Alden Richards(EP)

Alden Richardsis theEPof Filipino actor and singerAlden RichardsunderUniversal Recordsreleased on May 26, 2013 in the Philippines in CD anddigitalformats.The album magazine includes Richards' biography and personal interests in music, showbiz, food and other stuff. However, the physical released was first launched atTriNoma mallin which he has accompanied the event with live performance, autograph signing and giving postersand on May 31 for the nationwide distribution.

Alden Richards
EPby Alden Richards
Released	May 26, 2013
Recorded	February–April 2013
Genre	Pop
Length	24:22
Language	English,Tagalog
Label	Universal Records
Producer	Ito Rapadas
Alden Richardschronology
Alden Richards (2013) Wish I May (2015)
SinglesfromAlden Richards
"Haplos" Released: April 5, 2013 "Naaalala Ka" Released: September 11, 2015

Background

Alden Richards embarked on a new journey as a recording artist underUniversal Records,joining the elite roster of Filipino artists, likeGary Valenciano,Ogie Alcasid,Regine Velasquez,Christian Bautista,andJaya,among others.During the contract signing with the label, he was accompanied by David Fabros and Simoun Ferrer ofGMA Artist Centerand Universal Records' general manager, Kathleen Dy-Go and operations manager, Peter Chan.During the contract signing conference, Richards said that the album itself will include his favorite songs.

Universal Records Managementhad given Jerwin a list of songs, then Ito Rapadas, the album producer, selected most of the tracks. The lead single ( "Haplos" ) was the first song performed by Jerwin. When the first demo was heard by the management, they were impressed by the outcome. Their common feedback was that Jerwin really had good musical skills. Though Jerwin experienced some difficulty in recording sessions with regard to his busy schedule, he still found enjoyment in every single moment of it.

In his exclusive interview in the music magazinePinoy(April – May issue), he confirmed that he recorded five remakes and one original composition by Vince Rod Katindoy, member and composer ofShamrock.The final track listing consisted of seven tracks including his covers of "Naaalala Ka" byRey Valera,"Di Na Mababawi" bySpongecolaandItchyworms' "Akin Ka Na Lang" and his carrier single,Shamrock's"Haplos". He expressed that the album doesn't include "belting songs," but consists of ballads that are cool and rela xing to hear, and that he hopes for his album to reach gold status and not have any negative feedback.

In October 2015, Universal Records released a special edition of the album which includesAlDubtheme song "God Gave Me You" byBryan White.The song was frequently dubbed by Alden Richards inEat Bulaga!'sKalyeserye.Richards' version of the song is included in his 2015 albumWish I May.

Critical reception

The self-titled album was launched on May 26, 2013 at theTrinoma Activity Centerand Alden was overwhelmed by the reception of his fans. "Hindi ko po inexpect na ganoon yung magiging reception kasi hindi ko po ineexpect na matatanggap ako ng tao as a singer,"(I don't expect that kind of reception because I don't expect that people would accept me as a singer,) he added in a press conference held on June 11. In 2015, Richards gained so much popularity courtesy of ALDUB love team played inEat Bulagas's segment,Juan For All, All For Juan.In line with this, the album eventually topped the charts ofiTunes Philippines,and among largest retailers in the country such as Astroplus, and Odyssey. It also landed on Billboard World Albums Chart at number 10 for the week of October 17, 2015.

Re-package

The album was re-release after two years since its debut in market in 2013, on November 28, 2015. It features Bryan Whites's hit,God Gave Me You,and with additional instrumentals for each tracks from the album.

Singles

"Haplos", written and originally performed byShamrock,was released as the lead single from the album on April 5, 2013 and became available on the April 9 indigital format.It was launched at the noontime musical variety show,Party Pilipinasby Richards himself performing on April 14.Further, the song topped all digital singles chart including My Music Store Philippines and the Philippines franchise of iTunes on April 19.Extending that the single itself was used as one of the official sound track forGMA's2013 primetime series,Mundo Mo'y Akin,where he played the character role ofJerome.Its music video was directed and edited by J. Pacena II and first premiered inMyx Philippines,on May 23.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Haplos"	Vince Rod Katindoy	Ito Rapadas	3:34
2.	"Naaalala Ka"	Rey Valera	Rapadas	3:49
3.	"Can't Find No Reason"	Dodjie Simon	Rapadas	2:56
4.	"‘Di Na Mababawi"	Rey Dilay	Rapadas	3:15
5.	"Sa Aking Tabi"	Vince Rod Katindoy	Rapadas	3:48
6.	"Akin Ka Nalang"	Johanne Angelo Nicolas	Rapadas	3:05
7.	"Everytime I See You"	P.O. Sorensen, R. Kristoffersen, M. Sjoberg	Rapadas	3:52
Total length:				24:22

Personnel

• Kathleen Dy-Go – executive producer
• Ito Rapadas – producer
• Bobby Velasco, Alkemi Production, Fred Garcia, Ito Rapadas – song arrangers
• Gigi Arcay – guitarist
• Rommel Elliseo, Ito Rapadas – back-up vocalists
• Willy Villa at U.R. Recording Studio – song mixer and master
• Willy Villa and Gil Losenada at U.R. Recording Studio – record producers
• Doc Marion Pecjo – photographer
• Rex Atienza – stylist
• Denise Go – hair and makeup artist
• Anne Kate Pinero –album designer

Charts

Weekly chart performance forAlden Richards (EP)

Chart (2015)	Peak position
US World Albums (Billboard)	10

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Philippines (PARI)	Platinum	15,000

Release history

Country	Edition	Release Date	Label	Catalogue
Philippines	Standard(download),CD	May 26, 2013	Universal Records Inc.	800594-490142
	Special Edition CD	November 28, 2015