music by hosting an anniversary event on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Draft Punk, Mango Square. “Roll-Out” will feature live acts from a carefully curated list of artists signed under the label.
Performing on stage will be Wonggoys, Bethany, Vincent Eco, Lourdes Maglinte, The Labrats, and Mother Folker (aka Cattski).
Along with this grand celebration will be the unveiling of 22 Tango Records’ new website, with updated features, music articles, events calendar, lots of music and valuable content not just about the label but also about the local music scene.
“As much as I feel like there’s reasons to celebrate, I feel like there’s still so much work to do.” Cattski expressed, when asked about their anniversary celebration. “We still have a long way to go. But, looking back, I’m proud of what we’ve done. We’ve explored the different aspects in the music business – from music creation, promotion, education, distribution, publishing and production – all in the hopes that we’ll ultimately co-create a sustainable local music industry.”
22 Tango Records has given opportunities for artistic growth and development for all their artists in the span of 9 years, training and guiding them to become better at their craft. The label plans to keep giving its support by continuously creating events designed to cater to different genres and music listeners, giving each a unique brand and working hard to keep it consistent.
“I believe in our potential.” Cattski says, “I think to have our own hyper local music industry is something that we strive for. We want the future to have thriving musicians capable and empowered to work for their music using the latest technology, communication means and with a supportive community”.
Chief Finance Officer and Co-founder Anne Muntuerto also shares her thoughts about 22 Tango Records advancing into bigger, more eventful years.
“I’m so proud of how 22 Tango Records has made a mark in the Cebu music scene no matter how small it may seem in the last 9 years,” she says. “We have been extremely lucky to be supported and surrounded by people who believe in our advocacy— our dedicated street team members, artists, brands and companies who have supported us, and 22T’s loyal listeners and followers. It takes a village. And it’s this tribe that inspires us to keep going.”
Catch Roll-Out on March 30th, Saturday, in Draft Punk, Mango Square. Music starts at 8PM with a door fee of P150, inclusive of one free drink.
For more updates and information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter (@22tangorecords).
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“Kiss & Disappear” Album Launching (Slide Show)
Supporting an artist at a local scene is the key to an artists’ success. We know Vincent Eco from the local music scene, where he shows every piece of his soul from his songs. Vincent Eco is a combination of quality voice and great music, with his new album ready to serenade not just his fans but also us, Cebuanos.
He offers a great story of love and heartbreaks. He sends a rhythm to a soul hungry for healing. He comforts someone through his songs, sharing his experiences and inspiring people with his passion, growth and hard work.
Vincent Eco had come a long way since his debut single, “I Know You Do”. His soulful songs are drawn from his experiences from love and heartbreaks.
The artist’s fans celebrated the launch and digital release of his new album “Kiss & Disappear” last June 30, 2018 at Sugid, A Space Cebu. The album, “Kiss & Disappear” was written and composed by Vincent Eco, produced by Cattski Espina, and released under the local record label, 22 Tango Records.
“Kiss & Disappear” has 11 soulful songs in line; Kiss & Disappear, I Know You Do, Make You Stay, Chasing Happiness, We Don’t Talk, Falling ft. Lourdes Maglinte, Last Oath, Fire, Human, Please Don’t Let Me Go and Ramona.
Upon entering the venue, people were already lining up at the registration area to buy the entrance tickets. Guests satisfied their fangirl cravings with Vincent Eco’s merchandise. With a gate fee of P200, fans sat down on the floor to watch the man of the night. Prior to the start of the event, fans were able to witness some scenes of the 4-Part Mini Documentary Series on the making of Kiss & Disappear. Homegrown artists such as J Russ x DT and Lourdes Maglinte performed during the event.
Duo artists J Russ x DT performing live on the event.
Homegrown artist Lourdes Maglinte performing live on the event.
The venue was packed with fans enjoying the chill vibes from the different local artists. You could feel the hairs on your body rising every time the fans would sing-along to the songs. He serenades his fans though his passionate vocal and enchanting lyrics that one’s hungry soul couldn’t get enough of. Some of his songs were written years ago, yet you could still feel the freshness of emotion when he sang the heartfelt story of “Last Oath” on stage. Fans stood up to their feet for his last song of the night, “Fire”.
