has since become a successful...
, but she explains "that’s not the reason why I chose the song". She stated that since the first she heard the song (from Rivera's album Simple Lang
Simple Lang
Simple Lang is the second album by Ariel Rivera. It was quickly released after his successful self-titled debut album. The album earned rave reviews and entered the chart at #1...
), it became her favorite. She also considers the album to be Rivera's best so far. However, she did not have to get his permission to allow her to revive the song, saying "I didn’t have to because it wasn’t Ariel who wrote the song. I did mention it to him casually during one taping for Forever in My Heart
Forever In My Heart
Forever In My Heart is a Philippine television series produced by GMA Network and directed by Mark Reyes and Phil Noble. This drama series revolves around Angeline, Michael and Raphael.....
and he just said, 'That’s nice'". "Say That You Love Me" has a significance in Velasquez's life. She expressed falling in love with the song, when Louie Ocampo
Louie Ocampo
Louie Ocampo is a Filipino composer and arranger best known for his association with Martin Nievera. His numerous hits, mostly collaborations, include Tell Me, Kahit Isang Saglit, and You Are My Song....
re-arranged it during her tenth anniversary concert held at University of the Philippines Diliman. "Di Bale Na Lang" marks the first time in her career that she has done some rap verses. She was mentored by Filipino rapper-composer Andrew E.
Andrew E.
Andrew Espiritu , better known as Andrew E., is a popular Filipino Rap Artist, Record Producer, Dongalo Wreckords CEO, Fedex WSC Director, Dongalo Clothing President, and Movie actor. He is best known throughout the Philippines for 1990 debut hit single Humanap Ka Ng Panget...
, saying "it was fun doing the song, fun working with Andrew. He wrote the verses when he was in the studio na lang. Such an intelligent guy…". "Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw" is the only original song in the album. It was originally written for a male singer, but when Velasquez heard the song and got interested to it, she asked the composers, Raul Mitra
Raul Mitra
Raul Mitra is a Filipino composer, arranger, songwriter, musical director, pianist, and keyboardist. He is the son of former House Speaker Ramon V. Mitra.-References:...
and her sister Cacai, to lend it to her. The song "Dadalhin" originally included in her album Reigne, was re-recorded in an acoustic version and was put in the album as a hidden track.
Track listing
| # | Title | Featured guest(s) | Writer(s) | Original artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Ako'y Iyong-Iyo" | Ogie Alcasid Ogie Alcasid Herminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:... |
Alcasid | 5:31 | |
| 2 | "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin" | Aarol Paul del Rosario | Ariel Rivera Ariel Rivera Jose Ariel Jimenez Rivera was born on September 1, 1966 in Manila, Philippines but has since migrated with his family to Canada. Rivera was an architect in Canada before his singing talent was accidentally discovered while vacationing in the Philippines. He has since become a successful... |
3:39 | |
| 3 | "Forevermore" | Joey Benin | Side A | 5:12 | |
| 4 | "Araw-Gabi" | Ryan Cayabyab Ryan Cayabyab Ryan Cayabyab is a Filipino musician and was the Executive and Artistic Director of the defunct San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts... |
Nonoy Zuniga | 4:38 | |
| 5 | "Say That You Love Me" | Louie Ocampo Louie Ocampo Louie Ocampo is a Filipino composer and arranger best known for his association with Martin Nievera. His numerous hits, mostly collaborations, include Tell Me, Kahit Isang Saglit, and You Are My Song.... , Allan Ayque |
Basil Valdez Basil Valdez Basil Valdez is a Filipino balladeer.He has received several Tinig Awards and the 1991 Tanglaw ng Lahi Award from Ateneo de Manila University-Biography:... |
5:46 | |
| 6 | "Di Bale na Lang"
|
Andrew E. Andrew E. Andrew Espiritu , better known as Andrew E., is a popular Filipino Rap Artist, Record Producer, Dongalo Wreckords CEO, Fedex WSC Director, Dongalo Clothing President, and Movie actor. He is best known throughout the Philippines for 1990 debut hit single Humanap Ka Ng Panget... |
