Nicole Laurel Asensio releases new Christmas single on November 26

Multi-talented artist Nicol Laurel-Asensio is all set to release her new song "Christmas Without You" this coming November 26 in Spotify. “Christmas Without You” is a prequel of sorts to last year’s original composition “See You This Christmas” and describes a couple saying their sweet goodbyes and exchanging well wishes as one of them needs to leave to work abroad to support their loved one.

The characters continue to find ways to remain hopeful during the holiday season, even if they are separated from one another. It is through the little holiday rituals they once shared, that the memory of one another comes alive, and they are renewed by the thought of being together again in due time.

The creative process was just simple according to Nicole as she started humming a melody and developed the first verse. She also watched Netflix movies in hopes of lyrical inspiration. A call with Nigerian-songwriter Sam Akins, whom she also had previous musical projects, gave his creative opinions and made a few adjustments and gave a soulful flavor in the song.

As it was set, it's all ready for a music video. PBB housemate Ranty Portento joins the team as Nicole's partner. From an initial Zoom call to fulfill the leading man role, he was easy to work with. The music video will also be released soon to give us sweetness, laughter, light and comfortable way for a Christmas feel.

Nicole Laurel-Asensio and Ranty Portento

Christmas Without You's full music team consists of Nicole Laurel-Asensio for vocals, music and lyrics with Sam Akins. Arranged and produced with Michael Guevarra, Ira Cruz. The band takes Otep Concepcion on drums, Simon Tan for upright bass, Ira Cruz for guitar and bells, Nikko Rivera on electric piano, Michael Guevarra on saxophone, Lester Sorilla on trumpet, Darius Mendoza on trombone. This song is distributed and published by Warner Music Philippines.

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Nicole Laurel-Asensio tells her Poblacion story in new single

General Luna lead vocalist Nicole Laurel-Asensio teases a new single about the life in one of the Metro's entertainment districts Poblacion, to be released on Spotify on October 16 and a music video on October 17.

In her story, Nicole narrates the colorful night life when all the flickering neon lights illuminate the fun and vibrant story of each person who wander in the streets of Poblacion. Who would forget the loud sounds, lingering smoke and intoxicating drinks that help us escape from the monotonous and tiring days of hard labor? Nicole Laurel-Asensio writes her story of meeting people, enjoy a time of happiness or even unfortunate events. That what makes Poblacion an interesting spot and Montmartre of Makati.

Poblacion combines jazz, big-band music and maybe hard rock, thanks to the collaboration with Chito Miranda and AMP Big-band which Nicole had drawn inspiration to. Coming also this week is a 1920s or so themed music video with no other than legendary Ms Cherie Gil. Watch the making of the song and music video below: 

Catch the newest single POBLACION on these online platforms:

October 16 (single) - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RMFs9IdGEE7sAwQHMK4UY

October 17 (music video) - https://www.facebook.com/nicoleasensiomusic

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I can listen to Spotify clearly with Cloudfone

I listen to Spotify everyday and it's really convenient when you have your mobile phone beside you. It's easy to browse for my favorite tunes and I use it while commuting, while working and even when I go to sleep. Spotify gives me the best playlist for your every mood with just a touch of a button. I'm a super fan.

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The partnership between CloudFone and Spotify is definitely one that will rock the Philippine market for smartphones and tablets, an endeavor that will endear CloudFone and Spotify closer to the hearts of its Filipino consumers. We can all expect more industry-shaking efforts to come from this young company in the very near future, which are all part of its vision to further grow as a responsible and innovative business that aspires to make technology within every Filipino’s reach.

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