The Man of Night, Vincent Eco performing live with his soulful melodies.
When you support a local artist, you support our own creativity and freedom. Once these artists can express themselves, beautiful and soulful songs such as “Kiss & Disappear” can be admired and embraced not just the fans but by the Cebuano community. These songs not only reflect Vincent Eco’s ideas but also his story and emotion behind each song.
For more more information about his album or merchandise, visit 22 Tango Records and Vincent Eco Music on Facebook.
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After his debut single “I Know You Do”, Vincent Eco is back to serenade us once again with his debut album titled “Kiss & Disappear”. Catch the album launch and digital release party this coming June 30, 2018, 8pm at Sugid, ASPACE Cebu.
“Kiss & Disappear” is written and composed by Vincent Eco; produced by Cattski Espina; and recorded, mixed and mastered in Room Eleven Recording studio. The album will be released under local record label, 22 Tango Records.
Back in 2014, Vincent Eco sent a demo of his song “Last Oath” to 22 Tango Records and was then invited to play in some events. Eventually, he was offered a record deal in 2015 which was to be produced by Cattski Espina. With 3 years in the making, this album is set to tell Eco’s stories about love and heartaches.
“As a producer, my intention was to keep Vincent Eco’s authenticity as an artist. The ideas for his sound were mainly inspired by his influences. We applied and executed these ideas and came up with a sound that is uniquely Vincent Eco’s,” says Cattski.
He had come a long way from his high school band days down to the release of his single “I Know You Do”. As an artist, he brands himself in creating music that would allow the listeners to connect. His songs are drawn from his experiences, stories and emotions from within.
He wishes for his music to inspire people and make it part of their everyday lives; to allow the listeners make his music their form of comfort.
This album is set to enthrall the listeners with his soulful melodies. With 11 songs in line, Kiss & Disappear will give you the feeling of being in love and broken at the same time. His poignant vocals and captivating lyrics gives the overall emotion of the album and would leave one’s musical soul wanting for more.
Other homegrown artists performing during the event are J Russ X DT and Lourdes Maglinte. There will be a gate fee of 200 pesos. For more information on 22 Tango Records, visit their website at 22tangorecords.com, and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Mandaue Nights
Aya’Love (I love how they played with the words here) was filled with people who are die-hard fans of the artists that performed. Some of them were fresh audience who just happened to overhear the music playing in the venue.
J Russ and DT performing ‘Drunk Feeling’
Music started playing at around 6pm with the beautiful voice of Lourdes Maglinte as she opens the concert. From then on, the music echoed all across the Terraces which I’m sure made everyone’s night a little more colorful.
Lourdes Maglinte
Other artists that performed last Saturday include Wonggoys, Groovematics, Bethany, Loop, Sepia Times, Mandaue Nights, Mary Anchit,, J Russ X DT and Vincent Eco.
“I came here for Loop. Their song Lost just relates to me and I bet to a whole lot of people,” says Theresa, one of the people who attended the music fest, “I like the fact that this is free. I enjoyed all the line up of artists. Everything about this event is perfect.”
The artists’ music and performance revolved not just between two people falling in love, but some were dedicated to one’s family or friends– which everybody can relate too.
Photos are from 22 Tango Records
Featured image: Loop
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If summer love is something on your itinerary, make sure to 22 Tango Records‘ Songs of Summer gets on your list. Now on its third installment, Songs of Summer gives Cebuanos the chance to enjoy original music from promising local acts.
Whether it’s the powerful vocals of Lourdes Maglinte, the heartbreaking lyrics from Vincent Eco or the Wonggoy’s upbeat songs, you’re bound to find the soundtrack for your season of flings and flames. Make sure to catch your favorite bands every Wednesday of the summer at Ayala Center Cebu.
