Alden Richards (EP)

Alden Richards
Studio album by Alden Richards
Released May 26, 2013
Recorded February - April 2013
Genre Pop, adult contemporary, OPM
Length 24:22
Language English, Tagalog
Label Universal Records
Producer Ito Rapadas
Singles from "Alden Richards"
  1. "Haplos"
    Released: April 5, 2013

Alden Richards is the self-titled debut album of Filipino actor Alden Richards under Universal Records released on May 26, 2013 in the Philippines in CD and digital formats. It also became available in iTunes and My Music Store Philippines the same day.[1][2][3] The album magazine includes Richards' biography and personal interests in music, showbiz, food and other stuff. However, the physical released was first launched at 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

Richards embarked on a new journey as a recording artist under Universal Records, joining the elite roster of Filipino artists, like Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Christian Bautista, and Jaya, among others. During the contract signing with the label, he was accompanied by David Fabros and Simoun Ferrer of GMA Artist Center and Universal Records' general manager, Kathleen Dy-Go and operations manager, Peter Chan. During the contract signing conference, Richards said that the album itself will include his favorite songs. "They should look out for it because it will tell a lot about me," Richards added.[5]

Universal Records Management had given Richards 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 Richards. When the first demo was heard by the management, they were impressed by the outcome. Their common feedback was that Richards really had good musical skills. Though Richards 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. The final track listing consisted of seven tracks including his covers of "Naaalala Ka" by Rey Valera, "Di Na Mababawi" by Spongecola and Itchyworms' "Akin Ka Na Lang" and his carrier single, 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.

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," he added in a press conference held on June 11.[6]

Singles

"Haplos", written and originally performed by Shamrock, was released as the lead single from the album on April 5, 2013 and became available on the April 9 in digital format.[7][8] It was launched at the noontime musical variety show, Party Pilipinas by Richards himself performing on April 14.[9] Further, the song topped all digital singles chart including My Music Store Philippines and the Philippines franchise of iTunes on April 19.[10][11][12] Extending that the single itself was used as one of the official sound track for GMA’s 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.[6]

Tracklisting

No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "Haplos"  Vince Rod KatindoyIto Rapadas 03:34
2. "Naaalala Ka"  Rey ValeraIto Rapadas 03:49
3. "Can’t Find The Reason"  Dodjie SimonIto Rapadas 02:56
4. "‘Di Na Mababawi"  Rey DilayIto Rapadas 03:15
5. "Sa Aking Tabi"  Vince Rod KatindoyIto Rapadas 03:48
6. "Akin Ka Nalang"  Johanne Angelo NicolasIto Rapadas 03:05
7. "Everytime I See You"  P.O. Sorensen, R. Kristoffersen, M. SjobergIto Rapadas 03:52
Total length:
 24:22

Personnel

Certifications

Country Provider Certification Sales
Philippines PARI PHL sales:

Release history

Country Edition Release Date Label Catalogue
Philippines Standard (download), cd May 26, 2013 Universal Records Inc. 800594-490142

References