Reyn's big bro performing with Zoo band

Reyn's big bro Percival (2nd from left) with Zoo band, Arnel's former bandmates

Reyn with his big bro Percival (left) and younger brother

Reyn rediscovering pop life in Manila

Ilonggo RnB artist, Reyn Callao who was nominated for Best Male Artist in the 2010 Ilonggo Music Awards of ABS-CBN Iloilo and a member of Ilonggo 3nity pop group, is presently in Manila to rediscover more where his talent for music can take him. He recently stayed with his older brother Percival Callao who is also an achiever with his musical talent as a pop- balladeer-turned-rock vocalist of a rock band for several years. Percival earned the moniker as “Bon Jovi of the Philippines” as a powerhouse vocalist of a band in Cowboy Grill, a popular resto bar in capital Manila. His impressive vocal prowess and versatility has earned him the admiration of many people. His recent achievement was when he landed the job as a replacement for Zoo Band’s new vocalist, the same band where Arnel Pineda started out. The band constantly played in Hong Kong and their live video performances caught the eye of one of the members of The Journey band in the USA. They immediately hired Arnel Pineda as their vocalist and that’s where his worldwide fame started. To fill up the place of Arnel, Reyn’s older bro will step in this year for Zoo band.

Meanwhile, Reyn came to Manila to expand his horizon aside being one of Iloilo’s noticeable Ilonggo music artists after popularizing Ilonggo remake RnB hit songs such as “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na.” He said in his latest Facebook message that his brother will accompany him to the audition of Pinoy Big Brother in ABS-CBN, Talentadong Pinoy and Willing Willie in TV5 before he leaves for a 2-year Hong Kong contract work with Zoo band.

Definitely, Reyn will be an Ilonggo talent to watch out for as he follows his dream with his big bro. Whether he succeeds or not entering these auditions, time can only tell that this Ilonggo artist is gonna be good in whatever he does.

Nakilala Ko (live) by Reyn Callao @ A Night to Remember

Reyn Releases 3rd single "E-shembot"

"E-shembot" is the third single of Ilonggo RnB artist Reyn Callao of Ilonggo 3nity featuring Eezzy of SYK Unit . Reyn is nominated for Best Male Artist at the first Ilonggo Music Awards of ABS-CBN Iloilo and MOR 91.1. The dance track is an original composition of Reyn and Eazzy with RSLPhoenix scheduled for Iloilo City and Bacolod City FM stations release this summer of 2011. Reyn is co-managed by RSLPhoenix Music. The music video is coming soon this year.

Ilonggo POP CD collects the best of RSLPhoenix Ilonggo Music Artists

Rising like a firebird in the stillness of the night, RSLPhoenix Music, an independent group of creative artists released a collection CD album of Ilonggo hit songs of their in-house Ilonggo Music Artists exclusively at their Pintados de Pasi show last March 19. But soon, the independent CD album will be available in selected shops and stores in Iloilo City.

Ilonggo POP, as it is entitled to represent the current wave of Ilonggo music dominating FM stations in the region and as far as Negros Occidental, the CD album is an independent effort to bring back the support of Ilonggo for their own music. The CD album contains the hit singles of local songstress Sheila Barrios (Ginpalangga and Sa Handum Na Guid Lang), RnB singer Reyn Callao (Seryoso and Bahala Ka Na), Cherry Callao (Ikaw Guid Lang), local vocal pop group Ilonggo 3nity (Badtrip),rap sensation All Out Kingz (Changes and Anu Bala?), newcomer Ilongga divallette Irish D. (Ikaw). The CD’s bonus tracks are also must-listen Ilonggo-produced tracks such as “Travel with Us” and “Nakilala Ka” by Reyn Callao, “All Nite” by Sheila Barrios and Stan, “Ilonggo Para sa Ilongga,” “I Love You” and “My Tears Falling Down” by All Out Kingz.

So, look no further for proper Ilonggo pop to hit your radio these days and grab the CD that contains everything that pops the heart of Ilonggos—ILONGGO POP-- available soon for only Php 70. For more information and orders you may...

