Chris Cayzer is back and his goal is simple – to make his original music heard!

He was only 18 years old when he cracked into the music scene two years ago with his self-titled album under NuGen Records. Looking back, he felt that what was pushed more was the music his record producer thought fitted his personality. Though he had some original songs in his first album, he should have wanted to offer more of his compositions.  But then he didn’t have much control of his music and album at that time.

Now Chris is working on his second album and he is determined to put more original songs in it. He has learned his lesson well and is now concentrating on pushing his own kind of music for his listeners to enjoy.

“I’m working with my own band now and I promised the band that I would deliver more original compositions in my new album. I’m really excited about this album that I hope the fans are willing to wait to listen to my new songs,” expressed Chris.

He added that his new manager, Leo Dominguez, was also instrumental in giving him more confidence in an all-original songs album.

“This album is more personal because I just changed managers and my manager now has really shown great interest in my original compositions. I really want to get this done because right now, I’m on ‘S.O.P.’ I’ve guested in GMA-7 shows and I really can’t be more grateful. So this album would come at the right time for me,” he said.

According to Chris, he still plays his guitar and he practices a lot with his band.

“I really found the perfect guys for my band. These are people who are willing to stand by me, are patient and are willing to do what it takes to help me promote the album in mall shows and more. This new album is really motivating me plus the band is certain to add new flavors to my songs.”

From his stint as a first-time recording artist, Chris said “I learned a lot. What has kept me here was just I’m willing to be patient and really count my blessings. Things are not going to come straight away and you really have to work hard for it and get your music across,” he replied.

He was actually offered to be part of reality TV shows but Chris opted not to join because he believes that he doesn’t have to be on TV shows for people to listen to him sing. He’d rather do it the traditional way like his idols in the music business.

“These people inspire me. I mean you don’t need to be on TV to be famous and then people will just like your music because of that. They have to like your music for what it is, the sound and the substance. So that is something I’m trying to prove to the crowd right now,” he shared.

If Chris Cayzer made people feel that he left the music industry, there’s truth to that. He did leave his days as a recording artist but was still in the music scene as a VJ for the music channel MYX for The Filipino Channel.

“I realized I wasn’t going anywhere with my music so I just had to say stop it, go to GMA and change network, and go back to the local scene. I’m acting on it and I’m working on my album and it’s up to my manager which way he wants to put me in and I’m really grateful that things are beginning to roll again,” he related.

As to why he decided to go back to recording, he said “There was actually a turning point. When I was doing VJ work, I kind of realized that I was like do I really, really enjoy this? Or is my passion really music? And then I realized why I became a VJ because my passion is music. So it’s pretty much going back into the source, the main root of them all which is my music.”

By the way, you  can  catch a live performance of Chris Cayzer with Lovi Poe today, April 4, at the TechnoWave at the 3rd Level of IL Terrazo Mall, Tomas Morato, Quezon City. In the show entitled “A Night 2 Remember,” Chris promises the audience will have fun with him and Lovi.

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Pinoys in the East Coast
are excited over
‘Eat Bulaga Live!’

Happening today at the Boardwalk Hall Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey is “Eat Bulaga Live” and reports reaching us say our compatriots in the East Coast are really excited. Dominic Gonzales of First Name Production said “Eat Bulaga Live” has been a much awaited show not only by Pinoys in the New Jersey area but in New York as well. This is the outfit’s debut in producing and promoting a big scale show and the producer is optimistic of its success.

“There was a clamor for an ‘Eat Bulaga’ show here for a long time already. So I answered their clamor,” expressed Dominic.

He shared that judging from the ticket sales, “Eat Bulaga” has a great appeal to Filipino families.
“They buy tickets by the bulk and they even planned way ahead their trip to Atlantic City. They make it their excursion. Everyone is excited to see Tito, Vic, and Joey live after so many years.”
He observed too that despite the recession in America, Pinoys wouldn’t miss the opportunity to see “Eat Bulaga Live!”

Joining “Eat Bulaga Live!” are Allan K, Jimmy Santos, Ruby Rodriguez, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Pia Guanio, Pauleen Luna, Lougee and Julia Clarete. Their special guests are Ruffa Gutierrez, Rufa Mae Quinto, Rhian Ramos, and Richard Gutierrez.

Boardwalk Hall Arena is the biggest venue in Atlantic City for a concert or event as it can accommodate around 12,000 people. But the producer, to prevent confusion, stressed that they would only utilized the area for 6,500 people.

 “Eat Bulaga Live” has come to the East Coast at the right time as the country’s No. 1 noontime show celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

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Tidbits: Happy b-day greetings today, April 4, go to Snooky Serna, Bearwin Meily, UK-based Nelly Teves Marshall, Josefina Guizon, Dr. Carlex C. Lasaga, Vicente Jimenez, Ma. Theresa dela Paz, Rosalyn Go, Jemuel C. Salterio, Vidal de Guzman and Irene Martel-Santiago… Happy graduation to Marlon Zabala of Calamba Laguna...Also celebrating a milestone today is Ate Pining R. Santiago of Radyo ng Bayan. Ate Pining has spent 50 years as radio announcer, writer, poet, stage actress, drama actress, singer, lyricist, and composer. Her popular program is “Awit Ko’y Dinggin (Harana).” Her family and friends will celebrate with her today at  Shangri-La Rest., West Ave., Quezon City.