ABS-CBN Music to reimagine OPM classics with CAT Records

May 23 ------ ABS-CBN Music will breathe new life into its rich catalog of original Pilipino music (OPM) with its newly launched CAT Records. The label, led by ABS-CBN’s music publishing group, seeks to keep the timeless stories and melodies that shaped Filipino culture alive by giving a new generation of artists, producers, and musicians the space to reimagine them for today’s audiences.

“Ang dami dami nating songs kailangan malaman ng younger generation. Sila magdadala nito sa future. Sana di makalimutan ng future Pinoys ang iconic songs na ito. We decided maging deliberate kami sa strategy— first is to make as many versions of the song as possible. And second is to discover more singer songwriters,” Atty Marivic Benedicto, OIC/Head of Music Publishing said during the launch in Quezon City.

CAT Records’ first projects include a collection of jazz instrumental versions of classic songs of 70’s icon, VST & Co., produced by acclaimed arranger Sunny Ilacad and performed by saxophonist Jun Figueroa set for release beginning this Friday, May 22. The collection includes “Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko” and other beloved tracks.

Other artists who will release their own interpretations of classic and contemporary Filipino songs under CAT Records include Cifra, Gab Tagadtad, Gino Nazal, Jeri Violago, JM Yosures, and SAGA. Also joining the CAT Records family are BRYN, Sarvi, and YellowPad. The label is also working with respected producers and composers who are helping shape the sound of its releases, including Christian Martinez, Kiko Salazar, Raizo Chabeldin, and Ilacad.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com