Event:
The 21st Awit Awards
About the Awit Awards
OVERVIEW
AWIT AWARDS is an expression of the Filipino’s undying passion for music – music etched in every Filipino’s heart. Awit Awards is a prestigious award-giving body, spearheaded by PARI (The Philippine Association of the Record Industry, Inc.), that gives recognition to Filipino performing artists and people behind the making of Filipino recorded music.
OBJECTIVES
To recognize exceptional works of music and the people working behind it;
To promote the Philippine music industry, artistry, and legacy;
To champion music making and production, at par with global trends and excellence;
To showcase talents in an event dedicated to music; and
To reinforce the fight against piracy.
List of Finalists
Performance Awards
Best Performance by a
Female Recording Artist
Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation
(40%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Artist
Record Label
1
Love Will Lead You Back
Kyla
EMI
Philippines
2
Ikaw
Pa
Rin
Aicelle
GMA Records
3
Tulak Ng Bibig
Julianne
MCA Music, Inc.
4
Promise Me
Lea Salonga
Sony BMG Music Phils.
5
Ikaw
Sarah Geronimo
Viva Records Corp.
Best Performance by a
Male Recording Artist
Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation
(40%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Artist
Record Label
1
Hard Habit To Break
Martin Nievera
EMI
Philippines
2
I’ll Take Care Of You
Richard Poon
MCA Music, Inc.
3
Sana
Maulit Muli
Gary Valenciano
Star Recording, Inc./ASAP Music
4
Tagumpay
Guji Lorenzana
Synergy Music Corp./Lukas Music
Philippines
5
Windmills Of Your Mind
Jose Mari Chan
Universal Records, Inc.
Best Performance by a
Duet
Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation
(40%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Lando
Gloc-9 with
Francis
Magalona
Sony BMG Music Phils.
2
Paano Kita Iibigin
Piolo Pascual
&
Regine
Velasquez
Star Recording, Inc./
Viva Records
3
Hard Habit To Break
Jed Madela
&
Gary Valenciano
Universal Records, Inc.
4
Ang Aking
Awitin
Ronnie Liang
&
Nikki Gil
Universal Records, Inc.
5
Unsaid
Lala &
Christian
Baustista
Warner Music Phils.
Best Performance by a
Group Recording Artists
Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation
(40%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Tatsulok
Bamboo
EMI
Philippines
2
Evidence
Urbandub
EMI
Philippines
3
Sala
Pupil
Sony BMG Music Phils.
4
Argos
Bamboo
Star Recording, Inc./
EMI Philippines, Inc.
5
So Blue
Sinosikat?
Warner Music Phils.
Best Performance by a
New Female Recording Artist
Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation
(40%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Artist
Record Label
1
Oh Lori
Olivia
Ivory Music & Video
2
Grateful
Julianne
MCA Music, Inc.
3
Laya
Nityalila
Universal Records, Inc./
Manna Records
4
Ugly Girl
Miki Hahn
Viva Records Corp.
5
Stars
Lala
Warner Music Phils.
Best Performance by a
New Male Recording Artist
Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation
(40%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Artist
Record Label
1
All My Life
Daniel Razon
EMI
Philippines
/
Breakthrough & Milestones Productions Int’l.
2
I’ll Take Care Of You
Richard Poon
MCA Music, Inc.
3
Crazy But Incredible
Brian Josef
Sony BMGMusicPhils./
Talentfolio/Upperhand Entertainment
4
Shake Yo Thang
Gabriel Valenciano
Star Recording, Inc.
5
Someone In The Dark
Miguel Aguila
Warner Music Phils.
Best Performance by a
New Group Recording Artists
Vocal Quality (30%) Musicality (30%) Interpretation
(40%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Ale
The
Bloomfields
EMI
Philippines
2
Let Me Love You Tonight
Ryan Cayabyab RCS
Sony BMG Music Phils.
3
Sabihin
Zelle
Sony BMG Music Phils./
Talentfolio/UpperHand
Entertainment
4
Why Can’t It Be
3rd Avenue
Universal Records, Inc./
Barnyard Music Phils.
5
Magic
Sinosikat?
Warner Music Phils.
Creativity Awards
Album of the Year
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Album Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. & Line)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Aiza Seguerra
Para
Lang Sa’yo
Malou N. Santos &
Annabelle R. Borja
Jonathan Manalo,
Mike Villegas,
Moy Ortiz &
Arnold
Jallores
Aiza Seguerra
Star Recording, Inc.
