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Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics
Studio album by Jay R
Released	February 5, 2010
Recorded	2009–2010
Genre	Pop, R&B
Length	56:34
Label	Universal Records
Producer	Kathleen Dy-Go, Ito Rapadas
Jay R chronology
Soul In Love (2008) Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics (2010)
Singles from Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics
"Himala" Released: February 4, 2010

Jay R Sings OPM Love Classics is the fifth studio album and second cover album by Filipino pop, R&B singer Jay R, released on February 5, 2010. The album was produced by Ito Rapadas, who is also behind the production of Soul In Love. The album consists of thirteen Tagalog songs, which were originally recorded by popular OPM acts in the 80's and 90's, handpicked by Jay R himself.

Conception

All of the thirteen songs in the album were handpicked by Jay R himself, and for the first time, he decided to record an all-Tagalog album as a tribute to some of the biggest OPM hitmakers during the 80's and 90's. Songs from OPM luminaries like Basil Valdez, Sharon Cuneta, Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Jaya, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Ogie Alcasid and even bands like Rivermaya, True Faith, I-Axe, South Border are given the "Jay R touch" and will surely appeal to Jay R fans and OPM music lovers alike. The album features Jay R's collaboration with the First Filipino Female Diamond Artist & "Asia's Soul Siren" Nina in the track "Muli", while the carrier single is the 1996 Rivermaya classic "Himala".^[1]

Background and production

Jay R took the local music-biz by storm when his smash ballad "Bakit Pa Pa" became the one of the biggest OPM ballads of 2003. He was crowned the "Philippines' Prince of R&B", because of his smooth and soulful vocal styling, which eventually spawned several local clones. His debut album Gameface was certified Platinum and Jay R became a household name. Movies, commercial endorsements, gigs and regular TV stints came his way and a new OPM superstar was born. His Gold-certified self-titled second album produced another hit "Ngayo'y Narito", but it was his 2008 album Soul In Love that surprised everyone in the music industry. Soul In Love is filled with a solid track list, unbelievable instrumentation, a great live feel and an outstanding vocal performance. It's no wonder Soul In Love became one of the biggest albums of 2008 and also solidified Jay R's status as Platinum recording artist, when the album became his second Platinum record. With Soul In Love, he was able to capture a new audience with his easy listening vocal style without losing the signature Jay R soulful delivery.^[1]

Track listing

All tracks were produced by Ito Rapadas.

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