WATERWALK RECORDS drops worship-themed compilation album, Sambahan

The 11-track release is written and composed by worship leaders from various Christian congregations in the Philippines

WATERWALK RECORDS, a music label focused on championing faith-based entertainment artists to the new, streaming generation, has released a compilation album filled with strong declarations of faith, worship, and love.

Dubbed SAMBAHAN, the new record compiles 11 inspirational tunes that are sung, composed, and produced by worship leaders of different Christian Churches and congregations.

“SAMBAHAN is a compilation of original Tagalog worship songs written and composed via the KONEKOLAB Worship fellowship of Church-based songwriters, and interpreted by worship leaders,” says Jungee Marcelo, the label’s main producer and A&R. “The concept was developed within the KONEKOLAB ‘worship’ endeavor —- a convening of like-minded music artists who ‘connect and collaborate’ in an unconventional lab setting.”


According to Marcelo, the songs were pitched to WATERWALK Records, and eventually got the greenlight of the executives. He considers the project a blessing as it is created for the sole purpose of glorifying the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

He reveals, “The plan is to release one song every week in a compilation aptly entitled SAMBAHAN. Initially, it was dubbed as ‘Worship’ but Sony Music Philippines head Roslyn Pineda thought it was better to come up with a project title in Filipino since all the songs are in the local lingo. We ended up with the nomenclature ‘SAMBAHAN’ which in essence has three distinct context definitions: a. act of worship, b. communal worship, liturgy, c. a place of worship.”

Marcelo, who also happens to be the founder of KONEKOLAB, narrates that SAMBAHAN initially started when he posted an invitation to a group of grassroots, Church-based songwriters back in December 2022 for a collaborative take on a worship song. What was initially a one-time endeavor grew into more work being submitted by participants in the pool, with Marcelo having to filter the choices down to forty participants. The Lord, as Marcelo recounts, provisionally led him to selecting 40 potential songwriters and divide them into 10 teams, 4 per team.

 


“The late evenings and early mornings of December were invested in daily online songwriting collab-turned-mentoring sessions, a team at a time, rotating in shifts,” he shares enthusiastically. “By the end of December, the songs were finally completed --- praise God for His wisdom and enabling.”

Containing music styles that naturally complement each individual and communal preferences, SAMBAHAN features themes that adhere to the overall concept of worship. The songs were produced by Jungee Marcelo himself, and were arranged with each musician providing personal inputs to enhance the overall sound texture of the material, resulting into a wonderfully crafted piece of worship offering. 

 

Check out the SAMBAHAN Tracklist:

 

1. “MANLILIKHARI” by Gianne Hinolan

2.  “O AMING DAKILA” by James Reyes

3.  “KARANGALAN NAMIN” by Poleane Carmen & KeylMizpah

4.  “MAMAMALAGI” by VENTT

5.  “YAHWEH TANGGULAN” by Dana Algabre

6.  “SUMASALANGIT” by Judah Vibar

7.  “SAMO” by Nicole & Carlo

8.  “SA ‘YONG SAMYO” by Sheena Lee

9.  “UNANG NAGMAHAL” by Louie Anne Culala

10. “PAGDULOG” by Cherise Katriel

11. “SAMBAHAN” by Lee Simon Brown

“SAMBAHAN” is out now on all digital music platforms via WATERWALK RECORDS.

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Vietnamese Superstar Sơn Tùng M-TP Marks New Era with his Highly-Anticipated English Single "MAKING MY WAY," Setting Sights on International Success

Brand New Single Released

Out Now Via The Orchard

HO CHI MINH, Vietnam (5th May 2023) - Vietnamese superstar Sơn Tùng M-TP has released his highly-anticipated new single "MAKING MY WAY" via The Orchard today. Recorded entirely in the English language, "MAKING MY WAY" showcases his dynamic vocals and innovative sound - a unique blend of Vietnamese and Western influences - while delivering a heartfelt message of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

Stream “MAKING MY WAY” here. 
Watch “MAKING MY WAY” Official Visualiser here.


Sơn Tùng M-TP on his latest work:

When we’re young, we always let so many people into our lives without thinking. And when they end up hurting us, it’s a shock, and we close ourselves off. And most of the time, we forget how to believe in our decisions because we keep feeling guilty for everything that went wrong.

"MAKING MY WAY" is meant to tell us that it’s time to move on and get back on our feet. It’s all about cutting off negative elements from our lives, believing in ourselves again, and making our own way forward.

Joy and success only come after a whole lot of pain and challenges. You will see nothing but pure happiness waiting ahead, but only when you can let go of past pains, fight your demons, and make your own way.

"This is a song that means a lot to me because it makes me forget about everything that’s wrong in my life and reminds me that I should do whatever my heart tells me to do and go wherever my music tells me to go. So I really hope this song finds its way to your hearts too!

MAKING MY WAY - Sơn Tùng M-TP (download here)

Known for his electrifying performances, Sơn Tùng M-TP has captivated local audiences at home and beyond. He was the first Vietnamese artist to reach 10M subscribers on YouTube as well as chart on the Billboard Global (excl. US) chart. His music video for "HÃY TRAO CHO ANH" featuring Snoop Dogg, which currently boasts over 260M views, was the fastest video to reach 100M views in Vietnam, and trended in multiple countries such as Vietnam (#1), South Korea (#1), Canada (#3), USA (#3), Australia (#5) and Germany (#5). His musical documentary Sky Tour: The Movie, available globally on Netflix, showcases the singer-songwriter’s artistry and passion as well as how his music transcends borders.

With a broad social media reach of 14M followers on Facebook, 7.4M followers on Instagram, 10.2M subscribers on YouTube, 4.2M followers on TikTok, and 166K followers on Twitter, Sơn Tùng M-TP is very much a sought-after celebrity by brands and has collaborated on campaigns of household names such as Levi’s, Pepsi, Free Fire, and Tiger Beer.

As Sơn Tùng M-TP makes further inroads to the international music scene, fans can expect more exciting announcements from the Prince of V-pop, who is set for a series of live dates in the US and plans for the same in Asia.

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Source: Blackstar