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Album Info
Release Date: 2013Label: MCA Music Inc.
Comes in a 4-panel Digisleeve with an 8-panel fold-out leaflet containing lyrics and the following extensive list of thank you's (included here in compliance with RSG §10.8):------
Long Overdue thank you's
Malek Lopez would like to thank Paula, Mara, Kokoy & Anna Guevara; Tommy, Hirene & Mark Lopez; Erwin Romulo, Caliph8, Fred, Armi Millare, Junji Lerma, Sach Castillo, Juno Oebanda, Jason Tan, Tad Ermitaño, Tengal Drilon, Tujiko Noriko, Mark Laccay.
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This Long Overdue album is the four-year (more like five!) sum total of talent, creativity, hard work, tears, more tears, gorgeous memories, and a whole lot of love from these wonderful, talented, generous people:
Malek Lopez, without whom I never would have embarked on this creative journey. I drove you up the wall and yet you welcomed me into your world. Gaining your friendship and your entire family's was the biggest bonus of all.
My family for putting up with me all throughout - we put the Addams to shame! My staff for standing by me even during the hard times - Nanay & Xtin especially.
The fabulous musicians, the amazing studios & engineers, creative people (you are individually mentioned in the credits) - I have been fortunate to work with the best. I will always be grateful to you for helping me put this project together.
I would also like to single out The Katrons (Kate's Patrons, LOL) for their generosity & support: Dale & Gigi Tudtud; Ben & Sandra Smits; Choy & Michiko Torralba; Jasmine, Manuel & Alex Lisbona; Jun & Pia Sy; Francois Chazelle & Dennis Astorga; Ivy & Young Nieva; Suharto & Rina Reyes; Rick Viloria, Alex Tarnoff, Paul Pajo, Marshall Utoyo, Yohann Bayoyo, Eugene Benitez, Lucio Lim, Nicole Whisenhunt, JV & Marielle Colayco.
My 7101 Music Nation Family: Mr. Ryan Cayabyab, Twinky Lagdameo, Mr. Julio Sy, Jr., Gary & Angeli Valenciano, Jim Paredes, Ricky Ilacad, Gary Granada, Jay Durias, JV Colayco, Noel Cabangon, Joey Ayala, Quark Henares (Corkie!), along with the rest of my mentors, fellow campers & staff of the First Elements National Songwriting Camp. Radio Republic family (especially Kelley & Miggy).
The Benitez family; Karl, Gale & Ella; Ryan, Cristina & Daniela; Thad & Xiomara; Mike & Melany; Chloe & Brian; Christie Tan, Inez Aznar, Steven Chiongbian, Christie Tan, Vince Baguio, Vinh Tran, Vince Redondo, Dara & Jeremy, Lovine & Kate Gopez, Pia Zaragoza, Shane Doherty, Aaron Sjogren, KC Turner Productions & the rest of my U.S. friends.
Galerie Talmart, Knights of Rizal Paris, Isaac Lim, Gaston Damag, Sandra Palomar, Victoire, Gina & Stephen, Monique & Thibault, JR Bellanger, Victoria & the gang, the Paris mafia. Isa Tabasuares, Siri Svegler, Thomas Walter, Johannes Schoen & family, Kai Kreuzmueller, Annelie Naumann & our Berlin buddies. Ryc Aquino, the Birmingham gang, Brompton Cross-ers, Planet Philippines, Splash, Paolo, Kasper, Kai & Will, Drumm Inn - our UK posse.
Jackie, Melot & the gang, Chiqui, Marj & Matt, Kat, Mike & Kooky, Edu & Jaja, Kenneth, Mayan & the Elysian gang, Adele & Papa Ron, Myrza & Andrej, Isaac Bess, JR Isaac, Nico & Kat, Rocky & Lindsay, Jen & Sach, Armi & Kaw, 30 & KK, Polly Pockets (Hannah, Cecile, Lisa), Barbie, Ginger, Tess, Francis, Kim, Dee, Ed & number 4, the Fatima Gang (Pao, Rishi, Ats, Mike), Jaeger Tanco, Pat + Ga, Rhea & Miggy, Landmark, TCU, Ateneo, UPCC, STC & St. Ben friends.
Ed Cruz, Jac Vidgen, Camille, Alain & friends, Erika, Apol & Pilar, Madz & Mau, Bong & Rossy, Noel & Bang, the Zabogs, Wasaques, Kiting & Anding, Kat & Kates, Ananda & Terry, Ysa & Mark, Fr. Elis, Oz Mendoza, Marco Sardilio, Chris Tiu & the homies, Puey Q & our dinner mates, Tomasito, the Sunday Songwriting Soiree ladies.
