JUST in time with its gold certification, Imago’s "Blush" album has been released by Universal Records in a repackaged edition.

The "new" Blush CD has also a new cover, plus a bonus VCD which contains Imago’s music video – "Taralets," "Ewan," "Sundo," and "Walang Misteryo."

The "Blush" album has already spawned several hit singles: "Taralets," "Sundo," "Umagang Kay Ganda," and "Walang Misteryo." Its newly released repackaged version has "Under Repair" as carrier tune.

Imago’s lead vocalist Aia De Leon wrote most of the songs in the album. Other songs are "Love in My Hair," "S.R.O.," "Closer, So Be It," "Lights Out," and the Tokyo Tokyo commercial, "Let’s Go Tokyo Tokyo!"

Imago’s musicians are Zach Lucero, Myrene Academia, Tim Cacho.

‘Marian Rivera Dance Hits’

THE "Marian Rivera Dance Hits" has been released by Universal Records to reaffirm today’s brightest TV star’s new title – The Hottest Dance Señorita.

Everybody will have the chance to dance with her through the "Marian Rivera Dance Hits" CD. Simply play the album and dance along with its infectious numbers whether Latino, pop or disco.

Soon to be your hottest favorites on the dance floor are "Chichiquita" by Jessica Jay, "Sham Sham" by Mediterranean Spirit, "Beautiful Girls" by Winston Chill, "So Sexy" by Soul Control, "Walk Like An Egyptian" by Wilman De Jesus, "All Night All Night" by Million Stylez, "Ready or Not" by BeeLow, "Nasty Girl" by Surina, "Somebody Call My Name" by Habibi Dr. Ablan feat. Melissa, "Let Me Think About It" by Ida Corr vs. Fedde Le Grand and "Dance" by Giulia Siegel.

Her beautiful and exclusive photos on the CD sleeves are fine collector’s items for Marian Rivera fans.

The "Marian Rivera Dance Hits" album mall tour from Universal Records kicked off on January 27 at SM Fairview.

Sometimes all it takes to ease one’s mind is a good relaxing music. Julia Duncan’s music will bring you just that. Listen to "The Love Lounge," her debut album under Sony BMG Music Entertainment which defines a new term in music – Latin chill.

The sultry songstress who started her career as a model, creates a new vibe influenced by the elements of Sade’s music which is soul, jazz, quiet storm, easy listening, and the sensuality of bossa nova and samba with the hip-shaking Latin tinge music associated with Shakira.

"It is a marriage between sexy Latin and the sensual soothing sound of chill out rhythm," Julia said.

"The Love Lounge" features 13 tracks, 12 of which are covers of well-loved songs including the Swing Out Sister original "Breakout." Julia’s song-writing skills are showcased further with her contribution, "Love Is…"

Other tracks include "One Hello" (a Randy Crawford original), Claire Marlow’s "Till They Take My Heart Away," "Happy Ever After" (originally by Julia Fordham), Everything But The Girl’s "Cross My Heart," "Sunlight" by Kevyn Lettau, "Here’s to Love," Des’ree’s "Life," "Sailing" (a Christopher Cross original), Anita Baker’s "Sweet Love" and "The Love Dance."

Overall, she describes the album as soothing, happy, sweet, sexy and inspiring.

"It is a kind of music that will provide an ambience of calmness yet provocative. A music that relaxes you, entices you to dance," Julia said.

For more information on Julia Duncan, log on to www.sonybmg.com.ph.

‘Pangako’

Last year, the country’s "King of R&B" Luke Mejares released his much anticipated sophomore album "Pangako" under Sony BMG Music Entertainment. The album spawned the hit singles "You Had Me at Hello" and "Pangako Yan" which entered the charts of radio stations all over the country.

Now, Luke is slated to continue to make waves in 2008 with the release of his latest single "Pangako." This track, originally by Side A, is given an R&B twist by this solo crooner and he considers the song quite special. Luke will soon make rounds of TV and radio guestings as well as mall shows to promote the single.