Ilongga Divas release first single “SAY”

As a pop trio of unique voices and talents, Ilonggo pop songstress Sheila Barrios, Irish D. And Cherry Callao known as Ilongga Divas finally released their first group single online titled “SAY.” These three artists under RSLPhoenix Music that will now have its own Cable TV show titled “RSLPhoenix MTV” aired at Tatak Ilonggo Channel 41 of Skycable Iloilo will soon shoot an official music video of the song. “SAY” is co-written by RSLPhoenix with the help of the three Ilongga Divas who mesmerized young Ilonggos with their hit singles in FM radio, online and bluetooth-sharing cellphones. For half a year, Sheila, Cherry and Irish toured different places in Iloilo and Bacolod to promote their passion for Ilonggo music. Now, with their very own first single written in English lyrics, these young divas showed their full potential in music. Sheila and Irish are also the two VJs of RSLPhoenix MTV. The song is soulfully written to inspire young people to believe in falling in love and moving on. With “SAY,” they wanted to try new style of songs written in English. The song is included in the repackaged version of “Ilonggo POP Infinity,” the compilation CD album of RSLPhoenix Music released independently. Currently the song is played exclusively at Campus Radio Bacolod and will soon be promoted in other FM stations in Iloilo and Bacolod.

View and “like” SAY at youtube and facebook, Ilonggo pop music is surely here to stay with the Ilongga Divas.

Sheila @ RSLPhoenix MTV launched at Iloilo Capitol Grounds

Ilonggo music artists has a new venue to promote and harness their talents through RSLPhoenix MTV, the first of its kind music TV show to be aired at Tatak Ilonggo channel 41 of Skycable-Iloilo. The show was successfully launched last January 21, 2012, 6 p.m. at Iloilo Provincial Capitol Grounds through a mini-concert featuring rising Ilonggo artists such as Ilongga Divas- Sheila Barrios, Irish D. and Cherry Callao, solo rapper Ezzy, rap groups Mix Ilonggo Crew (M.I.C. Muzik) and SYK Unit. Cindy Bernardo and Edz Callao are two of the newest Ilonggo artists introduced in the event and performed their first singles. Manila-based guest artist, Hamir of B.S. Thugs performed his original songs with M.I.C. Muzik. Their finale song is the live performance of Iloilo River Festival themesong “Aton Manggad” led by the Ilonggo Divas. The artists also launched the repackaged compilation CD album “Ilonggo Pop Infinity” containing 17 fresh Ilonggo tracks produced by RSLPhoenix Music.

The TV show’s resident VJs- Sheila Barrios, Irish D. and Ernie Brito hosted the launching event. The event will be the show’s first episode to be aired anytime this week at Tatak Ilonggo Channel 41 and uploaded in its youtube channel. Expect to see innovative music videos, songs and special guest artists in RSLPhoenix MTV that aims to strengthen and popularized world-class Ilonggo artists and performers. Visit and “like” their fanpage at www.facebook.com/rslphoenix.

The event was presented by Tatak Ilonggo Channel 41, 8finity Magazine and SMART. Co-presented by 8finity Events and Productions, Hon. Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog and the Iloilo City Government, Hon. Vice Mayor Joe III Espinosa, Hon. Governor Arthur Defensor and the Iloilo Provincial Government, Hon. Congressman Jerry P. Treňas, The Provincial Office for Culture, Arts, History and Tourism, Hon. Board Member Jett Rojas, Atty. Suzette Alquizada (President, Councilors’ League of Iloilo), Engr. Arthur Deala (Vice President, Central Santos Lopez, Inc.), Natividad Realty, Beauty Dynamics Facial Care Center, GDR Taxi, Donarose Ratilla, Floyd’s BBQ, Captain Dad’s Resto, Deala Surveying Office and Pacific Ads Printer. Official media partner is The News Today.

Sheila Barrios, now an Ilonggo VJ

Ilonggo pop singer, Sheila Barrios who is popular with her Ilonggo songs “Ginpalangga,” “Sa Handum na Guid Lang,” and “Salamat Iloy,” is now embracing a new image as one of the Ilonggo VJs of RSLPhoenix MTV, the first Ilonggo music show set to be aired at Tatak Ilonggo Channel 41 of Skycable Iloilo. VJ Sheila together Irish D. and Ernie Brito who are both Ilonggo music artists will host the 30-minute music show dedicated to promote Ilonggo artists with their music videos. With a bubbly personality and talent in hosting, Sheila will make waves not only as a local pop artist in Western Visayas but also as a versatile host and VJ of the music show. Episodes of the show will also be uploaded in youtube very soon. Sheila is happy to be a part of RSLPhoenix MTV who first gave her the break when they recorded and released her first single back in 2010. Unexpectedly, her song released as an independent single through an indie management team of RSLPhoenix Music became a hit and instantly popularized among young Ilonggo—as far as Bacolod, Negros and other provinces in Panay.

VJ Sheila will be hosting the show with a lot of surprises and fun every week. Catch RSLPhoenix MTV weekly at Tatak Ilonggo channel 41 of Skycable Iloilo. For those who can’t watch the Cable TV telecast, they can check out the official youtube channel of RSLPhoenix MTV very soon. Check out and like the show’s fanpage at www.facebook.com/rslphoenix for more updates and their next live gigs.

Sheila’s Teaser Shoot for New Music Video

Sheila Barrios together with Zpinx Angel of Mix Ilonggo Crew (M.I.C.) Muzik recently shot the first scene for their upcoming official music video of their latest collaboration single “Kung Akon Ka Lang” last January 4, 2012 at Tatak Ilonggo Channel 41 studio. The video shoot took place via green screen and the video will be edited for the final compilation. This is the first time that Sheila and Zpinx had a video shoot at Tatak Ilonggo studio as preparation for the launching of RSLPhoenix MusicTV, the first of its kind all-Ilonggo music video show to be aired at Tatak Ilonggo channel 41 at Skycable Iloilo. The second scene will be shot very soon in various locations throughout Iloilo.