Reyn and Ilonggo Music Artists rocked Pintados de Pasi

The wait was over, finally RSLPhoenix Music Ilonggo Artists successfully held a free mini-concert at Passi Public Plaza food festival area during the recent 41^st Pintados de Pasi Festival last March 19, 2011. The group of Ilonggo music artists who came and shared their music for the adoring Passinhon public include Sheila Barrios, Reyn Callao, Cherry Callao of Ilonggo 3nity, All Out Kingz, Irish D., Vhouyeng King, Conyo Boy, Ezzy of SYK Unit, Zpinx Angel and Mix Ilonggo Crew. The show started at exactly 5:30 PM with an upbeat dance song performance by Sheila Barrios and Stan of All Out Kingz with their duet “All Nite.” It was followed by a non-stop All Out Kingz original tracks from their hit singles “Changes,” Anu Bala?” to their love-themed rap songs “Baby Girl,” “I Love You” and their debut album title track “Ilonggo Para sa Ilongga.” Next was Cherry Callao who performed her first single “Ikaw Guid Lang” followed by a non-stop RnB performances of “Seryoso” and “Bahala Ka Na” by Reyn Callao plus Ezzy of SYK Unit joined him in front of the audience to perform their new Ilonggo dance song “E-shembot.” Newest Ilongga singer, Irish D. performed her mesmerizing first single “Ikaw” and was followed by SYK Unit’s front artists Vhouyeeng King and Conyo Boy who performed their popular Ilonggo hits “Bisan Anu Matabu,” “Kadaku Sang Moon,” and “Boho.” Irish D. was delighted to sing her newly-written second song “Paano Na” with a high-belting finale. Ilonggo 3nity’s Reyn Callao, Sheila Barrios and Cherry Callao finally performed their Australian internationally-released dance hit single “Badtrip” in full energy. Then Sheila was joined in front by Zpinx Angel to perform their upcoming collaboration single “Padayon.” Zpinx was rejoined by his groupmates in Mix Ilonggo Crew to perform their bouncy original rap songs. Finally, local songstress Sheila Barrios emotionally performed her certified Ilonggo hit singles “Ginpalangga” and “Sa Handum Na Guid Lang.” Before the show ended, Reyn Callao and Sheila Barrios was rejoined in front by all the Ilonggo artists as they performed the theme song of itravel Philippines magazine entitled “Travel with Us.”

The more than two-hour mini-concert was one of the most watched event during the weeklong festival of Passi City as they started to listen and embrace Ilonggo music. Irish D. and Vhouyeeng King hosted the show. They are hoping to come back again next year to Pintados de Pasi to prove that Ilonggo music will always be culturally-significant for all Ilonggos. RSLPhoenix Music Ilonggo Artists exclusively released a compilation CD album of their hit songs (Ilonggo Pop) with bonus tracks during the show.

Reyn and Cherry Callao win SM Hypermarket Singing Contest

Ilonggo RnB pop artist, Reyn Callao with his sister, Cherry Callao of Ilonggo 3nity pop group won as champion at SM Hypermarket Singing Duets last March 12, 2011. Reyn and Cherry first auditioned two weeks ago and made it in the grand finals. Their song piece is “Forever” originally performed by Martin Nievera and Regine Velasquez. They represented Bo. Obrero, their community and competed with seven other grand finalist pairs all over the city. The two Ilonggo artists were surprised to be declared as grand champion in the announcement of the winners. Their soulful and heart-warming rendition of the song proved that these two young Ilonggo music artists bringing pride to their community and for their group—Ilonggo 3nity. They received cash prize and trophies during the event.

Reyn performs new single @ Bo. Obrero Elem. School

Ready to release his newest Ilonggo single, RnB indie artist Reyn Callao performed last March 11, 2011 at Bo. Obrero Elementary School for their annual King and Queen coronation. The program started at 2PM with a parade of muses with their escorts with the support of their parents and teachers. Reyn came in and performed a ballad OPM song to serenade the Queen and her throne. Then, he proceeded with the performance of his first single “Seryoso” and he was joined onstage by Eazy of SYK Unit to perform “E-shembot,” his infectious second single Ilonggo dance song. The song will soon be released in various FM stations in Iloilo and Bacolod.

The following day, Reyn together with his sister Cherry Callao will join a singing competition as a duet at SM Hypermarket in Jaro, Iloilo City representing their barangay. They will compete with other singing duets throughout Iloilo City.