2
Yeng Constantino
Salamat
Laurenti Dyogi,
Malou N. Santos &
Annabelle R. Borja
Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Yeng Constantino
Star Recording, Inc. /
Dream Big Productions
3
Solid
Kathleen Dy Go
Parokya Ni Edgar
Parokya Ni Edgar
Universal Records, Inc.
4
Taking Flight
Vic del Rosario, Jr. &
Vincent del Rosario
Alwyn Cruz &
Baby Gil
Sarah Geronimo
Viva Records Corp.
Song of the Year
Melody (40%) Lyrics (40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
(Artist)
Nominee(s)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Record Label
1
Tulak Ng Bibig
– Julianne
Julianne Tarroja
MCA Music, Inc.
2
Para
Lang Sa’yo – Aiza Seguerra
Jonathan Manalo
Star Recording, Inc.
3
Salamat – Yeng Constantino
Yeng Constantino
Star Recording, Inc. /
Dream Big Productions
4
Ikaw – Sarah Geronimo
Medwin Marfil
Viva Records Corp.
5
So Blue – Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Warner Music Phils.
Best Ballad
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
It’s Over Now
Francis Guevarra
Louie Ocampo,
Joey Albert &
Janice de Belen
Kyla
EMI Philippines, Inc.
2
Sabihin
Myke Sarthou
Jeazell Grutas
Zelle
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
/
Talentfolio/Upperhand
Entertainment
3
Para
Lang Sa’yo
Jonathan Manalo
Jonathan Manalo
Aiza Seguerra
Star Recording, Inc.
4
Catch Me I’m Falling
Christian Martinez
Christian Martinez
Toni Gonzaga
Star Recording, Inc.
5
Iisa Lang
Parokya Ni Edgar
Alfonso Miranda, Jr.
Parokya Ni Edgar
Universal Records, Inc.
Best Rock
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Guillotine
Urbandub &
Angee Rozul
Gabby Alipe
Urbandub
EMI
Philippines
2
Probinsyana
Bamboo
Alex Cruz &
Edmund Fortuno
Bamboo
EMI
Philippines
3
Tatsulok
Bamboo
Romeo Dongeto
Bamboo
EMI
Philippines
4
Sala
Pupil &
Jerome Velasco
Dianne Ventura
Pupil
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
5
Argos
Bamboo &
Jonathan Manalo
Bamboo
Bamboo
Star Recording, Inc./
EMI
Philippines
Best World/Alternative/Bossa Music
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Buwan
Jack Rufo &
Kitchie Nadal
Kitchie Nadal
Kitchie Nadal
GMA Records
2
Empty Chairs
Ricky R. Ilacad
Julianne Tarroja/
Julianne Tarroja &
Carrise Escueta
Julianne
MCA Music, Inc.
3
Sala
Pupil &
Jerome Velasco
Dianne Ventura
Pupil
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
4
Sorry Na, Pwede Ba?
Ferdie Marquez
Rey Valera
Brownman Revival
feat. Rico J. Puno
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
5
Turning My
Safety Off
Neil Gregorio &
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Warner Music
Philippines
Best Novelty
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Berting
1017
Jam Ruiz &
Beam Beam Longakit
1017
EMI
Philippines
2
Gimik
Ricky R. Ilacad
Monet Cajipe
Zoo
MCA Music, Inc.
3
Itaktak
Mo
Rudy Y. Tee
Josephous Ybanez/
Joey de Leon
Joey de Leon
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
4
Sayaw Darling
Willie Revillame &
Lito Camo
Lito Camo
Willie Revillame
Star Recording, Inc./
‘D Loverboy Productions
5
Cowboy - Cowgirl
Andrew E.
Andrew E.
Andrew E.
Viva Records Corporation
Best Dance
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Tarat Tat
William S. Lim
Mohammed Bansil &
Clifford Ronquillo
Dos Fuertes
Galaxy Records, Inc.
2
Sexy Mama
Kedy Sanchez &
Janno Gibbs
Janno Gibbs
Janno Gibbs
GMA Records
3
Sumayaw Ka
Rudy Y. Tee
Aristotle Pollisco
Gloc 9
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
4
Sugarpop
Danny Tan
Danny Tan &
Jaya Ramsey
Sugarpop
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
5
Reggae Fever
Ferdie Marquez
“Disco Fever” by
Marvic Sotto &
Joey de Leon with
excerpts from
“Hinahanap-hanap
Kita” by Rico Blanco
Brownman Revival
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
Best
Inspirational/Religious
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Isang Kinabukasan
Kedy Sanchez
Wency Cornejo
Various Artists
GMA Records
2
Grateful
Ricky R. Ilacad
Julianne Tarroja &
Daniel Crisologo/
Julianne Tarroja
Julianne
MCA Music, Inc.
