Cherry performs @ Live to Dance 2011

Considered as the sexy dance diva of Ilongga Divas, Cherry Callao whose popular Ilonggo singles “Ikaw Guid Lang” and “Kasubo” are played in FM station in Bacolod City and Iloilo was recently invited to perform for the production number of LIVE TO DANCE 2011 organized by Angel Diocena as part of the weeklong annual Fiesta celebration of Bo. Obrero. The event was held last August 8, 2011, from 8-10PM at Bo. Obrero Public Plaza. Cherry performed Jennifer Lopez’s latest international hit song “On The Floor” that introduced all the competing pairs for the exciting dance sports competitions. Cherry’s back dancers are the kids dance group that won the Baryo Got Talent Season 2. Later in the show, Cherry performed “Whenever, Wherever” by Shakira as a finale number. The show also featured two Ilonggo comedians who gave laughter and fun to the crowd.

Cherry & Ilongga Divas @ JMNHS

Ilongga Divas-Sheila Barrios, Irish D. and Cherry Callao were invited to perform their Ilonggo hit singles at Jalandoni Memorial National High School during their Acquaintance Party last July 29, 7PM. Special thanks to the teachers and students. They promised to invite the 3 Ilonggo pop artists in their future events. Guest rap group urban Mobztaz performed their songs at the event. This is their second Campus Tour that will go on in different schools and universities in the coming months to promote their upcoming show at Plazuela de Iloilo on August 26 and compilation album “Ilonggo Pop.”

Cherry & Ilongga Divas live @ Jaro National High School

After their much-anticipated first pop show in Gaisano City, Ilongga Divas- Sheila Barrios, Irish D. and Cherry Callao had their first Campus Tour at Jaro National High School last July 22, 2011. The response was overwhelming and positive since they were entertained by the impressive voices of the 3 pop artists.

Cherry @ Ilongga Divas’ music and advocacy

According to Webster, a diva is defined as a “glamorous and popular female pop singer or personality.” With the recent popularity of Ilonggo music and artists in the local pop music, three unique pop voices were heard in FM stations with their heart-warming songs and became instant sensations both in Iloilo, Bacolod City and as far as Rockhampton City, Queensland, Australia. These local recording artists are Sheila Barrios, Irish D. and Cherry Callao dubbed as Ilongga Divas. 18-year-old pop songstress Sheila Barrios whose popularity started with her unexpected hit songs “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” since last year has gained prominence in the local music scene. 16-year-old Irish D. is a young diva who recently released her first single “Ikaw” believes she’s got what it takes to be an Ilonggo pop singer by winning several singing contests. 18-year-old Cherry Callao is not just a sexy diva but her popular singles “Ikaw Guid Lang” and “Kasubo” is a proof of her talent. They are also the voices the track “Aton Manggad, the theme song of “Sinadya sa Suba” Iloilo River Festival and Run for Iloilo River by JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang last May.

Under the management team of RSLPhoenix Music, these three Ilongga pop divas recently staged a successful mini-concert at Gaisano City Events Center last July 16, 2011 from 2:30-5:00PM. They performed their original Ilonggo songs and selected English cover songs to an enthusiastic crowd. Ilonggo rap group Urban Mobztaz, rappers Zpinx Angel of Mix Ilonggo Crew and Ezzy are guest artists of the show. Before the show ended, they performed “Aton Manggad” as a song to inspire Ilonggos to protect and save Iloilo River.

The event is organized by RSLPhoenix Music in cooperation with JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang and Phil Nihon Jinzai Hakken Foundation. Co-presented by University of Iloilo-PEN, Hi-World Consultancy, Captain Dads Resto, itravel Philippines, Akon Salon by R-quim Empedrad and M.I.C Muzik. Panay News is the official media partner of the event.

"Aton Manggad" Official Song Poster

Sheila is one of the four lead voices of "Aton Manggad," an Ilonggo song dedicated for the protection of Iloilo River, Iloilo City's marvelous arm of the sea cultural and economic symbol. With over 15 Ilonggo music artists who recorded and produced the song, it will promote two important events this month such as Run for Iloilo River on May 7, 5am by JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang in partnership with the city government of Iloilo and "Sinadya sa Suba" on May 20-21 as the new annual cultural festival dedicated for Iloilo River. The song will be released in FM and AM stations in Iloilon City and will have a music video soon. The song also featured the voice of Iloilo City Jed Patrick Mabilog.

