Maria Aragon Launches her first Self-titled Album under Star Records + Give Away

Most of us already know who Maria Aragon is and to those who don't uhm...... try searching her on YouTube.

When she sang her cover of born this way

Maria Aragon has one of those talents people would be envious of.  I for one, can't sing even if my life depended on it. Her Fame all started when Lady Gaga tweeted her born this way cover.  Now, her video has over 40 million views.  She was also featured in one of Ellen DeGeneres's show which boosted her fame even more. Eventually, record companies started to take notice of her new found fame.  Perhaps, she can rise to stardom just as Charice Pempengco or Justin Beiber who were YouTube sensations.

So after months of preparation and decision making, she's finally ready to release her first self-titled album under Star Records.

Here are some of her songs. (see video)  Don't you just love her sweet and melodic voice?=)

Now for the good news, get to hear more of her beautiful voice because we are raffling off Maria Aragon's autographed photo and Self-titled Album.  (For Philippine Residents only)

Our contest is from September 5, 2011 to September 18, 2011.   There are multiple ways to earn an entry:

• Mandatory: (equivalent to 4 entries)

1. Like us in facebook 
• Place on your wall "@Crumpylicious Blog Page is giving away Maria Aragon's autographed photo and Self-titled Album join now http://t.co/QK5Bzyl" (1 post = 1 entry) (don't forget to tag us)
2. Follow us on twitter
• Tweet "@crumpyblog is giving away Maria Aragon's autographed photo and Self-titled Album join now http://t.co/QK5Bzyl " (1 tweet = 1 entry) (don't forget to tag us)
3. Like Maria Aragon's Fan Page
4. comment on why you want to win

• Optional 

1. Follow us in GFC (see right side of the page) (1 entry)
2. Like our partners:
• Crumpylicious Store Fan Page (1 entry)
• Like and Request Community (1 entry)
• Crumpylicious Kennel (1 entry)
3. Subscribe via RSS feeds (1 entry)
4. Subscribe via Email (1 entry)

Send your entries by commenting the following:

1. Name
2. Contact Details (Email)
3. FB post URL/s
4. Tweet URL/s
5. GFC name (if any)
6. FB name or URL (if you liked the optional)
7. RSS (if you subscribed via RSS)

The winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be announced on Sept 21, 2011.  Good luck!

The Tattoo Tatt Awards at Manila Peninsula Hotel

Last night, we attended the Tattoo Tatt Awards at Manila Peninsula, Rigodon Ballroom.  The venue was memorable for me because that was where I had my Junior-Seniors prom when I was in 3rd year high school.    

Before we entered the ballroom, our photos were taken and we posted it together with the rest.  Cool right?

Maria Ressa

@FireceDong and @Maria_Ressa gave an awesome speech.  Although, I am not very active in twitter, I followed Ms. Maria Ressa after her powerful speech.=) The Tatt Awards Awarding proceeded hosted by Divine Lee and Tim Yap.  Other indie rocker nominees such as Paramita (Check video below), Johnoy Danao and the YouTube sensation with 1 million views Arjohn Gilbert showcased their music during the intervals. 

Arjohn Gilbert

Paramita

Johnoy Danao

I previously posted my votes (see separate entry) and some of them won.  How about yours?  And the winner for the Tatt Awards are... 

• Stylismo - Laureen Uy

Laureen Uy

• Ballbreaker - Lea Salonga (represented by her mom Ligaya Salonga)


• Word Slayer - Roy Reyes Landicho

Roy Reyes Landicho

• Artiste - Jin Joson

Jin Joson

• Tech Junkie - Mark Macanas


• Thought Mover - Bianca Gonzalez (via video)


• The Advocate - Elizabeth Angsioco

Elizabeth Angsioco

• Indie Rocker - Up Dharma Down (performed on stage)

• Video Slinger - Mikey Bustos (via Youtube Video)


• The One - Filipino Free Thinkers

Filipino Free Thinkers

All the winners, speakers and hosts

Special award to Ms. Divine Lee

Special Award to Arjohn Gilbert

There were also special awards given to Ms. Divine Lee, Arjohn Gilbert and Maria Aragon for their outstanding accomplishments through social media.  


We also met Globe Tattoo endorsers Alodia Gosiengfiao and Coach Rio.

Alodia Gosiengfiao

Coach Rio

The sweet and innocent Maria Aragon performed two of her debut songs while everyone enjoyed the buffet.  Soon, the DJ started to play the music and there was free flowing drinks from the bar.  

Overall, it was an awesome night.  A big congratulations to the winners!  It was great that we got to meet our social media idols.  To be honest, its amazing that they may look like you and me but through social media, their powers are limitless.  We wanted to stay and party but we had to leave for the Suplado Show (see separate entry)