Singer-songwriter KITCHIE NADAL splashed into the Philippine music scene in 2004, and she hasnât stopped making waves since then. The moment her first single âHuwag Na Huwag Mong Sasabihinâ from her self-titled debut album was released, listeners were hooked. It wasnât long before the song was ruling the airwaves. The album has since achieved double-platinum status. Four years later, Nadalâs popularity continues to grow as she makes a comeback with her highly-anticipated sophomore album Love Letter. Currently, she is relentlessly being tapped to compose theme songs for various TV shows, commercial endorsements (Bayo, McDonaldâs, Caltex), and most recently, the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Recognized by a number of prestigious award-giving bodies (MTV [Asia, Philippines, Ayos!], PARI Awit Awards, Aliw Awards), Nadalâs versatility and ability as a singer-songwriter are indisputable. Speaking to us in musical poetry, she shines with a beauty so painfully bright that itâs blinding. As you take in Nadalâs music as she bares her profound soul, it becomes impossible not to lose oneself and be enchanted. It feels powerful being alive again. It becomes clear that Nadal makes no apologies about the sound she has dared to make and words she has chosen to put togetherâ whether she speaks of love, life, or all that is in between. Here youâll find themes that may be too close for comfort, but the same honesty has also never felt so comfortable. Most captivating of all is Nadalâs boldness to first sing for and to the Greatest Musician of all, whose glory never ends. Itâs a testimony made that echoes into all eternity. Few times in life do we come across an artist whose heart seems to mirror that of our own while simultaneously remaining an elusive mystery. It is this haunting quality about Nadal that keeps us coming back for more. Her music is so compelling that itâs not possible to listen to such alluring substance and come out the same person. Time has left you alone and before you know it, the rarity of the uplifting sound and refreshing words such as Nadalâs have changed you and have become your anthem. The words of this life start to rhyme and heaven begins to make sense. Far be it from one to say that they took it in without warning or that they were ready for a sound such as this. Love Letter boasts of an incredible range of material, showcasing Nadalâs growth and maturity as an artist. âI want to share the grace I have received. I want my new album to be life-changing,â Nadal says. The album features collaborations with producer Jack Rufo, co-writer of the song âTadhana; Cynthia Alexander, producer of the song âIniibig Kitaâ; Luc Middledorp of Europe-based band âInsightâ wrote and produced the song âIn a Big Wayâ; and Akshai Sarin, co-writer and producer of the song âWalk on Waterâ. Love Letter kicks off with âWide Awakeâ, introducing us to a new digital domain embracing programming and loops, a sound distinctively and refreshingly different from Nadalâs debut record. The album boasts of several more tracks with a similar sound (âLala Landâ, âLove Letterâ), yet it impressively remains all too human with Nadalâs vocals on center stage. âYou are the highest Way, the Truth, and the Life⦠there is no other road for me now,â Nadal sings on âHighwayâ, the song that brought her to South Africa as an endorser for multinational gas company Caltex. She goes on to tell us of the direction sheâs chosen to take in her second single âGraceâ, singing âGrace, grace, grace⦠I surrender to your embrace.â Apparently, Nadal has found grace in choosing to surrender and the peace in her soul clearly manifests itself in tracks like âArmour Bearerâ, and âBeautiful Jesusâ. Of course, guitar-driven, soul-deep melodies such as âTadhanaâ and âUnconditional Loveâ are not absent on this record, highly reminiscent of the songster we all fell in love with four years back. Nadal is the type of musician who can fascinate you with her arresting renditions of popular cover songs one minute, and leave you floored with her original compositions the next. You cannot put limits or confines to an artist such as Kitchie -- whether sheâs headlining a concert or doing a gig at a local bar, this pop-alternative crooner never fails to deliver. The best part is, Nadalâs intention for her music was never to please the world, but she managed to do so anyhow. Her latest single talks of âGraceââ and truly, there could not be a word more apt to describe her sound and soul which she has so selflessly shared with us⦠itâs unmerited favor. In this journey called life, thereâs one thing we can be certain of. Wherever Kitchie Nadal chooses to take us, the destination will be beautiful.

-Pauline Yao, 2008

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Kitchie's albums Drama Queen TV and Love Letter are available in ITUNES!!!

Kitchie's massive popularity in the pop-rock niche grew after releasing the soaring single, Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin. The album has since achieved double platinum status (over 80,000 copies sold) and hailed as one of the most successful albums released by a female artist of all time. Kitchieâs exceptional song writing skills was duly recognized by local Philippine networks, who tapped her to create the TV themes of several popular soaps like I Love New York, Rounin and Majika. She has also appeared in several tribute albums for legendary musicians in the Philippine scene. In 2005-7, Kitchie began touring outside the country, spreading her music to places as far as Japan, HongKong, Korea, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, India, South Africa, Sydney, Qatar, Canada, Taiwan and the United States. It was a two-way process, and Kitchie accounts her current sound to the vast cultural influences encountered in her travels. Kitchie has began releasing song samples to international listeners, and receiving outstanding feedback and reviews. Her songwriting has been described âagonizingly beautifulâ and her songs âcompletely flawless.â The young musician continues to do live gigs in the Philippines, while also collaborating with both local and foreign artists.

Hailed for her beautifully haunting vocals and song writing strength, Kitchie Nadal continues to expand her fan base with new songs: Firefly, Wide Awake, Grace and Armour Bearer. This 26-year old musician is finishing her 2nd full length album entitled âLove Letterâ, one highly anticipated since her last release in 2004, the hugely successful âKitchie Nadal.â Her 2nd album which has 17 tracks is due to be released first week of March, 2008.