Charice Pempengco’s single “Pyramid” Gets Radio Airplay

By Jeff | Monday, March 29, 2010 | 9 Comments

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“Dad, turn up the radio!”

said Number One Son. I did, and while I heard Iyaz, there was a woman singing too. “She’s from the Philippines,” added my son. It turns out the the woman was Filipino singer Charice Pempengco. As Christine pointed out here, she became famous when Ellen DeGeneres brought her on her show. Charice later signed with David Foster. In any case, I was happy that like Jay Sean, an Asian artist was getting mainstream radio airplay. I also thought it was interesting that one of my kids would notice her before I did. That confirms to me that she is really getting a wider audience.

According to her website, Charice’s album will be released on May 11, while “Pyramid” is available on iTunes now.

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http://www.littleyellowdifferent.com ErnieAtLYD

Gotta admit, it’s kinda catchy.
http://www.jozjozjoz.com jozjozjoz

Actually, it would be more accurate to say that Charice became famous because of YouTube.

I’d seen her videos online for months before she was on Ellen– a fan in the Philippines uploaded videos from “Little Big Star” (a talent show in the vein of American Idol). Charice was actually eliminated in the first round of LBS, but was brought back to the show as a “wildcard” — later finishing 3rd.

I’d say more influential than her exposure on Ellen was her exposure on Oprah, which resulted in her signing with (and singing with) David Foster and friends.

Glad to see such a talented young star receive mainstream attention, but she is yet another import… I’m still waiting for the day that a homegrown Asian AMERICAN musician breaks out!
http://blog.tarynzhang.com AppleSidra

I am really loving this song. I am really loving Charice!!
ThiaMegiaNetwork

Does it help you that she came from the former Commonwealth State of the USA in the Pacific? In fact the Capital of the Commonwealth States of the United States in the Pacific..Even Hawaii is under its jurisdiction before its independence.

Its also the reason why Filipinos sing like REAL Americans now you know.

Anyways for Asian-Americans there are some who are already discovered such as Rin and Rox, Ramielle Malubay, Jasmine Trias, AJ Rapahel, Kina Grannis, Thia Megia (Charice’s friend and AGT alumni). They just need to get some major record label to back them up just like charice or they can just wait until Charice really opens up the music scene for every Asian out there.

BTW most those Asian Americans listed above are Filipino-Americans except for kinagrannis
http://www.littleyellowdifferent.com ErnieAtLYD

Dammit. I just realized why it sounds so familiar to me – BECAUSE THE FIRST LINE SONGS EXACTLY LIKE JOJO. You know, “Too Little Too Late” JoJo.
HaleiwaHolly

This is excellent. This will be in big demand out here in the Bay Area.
I’m glad she’s finally getting into the mainstream. She’s been kept in
some sort of incubator, probably honing her raw skills, and learning
not to be so shy. Love you, Charice. Your time is now.
http://hellomoye.com/ moye

YOU’RE TOTALLY RIGHT.

And I’m glad I’m not the only one who listens to JoJo.
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http://www.facebook.com/people/Mia-Jales/1631826951 Mia Jales

Actually, she became famous because Oprah saw a youtube video of Charice in a Korean Show, ‘StarKing’ when she was invited year 2007. Then Oprah invited her to her show. And when Charice was on her flight back to Philippines after the Show, Oprah called her at the last minute that David Foster would like to train and raise her to become a star.

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