LIST OF FINALISTS
The 24th Awit Awards
Performance Awards
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST
| Song Title | Artist | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pansin) | KYLA | Polyeast Records |
| 2 | Your Song | LEA SALONGA | Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/Ambient Media |
| 3 | 'Di Lang Ikaw | JURIS | Star Recording Inc. |
| 4 | You Don't Know | REGINE VELASQUEZ | Universal Records, Inc. |
| 5 | Ain't A Crime | AMBER DAVIS | Viva Records Corporation |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A MALE RECORDING ARTIST
| Song Title | Artist | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huling Araw | DJ MYKE | Ivory Music & Video |
| 2 | Someday | NYOY VOLANTE | MCA Music, Inc. |
| 3 | Handog | DOLPHY | Polyeast Records |
| 4 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | GARY VALENCIANO | Star Recording Inc. |
| 5 | Did It Ever | GARY VALENCIANO | Universal Records, Inc. |
BEST COLLABORATION
| Song Title | Artist | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sari Saring Kwento | CHAMP LUI PIO feat. GLOC 9 and NOEL CABANGON | Polyeast Records |
| 2 | Star Ng Pasko | AIZA SEGUERRA, JURIS, CAROL BANAWA and YENG CONSTANTINO | Star Recording Inc. |
| 3 | Muli | JAY R and NINA | Universal Records, Inc. |
| 4 | Pangarap Lang Kita | PAROKYA NI EDGAR feat. HAPPEE SY | Universal Records, Inc. |
| 5 | The Love Song | RAFFI AND DAVEY | Viva Records Corporation |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A GROUP OF RECORDING ARTISTS
| Song Title | Artist | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Picture Picture | TANYA MARKOVA | MCA Music, Inc. |
| 2 | Baliw | KISS JANE | Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/MRU Publishing/Sonic State |
| 3 | Ang Huling Yakap Ng Mundo | IMAGO | Universal Records, Inc. |
| 4 | Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako) | PAROKYA NI EDGAR | Universal Records, Inc. |
| 5 | 'Yun Lang | TRUE FAITH | Viva Records Corporation |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW FEMALE RECORDING ARTIST
| Song Title | Artist | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Today I'll See The Sun | FRENCHESKA FARR | GMA Records |
| 2 | Kalikasan | JUSTINE L. LEGASPI | Jarl Records |
| 3 | Anima Christi | LIEZEL GARCIA | Star Recording Inc. |
| 4 | This Moment | LARA CUEVAS | Viva Records Corporation |
| 5 | Solo | YSSA | Viva Records Corporation |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW MALE RECORDING ARTIST
| Song Title | Artist | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huling Araw | DJ MYKE | Ivory Music & Video |
| 2 | Faithfully | JOVIT BALDIVINO | Star Recording Inc./Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 3 | Carrie | JOVIT BALDIVINO | Star Recording Inc./Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 4 | Back To Love | QUEST | Universal Records, Inc./ Cornerstone Music Prod. |
| 5 | Panaginip | MARVIN ONG | Viva Records Corporation |
BEST PERFORMANCE BY A NEW GROUP OF RECORDING ARTISTS
| Song Title | Artist | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Picture Picture | TANYA MARKOVA | MCA Music, Inc. |
| 2 | Baliw | KISS JANE | Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/MRU Publishing/Sonic State |
| 3 | Walang Iba | EZRA BAND | Star Recording Inc./Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 4 | Para Sa 'Yo | RPM | Viva Records Corporation |
| 5 | Red Heaven | GENERAL LUNA | Warner Music Philippines |
Creativity Awards
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
