La Diva (group)

La Diva
Background information
Origin Philippines
Genres Pop, P-pop, R&B, soul
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2008–2015
Labels GMA/Sony Music[1]
Associated acts Destiny's Child
Regine Velasquez
Jay R
Rachelle Ann Go
Ogie Alcasid
Jaya
Janno Gibbs
Kyla
Frencheska Farr
Kris Lawrence
Past members Jona
Aicelle Santos
Maricris Garcia

La Diva is a Filipino pop girl group, first established for the now-defunct musical variety-show SOP. The group is composed of two winners and a runner-up of Pinoy Pop Superstar, namely Jona, Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia. La Diva has sold more than 10,000 albums in the Philippines which has earned them several achievements, including an Awit Award, two PMPC Star Awards for Music and an Aliw Award, becoming the fourth best-selling female group in the Philippines behind the Sexbomb Girls, Aegis and Mocha Girls.

History

In May 2008, it was confirmed that the GMA Artist Center would be forming a female music trio called La Diva. With its "Three of a Kind" segment, the musical variety show was ready to introduce a new generation of "divas".

Member Jonalyn Viray noted that a meeting for the creation of La Diva was held in January 2008, with the stipulation that each member of the group would still keep their own identity, for their solo careers. While the three ladies of La Diva are uncertain of how the group was formed, the combining factor is that each of them came from the singing competition, Pinoy Pop Superstar. Viray and Maricris Garcia were the Grand Champions of the first and third seasons respectively, and Aicelle Santos was the runner-up of the second season.

From October 24–28, 2011, La Diva was invited to guest on three shows in Indonesia. They performed hits such as "I'm Yours" and "Empire State of Mind". On the now-defunct talk show of Showbiz Central, it was reported and confirmed that La Diva were going to begin working on an international album.[2]

La Diva: self-titled debut album

Their self-titled debut album was released to major record bars in most locations in the Philippines in November 2009. The album contains 10 tracks including their own versions of the songs "Apologize", "Angels Brought Me Here", "I'm Yours", "Best of My Love", "Stand Up For Love", "Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan" and their original songs, "Kasiping Ka" as their carrier single, "One Last Goodbye", and "Rosalinda".[3]

Members

Tours

Concerts

Tours

Discography

Albums

Singles

Artistry and influences

Musical styles

On La Diva's debut album, the group was noted to have a distinct, mixed style of reggae, belting pop, novelty and dance. Thematically, La Diva's music explores independence and female empowerment, such as in songs like "Angels Brought Me Here" and "Best of My Love". They have a blending of vocal styles; Jonalyn Viray being the soprano, Maricris Garcia taking the place of the mezzo-soprano, and Aicelle Santos as the alto.

Image

La Diva is known for a "belting style" and them being "sexy". Sony BMG Philippines from the business label described La Diva as a pop group characterized by bold, bright outfits and big, catchy hooks punctuated by rap verses and an "in-your-face swagger".

Styles and themes

La Diva has recorded R&B/novelty/pop songs with styles that encompasses urban, contemporary and dance-pop music. They have revealed that R&B female group Destiny's Child and fellow Filipina singer Regine Velasquez are among their influences.

Disbandment

In middle 2015, La Diva decided to disband because of some conflicts about the production. Jonalyn Viray is now currently signed a contract in Star Music in ABS-CBN as a solo artist, Star Music gives her a new screen name Jona that gives her more inticing and powerful name in Music Industry.
While Aicelle Santos and Maricris Garcia are still in GMA Artist Center as a solo artists, Aicelle is now joining as one of the host of Eat Bulaga and guesting some shows, and Maricris is working as one of GMA Network's Actress and guesting some shows.

Awards

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Dennis Trillo, Pauleen Luna may relasyon na". Journal.com.ph. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
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  4. ↑ "249k". Philippinepressclub.com. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  5. ↑ http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_dec22_2008

External links

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