Alden Richards (EP)

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Alden Richards
EP by
Alden Richards
ReleasedMay 26, 2013
RecordedFebruary–April 2013
GenrePop
Length24:22
LanguageEnglish, Tagalog
LabelUniversal Records
ProducerIto Rapadas
Alden Richards chronology
Alden Richards
(2013)
Wish I May

(2015)
Singles from Alden Richards
  1. "Haplos"
    Released: April 5, 2013
  2. "Naaalala Ka"
    Released: September 11, 2015

Alden Richards is the

TriNoma mall in which he has accompanied the event with live performance, autograph signing and giving posters[4]
and on May 31 for the nationwide distribution.

Background

Alden Richards embarked on a new journey as a recording artist under

GMA Artist Center and Universal Records' general manager, Kathleen Dy-Go and operations manager, Peter Chan.[5]
During the contract signing conference, Richards said that the album itself will include his favorite songs.

Universal Records Management had given Jerwin a list of songs, then Ito Rapadas, the album producer, selected most of the tracks. The lead single ("Haplos") was the first song performed by Jerwin. When the first demo was heard by the management, they were impressed by the outcome. Their common feedback was that Jerwin really had good musical skills. Though Jerwin experienced some difficulty in recording sessions with regard to his busy schedule, he still found enjoyment in every single moment of it.

In his exclusive interview in the music magazine Pinoy (April – May issue), he confirmed that he recorded five remakes and one original composition by Vince Rod Katindoy, member and composer of

Shamrock's
"Haplos". He expressed that the album doesn't include "belting songs," but consists of ballads that are cool and relaxing to hear, and that he hopes for his album to reach gold status and not have any negative feedback.

In October 2015, Universal Records released a special edition of the album which includes

Wish I May.[7]

Critical reception

The self-titled album was launched on May 26, 2013 at the

Trinoma Activity Center and Alden was overwhelmed by the reception of his fans. "Hindi ko po inexpect na ganoon yung magiging reception kasi hindi ko po ineexpect na matatanggap ako ng tao as a singer," (I don't expect that kind of reception because I don't expect that people would accept me as a singer,) he added in a press conference held on June 11.[8]
In 2015, Richards gained so much popularity courtesy of ALDUB love team played in
Eat Bulagas's segment, Juan For All, All For Juan. In line with this, the album eventually topped the charts of iTunes Philippines, and among largest retailers in the country such as Astroplus, and Odyssey. It also landed on Billboard World Albums Chart at number 10 for the week of October 17, 2015.[9][10]

Re-package

The album was re-release after two years since its debut in market in 2013, on November 28, 2015. It features Bryan Whites's hit, God Gave Me You, and with additional instrumentals for each tracks from the album.[11][12]

Singles

"Haplos", written and originally performed by

2013 primetime series, Mundo Mo'y Akin, where he played the character role of Jerome. Its music video was directed and edited by J. Pacena II and first premiered in Myx Philippines, on May 23.[8]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Haplos"Vince Rod KatindoyIto Rapadas3:34
2."Naaalala Ka"Rey ValeraRapadas3:49
3."Can't Find No Reason"Dodjie SimonRapadas2:56
4."‘Di Na Mababawi"Rey DilayRapadas3:15
5."Sa Aking Tabi"Vince Rod KatindoyRapadas3:48
6."Akin Ka Nalang"Johanne Angelo NicolasRapadas3:05
7."
Everytime I See You
"		P.O. Sorensen, R. Kristoffersen, M. SjobergRapadas3:52
Total length:24:22

Personnel

  • Kathleen Dy-Go – executive producer
  • Ito Rapadas – producer
  • Bobby Velasco, Alkemi Production, Fred Garcia, Ito Rapadas – song arrangers
  • Gigi Arcay – guitarist
  • Rommel Elliseo, Ito Rapadas – back-up vocalists
  • Willy Villa at U.R. Recording Studio – song mixer and master
  • Willy Villa and Gil Losenada at U.R. Recording Studio – record producers
  • Doc Marion Pecjo – photographer
  • Rex Atienza – stylist
  • Denise Go – hair and makeup artist
  • Anne Kate Pinero –album designer

Charts

Weekly chart performance for Alden Richards (EP)
Chart (2015) Peak
position
US World Albums (Billboard)[18] 10

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Philippines (PARI)[19] Platinum 15,000[19]

Release history

Country Edition Release Date Label Catalogue
Philippines Standard (download), CD May 26, 2013
Universal Records Inc.
 800594-490142
Special Edition CD November 28, 2015

References

  1. ^ "Kapuso Hearthrob Alden Richards To Release Debut Album Under Universal Records! – Orange Magazine". February 2, 2013. Archived from the original on December 17, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  2. ^ "Alden Richards to debut his very first recording abum | Chika Central". Archived from the original on October 16, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  3. ^ "Alden Richards by Alden Richards - MyMusicStore Philippines". Archived from the original on July 5, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.
  4. ^ "Redirect Notice". Google.com. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Alden Richards embarks a new journey as a recording artist". LionhearTV. February 7, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  6. ^ Santos, AJT (October 22, 2015). "Alden Richards' self-titled album Special Edition released". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  7. GMA Network, Inc.
    Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  8. ^ a b "ALDEN RICHARDS Releases His Self-Titled Debut Album!". Myxph.com. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "US Billboard World Albums Chart". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  10. Philippine Star
    . October 7, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
  11. ^ "Universal Records releases Alden Richards Special Edition album - Entertainment". Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved November 28, 2015.
  12. ^ "Universal Records Releases Alden Richards Self-Titled Album Special Edition". Orangemagazine.ph. October 22, 2015.
  13. ^ "ITunes - Music - Haplos - Single by Alden Richards". iTunes. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  14. ^ "Alden Richards will launch album on Party Pilipinas this Sunday | PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved May 29, 2013.
  15. ^ Universal Records PH [@universalrecph] (April 19, 2013). "CONGRATS! Alden Richards "Haplos" is No. 1 DIGITAL SINGLE in @MyMusicStorePH! @aldenrichards02" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  16. ^ "Congrats Alden Richards :) Haplos #1... – Alden Richards (ALDENatics) – Facebook". Facebook.
  17. ^ "Showbiznest.com". Showbiznest.com. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  18. ^ "World Albums – The Week of October 17, 2015". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  19. ^ a b "Alden Richards' self-titled album now platinum!". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 2, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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