Sheila with M.I.C@ Duran, Iloilo City

As Barangay Duran in Iloilo City proper celebrates their Fiesta this week, they were treated with a unique Ilonggo music performance from rising talents such as Sheila Barrios and Mix Ilonggo Crew (M.I.C.) last April 30, 2011. The event is the awarding ceremony of their “Pahampang 2011” where active basketball players in their community were given awards and medals.

Mix Ilonggo Crew headed by Zpinx Angel performed their original rap songs including their upcoming first single “Ikaw” set to be released in Iloilo and Bacolod FM stations. Sheila performed her Ilonggo hit songs “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” played in almost all Iloilo and Bacolod FM stations for the past year. Sheila finally performed her upcoming single “Padayon,” a collaboration with M.I.C.’s Zpinx Angel, the song has an inspirational message that could touch the heart of every Ilonggo who will listen to the song. The people of Duran enjoyed and event asked Sheila to perform again the next night for the annual coronation night. Before the night ended, they were once again treated to hear for the first time “Aton Manggad,” theme song of Run for Iloilo River and Sinadya sa Suba, the new festival of Iloilo City every May 20-21. Sheila and M.I.C both performed and co-wrote the song.

Sheila Barrios @ Westwood’s Music and Laughter

Ilonggo songstress, Sheila Barrios gladly performed her Ilonggo hit singles “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” at Dungon B Covered Gym as part of Westwood’s Subdivision and Dungon B annual Barangay Fiesta event “Music and Laughter” last April 26, 2011. The event is a gathering of the best Ilonggo talents from well-choreographed dances, comedy skits, magic show and song performances courtesy of Entablado Pilipino Performing Arts. The event was organized by Mr. Rex Casabuena in cooperation with the Barangay officials of Dungon B in Jaro, Iloilo City. Sheila added more excitement and shared a grand musical treat for the audience who recognized her songs played over local FM stations in Iloilo and Bacolod. Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and Councilor Dave Jamora (who awarded Sheila with “Best Ilonggo Popstar Artist award last April 16 at Padi’s Point) were the event’s most distinguished special guests. Each one of them gave their special messages to the audience. Sheila also promoted their upcoming cultural pop song “Aton Manggad,” the theme song of Run for Iloilo River by JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang set on May 7, 2011. The song scheduled to be released this week exclusively first at 93.5 Campus Radio is also being tapped as the official song of “Sinadya sa Suba” in Iloilo City schedule to happen on May 20-21.

Sheila Barrios live @ Padis Point Plazuela de Iloilo

Certified Ilonggo pop songstress, Sheila Barrios performed her Ilonggo hit songs "Ginpalangga," "Sa Handum na Guid Lang" and "Padayon" with Zpinx Angel at Padi's Point, Plazuela de Iloilo last April 16, 2011. Sheila was invited as guest performer for Earl Nite's Thank You gig. On that same evening, Sheila was awarded as "Best Ilonggo Popstar Artists of the Year" together with Earl Nite by Iloilo City councilor Dave Jamora.

SAY Official Teaser by Ilonggo 3nity

Ilonggo pop songstress, Sheila Barrios with Reyn Callao and Cherry Callao as Ilonggo 3nity, a pop group from Iloilo City, Philippines is coming back with their first English single this May 2011. Produced and co-written by RSLPhoenix with Ilonggo 3nity plus edited and mixed by M.I.C. Muzik, the song is a heartwarming ballad that highlight the voices of three of the most sought-after local Ilonggo music artists today. The song is scheduled to be played at Radio For You 93.5 Community Station in Rockhampton City in Queensland, Australia in its Filipino Program and hopefully will have a regular airplay.

Sheila receives “Best Ilonggo Popstar Award”