| Album Title | Producer(Exec. & Line) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juris, Now Playing | Malou N. Santos &
Annabelle R. Borja
Jonathan Manalo, Jungee Marcelo, Gino Cruz, Arnold Buena, Ian Umali, Aiza Seguerra & Duncan Ramos JURIS |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 2 | Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics | Kathleen Dy Go
Ito Rapadas JAY R |
Universal Records, Inc. |
| 3 | Fantasy | Kathleen Dy Go Regine Velasquez REGINE VELASQUEZ |
Universal Records, Inc. |
| 4 | Ngayon At Kailanman: A Tribute to George Canseco |
Kathleen Dy Go Ito Rapadas OGIE ALCASID |
Universal Records, Inc. |
SONG OF THE YEAR
| Song Title - Artist | Composers(s)/Lyricist(s) | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falling In Love | REY CANTONG | Alpha Music Corporation |
| 2 | 'Di Lang Ikaw | AIZA SEGUERRA & JURIS FERNANDEZ JURIS FERNANDEZ |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 3 | Kaya Mo! | JONATHAN MANALO | Star Recording, Inc. |
| 4 | I'll Be The One | CHRISTIAN MARTINEZ | Star Recording, Inc./ Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 5 | Pakiusap Lang (Lasingin Nyo Ako) | ALFONSO "CHITO" MIRANDA, JR. | Universal Records, Inc. |
BEST BALLAD
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isama Mo Ako | VEHNEE A. SATURNO VEHNEE A. SATURNO FRENCHESKA FARR |
GMA Records |
| 2 | Muli | JIMMY ANTIPORDA JIMMY ANTIPORDA DINGDONG AVANZADO |
Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/ NF Productions |
| 3 | Kung Tayo' Magkakalayo | GARY VALENCIANO REY VALERA GARY VALENCIANO |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 4 | 'Di Lang Ikaw | JONATHAN MANALO AIZA SEGUERRA & JURIS FERNANDEZ/JURIS FERNANDEZ JURIS |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 5 | Pangarap Lang Kita | CHITO MIRANDA CHITO MIRANDA PAROKYA NI EDGAR |
Universal Records, Inc. |
BEST ROCK / ALTERNATIVE
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakad | BUDDY ZABALA DIEGO CASTILLO & RAYMUND MARASIGAN SANDWICH |
Polyeast Records |
| 2 | Hanging Habagat | POLYEAST RECORDS CHAMP LUI PIO CHAMP LUI PIO |
Polyeast Records |
| 3 | Higante | ROBERT JAVIER FRANCIS M/ELY BUENDIA FRANCIS M & ELY BUENDIA |
Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 4 | Baliw | JONATHAN ONG JONATHAN ONG KISS JANE |
Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/MRU Publishing/Sonic State |
| 5 | Ang Huling Yakap Ng Mundo | BUDDY ZABALA & SANCHO SANCHEZ AIA DE LEON IMAGO |
Universal Records, Inc. |
BEST WORLD
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panatang Makabayani | EDITHA MENDOZA SAN PEDRO & PAUL ARMESIN JUNGEE MARCELO JINGLE BUENA |
Musikatha Ministries Foundation, Inc. |
| 2 | Hitik Sa Bunga | JOTAY & RICKY DE GUZMAN DINO CONCEPCION BROWNMAN REVIVAL |
Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
BEST NOVELTY
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawarma | FRANCIS GUEVARRA SHIVAKER/ SAM GOGNA SHIVAKER |
MCA Music, Inc. |
| 2 | Ayaw Sa Akin | FERDIE MARQUEZ DJ ROB BAYANI AGBAYANI |
Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 3 | Mr. Papabol | ROX B. SANTOS & ARLEN "BLANKTAPE" MAGDANGAN ROBSTER EVANGELISTA VHONG NAVARRO |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 4 | Kung Sexy Lang Ako | FAT SESSION LORIEMEL QUILAB FAT SESSION |
Viva Records Corporation |
| 5 | Jejemon | BLANKTAPE & NEIL GREGORIO ARLEN P. MANDANGAN BLANKTAPE |
Warner Music Philippines |
BEST DANCE RECORDING
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawarma | FRANCIS GUEVARRA SHIVAKER/SAM GOGNA SHIVAKER |