"Kasubo," Cherry Callao's new single release

Cherry Callao, an Ilongga indie singer and member of pop group Ilonggo 3nity released her second solo single entitled "Kasubo." She's the co-writer of the song with RSLPhoenix Music that tells about the longing of a girl for someone who is not entirely sincere with her and his love. The song has a romantic latin style of beat with passionate Ilonggo lyrics. The song is scheduled for Iloilo City and Bacolod City release in several FM stations. Cherry's bandmates in Ilonggo 3nity are two other Ilonggo solo artists Reyn Callao and Sheila Barrios. The song produced by RSLPhoenix Music and M.I.C. Muzik will be included her possible solo album coming soon.

Kasubo
By Cherry Callao and RSLPhoenix

Sang ikaw ang makilala ang kabuhi ko nagbag-o
Kag ang problema nalimtan ko
Ang importante sa akon makita ka
Kag makaupod ka sa adlaw kag gab-i
Kontento ako kun ikaw permi makita ko
Ang pagpalangga nga ini para lang sa imo
Tani mabal-an mo ning nabatyag ko sa imo (sa imo)

Sa akon paghulat handum ko daw nadula na
Tani mabatyagan ko imo pagpalangga
Bisan may nauna ka na nga ginhigugma
(Refrain)
Wala na ako sang iban nga nahandum pa
Kundi ang paghigugma nga indi na guid
Madula pa kag makaupod ka nga wala sang katapusan

(chorus)
Kag sa subong nga wala ka na
Sa dughan ko di ka na madula
Sa imo lang ini nabatyagan
Ikaw lang guid ang ginpalangga ko
Pero ngaa subong ikaw nagpalayo
Wala bilin kundi pilas kag ang kasubo

Kag sa akon pagtulog ara ka sa pinsar ko
Sa pagbugtaw ikaw ang gusto makita ko
Napangita ang tingog kag yuhum mo
Ikaw ang ginadamgo ko tani mabal-an mo

Ang pagbalik mo ang akon nga ginahulat
Ang aton pag-abyanay di ka na mapanas pa
Diri sa akon dughan may daku nga lugar ka (lugar ka)

(repeat refrain and chorus)

Cherry @ Run for Iloilo River Presscon on April 9

For thousands of years, the Iloilo River has been the vital source of livelihood and cultural symbol of Ilonggos. From the very of heart of this beautiful and serene river, the Ilonggo’s way of life intertwined with their past glories and future visions. It has been the meek witness and instrumental to the emergence of Iloilo’s claim as the former queen city of the south and international trading port in Asia. But for several decades, this magnificent estuary has been threatened by dreadful conditions and negligence that rapidly leading to the lost of its pristine beauty. Reconsidering Iloilo River’s ecological significance and cultural value, JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang Jaycees, a non-profit socio-civic organization of young Ilonggo professionals and future leaders banded together for a worthy cause to help preserve it for generations to come.

On Saturday, April 9, 2011, 9 a.m. at Book Latte along Quezon Street, Iloilo City (at the back of Robinson’s Place Iloilo) JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang Jaycees will held a media press conference and project launch of “Run for Iloilo River” scheduled on May 7. The press conference will gather and inform Iloilo’s tri-media to support this significant cultural and environmental advocacy to save, preserve and protect Iloilo River. The project’s main event is the “Run for Iloilo River 5K, 10K and 20K Marathon” that invite runners all over the region to take part for this worthy cause. The press con will also introduce the “Piso Para sa Iloilo River,” a 1-million signature fund-raising campaign for Iloilo River that will gather advocacy commitment from Ilonggos to put up a landmark mural this year. Another supporting project and the first-of-its-kind for Ilonggo pop culture is the unveiling of the theme song for Iloilo River originally-composed, performed and recorded by some of Iloilo’s new generation of music artists. The Ilonggo song entitled “Aton Manggad” (Our Wealth) will be released in FM stations to promote the campaign for Iloilo River protection and will soon have a music video for online release. JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang will also launch “Vista Magachure,” its very own monthly newsletter.

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Ilonggo music artists who performed the project theme song "Aton Manggad" (Our Wealth) are Sheila Barrios, Irish D., Cherry Callao, Zpinx Angel with Mix Ilonggo Crew, Mz. JT with All Out Kingz, SYK Unit's Vhouyeng King, Conyo Boy and Ezzy. Orignal lyrics was written by RSLPhoenix Music production, song arrangement and instrumental produced by Zpinx Angel and Mix Ilonggo Crew. It will be the first single from the upcoming EP album with all-original songs entitled "Aton Manggad" set to be released on May 2011.

Cherry is Set to Release New Single

Ilonggo 3nity vocal pop group member and Ilonggo singer, Cherry Callao is set to release a new solo single entitled "Kasubo" this April 2011 for Iloilo City and Bacolod City FM stations release. The song was originally written and composed by RSLPhoenix and Cherry to follow up her previous 2010 single "Ikaw Guid Lang." The full song and the lyrics will be posted soon in her youtube channel.

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 41^st 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.

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.