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Special thanks to Karina & Isla Verzosa
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Sharon Atillo, Kenji O, Leeroy New, Jason Tan, Yvette Tan, Jake & Ina Verzosa, Charles & Grace Buenconsejo, Rabbit Hole Creatives, Miguel Escueta, Geraldine Javier, Raymond Lee, Manuel Ocampo, Maria Taniguchi, Patty Eustaquio, Reg Yuson, Jourdan Sebastian, Paolo & Raena Abella, Manila Massive, Trici Nicolas, Juno Oebanda, Brendan Goco, Eddie Boy Escudero, Inez Moro, Xeng Zulueta, Jenny Yrasuegui, Robby Carmona, Tim Yap, Pam Pastor, Poch Concepcion, Clinton Palanca, Raymond Ang, Bea Ledesma, YStyle, Preview, Rogue, MYX, Amplify.ph and everyone who's ever written about my music so far!
My Sanctum family (Zhoon Zhoon, Aslie, Triccia, Carlos & Tesa), Pipers, Millenia, Conspiracy, Storytellers, Clem Castro & the Lilystars family, Monx + Deo & the rest of Requiem Rising SG, Jane Cometa & the rest of Pen & Ink Manila, Charm & Matilda Productions, Anna & Giselle of B-Side Productions, Cris Ramos or Revolver, my Sonic Boom family, SAGA Productions, Greenhorn Productions, Karpos Multimedia, IndiEvents, Eventscape, Admit One, Fete de la WSK, I Love You x Future, Heima, Kasbah Fort & Boracay, Craft Rock & Grill, Opus, Republiq, M Café, Artist Dais, Outpost, Rib-o's, Route 196, Café Saguijo.
MCA Music Inc., Hairworks, Power Mac Center, BIG Shift Rehearsal Studios, Live Vibe Centrale, Shu Uemura, L'Oreal Philippines, Dr. Vicki Belo, Buddy's, Pinoytuner, Prive Luxury Club. Tere (Siggy!), Marsha, Chuck, Ate Mice, Erika.
The Torralbas, Tudtuds, Fernans, Lontoks, Lopezes, Guevaras, Lacsons, Santoses, Atillos, Kings, Gaisanos, Henareses, Guerreros, Chans, Veluzes, Delgados, Ongs, Almarios, Gutierrezes, Uys, Sys, Lims, Dinos, Uytengsus, Koksengs, Licaroses, Valdeses, Cuencas, Saulogs, Quisumbings, Cruzes, Dominguezes, Alcantaras, Blandfords, Lagdameos, Ejercitos, the De Veyra Rock, the Muntuertos.
The musicians I met along the way who gave me gems that I carry with me always: Dionne Warwick & her band, Gotye, Thomas Dybdahl, David Foster, Michael Bolton, Erlend Oye, Kings of Convenience, The Whitest Boy Alive, David Garza, Aimee Mann, Barbie Almalbis, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, Cynthia Alexander, Urbandub, Middle Earth, Dougy Mandagi, Makoto Ozone, Sergio Vega, Sia Furler, Jose Mari Chan, Mike & Angelo Villegas, Bayang Barrios, Up Dharma Down, Radioactive Sago Project, Fuseboxx, Sandwich, Pedicab, The Camerawalls, Kjwan, Bare Bones, X, Hard Candy.
To every lovely person who has attended my shows, driven me to a gig, carried my keyboard, carried ME, booked me, given gifts to inspire me, hosted for me, shown me around, hugged me, gave me a scolding, watched a show with me, like/shared/commented on/tweeted/IG'd, fed me, listened to me sing &/or rant, tolerated me, left an imprint on my heart, taught me a lesson, ordered my clothes, appreciated me!
And to YOU for acquiring a copy of this album!
Thank you, Lord!
Big hugs from small girl,
KT
p.s. I did my best, but if I missed you, please forgive me - it's past deadline!!!
This album is dedicated to my mother, Atty. Evil. I could write a gazillion albums and it still would not be enough to honor you.
In memory of my Daddy Lou.
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Some additional thank you's appear on the inside of the Digisleeve as well:
"Special thanks to the Hunter and Hill families"
"Special thanks to Dennis Cham, Mike Villegas & Brian Cua"
"Special thanks to Dan Gil & his team"
Track durations taken from CD in iTunes software.