Sheila Barrios finally proved herself as a certified popstar of the Ilonggos when she was given a plaque of recognition declaring her as “Best Ilonggo Popstar of the Year” during the Thank You Gig of Ilonggo pop-rock singer, Earl Nite last April 16, 2011 at Padi’s Point, Plazuela de Iloilo. The award was presented by Iloilo City councilor David Jamora to Sheila as recognition of her effort, talent and goodwill to popularize Ilonggo music through her hit singles “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang.” For the record, Sheila will be celebrating her one year in the local music scene next month since she recorded her first single. A few months after she released her song “Ginpalangga” last May 2010, her song started to gain attention from radio listeners and she performed live at GMA Arangkada morning show. In June last year, Sheila released an indie-film style music video of her song “Ginpalangga” in youtube.com. The music video was somehow considered as the first-ever by a local Ilonggo female artist to be posted online though it is indie by style. Sometime in October 2010, Sheila together with her cousins, Ilonggo indie singers Reyn and Cherry Callao of Ilonggo 3nity pop group (Sheila is also a member) released their first group single “Badtrip.” Though it was only played in selected Bacolod FM stations, the song was given attention by a Filipino part-time DJ of Radio For You 98.5 in Rockhampton City, Australia and instantly played in his Sunday Filipino program. Sheila’s solo single followed to be played on air along with Reyn and Cherry’s solo songs. By the end of October, Sheila released her second single “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” in Bacolod City FM stations. The song immediately entered the top 10 hit charts in two weeks time and became the most requested song in less than a month. Sheila embarked on an FM-station-tour in Bacolod and was even interviewed for Isyu Subong, a local news and public affairs program of GMA TV Bacolod.

Sheila was declared as a nominee for the first Ilonggo Music Awards for Best Female Artist of ABS-CBN Iloilo and MOR 91.1 in December. She performed her songs during the Performance Night at Jaq’s Bar in Smallville and received a certificate of recognition during the Awards Night in Robinsons Place Iloilo. Sheila together with other Ilonggo music artists headlined several mini-concert shows from December 2010 to January 2011 especially during the Dinagyang Festival week. In February 2011, Campus Radio 93.5 Iloilo launched her song “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang” on air and instantly gained massive admirers. in Bacolod City, the ballad-rap song “Salamat Iloy” recorded by Zaril featuring Sheila Barrios was released by the end of February and immediately became the most requested song for its inspiring tribute for a mother’s unconditional love for her children.

This year, Sheila is taking one step at a time, remains humble, down-to-earth and grateful to those who continue to support, listen and request her songs in local FM stations here and in Bacolod City. In a few months to come, Sheila will be releasing a full album CD or independent mixtape entitled “Ginpalangga.” The album CD will showcase her versatility as a born singer that resembles her title as a “songstress,” someone who is into popuar songs with edge, style and can sing any kind of music genre under the sun (and I think rapping or tongue-twisting is no exception, hehe).

Throughout her almost one year of passion for music, Sheila would like to thank the following for helping and believing in her along the way: RSLPhoenix Music, Campus Radio 93.5, Campus Radio 107.1, MOR 91.1, GMA TV-6, ABS-CBN Iloilo, Camella, Akon Salon, Beauty Dynamics Facial Care Center, itravel Philippines, JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang, IFM Bacolod, Star FM Iloilo, MOR Bacolod, Iloilo City Councilor David Jamora, Papa Prince de Leon, Papa Sang, Papa Jim, Papa Andoy (of Campus Radio Iloilo), Papa Jano (of Campus Radio Bacolod), Mr. Jose de Luna, Mr. Jimmy Garcia, NicNic Manderico, R-Quim Empredrad, Mix Ilonggo Crew, All Out Kingz, Irish D., Ilonggo 3nity, Mr. John Montinola, Ram Silva, Earl Nite, SYK Unit, Paramour Sifee, Southsyd souljaz and to everyone we failed to mention, Thank you very much.

Sheila Barrios @ Earl Nite’s Thank You gig in Plazuela de Iloilo

As Ilonggo pop-rock singer, Earl Nite who recently stir the Ilonggo music scene with his catchy English single “Hello” and had a head-turning promotion in GMA 7’s Master Showman a few months ago recently staged a successful Thank You at Padi’s Point last April 16, 2011. The sizzling hot disco bar at the newly-opened mall Plazuela de Iloilo was flocked with guests and music lovers, all are certified admirers of Earl Nite. The event started at around 8PM with the live performance of Sheila Barrios who popularize local Ilonggo smash hit songs “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang.” These songs are somehow dominating the FM radio airplay and a lot of Ilonggos are starting to love their own music through her songs. Then Sheila’s third and final song of the evening is an inspiring collaboration with Zpinx Angel of Mix Ilonggo Crew entitled “Padayon” which tackles about life and faith different from her early sad ballad singles. “Padayon” is expected to be Sheila’s next single release exclusively at Campus Radio 93.5 and Campus Radio Bacolod where she’s the only exclusive Ilonggo female singer promoted by these two sister stations. The audience finally got to hear the voice behind these inspiring songs that mesmerized radio listeners since last year. Sheila also thanked the audience and everyone who supported her and the rising Ilonggo music artists of this generation. The once humble and shy girl is now unexpectedly enjoying her passion for music or Ilonggo music in particular.