MCA Music, Inc. |
| 2 | Don't Tie Me Down | JAY R SILLONA, KRIS LAWRENCE, JIMMY MUNA, BILLY CRAWFORD & KYLA JAY R SILLONA, KRIS LAWRENCE, JIMMY MUNA, BILLY CRAWFORD & MELANIE CALUMPAD KYLA |
Polyeast Records |
| 3 | Move | GABRIEL VALENCIANO GABRIEL VALENCIANO GABRIEL VALENCIANO FEAT. KIANA VALENCIANO |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 4 | All Me | JONATHAN MANALO JONATHAN MANALO TONI GONZAGA |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 5 | Radio Revolution | QUEST QUEST & BOJAM of Flipmusic/QUEST QUEST |
Universal Records, Inc./Cornerstone Music Production |
BEST INSPIRATIONAL / RELIGIOUS
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May Pag-asa Pa | EDITHA MENDOZA SAN PEDRO & PAUL ARMESIN PAUL ARMESIN REUBEN LAURENTE |
Musikatha Ministries Foundation, Inc. |
| 2 | Lead Me Lord | JAMIE RIVERA & MIKE VILLEGAS N. ARNEL A. DE PANO AIZA SEGUERRA |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 3 | Sa 'Yo Lamang | JAMIE RIVERA FR. MANOLING FRANCISCO, SJ, FR. SILVERIO BORRES, SJ & PHILIP GAN JAMIE RIVERA WITH HAIL MARY THE QUEEN CHILDREN'S CHOIR |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 4 | Kaya Mo | DARWIN FERNANDEZ JONATHAN MANALO NEY DIMACULANGAN, TUTTI CARINGAL, KEAN CIPRIANO WITH PROTEIN SHAKE |
Star Recording, Inc./Ambient Media |
| 5 | Mountain Wind | TRUE FAITH MEDWIN MARFIL TRUE FAITH |
Viva Records Corporation |
BEST CHRISTMAS
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilang Tulog Pa Ba? | EMMANUEL L. ALFONSO, SJ MOY ORTIZ/EDITH M. GALLARDO ATENEO CHAMBER SINGERS |
Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc. |
| 2 | Silent Night Nanaman | FERDIE MARQUEZ VEHNEE A. SATURNO BAYANI AGBAYANI |
Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 3 | Ngayong Pasko Magniningning Ang Pilipino | ROX B. SANTOS & GABRIEL VALENCIANO LLOYD OLIVER CORPUZ, JORDAN CONSTANTINO, ROBERT LABAYEN & ROGEL AFRICA GARY VALENCIANO & TONI GONZAGA FEAT. UST CHOIR |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 4 | Christmas (A Time To Love) | JONATHAN MANALO, PAOLO ZARATE & ERIK SANTOS JONATHAN MANALO ERIK SANTOS |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 5 | Nakaraang Pasko | ITO RAPADAS TATS FAUSTINO CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA |
Universal Records, Inc. |
BEST RAP
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawarma | FRANCIS GUEVARRA SHIVAKER/SAM GOGNA SHIVAKER |
MCA Music, Inc. |
| 2 | Jejemon | BLANKTAPE & NEIL GREGORIO ARLEN P. MANDANGAN BLANKTAPE |
Warner Music Philippines |
BEST R & B
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easy Ka Lang | DJ MYKE SALOMON DJ MYKE SALOMON DJ MYKE |
Ivory Music & Video |
| 2 | Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pansin) | CHITO ILAGAN & KYLA FRANCIS LOUIS SALAZAR KYLA |
Polyeast Records |
| 3 | You Make Me Feel | JONATHAN MANALO JONATHAN MANALO & TONI GONZAGA TONI GONZAGA |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 4 | Back To Love | QUEST QUEST & B-ROC/QUEST QUEST |
Universal Records, Inc./Cornerstone Music Production |
BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR MOVIE/TV/STAGE PLAY
| Song Title | Producer (Exec. & Line) Composer(s)/Lyricist(s) Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muli Movie "MULI" |
JIMMY ANTIPORDA JIMMY ANTIPORDA DINGDONG AVANZADO |
Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.)/NF Productions |
| 2 | Walang Hanggan Teleserye "Immortal" |
REPUBLIKA REPUBLIKA NEY DIMACULANGAN & YENG CONSTANTINO |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 3 | Kaya Mo Movie "RPG Metanoia" |
