Joyce Suraya Alberto recorded a solo album called ‘Made In Singapore.’

Singer Joyce Suraya Alberto once graced the TV screen as a promising contender for a popular TV contest, singing songs like Sharon Cuneta’s “Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas” with real justice. That promise must have been cut-short when she decided to migrate to Singapore.

But a true talent is unlikely to go wrong wherever in the world. Destiny awaited her in the city-state as she was discovered by an outfit called S’N’S Entertainment. Now she has realized her dream of recording a full-length solo album with the release of “Made In Singapore,” a 10-track package containing strong Tagalog originals. The 6th track called “Pagdurusa” is reminiscent of an Imelda Papin hit that directly hits the heart. Joyce’s voice runs through the number seamlessly like someone sharing her sad tale while the hurt is still fresh.

“I dedicate this album to my parents Vicente and Maria who are no longer with us,” stated Joyce. Both of them died in a tragic road pile-up that made headlines years ago.

Such a sad note may have given this Bulacan pride a deeper source of emotions as a singer. But the fact that she has been singing professionally for quite some time makes her voice sound experienced and confident.

Few of her album tracks were written in Singaporean tongue, including “Dedaun Senja” – the piece “Pagdurusa” was adapted from. Good thing her smooth delivery makes it appear she’s singing in a language not alien to a Filipino listener. Her voice alone interprets by way of the heart what the Singaporean lyrics are saying.

Another song presented here in two languages are “Cahaya Ibu,” translated to “Aking Ina” in Pinoy conversation. Songwriter Mart Ilagan, who adapted the lyrics to Tagalog, did one English song called “Will You?” which is one of the stronger cuts.

Joyce, who recently appeared in a significant exposure care off top local noontime show “Eat Bulaga,” acknowledged her believers: “Thank you to my supporters both in Singapore and Philippines for letting me do this one thing I always love – singing.”

A close scrutiny should make one conclude that producer Adi Junaidi Musa has competently selected and arranged the tracks to achieve a Filipino’s CD that is proud to be made in Singapore.