Gary Valenciano Gary Valenciano Edgardo Jose Martin Santiago Valenciano , better known as Gary Valenciano or Gary V., is a Filipino musician. He is also dubbed as Mr. Pure Energy. He has released 26 albums, and won the Awit Awards for "Best Male Performer" 11 times. In 1998, he became UNICEF Philippines first national Ambassador... |
Valenciano | 4:04 |
| 7 | "Each Day with You" | Franklink Kleiner, Benedict Say | Martin Nievera Martin Nievera Martin Ramon Razon Nievera is a singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the main hosts of musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN-Early life:... |
4:09 | |
| 8 | "Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw" | Raul Mitra Raul Mitra Raul Mitra is a Filipino composer, arranger, songwriter, musical director, pianist, and keyboardist. He is the son of former House Speaker Ramon V. Mitra.-References:... , Cacai Velasquez-Mitra |
3:36 | ||
| 9 | "Perfect" | Medwin Marfil of True Faith True Faith (band) True Faith or Truefaith started in 1992, and since then, has become one of the Philippines' most popular and accomplished bands.The band took its name from New Order's 1987 hit single "True Faith", revealing the group's new wave origins... |
Medwin Marfil | True Faith | 4:20 |
| 10 | "Paalam"
|
Jay Durias Jay Durias Tommy Macalintal is a Filipino composer, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer known for his collaborations with South Border.-Early life:... of South Border |
Ocampo, Rowena Arieta | Valdez | 4:16 |
| 11 | "Ikaw ang Lahat sa Akin" | Cecile Azarcon-Picazo | Nievera | 5:21 | |
| 12 | "Hang On" | Tats Faustino Tats Faustino Tats Faustino is a Filipino musical composer, arranger, producer, musical director, songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, percussionist, and drummer.- Famous works :... |
Valenciano | 4:30 | |
| 13 | "Mahal na Mahal Kita" | Archie Dairocas | Dingdong Avanzado | 5:26 | |
| 14 | "Only You" | Naldy Gonzales of Side A | Benin | Side A | 4:12 |
| 15 | "Kailan" | Fred Areza | Valdez | 5:00 | |
Notes:
- "Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw" and "Dadalhin" are original songs.
- The standard edition of the album includes a bonus VCDVCDVCD is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below:* VCD Athletic, semi-professional football team* Video CD* Voice command device* Value change dump * Vocal cord dysfunction* Visual Communication and Design...
containing:- "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin" (music video)
- "Forevermore" (Theme from "Forever In My Heart") (music video)
- "Say That You Love Me" (music video)
- "Pangarap Ko'y Ikaw" (music video)
Personnel
- Andrew E.Andrew E.Andrew Espiritu , better known as Andrew E., is a popular Filipino Rap Artist, Record Producer, Dongalo Wreckords CEO, Fedex WSC Director, Dongalo Clothing President, and Movie actor. He is best known throughout the Philippines for 1990 debut hit single Humanap Ka Ng Panget...
- vocals - Alwyn B. Cruz - supervising producer
- Jun de Leon - photography
- Vic del Rosario, Jr. - executive producer
- Vicente del Rosario - executive producer
- Mike Duran - production assistant
- Jay DuriasJay DuriasTommy Macalintal is a Filipino composer, singer, songwriter, arranger, and record producer known for his collaborations with South Border.-Early life:...
- vocals - Baby Gil - supervising producer
- Medwin Marfil - vocals
- Sam S. Samson - album cover and lay-out design
- Dianne Velasquez-Roque - production assistant
- Regine VelasquezRegine VelasquezRegina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez , better known as Asia's Songbird, Regine Velasquez, is a Filipino singer, actress, record producer and TV host...
- album producer, vocals
Certifications
| Country | Provider | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
PARI | 4× Platinum | 160,000+ |
Release history
| Country | Release date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | standard (CD & cassette) | |
| United States | standard (digital download) | |