Planetshakers, "Made for Worship" [OPC10 Q1 2014]

The Planetshakers are making their first quarter of the year count as two tracks from their brand new album Endless Praise topped the OPC Hit chart. Both spent two weeks at #1, but this song which made it to the quarterly tally is the longer-staying entry. Here's "Made for Worship" at #4:

OPC10
1st Quarter of 2014

#	ARTIST	TITLE
1	Kerrie Roberts	Time for the Show
2	Skillet	Not Gonna Die
3	Building 429	Press On (feat. Blanca Callahan)
4	Planetshakers	Made for Worship
5	Demi Lovato	Let It Go
6	Elevation Worship	Mighty Warrior
7	Matthew West	Do Something
8	Boyzone	Love Will Save the Day
9	Josh Wilson	Pushing Back the Dark
10	R5	(I Can't) Forget About You

Katy Perry, "Unconditionally" [OPC10 Q4 2013]

Before OPC reveals its yearend charts, we first take a look at the top picks for the fourth quarter of this year. Avril Lavigne's duet with husband Chad Kroeger called "Let Me Go" is #1, while Katy Perry "Unconditionally" occupies #3. Here's the "Hot N Cold" singer's second single from her latest album Prism:

OPC10 Overall Picks
4th Quarter of 2013

1. Avril Lavigne - Let Me Go (feat. Chad Kroeger)
2. Davey Langit - The Selfie Song
3. Katy Perry - Unconditionally
4. Imagine Dragons - On Top of the World
5. Newsboys - Live with Abandon
6. Eminem - The Monster (feat. Rihanna)
7. Casting Crowns - All You've Ever Wanted
8. Hawk Nelson - Faithful
9. Bea Binene - Dito sa Puso Ko
10. Christina Aguilera - We Remain

Pinoy Picks

1. Davey Langit - The Selfie Song
2. Bea Binene - Dito sa Puso Ko
3. Callalily - Pansamantala
4. Cast of You've Been Facebooked - What's on Your Mind
5. Cattski - Light
6. Pio - Mag-Exchanging Gifts
7. Sam Concepcion - Dati (with Tippy Dos Santos feat. Quest)
8. Quest - Saludo
9. Ella Melendez - When We're Not Looking
10. Yael Yuzon - Segundo

Laura Story, "God of Every Story" [OPC10 Q3 2013]

Laura Story has been a channel of "Blessings" the past year. Not only did her hit song serve as a beautiful encouragement that God's blessings could also come from the hardships we experience in life, the title track of her fourth album also won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Song, and three GMA Dove Awards including Song of the Year.

This year, Laura's story (pun intended) continues with another album and another song. This time, she tells us no matter what difficulties you are facing now, God is still in control and He's still the God of your story. It reminds us that though we may not understand at times, God is still faithful and He will carry you through victorious in the end. Here's "God of Every Story" which finishes at #10 on OPC's Overall Picks for the third quarter of 2013:

OPC10 Overall Picks
3rd Quarter of 2013

1. Steven Curtis Chapman - Love Take Me Over
2. Quest - Saludo
3. Shane Filan - Everything to Me
4. Jamie Grace - Beautiful Day
5. Big Daddy Weave - The Only Name (Yours Will Be)
6. Sidewalk Prophets - Nothing's Gonna Stop Us
7. Demi Lovato - Made in the USA
8. Kevin Rudolf - Here's to Us
9. Avril Lavigne - Rock N Roll
10. Laura Story - God of Every Story

Pinoy Picks

1. Quest - Saludo
2. Sam Concepcion - Dati (with Tippy Dos Santos feat. Quest)
3. Gab Valenciano - Blown Away (feat. Paolo Valenciano)
4. Kaligta - Broken Heart
5. Martina San Diego - Wanted
6. Yael Yuzon - Segundo
7. Gab Valenciano - Falling (feat. Kiana Valenciano)
8. Yeng Constantino - Josephine
9. Jewel Villaflores - Duyog
10. Ney Dimaculangan - Kung Di Man

Building 429, "We Won't Be Shaken" [OPC10 Q2 2013]

