Today’s round-up is all about Mrs. Sean Carter aka the only one to be truly relevant after Destiny’s Child aka Blue Ivy’s Mama aka Beyonce, herself. All of the following covers all have something to do with the Urban Pop radio queen, whether they are her own singles or that of her former group. Some of these clips are more recent than others but they are all from the past few months. Enjoy!
Erika David x Nikko Dator Cover “Party (Remix)”
Jessica HO Covers “End of Time”
With the unfortunate passing of iconic singer Whitney Houston a couple weeks back, it’s expected to see tribute covers pop up online. Her influence over nearly every singer is undeniable as she was a voice for an entire generation of vocalists. This collection of covers by our artists are all done in her honor, with many choosing to tackle her perhaps most famous song – ” Will Always Love You”. RIP Whitney.
Manny Garcia Sings “I Will Always Love You”
Sam Tsui Sings “I Will Always Love You”
Jennifer Chung Sings “I Will Always Love You”
Welcome to a new round-up of Holiday-inspired covers. We say this is part 1 because we have no doubt that these are just the first of many more to come. It is only the 2nd of December after all. So no worries, we’ll make sure you won’t miss any renditions of your favorite holiday tunes by your favorite artists. This initial batch features Melissa Polinar, Manny Garcia, Feats in Inches, Dia Frampton, Tommy C & Lil Crazed. Where’s the hot cocoa when you need it?
Melissa Polinar x Manny Garcia Cover “Merry Christmas, Darling” by The Carpenters
Here it is folks. Manny Garcia‘s sophomore release, the Where I Started From EP, is now available via several options including iTunes, Amazon, and his own BigCartel store for physical copies. Manny has gone in a throwback direction for this release, looking at some of the soulful styles of the past and incorporating it into his music. We’ve heard a couple songs before but now’s your opportunity to check out the 6 track project.
Purchase: iTunes, Amazon, Online Store
Manny’s second album, but first with a full band! The Manny Garcia band includes: Noel Kunz on drums, Ben Joseph on bass, and Erick Mateo on guitar & sax. In addition to the MGB, the album features a full horn section, a string section, and a choir.
With a throwback vibe from the 60s & 70s–from soul to jazz, to funk and even disco–Where I Started From is a fresh collection of new music not to be missed!
Track Listing:
1. Always
2. As Long As I’m With You
3. Good Love
4. Addiction
5. Waiting
6. Undone
It really seems like Manny Garcia‘s upcoming EP due in October, Where I Started From, is going to be one heck of a project as the previews he’s released thus far have been all on point. “Waiting” is the latest, with Manny taking on a Pop-Standards ala Buble type of approach, and it’s sounding quite classy if I do say so myself. If he can continue this momentum, it’s going to be a stellar EP.
Manny Garcia is getting ready to release his new EP Where I Started From which is slated to be available by the end of August. The EP includes his fan favorite single “Always” and is availble now for pre-order. There are some perks to picking it up early including being one of the first to hear the final studio version of “Always” along with receiving the album a week before it’s available to the rest of the public. Check after the break for the video & FAQ regarding the pre-order sale.
If you’re looking for a smooth way to close out your weekend, look no further than this new joint by Manny Garcia called “Always”; backed by a guitarist and cellist. The singer reaches into his falsetto for this soulful R&B song reminiscent of the glory days of the genre. You can see the old school inspirations in the song from Prince, Earth Wind & Fire and more. You gotta admit it, Manny killed it on this one. At the very end you can catch a small preview of the studio album version as well.
MYX TV continues to release some great performance clips from their TV programs! This one features Manny Garcia, accompanied by Summer Breeze on the six string, singing his original “Come with Me”. He’s got a classy Buble meets Mraz type of vibe to him, and although he may not be quite as big as some of his contemporaries he still certainly deserves your attention. Great clip!
Featured Acoustic Playlist, or FAP for short (a somewhat unfortunate acronym), is holding their 2nd event with live performances from a GIGANTIC line up. You will be able to catch Albert Posis & Mark Mejia, BLYSS (Cathy Nguyen, Jenny Suk, Kat Badar), Lydia Paek, Chris Cendana, Clara Chung, Jesse Barrera, Joseph Vincent, Krystle Cruz, Leejay Abucayan, Manny Garcia, Melissa Polinar, Jeremy “Passion” Manongdo, Sam Hart, Timothy DeLa Ghetto & Peter Chao, A.D.D., Adrian Per & Melvin Gutierrez, Amber Bayani, Alex Salazar, AVibe, Bryan Keith, Deland & The Fuss, DJ Serts, Nessa Rica, Ryan Bandong and Vincent Lacsamana. That has to be the largest line up of artist I’ve ever seen. The event will be held on August 7th, in San Diego.
You can visit here for more info and here to buy tickets. Don’t miss out if you’re in So Cal!