3
Reach For The Sky
Jonathan Manalo
Jonathan Manalo
Sarah Geronimo
Star Recording, Inc.
4
Kasama
Arnold
Jallores
Ricky Sanchez
Aiza Seguerra
Star Recording, Inc.
5
Salamat
Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Yeng Constantino
Yeng Constantino
Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions
Best Christmas
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Ngayong Pasko
Jonathan Manalo,
Paulo Zarate &
Erik Santos
Jonathan Manalo
Erik Santos
Star Recording, Inc.
2
Ikaw At Ako
Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Jonathan Manalo
Yeng Constantino
Yeng Constantino
Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions &
Star
Magic
3
Pasko Sa Pinas
Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Jonathan Manalo
Yeng Constantino
Yeng Constantino
Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions &
Star
Magic
4
A Perfect Christmas
Ito Rapadas
Jose Mari Chan
Jed Madela
Universal Records, Inc.
5
Parol
Jonathan Ong,
Robert Javier,
Kerwin Rosete
&
Silent Sanctuary
Sarkie Sarangay/
Chino
David
Silent Sanctuary
Universal Records, Inc.
6
Best Rap
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Shagiddy Shapopo
Jojo Espino
Kawago
Kawago
Alpha Music Corporation
2
May Pulis Sa Ilalim
Ng Tulay
Jojo Espino
Kawago except chorus
part by Mar Lopez
Kawago
Alpha Music Corporation
3
Tarat Tat
William S. Lim
Mohammed Bansil &
Clifford Ronquillo
Dos Fuertes
Galaxy Records, Inc.
4
Lando
Jonathan Ong
Chito Miranda &
Aristotle Pollisco
Gloc 9 featuring
Francis M.
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
5
Tabatsoy Pinoy
Dothy Nacilla & Rey Nacilla
Rey Nacilla
Brownian Method
Viva Records Corporation
Best Jazz Recording
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Beacon Call
Johnny Alegre &
Gerard Salonga
Johnny Alegre
Johnny Alegre Affinity
Eastern Skies
Candid Records Phils.
Corporation
2
Empty Chairs
Ricky R. Ilacad
Julianne Tarroja &
Daniel Crisologo/
Julianne Tarroja
Julianne
MCA Music, Inc.
3
Choose To Believe
Ricky R. Ilacad
Julianne Tarroja
Julianne
MCA Music, Inc.
4
Magic
Neil Gregorio &
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Warner Music
Philippines
5
Akin Ka
Neil Gregorio &
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Sinosikat?
Warner Music
Philippines
Best R & B
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Back Into You
Bellhaus Entertainment
Marcus Davis, Jr.
Amber Davis
Bellhaus Entertainment, Inc.
2
Ikaw
Pa
Rin
Marvin Querido
Janno Gibbs
Aicelle
GMA Records
3
Let Me Love You Tonight
Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab
Ryan Cayabyab RCS
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
4
Pangako Yan
Bobby Velasco
Arnee Mendaros
Luke Mejares
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
5
Rainbow Coloured Sky
Freestyle
Rommel dela Cruz
Freestyle
Viva Records Corporation
Best Regional Recording
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Charing
1017
Jam Ruiz
1017
EMI
Philippines
2
Matud Nila
Patty Mayoriago,
Djhonna Geraldoy
&
Civ Fontanilla
Ben Zubiri
Mark Bautista
Star Recording, Inc./
ASAP Music
3
Naglibog
Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Avsev &
Scrambled Eggs
JayR Siaboc
Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions
4
Maanyag Ka
Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Avsev &
Scrambled Eggs
JayR Siaboc
Star Recording, Inc./
Dream Big Productions
5
Lami Ang
Guidili
Dothy Nacilla
&
Rey Nacilla
Rey Nacilla
Brownian Method
Viva Records Corporation
Best Song Written for
Movie/TV/Stage Play
Artistic Excellence (40%) Technical Excellence
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec. or Line)
Composer(s)/Lyricist(s)
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Alinlangan
“Super
Twins”
Michael V.
Michael V.
Jolina Magdangal
GMA Records/
GMA Network
2
Paano Kita Iibigin
“Paano Kita Iibigin”
Regine Velasquez,
Diana Velasquez-Roque, Civ Fontanilla & Mon Faustino
Ogie Alcasid
Piolo Pascual
&
Regine Velasquez
Star Recording, Inc./
Viva Records Corporation
3
Argos
“Rounin”
Bamboo &
Jonathan Manalo
Bamboo
Bamboo
Star Recording, Inc./
EMI
Philippines
4
Walang Susuko
“Lastikman”
Parokya Ni Edgar
Alfonso Miranda, Jr.