Building 429 has captured my ears since they debuted with "Glory Defined" way back 2004. True to their band name based on Ephesians 4:29 to build people up, they continue to make one hit after another that provide inspiration and encouragement to its listeners, pointing to the one true hope of the nations, Jesus. A lot of their songs are on my favorites list, the most recent one being "Right Beside You" featuring Fireflight's Dawn Michelle. And on this blog's latest quarterly tally, Jason Roy and company manage to finish at #8! Here's a live performance of their single "We Won't Be Shaken", followed by the OPC10 Top Picks from April to June:

OPC10 Overall Picks
2nd Quarter of 2013

1. Avril Lavigne - Here's to Never Growing Up
2. Mikeschair - All I Can Do (Thank You)
3. Kari Jobe - Find You on My Knees
4. Phillips, Craig & Dean - Great Great God
5. Bridge Music - Alive in Him
6. Blessid Union of Souls - Die for You
7. Jewel Villaflores - Duyog
8. Building 429 - We Won't Be Shaken
9. Emblem3 - Chloe (You're the One I Want)
10. Mika - Popular Song (feat. Ariana Grande)

Pinoy Picks

1. Jewel Villaflores - Duyog
2. Yeng Constantino - Chinito
3. Six Part Invention - Two Steps Behind
4. Marie Salvaleon - Papictura Ko Nimo, Guapo
5. Chai Fonacier - Laylay
6. 1:43 - Halika Na
7. Callalily - HKM
8. Martina San Diego - Balay ni Mayang (with Kyle Wong)
9. Yeng Constantino - Alaala
10. Rivermaya - Pilipinas, Kailan Ka Magigising

Britt Nicole, "Gold" (Acoustic) [OPC10 Q1 2013]

It's been the Yeng Constantino show on our Pinoy Picks chart for the first quarter of 2013. She topped the first month with "B.A.B.A.Y." and the following two months with "Alaala." She's also the only one who's got two entries on our Overall Picks. Meanwhile, it's Britt Nicole who's definitely having her time to shine as she manages to stay on the chart for the second quarter in a row. She was #7 in Q4 of 2012, and after she shamelessly wore her crown in January, she's up five spots to #2 for Q1 of 2013. Here's her acoustic performance of "Gold":

OPC10 Overall Picks
1st Quarter of 2013

1. Newsboys - Your Love Never Fails
2. Britt Nicole - Gold
3. Yeng Constantino - Alaala
4. Avril Lavigne - How You Remind Me
5. Josh Wilson - Carry Me
6. Blessid Union of Souls - Die for You
7. Daniel Padilla - Nasa Iyo na ang Lahat
8. Yeng Constantino - B.A.B.A.Y.
9. Bruno Mars - When I Was Your Man
10. tobyMac - Steal My Show

Pinoy Picks

1. Yeng Constantino - Alaala
2. Daniel Padilla - Nasa Iyo na ang Lahat
3. Yeng Constantino - B.A.B.A.Y.
4. David DiMuzio - (You Can) Depend on Me (feat. Yassi Pressman)
5. Marlou Morales - Basta Pasar Lang
6. Jovit Baldivino - Sana'y Magbalik
7. Angeline Quinto - One Day
8. Toni Gonzaga - Kahit Na
9. Callalily - HKM
10. KZ Tandingan - Scared to Death

Kris Allen, "Better with You" [OPC10 Q4 2012]

After finishing at #1 in November and #9 in December, Kris Allen falls three points short of the top spot for the OPC quarterly chart. Well, he's alone in the song, and for sure, he could have done better and been #1 if he was with that someone who he's singing this song to! Here's his acoustic performance of "Better with You" live from the Star Lounge:

OPC10 Overall Picks
4th Quarter of 2012

1. Cher Lloyd - Oath (feat. Becky G)
2. Kris Allen - Better with You
3. tobyMac - Steal My Show
4. Christina Perri - A Thousand Years (Part 2) (feat. Steve Kazee)
5. Marié Digby - 3 AM
6. Matchbox Twenty - Overjoyed
7. Britt Nicole - Gold
8. Kelly Clarkson - Catch My Breath
9. One Direction - Little Things
10. Jeremi and Amy Richarson - Ancient Wells

