Regine Velasquez-Alcasid Performs Reimagined Versions Of Her Hits In First Episode Of Billboard Philippines Studios
Asia’s Songbird performs stripped-down versions of “Araw Gabi,” “Dadalhin,” and “Hinahanap Hanap Kita.”
Billboard Philippines maiden cover star Regine Velasquez-Alcasid joins the inaugural episode of Billboard Philippines Studios. The show features the country’s celebrated artists performing new versions of their iconic hits.
Velasquez-Alcasid performed exclusive stripped-down, piano-only renditions of “Araw Gabi” (Day and Night), “Hinahanap Hanap Kita,” (Looking For You) and “Dadalhin” (Bring).
“These live performances delve deeper into the artist’s style and music, creating a more intimate connection. The contemporary approach to the look, thoughtfully curated with the integration of recording studios’ sound diffusers, immerses the audience to an atmosphere home to recording artists,” associate producerProducerThe person who guides the creative and technical process of making a recording, shaping its sound, arrangement, and overall quality. Producers can write, compose, engineer, and direct performances, and aGo to Producer Glossary Matthew Ong explains.
Studios is one of the flagship programs of the brand’s media channels. The other programs include SoundwaveSoundwaveA Billboard Philippines media channel focused on audio and music-led content, such as playlists, podcasts, and sonic features. It offers a platform for artists to share their sound, and givesGo to Soundwave Glossary, a TikTok-exclusive performance show featuring the chart-topping tracks in the country and Volumes, a podcast that uncovers the stories behind the artists.
“[We] aim to help elevate local acts through various platforms. Aside from articles and features in the magazine, we also wanted to give these artists a platform to be heard. Many Filipino musicians are now gaining global recognition, and we want to create a space where you can discover and rediscoverRediscoverAn editorial approach that revisits older songs, albums, or artists, offering fresh perspective on their value and influence. Rediscover features remind readers of overlooked or classic works, and in PhilippineGo to Rediscover Glossary both established and up-and-coming artists. The Media Channels is that platform,” executive producer Paolo Valenciano shares.
The first episode of SoundwaveSoundwaveA Billboard Philippines media channel focused on audio and music-led content, such as playlists, podcasts, and sonic features. It offers a platform for artists to share their sound, and givesGo to Soundwave Glossary premiered last Monday (October 16), featuring SB19 performing “GENTO.” On the other hand, the first episode of Volumes featuring Ena Mori went live on Wednesday of the same week.
Episodes of Studios premiere every second and fourth Friday of the month. Subscribe to the Billboard Philippines YouTube channel here. Follow Billboard Philippines on social media to get caught up on the next artists to be featured on the show.
Watch Regine Velasquez-Alcasid’s performance below: