Jolina Sings the Masters

Jolina Sings the Masters is the fourth studio album by Filipino singer-actress Jolina Magdangal released by Star Music on August 15, 2002. The album consists of 15 songs mostly ballads, with some come with a light pop lilt.[1] The album's title refers to the songwriters who contributed songs to the collection, whose works have become contemporary classics in Philippine music industry earning them the right to be referred to as masters.[1] The album took eight months to finish due to Magdangal's concert tours around the Philippines and in major cities around the world.[2]

Jolina Sings the Masters
Studio album by
Released15 August 2002 (2002-08-15)
GenreBallad, Pop
Length62 minutes
LanguageEnglish, Tagalog
LabelStar Music
Producer
  • Vehnee Saturno
  • Trina Belamide
  • Andre Dionisio
  • Danny S. Tan
  • Freddie A. Saturno
Jolina Magdangal chronology
On Memory Lane
(2000)
Jolina Sings the Masters
(2002)
Forever Jolina
(2004)
Singles from Jolina Sings the Masters
  1. "Kahit Di Mo Pansin"
  2. "Million Miles Away"

The album showcased the transition of Magdangal from a youth kiddie pop to a grown-up artist, getting rid of the colorful wardrobe, hair ribbons and her trademark bangs and exploring adult emotions in the songs.[1]

The first single released from the album was "Kahit Di Mo Pansin", composed by Vehnee Saturno.[1] Other notable pieces include her covers of "Million Miles Away", which she performed live in the 2003 Asian Television Awards;[3] "Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang", which was used in her television series Kahit Kailan; "How Will I Know", which was personally written by David Pomeranz for her; and "No Letting Go", which she and composer Trina Belaminde collaborated in the song's concept.[1]

Critical reception

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The album was praised for its repertoire particularly on putting up together master composers in a single album, making it the first album to do such.[4]

Commercial performance

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The album was awarded with a gold record certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI).[5]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)ProducerLength
1."Million Miles Away"Robert MoreVehnee Saturno4:05
2."Kahit Di Mo Pansin"Vehnee SaturnoVehnee Saturno3:37
3."No Letting Go"Trina BelamindeTrina Belamide4:00
4."Langit Ang Ibigin Ka"Vehnee SaturnoVehnee Saturno4:48
5."Ako'y Umiibig"Vehnee SaturnoVehnee Saturno4:16
6."Bulong-Bulungan"Freddie AguilarVehnee Saturno4:31
7."Iyong-Iyo Pa Rin"Willy CruzAndre Dionisio3:54
8."What Is A Sweetheart"Jose Mari ChanAndrei Dionisio3:09
9."Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang"Ryan CayabyabVehnee Saturno4:33
10."Teach Me To Fly"David PomeranzVehnee Saturno4:34
11."Paano Kita Mapapasalamatan"George CansecoVehnee Saturno3:50
12."How Will I Know"David Pomeranz and Kathie Lee GiffordVehnee Saturno4:20
13."Sana'y Maghintay Ang Walang Hanggan"Willy CruzVehnee Saturno4:43
14."Ang Tangi Kong Minahal"Danny S. TanDanny S. Tan3:47
15."Higit Ba Siya Sa Akin"Freddie A. SaturnoFreddie A. Saturno3:50
Total length:62:00

Personnel

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Adapted from the Jolina Sings the Masters liner notes.[6]

  • Vilma B. Selga & Charo Santos-Concio – executive producers
  • Andrei Dionisio – a&r supervision
  • Beth Faustino & Mona Quejano – a&r coordinators
  • Jolina Magdangal & Jun Magdangal – album cover concept
  • Raymund del Rosario – album packaging concert & art director
  • Ferdinand Abuel & Redel Dapul – creative coordinators
  • Tom Epperson – photography
  • Jenni Epperson – styling
  • Jing Monis & Krist Bansuelo – make-up
  • Joel Soriano – cover design & layout

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "A different Jolina". philstar.com.
  2. ^ "Dalaga na si Jolina at in love!". philstar.com.
  3. ^ "Jolina representative ng bansa". philstar.com.
  4. ^ "Album ni Jolina ilulunsad sa SOP". philstar.com.
  5. ^ "Jolina sings up with Viva Records". pep.ph.
  6. ^ Jolina Sings the Masters (Liner Notes). Jolina Magdangal. Star Music. 2002.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)