The first ever issue of atunes top artist in the Philippines was no other than Kyla, Melanie C. Alvarez (née Calumpad; born 5 January 1981), better known by her stage name Kyla, is a critically acclaimed Filipino R&B singer-songwriter, recording artist and producer, occasional actress, and presenter.
Known as the "R&B and Soul Princess" and occasionally, the Philippines' "Queen of R&B", Kyla is one of the country's most awarded singers. She began her career in 2000 with OctoArts EMI Philippines and rose to prominence with the release of her second single "Hanggang Ngayon" (English translation: "Until Now"). The song went on to win the MTV Viewers' Choice at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards, making Kyla the only Filipina and one of only three Filipino artists (Eraserheads and Parokya ni Edgar being the other two) to ever win an award at the VMAs. Kyla has released a total of eight studio albums to date, all of which were certified Platinum albums. In Asia, the R&B royalty, has sold over 1 million albums since her debut in 2000.
Kyla has collaborated with many international artists including American R&B singers Brian McKnight and Keith Martin, British boy band Blue, Irish musician Ronan Keating, Norwegian band Fra Lippo Lippi, Indonesian R&B singer Joeniar Arief, and Malaysian artists Too Phat, Noryn Aziz, Ferhad, and Hazami.Kyla is currently managed by EMI Philippines (PolyEast Records), ALV Talent Circuit, and Tarra Group (Indonesia).
Her work has earned her several achievements, including a star on the Walk of Fame in the Philippines, one MTV Video Music Award, eleven Awit Awards, four MTV Philippines Music Award, and four MYX Music Awards. She has also been honored by the Philippines Society of Composers, Singers and Publishers for her contributions to music as one of the first pioneers of R&B music in the Philippines. In 2009, the RX 93.1 Awards also recognized her as the "OPM Female Artist of the Decade".
Listen to Kyla Music that enter the Philippines Heat 50 Songs!
Kunwa Kunwari Lang - Kyla
Highest Chart Rank: No. 10 (July 28, 2014)
4 Weeks on the Chart
4 Weeks on the Chart
Salbabida - Kyla
Highest Chart Rank - No. 32 (August 17, 2014)
5 Weeks on the Chart
The aTunes top 50 Artist was base on the highest views in atunes search engine. Kyla earns more than 8.9% rating. Beside Kyla on the chart of the hot artist in the Philippines Toni Gonzaga was in the spot of rank No. 2 with 8.2% rating.
For more details catch the top 50 artist full chart on August 31, 2014. together with the aTunes Heat 50 Songs.