Welcome Back to Rin on the Rox

So remember all that talk about the possible disbandment of Rin on the Rox? Well you’ve got nothing to worry about. They are back from their (short) hiatus, doing their thing on youtube for you all once again.

This is their rendition of Keri Hilson’s ‘Energy’. Welcome back ladies, always good to hear you & your harmonies.

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They posted another video as well. Cover of ’Outta Here’ by Esmee Denters. A couple pitchy moments but pretty good overlal.

Update on Rin on the Rox Breakup

You may recall how we reported that Rin on the Rox appears to have broken up … well they have been quiet since the announcement until Rin finally released a statement.

Here is what Rin posted up on her youtube description for her latest video:

FYI: Roxanne and I are still the best of friends =], Roxanne does not have her own channel, I only made this account for fun nothing too serious, I dont want to go solo just singing and posted vids for you guys =], Rin on the rox is on a break…I can’t say if it’s permanant or if were coming back to YouTube…we’ll see what happens…we love you guys and thank you guys so much for still supporting us.

It’s good to hear that they are still close although the question still remains what is to become of their career as a group. As for her latest cover, meh… not really feeling this one. She sang it well but it was all too karoake for me.

Why do I sound like Simon Cowell? haha

Rin on the Rox … On the Rocks?

Is Rin on the Rox no more? It appears to be that way. Now, understand there’s no reason given as to why the star youtube group has halted activites but they have posted the following tweets:

To everyone who supported ROTR…thank you so much. It may be obvious that roxanne and i decided to take another path with our career, WLY!!

We’re just mainly on a break…So sorry we havnt been on YouTube in awhile…We love and miss you all!

In addition, Erin has started up a new youtube page for herself and she’s already posted up a few solo videos. Is this the end of Rin on the Rox? I guess we’ll find out in time.

For a couple of girls who got famous for singing in their bathroom, invited to Ellen and released a single, its obvious they’ve come a long way. Hopefully their journey will continue.

Showdown: Marie Digby vs Rin on the Rox

Showdown time! So both of these videos were posted months back but I recently came across them again and thought they make an intriguing match up. This time around the artists are covering Ne-yo’s “Part of the List”; a great r&b song from his album last year. Let’s check out each act’s rendition:

Marie Digby

Rin on the Rox

So who did you like more? On one hand Marie’s stripped down rendition was beautiful and moving while Rin on the Rox stayed more faithful to the original but brought some incredible harmonies. I dunno about this one folks, I’m on the fence here. If you can choose, cast your vote below!

News Quickies 07-30-09 Youtube Edition

  • Check out Jay Legaspi‘s new track ‘Picture Perfect’. I liked this one a lot.
  • Rin on the Rox has got a new cover: Jordin Spark’s ‘Battlefield’. It’s not bad but they’ve done better.

a-Tunes News: The List has been updated

The List (a running collection of Asian American artists worth checking out) has finally been updated.

Here are some of the recent additions:

Acoustic & Rock: Paul Dateh, Vienna Teng, Zee Avi, Kina Grannis, Tim Te Told, Jennifer Chung, the Nehemiah Band, Susie Suh, Willie Moon

Hip Hop: dumbfoundead, illmind, jimmyboi, Deep Foundation, J Reyez, Bambu, Sam Geunjin Kang, JL, Taiyo Na

R&B: Erika David, Calista Wu, Olivia Thai, Heather Park, Jae Jin, Bella, Rin on the Rox, Jessi Malay, Ashley Robles, Olivia Thai, Natalise, Sophia Moon, Ramiele Maluby, Sam Ock

I know I’ve been terrible in regularly updating the List as I come across new artist so I’ll try to stay on top of that.

Am I missing anyone?

Rin on the Rox appears on the Ellen Show

Filipino American Youtube sensation Rin on the Rox had a guest recently had a guest appearance on the Ellen Degeneres show. They seem like a couple of fun girls and their harmonies are impressive.

They were previously given a mention on the show after their youtube videos caught Ellen’s attention.

What do you think? 15 minutes of fame or a start to something big?

credit: ChannelAPA

News Quickies 1-26-09 Ningin & ChannelAPA Edition

Asian Media Portal Ningin has posted interviews with:

ChannelAPA posted some articles on: