Each bringing a distinct sound and dimension to the group, Maylene, Loredie, Angelica, and Irma can all deliver impressive solo vocals, but the essence of Pinay's talent lies in the power, maturity, and passion of their sound together as a soulful, harmony based group. Angelica, with her perfect pitch, sings high soprano with a pure and clear vocal tone. Loredie carries the midrange harmonies with her in-your-face funk and gospel influenced vocals. Maylene, also in the midrange, has a voice characterized by a silky and soothing tone. Irma is on alto with her agile vocal control and powerful low notes. Together, they cover a huge vocal range and deliver clean, smooth unisons and dynamic harmonies. Pinay started out in 1993 as a primarily a cappella group, bringing together the talents of four women with backgrounds in classical, pop, soul, and gospel music. They focused on a cappella music, building their vocal skills and the strength of their sound as well as refining the blend and interaction of their voices for three years before signing with Classified Records in 1996. Kormann Roque, President of Classified Records, comments, "I really believe in the talent that these ladies have. Their beauty and vocal skills continue to win audiences over." Through the years of singing together, creating and now promoting their debut album, Pinay has developed a distinctive and powerful sound that's as versatile as it is passionate. From their soulful and emotive voices to their alluring but refined looks, Pinay has what it takes to become the next big hit. Audiences from all over have witnessed this fact every time Pinay takes to the stage: "delighting the crowd with their typical 'in your face' performance," writes Robert Casipe, FLIP magazine. What is undeniable is that these four put on an unparalleled live performance, proving that their skill and talent is not studio made, but the real thing. "These girls are the real deal, on track and live," says KDON on air radio personality Picazzo. And what does Pinay have to say about performing? "It's an amazing feeling being up on stage and feeding off of the energy of the crowd. It makes you want to give even more," says Irma. "Performing makes our music complete," Angelica adds, "You appreciate your efforts so much more when you sing live and people give you instant positive feedback." the album... Pinay's debut album, Inevitable, on Classified Records is a true embodiment of Pinay's talents and influences. With eleven original songs, two original arrangements, remixes of their first two singles, Inevitable appeals to audiences both young and adult. With the help of songwriter/producer JP "da Beat Digga" Nebres, songwriters Sundra Manning and Ledisi Young, and producer Elvin Reyes, Pinay's diverse talents both as singers and songwriters are showcased in the wide array of songs, from the soulful love ballads (Next Time, I'd Give It All To You, This Day Forth); jazzy mellow grooves (Come Go Away With Me); acoustical/old school (Share My World); a cappella (Dahil Sa Iyo); silky vocals (Dim The Lights, Everything) to dance influenced tracks (Is It Real?). The single release of Is It Real? earned a #41 spot on the Billboard Hot Dance Maxi Singles Chart. The current maxi-single release off of the album, Next Time, remained on Billboard for several weeks reaching up to the #36 spot on the Hot Dance Maxi Singles Chart. Chuck Taylor, from Billboard magazine reviewed the song "a sweet, lilting adventure from new foursome Pinay." seen and heard... Pinay has taken their show to venues across the country. They've drawn enthusiastic crowds in cities such as New York, NY (Club Tramps); San Francisco, CA (The Sound Factory, City Nights, Kaboom, The Palace of Fine Arts); Los Angeles, CA (The Palace, The Arena, Circus, Grand Avenue); Philadelphia, PA (Club Shampoo); Portland, OR (The Zoot Suite); Columbus, OH (Club Mecca); Chicago, IL (Club Eclipse); Waikiki, HI (Waikiki Shell); Seattle, WA; and Gainsville, FL. Among artists with whom Pinay has shared the stage are 702, Angelina, Nu Flava, Jocelyn Enriquez, Rodney O & Joe Cooley, KAI, DJ Taz, Tia Carrere, and DJ Q-Bert of the Invisible Skratch Piklz.     Jocelyn Enriquez   One Voice   Pinay   Jolina   Regine Velasquez  Pops Fernandez   Lea Salonga  Kai   Innerlude   Drop n' Harmony   Legaci   Elemnop   Bigg Knutt Funkk   Sidewayz