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wo of the country's most sought-after balladeers Christian Bautista and Erik Santos are both set to collaborate in "Face-Off" an album and concert project under Star Records and Warner Music Philippines.

It looks like not only ABS-CBN and GMA-7 are realizing the benefits of cooperation as opposed to the usual competition between rival enterntainment and/or mucis companies.

Both Star Records and Warner Music Philippines are very excited about the distinct and interesting concept. “It hasn’t been done before so it’s only fair na gawin namin as both Star Records and Warner Music Philippines will also benefit from this unique project.” said Jim Baluyut, General Manager of Warner Music Philippines.

“Sabihin na natin na sina Erik and Christian are the two hottest male balladeers not only in our country but in Asia, so magandang pagsamahin sa isang collaboration album ng Warner at Star Records yung dalawang artists.” said Annabelle Regalado, Managing Director of Star Records.

Erik and Christian will be releasing their "Face-Off" album by September 2008, consisting of 18 songs made famous by the two, plus 2 original songs to be collaborated by both.

“We wanted to do something new this year, so this is one of them… a collaboration,” Christian said. “Erik and I decided to work together para maipakita sa mga fans namin what we can do together.”

Erik is also very enthusiastic about his chance to work with Christian. “Excited ako to do this project kasi first time lang namin ni Christian magsasama sa isang concert na kami lang talagang dalawa. Sa Pilipinas kasi lagi na lang ang nagbaback-to-back ay kung hindi boy at girl, parehong girls. Ngayon, parehong lalake naman.”

The Face-Off concert will be held in Araneta Coliseum sometime in November. Erik and Christian will come face to face as they let their fans see and hear them blend their music, live.

Watch out for the Face-Off album on September and the Face-off Concert on November co-produced by Star Records and Warner Music Philippines.