“We are thrilled
to be working with Jose Mari Chan and these talented OPM artists for the launch
of Spotify’s first Asia-made Holiday Single. Christmas is one of the biggest
cultural moments in the Philippines and we want to celebrate it with our
listeners,” says Kossy Ng, Artist
& Label Marketing Lead, Spotify, Southeast Asia. She adds, “We kick-started
2019 with a relaunch of our flagship OPM playlist Tatak Pinoy and we’re excited to end the year with yet another big OPM moment, which
is a testimony to our continued support of the thriving local music scene!”
Jose Mari Chan says, “When I recorded the track back in the
90s, I never dreamed that it would become the quintessential Christmas song it
is today; that it would be listened to year after year and loved by
generations. To me, the spirit of Christmas is being able to give and share
your love and Christmas isn’t ‘perfect’ without someone special, someone you love.”
“This
collaboration with Spotify pays tribute to a holiday classic while reinventing
what a Christmas special can be and we are so excited to be a part of its
history,” says December Avenue. Moira Dela Torre adds, “The song is
close to my heart. It has always been one of my favourite Christmas songs and
now it feels even more special to me.”
Ben&Ben says, “We actually had the opportunity to do a
cover of Jose Mari Chan’s song “Beautiful Girl” earlier this year for the Spotify Jams: OPM
Love Songs campaign. Being able to collaborate with him on one of his Christmas
classics is an absolute honour.”
For I Belong to the Zoo and Julie
Anne San Jose, a perfect Christmas means being able to spend more time with
family; celebrating the holidays with their loved ones. Julie Anne San Jose
adds, “For me, Christmas is also about showing gratitude and being able to
share and give your blessings to other people.”
"We are
delighted to work together with Spotify, Jose Mari Chan, and the all-star line
up to bring to life this reimagined version of "A Perfect Christmas"
for the Christmas season. This collaboration has presented itself as the
perfect opportunity to celebrate what makes it a well-loved track, the amazing
talent we have in the country, and the true reason behind the season,"
says Kathleen Dy-Go, Managing
Director of Universal Records, Philippines.
For more festive
cheer from the artists behind the Single, fans can look out for a special Tatak
Pinoy All-Stars video coming soon to Spotify Philippines Facebook’s page. And for fans wanting a taste
of even more reimagined yuletide classics, they can head over to the Spotify Singles: Holiday Collection playlist featuring artists from around the
world, including Liam Payne, The Lumineers, Tori Kelly, Reik and Adam Lambert.
