Debut Album Of ZENDEE Titled “ I BELIEVE"!

Warner Music Philippines proudly announces the release of debut album of  ZENDEE titled “ I BELIEVE. ”

            The nine-track album features six original compositions and three cover songs.  The complete titles, composers, theme and concept of the songs are as follows:

“ Runaway ” is an upbeat, getting over / moving on love song with a current/new sound written by US-based songwriters and world-class composers Andrew Fromm, Matt Bronleewe, Jordan Pruitt, & Tyler Hayes.

“ The Ones You Love ” - a love song about heartache and “ Completely ” -  a ‘couples song’ were both written by Diane Eve Warren. Dianne is a US-based songwriter highly regarded worldwide as a hit maker with hundreds of hit songs under her belt.

“ I Believe ” - an inspirational love song with only the piano and vocals and “ If You Want ” -  the only love song in the album that has only a ukulele and vocals as accompaniment. This was written by Lamberto Reyes Jr.  who also composed songs for other Warner Music artists.

“ Go The Distance ” is an inspirational song which best exemplifies the journey of Zendee and at the same time showcasing her vocal prowess. Written by Alan Menken, David Joel Zippel.

“ Hallelujah ” written by Leonard Cohen, is an  ‘arena’ inspired sound which focus on Zendee’s  vocal prowess.

“ Love Takes Time ” written by Mariah Carey and Ben Margulies is Zendee's version of this classic hit.

“ Runaway ” (acoustic)  is a stripped-down version of  ‘ Runaway. ’

The artistic and production team of  Zendee – “I Believe” is composed of  Flerry de Leon (Executive Producer), Neil Gregorio (Album Producer; A&R Direction),  Dante Tanedo (Chief Recording Engineer),  Dan Tanedo, Angee Rozul, & Efren San Pedro (Additional Recording),  Dante Tanedo (Song Mixing @ Bellhaus Entertainment Studio); Neil Gregorio (Song Sequence and Mastering), Arnie Mendaros, Moy Ortiz & Neil Gregorio (Vocal Supervision),  Niccolo Cosme (Photography), and Ira Cosme (Cover Layout).

I Believe is now available at all your favorite record stores on iTunes.

            To get Zendee’s ringback tones, just text ZENDEE to 2447 for SMART subscribers and you can also visit www.pressplay.ph.

A mall tour, special TV guest appearances and radio interviews will also be conducted to prmote the album.

Zendee will perform as the special guest artist of Jason Mraz on his concert on May 14 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

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Zendee Rose Japitana Tenerefe, 21 (b. June 21, 1991), started singing when she was four years old, in General Santos City, South Cotabato, Philippines. At six years old, she was recording her vocals on cassette tapes and sending these to her mom, who was working abroad then also as a singer, in the hope that she would be “discovered” and they could then be together.

Believing that her talent would give her the means to help her family, Zendee also started joining singing contests, as well as every other singing opportunity that came her way, throughout her teens. She became a scholar of Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao, now Sarangani representative, after singing at his campaign sortie. With his help, Zendee completed her education with a degree in Information Technology at STI-General Santos.

Shortly after college graduation, Zendee got her first big break when she was brought to Manila to participate in the ABS-CBN talent show X-Factor Philippines, which began on June 23, 2012. Unfortunately, she did not make it past boot camp tryouts; her friend, KZ Tandingan, went on to win.

The intrepid Zendee elected to stay in Manila to try out for other singing competitions, including Pinoy Dream Academy Season 3 and Pilipinas Got Talent Season 4, both by ABS-CBN. Again, she didn’t make the final cut.

Not giving up, Zendee also joined smaller singing contests, such as a segment on primetime variety show Will Time Big Time on TV5. During this period, Zendee and her mother would sleep at a Mandaluyong fire station at night, and the young singer would practice at videoke display stands at nearby malls during the day.

As luck would have it,  one practice session in SM Megamall, Zendee – singing Jennifer Holliday’s “And I Am Telling You” – was captured on video by a passerby (Yuan Juan or youngjay0918), who happened to be a video blogger. The video, posted on July 28 on YouTube with the title “Random Girl,” quickly went viral, garnering over 2 million hits, 14,063 likes and more than 5,000 comments. On the web, Zendee became known as “Random Girl,” “Mystery Karaoke Girl,” “Viral Diva,” and “Supermarket Superstar.”

This astounding video brought her to the attention of Warner Music Philippines, which offered her a recording contract on their 1st visit to their makeshift home in the Fire Station. Zendee also caught the interest of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where she was regarded as “the next big thing.” The Ellen camp contacted her in August, and together with Warner Music, flew her to Los Angeles for taping.

Her debut on the international stage, a performance of “And I Am Telling You” on Ellen, aired on Oct. 26, 2012. During the show, DeGeneres gave Zendee an iPad 3 made to look like a miniature portable videoke machine, “filled with all the songs” that the singer loved. 

Currently recording with Warner Music Philippines, Zendee keeps herself busy with frequent guestings on Party Pilipinas, Manny Many Prizes, to name a few. She will perform as the special guest artist of Jason Mraz on his concert on May 14 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

Her album ‘I believe’ is out now and is available at major record bars and on iTunes.