Vincent Eco and Lourdes Maglinte at last year’s Songs of Summer
APRIL 5
- Kurt Ebarita
- Vincent Eco
- Lourdes Maglinte
- Womb
APRIL 12
- J Russ
- Wonggoys
- Mary Anchit
- Jerika Teodorico
APRIL 26
- Kurt Ebarita
- Hanna Regis
- Honeydrop
- My Dragon Eats Cat Food
Mary Anchit at last year’s Songs of Summer
MAY 3
- Diane Tungol
- Jayneil Enriquez
- Lourdes Maglinte
- Loop
MAY 10
- Silingan ni Felicity
- Womb
- Forgetful Bob
- Ella Melendez
MAY 17
- Mary Anchit
- Aaron Domingo
- Honeydrop
- Three-Legged Men
MAY 24
- Bethany
- Mother Folker
- Wonggoys
- Vincent Eco
“It’s about this guy who’s trying hard to love a girl who does not love him anymore,” Vincent explains, saying it was inspired by personal experience. It’s a beautiful depiction of saving a relationship that’s clearly on it’s last leg, and highlights Vincent’s talent as a songwriter. The words are simple, but the sentiment is real. It’s made us all the more excited about the 12-track album that’s currently in production with 22 Tango Records.
SONGWRITING SKILL
22 Tango’s CEO Cattski Espina is producing the album, and picked I Know You Do as the debut single because of it’s coming-of-age feel. “It’s not every day you come across a guy like Eco,” explains Cattski. “His writing style is not exactly Bob Dylan or Leonard Cohen level, since he’s still in his early 20’s, but for some reason he resonates a lot of that classic folk characteristic.”
This Folk Americana sensibility is something that Cattski wanted to retain in the song, and in the rest of the album. “We stayed loyal to the song and Vincent Eco’s unique sound,” she continues. “We just played around with some embellishments–some strings and effects. Nothing crazy.” For this, she worked with bassist Clarence Mongado, and sound engineers Jad Bantug and Anjelo Calinawan.
THE LAUNCH
Vincent Eco’s I Know You Do will be launched in an intimate music session at A SPACE Cebu on March 17. This will be part of _Acoustic, the venue’s regular music events series. Other artists performing are Mary Anchit, Lourdes Maglinte and Honeydrop. Door fee is P150, with the first 25 guests getting a free bottle of The Cebruery craft beer.
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Language Leaders
Rowell “Medyo Maldito” Ucat, Kurt Fick, and Therese Villarante
Photography by Toni Marie Despojo/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016
Therese Villarante, Rowell Ucat and Kurt Fick are Cebu-based creative professionals making a big splash in their hometown through their individual and collaborative works.
Whether she performing in a production of Siddharta: The Musical, or writing music for the Visayan Pop (VisPop) songwriting competition, Therese is a ray of sunshine for the local creative art scene. Rowell Ucat is more popularly known as Medyo Maldito, and is one of the most prolific YouTube celebrities in Cebu today, thanks to his increasingly popular hugot videos. Kurt Fick‘s rise to superstardom with HAHAHAhasula— a song he directed, edited and performed—has opened people’s eyes to the beauty of Cebuano music and storytelling. – Verne Ahyong
Music’s Muses
Lourdes Maglinte, Vincent Eco, and Nina Alcoseba
Photography by Toni Marie Despojo/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016
Let’s face it. Music in our precious city needs a drastic makeover. Nobody knows this more than 22 Tango Records, an independent local record label determined to address this conundrum head on.
22 Tango Records is home to some of Cebu’s most talented homegrown musicians and songwriters, like Lourdes Maglinte who is great at coming up with witty, albeit painfully true, punch lines in everything she writes and sings; and Vincent Eco, who you can always count on for truthful lyrics that open up wounds and folk melodies that touch the soul. And then there’s Nina Alcoseba, a free spirit with a good head on her shoulders who is easily the ultimate multitasker of the street team—she writes, takes photos, coordinates with artists, and even hosts some of the events. – Micah Almazan
People in Action
Ernest Dino and Charlene Virlouvet
Photography by Dan Douglas Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016
Whether acting on stage or filming from behind the scenes, Charlene Virlouvet and Ernest Dino are reinvigorating theater and independent film in Cebu.
