Richard Poon’s LEGENDS from Universal Record

We all know Richard Poon performing Big Band tunes. And this year, Richard will serenade us with his pop music on his newest album Legends under Universal Records.

According to Richard Poon, “Not a lot of people know that I started in the music industry singing pop songs. I perfectly believe that now is the perfect time to go to my roots- pop. This time with my new label, Universal records.”

He adds that making this decision was not that easy, but believes that this project will further improve him as singer, performer.

Richard adds that he welcomes the challenge with open arms, and he hopes that people will continue supporting him and his music.

Richard joins the elite roster of Universal Records artists – Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Noel Cabangon, Christian Bautista, Gloc-9, JayR, Sam Concepcion, Parokya Ni Edgar, Sponge Cola, Callalily, Kamikazee, among others.

In Legends, Richard traces his pop roots by singing some of the biggest pop artists in the international music industry – classics by; 

Lionel Richie (Truly)

Whitney Houston (All At Once)

Barbra Streisand (Evergreen)

Madonna (Borderline)

Barry Manilow (Ready To Take A Chance Again)

Elton John (A Song For You)

Stevie Wonder (All In Love Is Fair)

The Beatles (And I Love Her)

Kenny Rogers (Crazy)

Elvis Presley (Can’t Help Falling In Love)

James Taylor (If I Keep My Heart Out Of Sight)

The album’s first single is Richard’s rendition of a Lionel Richie classic “Truly”, which has a music video featuring Richards’s real – life sweetheart Maricar Reyes.

Richard also collaborates with friend Christian Bautista in the Michael Jackson hit The Girl Is Mine, which is included in the album.

“Legends” was launched last weekend at the Eastwood Mall Open Park last Friday and Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill last Sunday.

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Circuit Fest 2013 Music and Skate

Who wants to add more intense on your summer?

Well, Circuit Fest 2013 Music and Skate is the answer. This is a highly-anticipated all-day event that features music, skateboard tricks and fun games fast approaches.

Slated on May 25 at the Circuit Makati, Ayala Land’s entertainment district that is part of the exciting “Make It Happen, Make It Makati” campaign, Circuit Fest promises to be a totally unique experience, a fusion of aural and visual delights that is sure to appeal to a diverse audience composed of skating enthusiasts, music aficionados and all sorts of thrill-seekers and fun-loving spectators.

By all indications, Circuit Fest reeks with a celebratory vibe which perfectly blends with the lure and charm of summer, a most scorching season when you long to try and learn new things and take on a whole fresh set of adventures. Indeed, there aren’t too many prospects hotter and more irresistible than the idea of “Glee’s” resident hunk Mark Salling (a.k.a. Puck), himself a skating buff, flying in to Manila to host the event and share the limelight with skating legends Riley Hawk and Filipino-American Willy Santos.

 Riley Hawk

Another highlight of this all-day party is the roster of international bands set to perform such as Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, We Are The In Crowd, The Downtown Friction, Are The In Crowd, The Downtown Friction, This Century, Allstar Weekend, A+ Dropouts, Before You Exit, and Megan Nicole.

Expect loads of excitement, energy and thrills as Circuit Fest 2013 Music and Skate, a multi-layered affair showcases music, skateboard tricks and fun games all in one major swoop.  

Circuit Makati partners with Music Management International to bring you Circuit Fest 2013 Music and Skate, a one-of-a-kind summer bash to remember.

For details, log on to CircuitFest.com