The King of Soul is back: Janno Gibbs signs with GMA Music

Published on July 14, 2025

GMA Music proudly welcomes home the country’s King of Soul, Mr. Janno Gibbs, as he officially signs with GMA Music for exciting new projects ahead.


Present during the contract signing event were GMA Music Managing Director Mr. Rene Salta, A&R Manager and Producer Mr. Kedy Sanchez, and A&R Officer and Producer Mr. Caleb John Hinanay.

Janno expressed his gratitude and excitement to reunite with the record label, “It feels really good to be back home sa GMA Music, I feel really at home with these guys. It’s not just the label, it’s these guys I’m coming home to.”


Janno’s partnership with GMA Music marks a full-circle moment in his music career. He was one of the very first artists signed by then-GMA Records back in 2004. His debut album under the label, Seven, was aptly titled—not only was it his seventh studio album, but it also paid homage to GMA’s Channel 7. The album produced memorable hits such as “Pinakamagandang Lalaki,” “Kasinungalingan,” “Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko,” and the chart-topping “Fallin’,” which became the iconic theme song of the Koreanovela Full House.

The success of Seven was recognized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI), awarding the album a Gold Record for exceeding 15,000 CD sales.


Following Seven, Janno released a string of albums with GMA Records: Little Boy, Orig, The Janno Gibbs Anthology, Novela and Nagbabalik. From these albums came well-loved tracks such as “Walang Kadala-dala,” “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo,” “Ikaw Lang at Ako” (a personal composition dedicated to his wife, Bing Loyzaga), “Sexy Mama” featuring Andrew E., “Haven’t Stopped Loving You,” “Igiling,” “Lalake Lang Ako” and more.

Janno was also awarded a Special Digital Sales recognition for his album Orig, highlighting his ability to adapt and thrive in the evolving music landscape. A versatile artist, Janno collaborated with several Kapuso stars throughout the years. And beyond commercial hits, Janno’s musical talents have also supported GMA’s storytelling. He composed and performed theme songs for several Kapuso shows such as Lupin, Gagambino, Asero, Dading, Ikaw, Ako at Siya, and My Korean Jagiya.


His meaningful contributions also extended to social causes. Janno initiated the Bangon Kaibigan project—writing the heartfelt tribute song for Super Typhoon Yolanda survivors and spearheading the collaboration with GMA Network and Kapuso artists for a touching music video.

Now, seven years since his last album with GMA Records, Janno Gibbs returns to GMA Music, ready to share more soulful music with Kapuso fans.

JENIFFER MARAVILLA SINGS ABOUT YEARNING IN “SANA NANDITO KA”

Published on July 7, 2025

“The song is about longing not just for another person, but for the version of yourself that existed. It is tender, vulnerable, and raw in the most human way.”

Jeniffer Maravilla reveals her vulnerable side and personal experience of yearning for someone and the things that could have been in her newest single, “Sana Nandito Ka.

Released last June 27 on all digital streaming platforms, “Sana Nandito Ka” showcases a unique, true, and emotional version of Jeniffer.

“For this single, I really allowed myself to be emotionally bare. I didn’t hold back vocally or emotionally in the studio. I sang through memories, tears, and truths that I don’t often share. I also made more conscious choices in phrasing and dynamics to mirror my actual experiences, so what you hear is not just a performance, it’s a piece of me,” according to her.

The singer believes that many can relate to her new song, “I’ve had moments in my life when I looked back and wished someone or some things were still around, not necessarily to rekindle anything, but just to share a moment, a milestone, or even silence. That kind of quiet yearning is something I’ve carried in my own healing journey. ‘Sana Nandito Ka’ captures that emotional space beautifully.”

“Kulang, bakit kulang, mga oras na binigay ng tadhana sa ating dalawa, these are Jeniffer’s favorite lyrics from her heartfelt single. She says, “That line holds so much truth. It captures the ache of what could’ve been, and the quiet grief of something beautiful that fate didn’t let fully grow.”

