Living the Dream (Jennylyn Mercado album)

Living the Dream is the first solo album by the StarStruck winner Jennylyn Mercado, released in 2004.

Living the Dream
Studio album by
Released2004
GenrePop
LabelGMA Records
ProducerBuddy C. Medina (executive), Kedy Sanchez (A&R supervising), Jimmy Antiporda, Alwyn Cruz, Janno Gibbs, Vehnee Saturno, Melvin Morallos
Jennylyn Mercado chronology
'''Living the Dream'''
(2004)
Letting Go
(2006)

Background

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After winning StarStruck, Mercado was signed by GMA Records as their second artist after Jolina Magdangal.[1]

Music

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The album contains ten tracks, with its lead single being "Kahit Sandali", written by Vehnee Saturno, which became a radio hit.[1][2] It also featured "If I'm Not In Love With You", a duet with Janno Gibbs, and "Sapat Na Ang Minsan", which also became a hit.[2]

Commercial performance

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Living the Dream sold more than 30,000 copies, and was certified gold.[3][4]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Arranger(s)Length
1."Kaibigang Tunay"Words by Cymbee Antiporda, Music by Jimmy AntipordaJimmy Antiporda4:33
2."Tamang In Love"Boy ChristopherMelvin Morallos3:39
3."Living The Dream"Rebel MagdagasangVic Oria4:51
4."Astig Ang Boyfriend Ko"Gary GranadaNino Regalado3:29
5."If I'm Not In Love With You" (featuring Janno Gibbs)Ann Dawn ThomasMarvin Querido3:44
6."Pump It Up"Jimmy AntipordaJimmy Antiporda2:57
7."Kahit Sandali"Vehnee SaturnoMarvin Querido4:45
8."Sapat Na Ang Minsan"Agatha ObarMelvin Morallos4:38
9."The Power Of The Dream"Kenneth B. Edmonds, David Foster, Linda ThompsonRic Mercado3:34
10."Starstruck (Final Judgment)"Marc Lopez, additional words & music by Kedy SanchezRic Mercado3:08

Personnel

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  • Buddy C. Medina - executive producer
  • Rene Salta - in charge of marketing
  • Kedy Sanchez - A&R supervising producer
  • GMA Artist Center - artist management
  • Jimmy Antiporda
  • Aji Manalo
  • Arnold Jallores
  • Boggie Manipon
  • Dominique Benedicto
  • Alexi Corbilla
  • Ramil Bahandi
  • Marlon Silva
  • Dong Tan - cover concept, cover design & execution
  • Claude Rodrigo - cover design & execution
  • Jake Versoza - photography
  • Mariel Chua - hair & make-up
  • Ana Kalw - wardrobe

Release history

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Release history for Living the Dream
Region Date Label Ref.
Philippines 2004 GMA Records [5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Sapitanan, Lanie M. (June 15, 2004). "Living her dream si Jennylyn". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  2. ^ a b "Albums, gold records, hits from GMA Records in 2004". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 5, 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Mother Lily's magic eye". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 17, 2004. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Jennylyn's very personal album". Philstar.com. September 10, 2012. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  5. ^ Living the Dream by Jennylyn Mercado on Apple Music, 2004-01-01, retrieved 2024-11-01