Parokya Ni Edgar
Universal Records, Inc.
5
Collide
Digi Film “Xenoa”
Neil Gregorio
Edwin Marollano
Nina
Warner Music
Philippines
Technical Achievement Awards
Best Musical Arrangement
Musicality (50%) Creativity (50%)
Song Title
(Artist)
Nominee(s)
Musical Arranger(s)
Record Label
1
Probinsyana
Bamboo
EMI
Philippines
2
Cool Change
Romeo C. Velasco, Jr.
GMA Records
3
Grateful
Julianne Tarroja
MCA Music, Inc.
4
Tulak Ng Bibig
Julianne Tarroja &
Daniel Crisologo
MCA Music, Inc.
5
Healing
Dan Gil
MCA Music, Inc.
Best Vocal Arrangement
Creativity (40%) Vocal Harmony (40%) Interpretation
(20%)
Song Title
(Artist)
Nominee(s)
Vocal Arranger(s)
Record Label
1
Love Will Lead You Back
Arnie Mendaros
EMI
Philippines
2
Written In The Sand
Danny Tan &
Annie Nepomuceno
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
3
Christmas Medley:
Joy To The World/
Good King Wenceslas/O’Come
All Ye
Faithful/Hard The Herald
Ito Rapadas, GW &
Alkemi Productions
Universal Records, Inc.
4
Bato Sa Buhangin
Moy Ortiz
Viva Records Corporation
5
Souvenirs
Moy Ortiz
Viva Records Corporation
Best Engineered
Recording
Technical Excellence (40%) Artistry or Creativity
(40%) Over-All Impact (20%)
Song Title
(Artist)
Nominee(s)
Sound Engineer(s)
Recording Studio
Record Label
1
Probinsyana
Angee Rozul
Tracks Studio
EMI
Philippines
2
A Little Too Perfect
Arnold
Jallores
Mixsonic Recording Studio
Star Recording, Inc.
3
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Chaitanya Das Tamayo
Carmel
House Studio
Don Manalang
MXN Studio
Universal Records, Inc.
4
Waiting
Ferdie Marquez
Freq Studio
Warner Music
Philippines
5
So Blue
Angee Rozul
Tracks Studio
Warner Music
Philippines
Album Packaging Excellence Award
Best Album Package
Creativity (70%) Innovation (30%)
Album
Nominee(s)
Creative Artists:
Graphic Designer(s)
Concept
Photography
Record Label
1
Inspired
Graphic Designer,
Album Concept &
Photography By:
Ronnie Salvacion
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
2
Moonlane
Gardens
Graphic Designer &
Photography By:
Sarah Gaugler
Album Concept By:
Clementine
Universal Records, Inc.
3
Hopia Mani Popcorn 2
Graphic Designers:
Denim, Inc.,
Mia Marigomen,
Bleps Carlos,
Hans Malang &
Mel Buensalido
Album Concept By:
Paul Basinillo
Photography By:
Bleps Carlos
Viva Records Corporation
4
Kwento Pop
Graphic Designer:
John Ed De Vera
Album Concept By:
John Ed De Vera &
Blue Ketchup
Photography By:
Erik Liongoren
Viva Records Corporation
5
Sinosikat?
Graphic Designers:
Unintentional.net,
Aram
Beheshti,
Ella Saballa &
Randell Centeno
Photography By:
Steve Tirona
Warner Music
Philippines
Music Video
Music Video of the Year
Creativity (40%) Production Value (30%) Appeal
(15%) Technical Excellence (15%)
Song Title
Nominee(s)
Producer (Exec.& Line)
Director
Artist(s)
Record Label
1
Probinsyana
Christopher Sy
Bamboo
Pancho Esguerra
Bamboo
EMI
Philippines
2
So Far Away
Christopher Sy
Bamboo
Pancho Esguerra
Bamboo
EMI
Philippines
3
Break Na Tayo
Tommy Tanchanco
Avid Liongoren
Rocksteady
Sony BMG Music
Philippines
/
12 Stone Records
4
Time In
Laurenti Dyogi,
Malou N. Santos &
Annabelle R. Borja
Jon Ilagan,
Billet Sangalang &
Civ Fontanilla
Avid Liongoren
Yeng Constantino
Star Recording, Inc.
5
Ang Katulad
Mong
Walang Katulad
Kathleen Dy Go
Robert Javier &
Jonathan Ong
Marie Jamora
Orange & Lemons
Universal Records, Inc.
Event Date:
November 26, 2008
6:00 PM
Venue:
Eastwood Central Plaza
Pasig City
Website:
www.awitawards.com.ph
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