Is it true that MYMP female vocalist Juris Fernandez wants to go solo but her partner Chin Alcantara is preventing her from doing so?
"No," says the sweet-voiced Juris at the launching of their new album, "Now. " "Hindi ko pa iniisip talaga yung I'd go solo, kasi okay naman ang samahan namin ni Chin. But she said if ever I want to do a solo album, gusto niya, siya raw ang magpo-produce nito for me. Nahihilig kasi siya ngayong mag-produce ng album at idea nga niyang mag-solo album ako, but not having a solo career. "
We remember when their first album was released five years ago. There were three of them then but the other guy has since left them. Juris now has a boyfriend, a businessman who supports her singing career.
"It's been a very fulfilling five years in the local music scene, with our label, Ivory Music, now under a new, young and dynamic management," says Chin, who's MYMP's musical director. "I'm glad that in our new album, we're given the chance to explore our new contemporary acoustic sound and we're very excited on how our audience will respond to our latest efforts. "
"We personally chose the songs in this album and they're all recorded in the most heartfelt manner," adds Juris. "It's been two years ago since our last album and it's definitely worth the wait. "
Their new album is not just a compilation of cover versions as they have two original songs: the title song "Now" composed by Cattski Espina and the Christmas inspirational song, "Wish List. "
The revivals are John Waile's "Missing You," The Pretenders' "Human," Vonda Shepherd's "Baby Don't Break My Heart Slow," Sybil's "Make It Easy On Me," Madonna's "Cherish," Heart's "These Dreams," Wilson Philips' "Impulsive," Side A's "Set You Free," "Restless Heart's "When She Cries" and Paula Abdul's "Rush Rush. " What makes the album great for easy listening is really Juris' very relaxed rendition of the songs. She doesn't really have to go solo anymore as she practically owns each of the album they record.
