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     In 2007, MCA Music Inc. (a label under Universal Music Group) continued its mission of infusing new blood to the Philippine Music Scene as they launched “I AM M.E.” the debut album of rock alternative sensation Miguel Escueta. 

After dominating the charts, reaching number 1, and piercing through the airwaves with the hits “Falling Away” and “Isipin”, Miguel Escueta (popularly known as “M.E.”), returned even bigger, stronger, edgier in 2008 as he rocked the airwaves even more with “I AM M.E.: Amplified”, a deluxe edition of his debut release, where the singles “Handa” and rocking re-make “Blue Monday” were taken from. It was this release that was recognized to make him win "BEST ROCK ALTERNATIVE Solo Artist" at the 2009 Philippine Radio Music Awards.

Encompassing the whole spectrum, ME’s hits were played from NU107.5, Magic89.9, RX93.1, all the way to Love Radio 90.7 and YesFM101.1. All these singles made almost every countdown on radio and its videos were always a mainstay on the MYX Weekly Charts (MYX is the #1 Music Channel in the Philippines). Aside from these feats, he was chosen to do the local version of “This is Me” (along with OPM Soul-Child Julianne), the theme song of massive Disney Movie “Camp Rock” and was commissioned by TV Giant ABS-CBN to do a rock version of the song “Only Hope” as it became the theme song of the show “My Only Hope”, starring Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson. 

2010 started with a BANG for M.E. as he signed with GMA7’s Brand New Sunday Variety Show “PARTY PILIPINAS.” Tasked to be the show’s resident rock-star, M.E. is now a TV mainstay! And just recently, he and his band were given the privilege to open for international superstar KELLY CLARKSON during her concert at The Araneta Coliseum!

Unlike most solo artists, he has a permanent band comprised of seasoned performers Roy Secillano (drums), Jeng Tria (bass) and Canadian Native Juni Devecais (lead guitars). In interviews, Miguel shares that when it comes to the music, it’s actually more of a band than anything else. “We work together like a band unit. We’ve all become very good friends and I’ve learned so much from them because they’ve had so much more performing experience than I have.”

In 2009, Miguel and the band released an E.P. entitled “Sleeping While The World’s Awake." This epic song bundle served as a prelude to the eventual full-length record “Now It Starts” that came out end of 2010. The new album features a few renditions of past hits such as Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together” and a brand new pop rock anthem “Now It Starts” that is expected to hit airwaves this March.