Ogie to work with top local singers in new album

OGIE Alcasid is set to unite the biggest and brightest names in the music industry in his newest album entitled "Ogie: The Songwriter & The Hitmakers."

Released under Universal Records, Ogie said he's thrilled to gather the musical acts in the country to perform his compositions.

"I feel so honored to have been given a project as big as this. I am in awe of all the talents involved here," he said.

The project is timely as the singer/songwriter is set to celebrate his 25th anniversary in entertainment business next year.

The said album will feature songs recorded by Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano, Concert King Martin Nievera, actor Piolo Pascual, Filipino international singer Christian Bautista, Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo and "Journey" vocalist Arnel Pineda.

Singer Kuh Ledesma, Noel Cabangon, Richard Poon, Rachelle Ann Go, Kyla, Jay-R, Jed Madela and Jaya are also part of the project.

Ogie said his new compositions and his biggest hits like "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw," "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka," "Kailangan Kita," "Ikaw Lamang," "Pangako," among other, will be included in the album.

The album will also feature the duet of Ogie and his wife Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez. (Sunnex)