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UP Close And Personal

PERFORMER YOU WOULD DROP EVERYTHING TO GO SEE:  

©      Beyonce Knowles

POP CULTURE GUILTY PLEASURE:  

©       Mahilig ako magobserve ng mga tao sa facebook: kung pano sila pumorma, mag-isip, etc.

FAVORITE CITIES:    

©      General Santos City. Dito ako lumaki. Dito ko rin nasimulan yung singing career ko, kumukuha kami ni mommy ng maliliit na gigs para makaraos at makabili ng pagkain.

FIRST TAPE YOU’VE EVER OWNED:  

©      Beegees tape :) nung bata ako mahilig ako kumanta ng mga kanta ng beegees. Ginagaya ko pa boses nila.

FAVORITE PRE-/POST- SHOW MEAL:  

©      Kahit ano ako pagdating sa pagkain.

MOMENT YOU KNEW YOU WANTED TO PERFORM FOR A LIVING:

©      4 years old palang po kasi ako, gusto ko na mag apply na singer sa pinagtatrabahuan ni mommy abroad, para magkasama na kami.. Tapos nung 5 ako, sumasali na ako sa mga singing contest, tapos yung prize bibigay ko sa mga tita ko pambili ng bigas

FAVORITE LIQUID REFRESHMENT:  

©      Calamansi Juice na may isang cube ng ice.

PRE-SHOW RITUALS OR WARM-UPS:  

©      Wala po e, feeling ko yung warm up ko yung dumaldal ako ng dumaldal bago mag perform. :))

YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS:

©      Freedom, Family, Friends, Music J

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO ?

©      Always jive in the rhythm of life.

WORST FLUBBED LINE/MISSED CUE/ONSTAGE MISHAP:

©      While singing, wala pa naman. Pero pag nagsasalita lang intro's and thank you's infront of the crowd parang dun ako laging kinakabahan, lalo na sa mga biglaang interviews tapos english, haaay naku! Pakantahin niyo nalang ako agad pwede!? Hahahaha

THREE THINGS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:  

1. cellphone
2. ipod / mp3 player
3. wifi

WORST OUTFIT EVER:

©      Siguro po yung nagjoin ako before ng GenSan Pop Idol 2007. Lahat kasi ng dun naka gown, ako lang naka cowgirl outfit, ako lang din kasi nag fast beat song nun kaya yun. Nakakhiya lang nun nasa taas kaming lahat ibang-iba lang ako dun, pero buti nalang 2nd runner up ako nun.

LEADING ARTIST YOU'VE BEEN DYING TO SING WITH:

©      Beyonce Knowles, Bruno Mars and Jason Mraz.

 WHAT OR WHO IS THE GREATEST LOVE OF YOUR LIFE ?

©      God, Family, supporters, MUSIC.

WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU HAPPIEST ?

©      When I guested on Ellen, i think naging proud ang mga Pinoy dahil dun, at syempre natupad yung pangarap namin ng pamilya ko. Atsaka yung ngayon na nakakatulong na ako sa pamilya ko sa GenSan.

GREATEST FEAR:

©      Yung mawala yung mga mahal ko sa buhay.

TRAIT YOU MOST DEPLORE IN YOURSELF: 

©      I feel badly that I don't really do enough to help other people

©      being prangka, pag ayaw o gusto ko yung tao, sinasabi ko agad

©      madaling maawa. Kahit super laki ng kasalanan, napapatawad ko parin.

GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE:

©      shoes, make up, latest gadgets and dogs.

CURRENT STATE OF  MIND:

©      I feel kind of hopeful right now, I feel like, life is taking me to a new direction

DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOUR APPEARANCE:

©      I easily get fat. L

GREATEST REGRET:

• Masasabi ko na wala akong specific na regret. Masaya ako sa mga nangyayari sa buhay ko ngayon at masasabi ko na nakarating ako dito dahil sa mga maganda at hindi masyadong magandang mga bagay na nangyari sa buhay ko.

TALENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE:

©      playing instruments

MOST TREASURED POSSESSION:

©      my red bagpack + hello kitty shirt + denim shorts= RANDOM GIRL!!

WHAT DO YOU REGARD AS THE LOWEST DEPTH OF MISERY?

©      being homeless and living on the streets with no one to care of me.

WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO LIVE ?

©      New York or Australia.

YOUR FAVORITE PAST TIME:

©      web browsing, listening to new songs 

FAVORITE ARTISTS:

©      Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Hudson, Regine Velasquez

QUALITY YOU LIKE MOST IN A GUY:

©      tahimik na matalino

FAVORITE SONGWRITERS:

©      Diane Warren, Taylor Swift

YOUR DREAM VENUE TO HOLD A CONCERT:

©      Smart Araneta Coliseum

WHO ARE YOUR HEROES IN REAL LIFE ?

©      God, Mommy and Yuan Juan – person who uploaded the viral video.

YOUR DREAM GUESTS IN YOUR CONCERT:

©      Yung mga idol ko sa OPM: Regine Velasquez, Kuya Rico Blanco. 

WHAT IS IT THAT YOU MOST LIKE TO DO ON YOUR SPARE TIME?

©      Listening to music with big headphones on. Welcome to my own world!! 

 WORDS OF ADVICE FOR ASPIRING PERFORMERS:  

©      God has a purpose kung bakit kayo binigyan ng sariling talento. Alagaan at i-share ito sa iba.

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