Just in time for the holidays, DSYMusic and Serendipity Hype Productions proudly present the music video SA ARAW NG PASKO, written by Marylene Juarez, arranged by Sheldon Magbanua, and performed by Dennis Sy.

It is a song about a special longing that hits those of us during the Christmas season when we’re not able to be with the ones we love, or to be at the place we call HOME.

We hope in our small way we have helped add a little holiday flavor into your lives as we enter this blessed Christmas season.

Wishing everyone a blessed and meaningful Holiday Season!

When Dennis Sy wrote the lyrics to the song “PILIPINO AKO” many years ago, he intended for it to chronicle not just his personal journey of leaving his homeland in search of a dream, but also as a personal anthem of triumph for those like him, who played a game of odds and sacrificed immediate gratification for a chance to show the world what they’re made of. And the underlying message is one of PRIDE, as a Filipino, and as one who has faced the world with steely determination to overcome whatever obstacles fate may have conjured along the way.

Together with the music and original arrangement of Archie D, “PILIPINO AKO” was finally released to the listening public last August 25, 2011 in the form of a music video on Youtube in time for the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October.

Dennis Sy’s journey as an artist, singer and songwriter is all chronicled in his official website www.DSYMusic.com. He is the lead male vocalist for Chapter2 (www.chapter2band.com), but apart from his full time gig with the band, he has found time to work on many independent projects and musical endeavors, most notably producing a remake of the song HANDOG NG PILIPINO SA MUNDO under the banner of the New York Handog Project 2010 - a video that went viral within weeks of its release. To learn more visit www.DSYMusic.com.

Last Friday Chapter2 celebrated our 5th year in the business with a special anniversary show dubbed C2 @ FIVE at Wuzzup Cafe in Bergenfield NJ.

The evening was made special by the participation of international songstress Jam Morales and special guests Serrina Harner, and Princess Alandy.

But what made the evening truly memorable for us is performing to a house of friends and fans who have been with us through our 5 years together as a group. It was a celebration of this unique relationship between artist and fan – a relationship that wouldn’t have been possible without this thing we lovingly call Chapter2.

And for that we’ll always be grateful. It has been an amazing ride thus far, and we look forward to reaching for the next level and performing for all of you who have given us reason to keep this journey going.

Thanks for celebrating this momentous occasion with us last Friday, and to all of you who sent your wonderful greetings in the amazing video of anniversary messages from friends, family, and colleagues in the industry.

Lastly, thanks to Serendipity Hype and Wuzzup Cafe for putting this special anniversary show together.

We will never forget the blessing that is YOU.

Love much from Chapter2!

God, Friends, Family FIRST – dreams second.

Chapter2 celebrates our 5th anniversary with a special show on May 27, 9PM at WuzzUp Cafe in Bergenfield NJ.

C2 at FIVE also features international songstress JAM MORALES, the voice behind the hits EVEN IF, A SMILE IN YOUR HEART, and many others.

Introducing Serrina Harner, and special guests Jimmy SJ and Princess Alandy.

Save the date – May 27, Friday, 9PM at Wuzzup Cafe!

Last Friday, February 11, Chapter2 had our Pre-Valentines show at the New Broadway Seafood Restaurant in Elmhurst NY, and it dawned on us just how much we have missed the NY crowd – the ones who have followed and supported us ever since our Perlas Ng Silangan days more than 4 years ago.

Back then, our month would not be complete without a scheduled gig at our favorite hangout in Queens (Roosevelt, NY to be exact). With the intoxicating scent of sizzling sisig and crispy pata in the air, Chapter2 would perform to packed crowds at Perlas Ng Silangan, enjoying the warmth and hospitality of her regular clientele, which was very much a reflection of the warmth and hospitality that was always exuded by restaurant owner Mr. Nel Castelvi. It was the place where we felt right at home, and consequently we were able to hone our craft doing stuff that we loved to do.

More significantly though, Perlas was the place where we were destined to meet two important members of our C2 family – the very lovely and enchanting Grace Hernandez-Tena, and the amazing Sheldon Magbanua, whose talents were only matched by their genuine humility and personable character.

Last Friday we were sort of brought back in time to those days, with familiar faces filing into this new venue in Elmhurst. And we truly felt the love, like long lost friends coming together to celebrate good times from days gone by. All of the sudden, the New Broadway Seafood Restaurant too, felt very much like home.

And therein lies the power of genuine connections and relationships that we’ve been given the opportunity to experience and build through the years – in the end these are the things that matter throughout our musical journey together.

The congruence between old and new somehow merged into one magical evening, where it was all about the music, and celebrating life and love amongst friends.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to all our friends who shared that magical evening with us last Friday, including Nel Castelvi, Ron Reganit, Marisse Panlilio of MPE, Ria Serrano of Air Entertainment, Dee Jagonase of D’Boss Entertainement, Rick Respicio of Bad Boy Entertainment, Luv 2 Laff star Apple V., romantic crooner Allen Pacla, and young songstress Trisch.

Thanks likewise to producers Mayette Ocampo and Danny Abril for putting together this Pre-Valentines event.

Events like this reminds us why Chapter2 loves NY! Thanks everyone for all the support.

Love always.

Chapter2

Outside of Chapter2, Dennis has also been busy with many other projects and collaborations, and his personal website offers a glimpse into the singer, songwriter, composer, and the artist that we all have come to know.

Thanks and have blessed 2011!

Sincerely,

CHAPTER2