MICA JAVIER
Facebook.com/micajmusic
twitter : @darealmica
instagram: @darealmica
Mica Javier is a Timbaland Productions recording artist known for an edgy Pop-R&B sound. She is often compared to the likes of Cassie, Janet, Nelly Furtado and Madonna, but her biggest influence is Jennifer Lopez, whom she opened for as the official front act to the first ever J.LO Dance Again concert in Manila. With a background in contemporary dance, modern jazz and hip-hop, and a singer-songwriter acoustic guitarist at heart, Mica’s roster of drum-heavy danceable yet melodic stadium pop records has begun to make waves.
Q-YORK
Facebook.com/qy0rk
twitter : Q_York
Instagram : @Q_York
Q-York stands for “Quality – Yields Our Richest Key” and also Queens, New York where the group was founded in 2001. The group consists of KNOWA LAZARUS (MC / Songwriter) and FLAVA MATIKZ (Producer / DJ). Both born and raised in Queens, New York, they are brothers from different mothers whose bond was forged through the music in their souls. They visited the Philippines in 2007, and fell in love instantly. By discovering their roots they also found the purpose and inspiration they were subconsciously seeking their whole lives. They exploded on the Philippine Music Scene in 2009 with their hit single “Mainit” which became a summer anthem for Pilipino’s worldwide.
DEEJAY POBLETE
https://www.facebook.com/Deejaypoblete
twitter : @DJkleyBand
Instagram : @deejaypoblete
Born and raised in Los Angeles by a family of talented musicians, there’s no doubt that Deejay Poblete was destined to be a singer. She always wanted to be in a band and with the support of her family, she moved to the Philippines in 2007 to pursue her dreams. Shortly after, she met Noah Zuniga in 2008 and the concept of Kley was formed.
FRENCHESKA FARR
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twitter : @FrencheskaFarr
Instagram : @frencheskafarr
Born as Marie Frencheska Mae Tobias Farr and was named as the Next Female Big Star along with Geoff Taylor as the Next Male Big Star on the television show “Are You the Next Big Star?” in 2009. After winning Are You the Next Big Star?, she started in various television guestings and shows. She guested at the christmaserye of GMA Network, Sana Ngayong Pasko. She was also included in the defunct SOP. She also became a part of the BandaOke wherein she was included in the BandaOke band along with her co–Are You the Next Big Star? batchmates, Geoff Taylor and Jay Perillo. In the movie industry, Farr bested other actresses as she wins the lead role in the Filipino musical movie, Emir.
GLAIZA DE CASTRO
https://www.glaizaredux.tumblr.com
twitter : @glaizaredux
Instagram: @glaizaredux
Glaiza is a blossoming artist who continues to withstand the tough world of both showbiz and music.
She is best known for her works on screen, big and small, but has proven to be more than just the actress we grew to love. Influenced by her parents’ love of music and the bands she grew up listening to, this musician by heart never gave up on her very first love – Music!
SALBAKUTA
You hear that stupidly brilliant song everywhere you go, in the malls and on jeepneys, haunting you like a bad refrain.
You have gotten such that Stupid Love by the Pinoy hip-hop group Salbakuta has entered into the realm of OPM pop lore. They enjoyed instant celebrity status in the early 2000’s because of that phenomenal hit single “S2pid Luv” which featured the late Nasty-Mac of Block Pro. Their first album sold quadruple platinum. They have guested and performed all over the Philippines and were regulars on the hit TV show, “Bubble Gang” in GMA-7. Now they released a new album called, “Rebirth” with their first single, “Mabuti Nalang” features King of R&B, JayR.
HomeworkZ Music Bloggers’ Conference featuring Jay R, Mica Javier, Q-York, Salbakuta, Deejay Poblete, Glaiza de Castro and Frencheska Farr is brought to you by HomeworkZ Music with official online partners LionHearTV, Ang Sawariko. Com and MNL Online. Special thanks to MNL Scents, Q-York Edutainment and Treehouse Tavern A Venue.