DARWIN HERNANDEZ (Soupstar Entertainment Productions) JONATHAN MANALO NEY DIMACULANGAN, TUTTI CARINGAL, KEAN CIPRIANO WITH PROTEIN SHAKE |
Star Recording, Inc./Ambient Media |
Technical Achievement Awards
BEST MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT
| Song Title | Musical Arranger(s) | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panalangin | MEL VILLENA | MCA Music, Inc. |
| 2 | Kung Wala Ka | BOBBY VELASCO | Polyeast Records |
| 3 | Handog | MEL VILLENA | Polyeast Records |
| 4 | To Be With You | MON FAUSTINO | Star Recording, Inc. |
| 5 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | GERARD SALONGA | Star Recording, Inc. |
BEST VOCAL ARRANGEMENT
| Song Title | Vocal Arranger(s) | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easy Ka Lang | DJ MYKE | Ivory Music & Video |
| 2 | Kung Wala Ka | BOBBY VELASCO | Polyeast Records |
| 3 | Mahal Kita (Di Mo Pansin) | FRANCIS LOUIS SALAZAR | Polyeast Records |
| 4 | The Last Time I Felt Like This | FERDIE MARQUEZ | Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 5 | Last Christmas | ITO RAPADAS | Universal Records, Inc. |
BEST ENGINEERED RECORDING
| Song Title (Artist) | Sound Engineer(s) Recording Studio |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kung Wala Ka | NIKKI CUNANAN Asiatec Pink Noise |
Polyeast Records |
| 2 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | GERARD SALONGA Ambient Media |
Star Recording Inc. |
| 3 | You Don't Know | WILLY VILLA U.R. Recording Studio |
Universal Records, Inc. |
| 4 | I Believe | WILLY VILLA U.R. Recording Studio |
Universal Records, Inc. |
| 5 | Red Heaven | ANGEE ROZUL Tracks Studio |
Warner Music Philippines |
Album Packaging Excellence Award
BEST ALBUM PACKAGE
| Album | Creative Artists: Graphic Designer(s) Concept Photography | Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan Begin | Graphic Design & Album Concept: RONNIE TRES REYES & NORMAN RAMOS Photography: JEANNE YOUNG |
BWB Records & Music |
| 2 | Handog Ni Pidol (A Lifetime of Music and Laughter) | Graphic Design & Album Concept: WILLIE A. MONZON Photography: RAYMUND ISAAC |
Polyeast Records |
| 3 | KC | Graphic Design: GRACE TORRES Album Concept: MARIO JOSON Photography: MARK NICDAO |
Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 4 | Vina Morales: Awit Ng Ating Buhay | Graphic Design: PATRICK KEVIN CABRERA IV Album Concept: ROQUE "ROX" SANTOS & PATRICK KEVIN CABRERA IV Photography: MARLON PECJO |
Star Recording, Inc. |
| 5 | Nina Diamond: Greatest Hits | Graphic Design: JOSEPH DE VERA Album Concept: ANNE POBLADOR Photography: Various artists |
Warner Music Philippines |
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
| Song Title | Producer (Exec.& Line) Director Artist(s) |
Record Label | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disney | MCA MUSIC, INC. RICKY R. ILACAD KING PALISOC TANYA MARKOVA |
MCA Music, Inc. |
| 2 | Kalayaan | PIPER PAPER/POLYEAST RECORDS PIPER PAPER/POLYEAST RECORDS PANCHO ESGUERA BAMBOO |
Polyeast Records |
| 3 | Lakad | PIPER PAPER/POLYEAST RECORDS PIPER PAPER/POLYEAST RECORDS/SOUPSTAR ENTERTAINMENT JAYSON MAGBANUA SANDWICH |
Polyeast Records |
| 4 | Suplado Ka Pala Sa Personal | SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (PHIL.) RUDY TEE GALILEO TE ITCHYWORMS |
Sony Music Entertainment (Phils.) |
| 5 | Kaya Mo | STAR RECORDING, INC./AMBIENT MEDIA MARVIN QUERIDO TREB MONTERAS NEY DIMACULANGAN, TUTTI CARINGAL, KEAN CIPRIANO WITH PROTEIN SHAKE |
Star Recording Inc./Ambient Media |