Later at the event, Sheila finally proved herself as an Ilonggo music artist and a certified “Ilonggo Pop Songstress” as she was given a plaque of recognition as the “Best Ilonggo Popstar of the Year” together with Earl Nite courtesy of Iloilo City Councilor David Jamora. For her, this is an overwhelming honor and pride amid her humble beginning as a local indie music artist last year. This coming May, Sheila will be celebrating her one year in the local music scene since she released and recorded her first single “Ginpalangga.” The award is an addition to her early feat as one of the nominees for “Best Female Artists” of the 2010 Ilonggo Music Awards (IMA) by ABS-CBN Iloilo and MOR 91.1. Other guest Ilonggo artists and performers are IMA Best Hiphop Group Southsyd Souljaz, Jewels Band composed of young kids who are great singers from the province of Antique, Kreonz Band and a lot more.

Earl Nite sold souvenir items, T-shirts and promoted her own EP Album CD during the event. Former Pinoy Dream Academy Ilonggo scholar Emman Abatayo was the official videographer/photographer of the event. The event turned exciting as Earl Nite captured the heart of the audience when he performed his original songs from his EP Album. Check out Earl Nite at facebook.com and his songs at youtube.com.

Sheila Barrios @ Iloilo Business Hotel Wedding

Sheila Barrios courtesy of wedding host, Jimmy Garcia was invited to perform as guest entertainer during the Ragus-Santerva Nuptial wedding last April 16, 2011. The wedding started at 12 noon as the entourage arrived with the special guests including the family of the newlywed couple. The couple is a 23-year-old English tutor who met a 23-year-old German national in Boracay island a few years ago. This year they decided to tie the knot with love and passion.

Sheila was asked to perform three English love songs for the couple such as “Valentine,” “Your Love” by Jim Brickman and “Tatooed on my Mind” D’ Sound. Her fourth song was her own Ilonggo hit song “Ginpalangga” which was appreciated by the guests. Everyone was thrilled with Sheila’s performance. Mr. Jimmy Garcia hosted the wedding.

Sheila Barrios and Zaril's "Salamat Iloy"

Salamat Iloy is the latest smash hit Ilonggo song of Zaril, a Bacolod-based rapper under POY6100 Records featuring the voice of Sheila Barrios, Ilonggo pop songstress who popularize the Ilonggo songs "Ginpalangga" and"Sa Handum Na Guid Lang" both played in Iloilo and Bacolod City FM stations. The artists and the producers of the song are hoping to produces a music video soon. The song is written by Zaril and owns the copyright.

"Salamat Iloy" Live @ Lagoon Park

Bacolod Rapper, Zaril of Poy6100 Records and Sheila Barrios performed their song "Salamat Iloy" last December 30, 2010 at Lagoon Park in Bacolod City. The song is originally written by Zaril and Sheila lend her soulful voice in the song that convey a message of love to all mothers who loved their children unconditionally. The song is a certified smash hit and poplular in Bacolod City these days and will be playing anytime in selected FM stations in Iloilo City.

"Aton Manggad" teaser mix unveiled

A teaser mix of "Aton Manggad," the official advocacy theme song of Run For Iloilo River project of JCI Metro Iloilo Dinagyang Jaycees scheduled on May 7, 2011. The song was performed and recorded by a new generation of Ilonggo music artists under RSLPhoenix Music such as Sheila Barrios, Cherry Callao of Ilonggo 3nity, Irish D., Mz. JT with All Out Kingz, Zpinx Angel with Mix Ilonggo Crew (M.I.C. Muzik), representing SYK Unit Vhouyeng King, Conyo Boy and Ezzy. "Aton Manggad" was written by RSLPhoenix (executive producer) with Joemarie Regacho, Sheila Barrios and Irish D. Beat instrumental and vocal arrangements by Zpinx Angel and Mix Ilonggo Crew.

Sheila’s guesting at Gaisano’s Amazing Talents

Sheila was the guest Ilonggo artist who performed her Ilonggo song “Ginpalangga” at Gaisano City’s Amazing Talent elimination round last March 9, 2011, 3PM at the mall’s event center. There were five contestants who competed for the elimination and two of them were declared as official grand finalists to compete next month. Sheila happily announced that her first solo album entitled “Ginpalangga” will be released this year with more Ilonggo singles coming up. Mr. Ronnie Garcia was the emcee of event and happily introduced Sheila to the audience who were amazed by her voice and popular Ilonggo song.