Pinoy Picks

1. Marié Digby - 3 AM
2. Marlou Morales - Basta Pasar Lang
3. Julie Anne San Jose - Enough
4. Ney Dimaculangan - Kailan (with Yeng Constantino)
5. Bea Binene - Urong Sulong
6. Emmanuelle - Manong Guard (with Yeng Constantino)
7. Moonstar88 - Ligaw
8. Gloc-9 - Sirena (feat. Ebe Dancel)
9. Erik Santos - Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka
10. Gloc-9 - Bakit Hindi (feat. Billy Crawford)

Go Fish, "Shackles (Praise You)" [OPC10 Q3 2012]

Our chart-toppers in the month of August carry their momentum over to our quarterly charts! Plumb is #1 overall with "Need You Now (How Many Times)" while Quest is on top locally with "Sige Lang". But since both tracks have already been featured previously, this post's accompanying video is from Go Fish. Their version of Mary Mary's "Shackles (Praise You)" finishes at #10 for OPC10's Q3 2012 tally. Check out the video and the rankings below:

OPC10 Overall Picks
3rd Quarter of 2012

1. Plumb - Need You Now (How Many Times) [FEATURE]
2. Owl City - Good Time (with Carly Rae Jepsen) [FEATURE]
3. Meredith Andrews - Not for a Moment (After All) [FEATURE]
4. Quest - Sige Lang [FEATURE]
5. Kerrie Roberts - Finally Home [FEATURE]
6. MercyMe - The Hurt and the Healer [FEATURE]
7. Jason Castro - Only a Mountain
8. Maroon 5 - One More Night
9. Group 1 Crew - He Said (feat. Chris August) [FEATURE]
10. Go Fish - Shackles (Praise You)

OPC10 Pinoy Picks
3rd Quarter of 2012

1. Quest - Sige Lang [FEATURE]
2. Marié Digby - 3 AM [FEATURE]
3. Segatron - Hey Hey Alodia
4. Gloc-9 - Sirena (feat. Ebe Dancel)
5. Parokya ni Edgar - OK Lang Ako
6. Krissy & Ericka - In Your Arms
7. Kris Lawrence - It's Not the End
8. Bamboo - Basta't May Plano, Kaya Mo 'Yan
9. Jhomajikero - Namimiss na Kita
10. Emmanuelle - Sandali Lang

Maroon 5, "Payphone" [OPC10 Q2 2012]

Duets reign supreme on this blog's Top 10 for the 2nd Quarter of 2011. "I Do," Marie Digby's duet with Jericho Rosales, is our #1 overall pick; while "In Love with You" by Christian Bautista and Angeline Quinto is our #1 Pinoy pick. Meanwhile, I've been wanting to feature this song for a while now, but so far, only its explicit version has been officially uploaded to Youtube. However, I was able to find this clean version from Soundcloud, so finally, it's here on the spotlight. Here's Maroon 5 with "Payphone" featuring Wiz Khalifa, which also lands at third place on our latest quarterly tallies:

OPC10 Overall Picks
2nd Quarter of 2012

1. Marié Digby - I Do (duet with Jericho Rosales)
2. Christian Bautista - In Love with You (feat. Angeline Quinto)
3. Maroon 5 - Payphone (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
4. We Are Leo - Supernova Sunrise
5. Kelly Clarkson - Dark Side
6. Hot Chelle Rae - Honestly
7. Owl City - Shooting Star
8. Jessica Sanchez - Change Nothing
9. Taylor Swift - Eyes Open
10. Emmanuelle - Happy

OPC10 Pinoy Picks
2nd Quarter of 2012

1. Christian Bautista - In Love with You (feat. Angeline Quinto)
2. Emmanuelle - Happy
3. Nina - However Much Love
4. Segatron - Hey Hey Alodia
5. Christian Bautista - Unphotographable (Remix)
6. Rachelle Ann Go - Whispered Fear
7. Acel - Hello to Heaven
8. Kamikazee - Tagpuan
9. David DiMuzio - (I'll Do Anything) Para sa 'Yo (feat. Top Suzara)
10. Krissy & Ericka - 12:51

Avril Lavigne Gets Pushed to #1 [OPC10 Q1 2012]

Avril Lavigne might not have topped the weekly or monthly OPC10 charts from January to March. Yet, after consistently being in the Top 5, she outdoes all others and still finds herself at #1 on the quarterly tally. "Push" is a promotional song from her album Goodbye Lullaby (officially the fourth single in Japan), which also topped some local radio charts earlier this year. Her successful February Black Star Tour concert in Manila also gave her a boost on this blog's rankings. Enjoy this Walmart soundcheck of "Push" and check out which songs made it to the Top 10 for this quarter:

OPC10 Overall Picks
1st Quarter of 2012

1. Avril Lavigne - Push
2. Json - It's Alright (feat. Mikeschair)
3. David DiMuzio - (I'll Do Anything) Para sa 'Yo (feat. Top Suzara)
4. Kelly Clarkson - What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)
5. Jason Mraz - I Won't Give Up
6. Krissy & Ericka - 12:51
7. We Are Leo - Supernova Sunrise
8. Train - Drive By
9. Plumb - Drifting (feat. Dan Haseltine)
10. Taylor Swift - Ours

OPC10 Pinoy Picks
1st Quarter of 2012

1. David DiMuzio - (I'll Do Anything) Para sa 'Yo (feat. Top Suzara)
2. Krissy & Ericka - 12:51
3. Kamikazee - Tagpuan
4. Zia Quizon - Dear Lonely
5. Christian Bautista - In Love with You (with Angeline Quinto)
6. Nina - However Much Love
7. Sponge Cola - Stargazer
8. BBS - Habang Buhay (feat. Kean Cipriano)
9. Hijo - Di Mo na Kaya
10. Amber Davis - Light Years

OPC Quarterly Picks [Q4 2011]

One. Hit. Combo. One, because it's #1. Hit, because it had "hit" written all over it. And combo, since Parokya ni Edgar and Gloc-9 are definitely a deadly combo when they collaborate. That's why they take the top honors this quarter. "One Hit Combo" lands at #1 on the Pinoy chart for the 4th Quarter of 2011.

Overall Top 10
4th Quarter of 2011

1. Westlife - Lighthouse [VIDEO]
   
2. Jodi King - Happy [VIDEO]
3. Big Time Rush - Music Sounds Better With U (feat. Mann) [VIDEO]
4. We Are Leo - Live for Love [AUDIO]
5. Girls' Generation - The Boys [VIDEO]
6. One Direction - What Makes You Beautiful [VIDEO]
7. Beyoncé - Love on Top
8. Brokedown Cadillac - Can You Hear Me [VIDEO]
9. Avril Lavigne - Wish You Were Here [VIDEO]
10. Bruno Mars - It Will Rain

Pinoy Top 10
4th Quarter of 2011

1. Parokya ni Edgar - One Hit Combo (feat. Gloc-9)
2. Juris - Kahit Di Mo Sabihin
3. Anne Curtis - Tinamaan Ako
4. Rivermaya - Nowhere to Run (feat. Julianne Tarroja) [VIDEO]
5. Bamboo - Questions
6. Kyla - How Deep Is Your Love [VIDEO]
7. Sarah Geronimo - Bakit Pa Ba
8. Erik Santos - Sana Ikaw
9. BBS - Habang Buhay (feat. Kean Cipriano)
10. Ginoong Vitalis - Pilit

OPC Quarterly Picks [Q3 2011]

Time to recall what happened on this blog's song picks from July to September. Looking at the music videos that I include in each post, only Rebecca Black is in the Overall Top 10 for Quarter 3 that hasn't been featured previously. While others find her really annoying, I would go on the record to say that yeah, she doesn't have the best voice quality, but it's tolerable. With the right songs, she might just do okay in the music scene.

She actually reminds me of Lolly, of "Viva La Radio" fame who also did a cover of "Mickey" (though I'd prefer Lolly over Becky). Anyway, here's Miss Friday with "My Moment" which is #8 on the tally. The full list follows after the embedded video.

