Monday, March 21, 2011



Ilonggo POP CD recollects the best of RSLPhoenix Ilonggo Music Artists

Rising like a firebird in the stillness of the night, RSLPhoenix Music, an independent group of creative artists released a collection CD album of Ilonggo hit songs of their in-house Ilonggo Music Artists exclusively at their Pintados de Pasi show last March 19. But soon, the independent CD album will be available in selected shops and stores in Iloilo City.

Ilonggo POP, as it is entitled to represent the current wave of Ilonggo music dominating FM stations in the region and as far as Negros Occidental, the CD album is an independent effort to bring back the support of Ilonggo for their own music. The CD album contains the hit singles of local songstress Sheila Barrios (Ginpalangga and Sa Handum Na Guid Lang), RnB singer Reyn Callao (Seryoso and Bahala Ka Na), Cherry Callao (Ikaw Guid Lang), local vocal pop group Ilonggo 3nity (Badtrip),rap sensation All Out Kingz (Changes and Anu Bala?), newcomer Ilongga divallette Irish D. (Ikaw). The CD’s bonus tracks are also must-listen Ilonggo-produced tracks such as “Travel with Us” and “Nakilala Ka” by Reyn Callao, “All Nite” by Sheila Barrios and Stan, “Ilonggo Para sa Ilongga,” “I Love You” and “My Tears Falling Down” by All Out Kingz.

So, look no further for proper Ilonggo pop to hit your radio these days and grab the CD that contains everything that pops the heart of Ilonggos—ILONGGO POP-- available soon for only Php 70. For more information and orders you may...




Cherry and Ilonggo Music Artists rocked Pintados de Pasi

The wait was over, finally RSLPhoenix Music Ilonggo Artists successfully held a free mini-concert at Passi Public Plaza food festival area during the recent 41st Pintados de Pasi Festival last March 19, 2011. The group of Ilonggo music artists who came and shared their music for the adoring Passinhon public include Sheila Barrios, Reyn Callao, Cherry Callao of Ilonggo 3nity, All Out Kingz, Irish D., Vhouyeng King, Conyo Boy, Ezzy of SYK Unit, Zpinx Angel and Mix Ilonggo Crew. The show started at exactly 5:30 PM with an upbeat dance song performance by Sheila Barrios and Stan of All Out Kingz with their duet “All Nite.” It was followed by a non-stop All Out Kingz original tracks from their hit singles “Changes,” Anu Bala?” to their love-themed rap songs “Baby Girl,” “I Love You” and their debut album title track “Ilonggo Para sa Ilongga.” Next was Cherry Callao who performed her first single “Ikaw Guid Lang” followed by a non-stop RnB performances of “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na” by Reyn Callao plus Ezzy of SYK Unit joined him in front of the audience to perform their new Ilonggo dance song “E-shembot.” Newest Ilongga singer, Irish D. performed her mesmerizing first single “Ikaw” and was followed by SYK Unit’s front artists Vhouyeeng King and Conyo Boy who performed their popular Ilonggo hits “Bisan Anu Matabu,” “Kadaku Sang Moon,” and “Boho.” Irish D. was delighted to sing her newly-written second song “Paano Na” with a high-belting finale. Ilonggo 3nity’s Reyn Callao, Sheila Barrios and Cherry Callao finally performed their Australian internationally-released dance hit single “Badtrip” in full energy. Then Sheila was joined in front by Zpinx Angel to perform their upcoming collaboration single “Padayon.” Zpinx was rejoined by his groupmates in Mix Ilonggo Crew to perform their bouncy original rap songs. Finally, local songstress Sheila Barrios emotionally performed her certified Ilonggo hit singles “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang.” Before the show ended, Reyn Callao and Sheila Barrios was rejoined in front by all the Ilonggo artists as they performed the theme song of itravel Philippines magazine entitled “Travel with Us.”

The more than two-hour mini-concert was one of the most watched event during the weeklong festival of Passi City as they started to listen and embrace Ilonggo music. Irish D. and Vhouyeeng King hosted the show. They are hoping to come back again next year to Pintados de Pasi to prove that Ilonggo music will always be culturally-significant for all Ilonggos. RSLPhoenix Music Ilonggo Artists exclusively released a compilation CD album of their hit songs (Ilonggo Pop) with bonus tracks during the show.

Sunday, March 13, 2011




Cherry Callao and Reyn Callao win SM Hypermarket Singing Contest

Ilonggo RnB pop artist, Reyn Callao with his sister, Cherry Callao of Ilonggo 3nity pop group won as champion at SM Hypermarket Singing Duets last March 12, 2011. Reyn and Cherry first auditioned two weeks ago and made it in the grand finals. Their song piece is “Forever” originally performed by Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez. They represented Bo. Obrero, their community and competed with seven other grand finalist pairs all over the city. The two Ilonggo artists were surprised to be declared as grand champion in the announcement of the winners. Their soulful and heart-warming rendition of the song proved that these two young Ilonggo music artists bringing pride to their community and for their group—Ilonggo 3nity. They received cash prize and trophies during the event.

Cherry live @ All Out Ilonggos

Cherry Callao proved her musical gifts stronger than ever at All Out Ilonggos live at Iloilo Capitol Grounds in the evening of January 22, 2011 in time for Iloilo Kasadyahan Festival, a night before the Dinagyang finale. Cherry performed her Ilonggo hit single “Ikaw Guid Lang.” Cherry also performed their Ilonggo 3nity group single “Badtrip” with fellow Ilonggo pop artists Reyn and Sheila Barrios. Their song was first played in Radio For U 98.5 FM in Rackhampton City, Queensland in Australia last year. The event also featured other popular Ilonggo rap groups such as SYK Unit, All Out Kingz, Mix Ilonggo Crew with new RSLPhoenix solo female artist-Irish D. The event is presented by RSLPhoenix Music, itravel Philippines magazine and the Office of Culture, Arts, History and Tourism under its director, Bombette Marin.