Mcoy Fundales and Kyryll, two of altG Records' exceptional artists

Mcoy Fundales during his comeback blogcon 

After nine years of "hiatus" in the music scene, we can now hear and watch the former vocalist of "Orange and Lemons" band, Mcoy Fundales and now a creative writer at GMA Network's "Pepito Manaloto," a comedy tv program starring Michael V. 

Backtracking Mcoy's career with his former band, "Orange and Lemons," their single, "Hanggang Kailan (Umuwi kana baby), was a real hit back in the year 2005 and the millennials are also singing that song 'til present because it still play over the airwaves, in the commercials, movie or tv soundtracks. Not to mention their song "Pinoy Ako," which was used by the Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) as its tv theme song back then. 

Most of us haven't heard from Mcoy ever since "Orange and Lemons" disbanded last October 2007, but he hasn't left singing at all after that incident, he formed a band called "Kenyo" in the year 2007 until present, they have been busy doing their gigs and other engagements outside our country. Another thing that we ought to know about Mcoy, is that, he found comfort in writing... 

Mcoy said, "Na-miss ko rin kumanta. My last album was in 2010 so that's almost nine years na, I'm happy and excited kasi for five ti six years, nagsusulat ako for tv, at ngayon, nagre-record na ako ulit ng mga kanta." Actually the singer/songwriter is keeping himself busy by writing and producing shows for various GMA Network's shows like "Pepito Manaloto" and "StarStruck." He has but only good words to his mentor Michael V, who had inspired him so much to explore more of his skills in creative writing. 

And today, he's back and doing what he considers a "dessert" (music), or a "wonderful break from writing." He also shared, "This is my hobby what I always wanted. Itong pagkanta kasi mahal ko at gusto kong gawin. I'm excited to promote this single." And the "single" that he's talking about is entitled, "Bakit Kita Hahabulin?" under altG Records. The song is a "modern kundiman," composed by Kian Dionisio. Mcoy was attracted to this song since it tackles various feelings. From my own point and observation, I think it also sounded like some of "Apo Hiking Society's" songs, which I found very amusing and pleasing to the ears and it's also a bit theatrical. 

During his blogcon, we were also privileged to watch Mcoy's music video of "Bakit Kita Hahabulin?" And true to what he had relayed to us, that we should also watch the video's end credits like most of the present films that's being streamed in cinemas, because the answer to the title of his song, will be shown during the end credits. And we were really surprised and thought that it was a witty and funny "punchline" as I may say it and very raw! 

I know you'll also enjoy watching his music video. 

PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO OF MCOY DURING HIS BLOGCON 

"Bakit Kita Hahabulin" is now available for download and streaming on Apple Music, Spotify and digital stores worldwide.

On the other note, aside from Mcoy Fundales, altG Records another talents who is very promising and has a great potential not only here but also in the international music scene. She's no other than, Kyryll Ugdiman, only 17 years old, and hails from Ilo-ilo, thus, she's tagged as the "Millennial Chick ng Ilo-ilo." 

Kyryll during her blogcon held last Friday, June 21, 2019 

I've only seen and watched this teener from Ilo-ilo during her "The Clash" days, and being an alumna of the reality talent show, that means you've made a "mark" in the music scene. When I first sawKyryll, my first impression was she was a shy lass and that her towering height really did help her to be noticed at once. 

The moment she belted out her first single, "Silent Rumblings" under altG Records, we couldn't help but to admire her singing style, she came out really strong and powerful. Yes, she's a soul singer but in a modern way. She sounded like an international singer if you would just listen to her song and pretend that you don't know her. 

This girl was raised by his lolo, while her parents as working abroad; her mom was a singer in a band touring the Asian cities then and her father is a seaman. She's very grateful to her grandfather for he had taught her how to sing, play guitar and basketball (no wonder, she's so tall). And her signing-up with altG Records, is one of the her greatest achievements she said, after joining GMA Network's "The Clash," her music could be heard and reached international market. 

I find Kyryll's voice so striking and powerful! Her own style and rendition of songs would really leave a special mark on every listener's meticulous ears. I can still remember her performance in "The Clash" when she sang "Say Something." She really did an awesome job there by giving the song a different rendition and twist. Plus she also has a wide vocal range, she can belt it out, she can do rap songs and soft soulful songs... 

She said, "I am very honored to be releasing a single. Dati nangangarap lang ako na maging isang recording artist and now, it's finally here. Nagpapasalamat ako sa GMA Network, GMA Artist Center and altG Records for believing in me." She also shared that, "If there's one word to describe thesong, it would be soulful. I can't wait for all of you to hear this another wonderful music." 

PLEASE WATCH KYRYLL'S VIDEO DURING HER BLOGCON 

"Silent Rumblings" is composed by Bel Andres, and is now available for download and streaming on Apple Music, Spotify and digital stores worldwide.