Overall Top 10
3rd Quarter of 2011

1. Stars Go Dim - Hesitate [VIDEO]
2. The Script - Science & Faith [VIDEO]
3. David DiMuzio - Naiisip Mo Ba [VIDEO]
   
4. Simple Plan - Jet Lag (feat. Natasha Bedingfield) [VIDEO]
5. Taylor Swift - Sparks Fly [VIDEO]
6. Lady Antebellum - We Owned the Night [VIDEO]
7. Avril Lavigne - Smile [VIDEO]
8. Rebecca Black - My Moment
9. Weird Al Yankovic - Perform This Way [VIDEO]
10. Yeng Constantino - Siguro [VIDEO]

Pinoy Top 10
3rd Quarter of 2011

1. David DiMuzio - Naiisip Mo Ba [VIDEO]
   
2. Yeng Constantino - Siguro [VIDEO]
3. BBS - Pawiin (feat. Kean Cipriano & Jay Durias)
4. Rivermaya - Nowhere to Run (feat. Julianne Tarroja) [VIDEO]
5. Sheng Belmonte - Gigil
6. Sarah Geronimo - Bakit Pa Ba
7. Marlou Morales - Forever I Won't Forget You
8. Bunny Malunda - For Your Information [VIDEO]
9. Gloc-9 - Elmer (feat. Jaq Dionisio & Jomal Linao)
10. BBS - Wala na Tayo (feat. Kean Cipriano & Eunice)

OPC Song Picks [Q2 2011]

The second quarter of the year is through, so it's now time to recall this blog's song picks from April to June. After trailing Miranda Cosgrove in Q1, Avril Lavigne finishes first this time as her single "Smile" topped the May and June overall monthly tallies. While on our local charts, it was another close battle, but traveling on The Bloomfields's "Express Highway" seem to be faster than the speedy mouth of Gloc-9.

Overall Top 10
2nd Quarter of 2011

1. Avril Lavigne - Smile
2. Taylor Swift - The Story of Us
3. Selena Gomez & the Scene - Who Says
4. Charice - Before It Explodes
5. Owl City - Galaxies
6. Lee DeWyze - Beautiful Like You
7. Shontelle - Say Hello to Goodbye
8. Glee Cast - Loser Like Me
9. Lady Antebellum - Just a Kiss
10. The Script - Science & Faith

Pinoy Top 10
2nd Quarter of 2011

1. The Bloomfields - Express Highway
2. Gloc-9 - Elmer (feat. Jaq Dionisio & Jomal Linao)
3. Marlou Morales - Dear Mother
4. Maldita - Porque
5. Angeline Quinto - Patuloy ang Pangarap
6. Yeng Constantino - Habang Humihinga
7. Kaligta - Awitin Mula Sa 'Yo
8. Sabrina - Saranghae
9. Novus Luna - Ayoko
10. Sesa - Umalab Ka

OPC Song Picks [Q1 2011]

It's girl power in the top four of the Overall picks, headed by Miranda Cosgrove who is "Dancing Crazy" at #1. It's also a win for Avril Lavigne who shares writing credits for the top two entries and Yeng Constantino who occupies the top two slots in the Pinoy picks.

Overall Top 10
1st Quarter of 2011

1. Miranda Cosgrove - Dancing Crazy
2. Avril Lavigne - What the Hell
3. Yeng Constantino - Wag Na
4. Pink - Perfect
5. Train - Marry Me
6. Colbie Caillat - I Do
7. Sara Bareilles - Uncharted
8. Taio Cruz - Higher (feat. Kylie Minogue)
9. Jessie J - Price Tag (feat. B.o.B)
10. McFly - That's the Truth

Pinoy Top 10
1st Quarter of 2011

1. Yeng Constantino - Wag Na
2. Yeng Constantino - If It's Love
3. Charlie Green - A Friend Like You (with Rachelle Ann Go)
4. Urbandub - We Kept It Hidden
5. Mark Bautista - Kahit Na May Mahal Ka Nang Iba
6. Gloc-9 - Walang Natira (feat. Sheng Belmonte)
7. Tanya Markova - Linda Blair
8. Eevee - Larawan
9. Frencheska Farr - Today I'll See the Sun
10. Rivermaya - Remenis