Kyla soulfully took her fans on a journey of 15 years in music and remains as one of OPM’s most-celebrated female vocalists.
Apart from That’s Entertainment and Tawag ng Tanghalan, Kyla actually made her big debut in 2000 with her first album Way To Your Heart with its carrier single “Bring It On” easing up on the charts.
However, it was her sophomore single, “Hanggang Ngayon,” that turned out to be the breakthrough hit. The song’s music video, directed by Lyle Sacris boosted the song’s popularity. Kyla bagged MTV VMA South East Asia recognitions and two big honor trophies at the 2001 MTV Pilipinas Awards for Best New Artist and Video of the Year. Kyla also received Awit Awards recognition as Best New Female Artist.
In 2001, Kyla went back to the competition loop as she joined ABS-CBN’s Himig Handog sa Makabagong Kabataan. Together with Kaya and V3, Kyla interpreted Jonathan Manalo’s entry “Tara Tena” and aced the said songwriting competition. A few years after, Kyla reunited with now Star Songs’ genius Manalo and returned to the Metropop Song Festival via “Buti Na Lang,” which placed third.
She was also blessed with the Female Artist of the Year award from country’s top Pop-CHR radio stations, Magic 89.9 and Monster Radio RX 93.1. Kyla graced the MTV Asia Awards stage with British boy band Blue. They collaborated on the big hit “Flexin.”
Not Your Ordinary Girl, Kyla’s 4th album in 2004, and one of her best-selling, generated smash singles such as “Because Of You,” “If the Feeling Is Gone” and “Not Your Ordinary Girl.” The singles all became no.1 in different charts. Not Your Ordinary Girl also became a gig at the Araneta Coliseum, Kyla’s first major and certified sold-out concert.
Kyla continued to show her R&B chops in her albums, Beautiful Days, Heartfelt, Heart to Heart and the OPM breakthrough Private Affairs. Even if the albums showcased her own rendition of existing worldwide hits, Kyla proved that originals could be hits.
Her singles “Beautiful Days,” “Mahal Kita (‘Di Mo Pansin)” and “Don’t Tie Down” were evidence that OPM R&B was alive. Kyla also checked out other work area with “Huling Sayaw,” her rock collaboration with Kamikazee.
After Kyla’s short hiatus when she settled down with PBA superstar Rich Alvarez and their son Toby Elsiah, she came back with a bang. Kyla released her ninth studio album, Journey, with its carrier neo-soul track “Kunwa-Kunwari Lang. ‘ Since Kyla brought a new flavor to her music, fans immediately embraced her back and hence the song zoomed to the top of the charts. The album also featured rankers “Dito Na Lang and My Heart,” her heart-warming collaboration with International R&B Superstar Brian McKnight. Her return also took her back to the music festivals as Kyla and OPM master Jungee Marcelo finished first at the Philpop Music Festival 2014 with their inspirational entry “Salbabida.”
This year marks new beginnings for Kyla. After joining Cornerstone Entertainment, Kyla opened her doors to ABS-CBN. The R&B Queen appeared in different Kapamilya shows like Kris TV, Aquino & Abunda Tonight, It’s Showtime, Banana Split, and Gandang Gabi Vice. Kyla’s biggest Kapamilya surprise was when she appeared in ASAP’s 20th anniversary for the first time in fifteen years. Currently, Kyla is heard every night singing ‘On the Wings of Love,” the theme song of the drama series of the same title. To date, she had already graced two major events for ABS-CBN’s The Filipino Channel, in London and New Zealand.
In her colorful and soulful 15 years in the industry, Kyla might have showcased everything already – but her remarkable sound and songs continue to inspire and touch music fans’ hearts. The R&B Queen continues to soar with Kyla : Flying High (The 15th Anniversary Concert) on Nov. 20 at 8:00 p.m. at the Kia Theater, Araneta Center with special guests Jay R, KZ and Erik Santos. With the G-Force.
For tickets, call Ticketnet at 911-5555 or log on to www.ticketnet.com.ph.