Charlene was 13 years old when she fell in love with theater, when her mother enrolled her in the Out of the Box Theater summer program run by Daisy Baad. That same year, Charlene joined a local production of The Vagina Monologues, and since then has chosen live theater as her weapon of choice to promote her advocacies. Ernest, meanwhile, started filmmaking in college while earning his political science degree at the University of the Philippines-Cebu. His film group is named Retaso Media, and it is also the title of his film that won third place at the 2014 Binisaya Film Festival. – Verne Ahyong
Creative Clique
Myka Arnado, Cecilia Martinez, Bea Sagun, Kae Batiquin, and Mirella Gallego
Photography by Mark Philip Dales/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016
Calling themselves a social movement, Create Cebu aims to promote a more livable Cebu through public art, and to showcase Cebuano creativity and encourage a culture of creation and open expression. They also hope to build a bridge between art and the community—to infuse art into Cebu’s public spaces in order to make it accessible to all. Truly a passion project, these young Cebuanas believe in creating brighter, more livable urban spaces where the rich Cebuano history, identity and culture are visibly alive in the city. – Bea Ybanez
Food Friends
Seby Pelaez and Mitz Vikki Jao
Photography by Toni Marie Despojo/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016
The convenience of having your food cravings immediately delivered to your door is now possible with foodpanda, a downloadable app that connects you to your favorite restaurants with a few taps. Whether you’re craving spicy lechon for a hearty lunch or cold milk tea on a hot afternoon, foodpanda brings your favorite dishes right to your doorstep.
Launched in March 2012, foodpanda has headquarters in Germany and is now in 40 countries worldwide. By 2014, it had made its way to the Philippines and finally reached Cebu by November of that year. Sebastian Pelaez takes care of leading the team in all aspects of the business—from acquiring new restaurants, to marketing the product on online and offline channels, and overseeing that all service hits the guaranteed delivery time, while Mitz Vikki Jao is in charge of introducing the brand to the public—a feat deemed successful, considering the app’s popularity today. – Carlo Rivera
Bazaar BFFs
Charmaine de Leon and Ruby Pansoy
Photography by Toni Marie Despojo/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016
Young architecture graduate Charmaine de Leon was at a music event, walking by the stalls that were peddling a wide assortment of wares—from the most basic items to the quirkiest fashion finds, from unique culinary creations to dessert favorites—when she had her token “eureka!” moment.
Despite the huge crowd present, there wasn’t much foot traffic along these said stalls. Understandably so, because people don’t really go to a music festival to shop. There surely must be a better setting to showcase their products, Charmaine thought, so she rounded up friends Ruby Pansoy and Monica Posadas. Together they came up with what would later on be called the Pop District Bazaar, which has provided Cebuanos with a unique shopping experience, while opening up new opportunities for young entrepreneurs to reach their market and go after their dreams. – Bea Ybanez
Dance Troupe
Mac Viros, French Manla, Jasper Borres, Joshua Cypres, Arnel Biscarra, Coody Rodriguez, Gian Chua, and Yan Perez
Photography by Dan Douglas Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016
It’s hard not to get caught up in the beat when you’re watching a group of dancers perform—synchronized, upbeat and just plain energetic, it’s enough to make you wish you could move like that yourself. Such is the feeling when watching Cruise Control perform. With various gigs that include regular performances at SM Seaside City, the group of boys has shown that they’re all about the movement, and they’ve got the fans to prove it. – Shari Quimbo
Hyper Active
Arianna Lozada, Adam Hechanova, Bryan Tan, Matthew Basabe, and Arianne Albia
Photography by Dan Douglas Ong/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016
In developing individual personalities, Hyper Cebu is made up of a team with a unified desire to bring topnotch entertainment to Cebu—with events that are well planned out, affordable and readily accessible. Their shows feature new waves of music introduced by a wide lineup of DJs. The group also aspires to contribute to the local economy by drawing more tourists to the venue, and incessantly promoting Cebu culture and hospitality. – Carlo Rivera
Design Dossier
Kidlat and Jean Candice Yu
Photography by Toni Marie Despojo/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, April 2016
Cebu City has a vibrant art scene, but there is more art to experience in Cebu than those found in museums and galleries. Street art can now be viewed all over the city, thanks to Kidlat and his fellow artists, while calligraphy as created by Jean Candice Yu now appears on everything from corporate logos to wedding invitations. – Verne Ahyong
photography Toni Marie Despojo, Dan Douglas Ong, and Mark Philip Dales makeup by Janice Barillo and Arnauld hair by Gino Fonghe shot on location at Unos Design
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Fondly calling themselves The Wonggoys, a playful take on their surname and how their mother used to call them when they were little (“unggoys”, “monkeys” in English), Gabe, Bill, and Kyle landed their first gig back in 2008, at Alejandro’s. Encouragement from friend Jude Bacalso eventually led the brothers to have their own album in 2010, which then paved the way for opening the Jonas Brothers concert in Cebu back in 2012. “I think they just wanted us because we’re brothers in a band, too,” joked rhythm guitarist Kyle in a 2013 Zee Lifestyle feature.