She adds, “When I first heard the song, it felt like a familiar ache—the kind that reminds you of someone or something you deeply loved but had to let go. To me, the song is about longing, not just for another person, but for the version of yourself that existed. It is tender, vulnerable, and raw in the most human way.”

Produced by GMA Playlist, “Sana Nandito Ka” is now available on all digital streaming platforms. Listen and let your emotions flow, as Jeniffer sings the new anthem for yearning, “I want them to feel understood. That it’s okay to miss someone or something even if it’s not coming back. That longing is a form of love, too. I hope this song gives them the comfort and the freedom to cry, reflect, and finally allow themselves permission to feel.”

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Jeniffer Maravilla, relate sa kanyang bagong kantang “Sana Nandito Ka”

“The song is about longing not just for another person, but for the version of yourself that existed. It is tender, vulnerable, and raw in the most human way.”

Ibinahagi ni Jeniffer Maravilla sa kanyang pinakabagong single na “Sana Nandito Ka” ang personal na karanasan ng pananabik para sa isang tao at sa mga bagay na sana ay nangyari sa nakaraan. 

Napapakinggan na simula noong Hunyo 27 sa lahat ng digital streaming platforms, tampok sa “Sana Nandito Ka” ang isang natatangi, totoo, at emosyonal na bersyon ni Jeniffer.

“For this single, I really allowed myself to be emotionally bare. I didn’t hold back vocally or emotionally in the studio. I sang through memories, tears, and truths that I don’t often share. I also made more conscious choices in phrasing and dynamics to mirror my actual experiences, so what you hear is not just a performance, it’s a piece of me,” ayon sa kanya.

Naniniwala ang singer na maraming makaka-relate sa kanyang bagong awitin, “I’ve had moments in my life when I looked back and wished someone or some things were still around, not necessarily to rekindle anything, but just to share a moment, a milestone, or even silence. That kind of quiet yearning is something I’ve carried in my own healing journey. ‘Sana Nandito Ka’ captures that emotional space beautifully.”

“Kulang, bakit kulang, mga oras na binigay ng tadhana sa ating dalawa,” ito ang paboritong linya ni Jeniffer mula sa kanyang single. Aniya, “That line holds so much truth. It captures the ache of what could’ve been, and the quiet grief of something beautiful that fate didn’t let fully grow.”

Dagdag pa niya, “When I first heard the song, it felt like a familiar ache—the kind that reminds you of someone or something you deeply loved but had to let go. To me, the song is about longing, not just for another person, but for the version of yourself that existed. It is tender, vulnerable, and raw in the most human way.”

Handog ng GMA Playlist, ang “Sana Nandito Ka” ay available na sa lahat ng digital streaming platforms. Pakinggan at damhin ang malalim na mensahe ng awitin mula kay Jeniffer, “I want them to feel understood. That it’s okay to miss someone or something even if it’s not coming back. That longing is a form of love, too. I hope this song gives them the comfort and the freedom to cry, reflect, and finally allow themselves permission to feel.”

“Sana nandito ka” is also available by request on V81 Radio Mobile App.

Maricris Garcia’s New Single ‘Parola’ Is Out Now!

Published on June 5, 2025

Maricris Garcia’s “Parola” is a song about finding hope amid life’s challenges.

Kapuso singer Maricris Garcia has released a new heartfelt single titled “Parola” under GMA Playlist.

“Parola” is Maricris’s first release in four years, following her single “Nang Ika’y Dumating” in May 2021.

According to Maricris, “Parola” is about finding hope during life’s darkest moments.

“‘Yung song is about finding hope,” she said. “Mayroon siyang line na: ‘Nang marinig ang tinig mo, parang parola na nagliwanag sa gitna ng bagyo.’ So, parola is lighthouse ‘di ba? So, it’s finding hope sa gitna ng bagyo, sa gitna ng darkness sa buhay mo, sa anumang pinagdadaanan mo.”

“Parola” was composed by Roxanne Fabian, mixed by Harry Bernardino, and produced by Roxanne Fabian and Rocky Gacho.

Listen to “Parola,” now available for download and streaming on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, and other digital music platforms worldwide.

“Parola” is also available by request on V81 Radio Mobile App.