The Wonggoys (Photography by Joseph Ong, grooming by Pearl Sarcauga of Dollface Cosmetics, shot on location at Irie Gastropubliko/Originally published in Zee Lifestyle, July 2013)
In the same feature, it was revealed that production on their sophomore album began as early as three years ago, while Kyle and lead guitarist Bill were home from studying abroad. “Our next album will show how we’ve matured as musicians, and have better songwriting.” Bill said back then. “We’ve definitely broken through our comfort zone and explored other sounds and genres.”
High Hello‘s launch party will be on January 7, 2017 at The Greenery. Homegrown acts Lourdes Maglinte, Vincent Eco, Honeydrop and Bethany will also be playing at the event.
The album will be available for download and streaming on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay and Deezer. CDs and other merchandise will also be available starting January 7th.
High Hello is produced by Cattski, and was recorded at 1032 Recording Studios in Cebu and Yellow Room Recording Studios in Manila. (with PR)
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Zee Lifestyle‘s April 2016 Youth Issue: Raine Baljak (Photography: Dan Douglas Ong | Styling: The Blaq Mafia | Makeup: Arnauld | Hair: Gino Fonghe | Locale: 8 Hills Farm)
Miss Cebu 2016 Raine Baljak graces the cover. The sought-after model, radio jock and aspiring singer-songwriter talks about her advocacies and how she plans on using the crown to fulfill her causes.
Raine joins her fellow beauty queens Miss Beauche International 2015 Steffi Aberasturi, Sinulog Festival Queen 2016 Cynthia Thomalla, and Miss Earth 2014 Jamie Herrell in a Scream Queens-inspired fashion spread depicting a night out in some of Cebu’s most unexpected places.
THE QUEEN CROWD. Raine Baljak, Jamie Herrell, Steffi Aberasturi and Cynthia Thomalla in a Scream Queens-inspired fashion editorial (Photography: Joseph Ong | Styling: The Blaq Mafia | Hair and Makeup: Chady Pantaleon and Nicko de la Peña)
Continuing the trend of highlighting Cebu’s most promising personalities, the Youth Issue presents its annual list of people to watch out for. 22 Tango Records’ Lourdes May Maglinte, Vincent Eco and Nina Alcoseba; Create Cebu’s Myka Arnado, Cecilia Martinez, Bea Sagun, Kae Batiquin and Mirella Gallego, Foodpanda’s Seby Pelaez and Mitz Vikki Jao; Cruise Control’s Mac Viros, French Manla, Jasper Borres, Joshua Cypre, Arnel Biscarra, Coody Rodriguez, Gian Chua and Yan Perez; Hyper Cebu’s Matthew Basabe, Arianna Lozada, Bryan Tan, Arianne Albia and Adam Hechanova; Pop District Bazaar’s Charmaine de Leon and Ruby Pansoy, Retaso Media’s Ernest Dino, musicians Kurt Fick and Therese Villarante, Youtube sensation Rowell “Medyo Maldito” Ucat, theater actress Charlene Virlouvet, and visual artists Jean Candice Yu and Kidlat all prove that youth isn’t wasted.
This month, we also talk to VECO E-Learning Center’s Genesis Raña and Anton Perdices, Australian artist Libbet Loughnan, and gubernatorial candidate Winston Garcia, and find out how they’re taking steps to improving the Queen City.
Read more in Zee Lifestyle’s Youth issue, out on stands next month. Grab your copies at National Bookstore and Fully Booked. For subscriptions, click here, or download the Magzter app on your device and search for ‘Zee Lifestyle’.
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