McJIM: Dreams Get Real Champions

Indeed, it was an easy-Monday evening listening to Top six (6) artists of McJim's Dreams Get Real. Three aspiring musical acts were declared grand champions in the maiden edition of “Dreams Get Real: The Search for the Next OPM Star” organized by McJim Classic Leather. The announcement was held last week, June 30 at Teatrino in Promenade, Greenhills.

McJim is a top-quality leather manufacturer and has always been an advocate of world-class and original Filipino talent. In the past, the brand has engaged iconic OPM acts Jose Mari Chan and Randy Santiago as its brand endorsers. 

Chris Cahilig, Project Head of the competition

 Archetype

 CK Arca

 Dream of Pearl

 Fifth Dynamics

The boy band JBK, composed of Joshua Bulot, Bryan del Rosario and Kim Ordonio

 Neo Domingo singing "Pabigyan Mo Na"

 Archetype sung "Di Na Biro" was one of the Top 3

 Dream of Pearl was also included in the Top 3

 CK Arka on Top 3

The three (3) proved that they could be the next big thing in Original Pilipino Music (OPM). Band Fifth Dynamics, vocal trio JBK and solo performer Neo Domingo were declared champions.

As grand champions, JBK, Fifth Dynamics and Neo Domingo received cash prizes and gift packs from McJim Classic Leather

Boy Band JBK

Special Awards goes to JBK’s “Anong Meron Ka” composed by Urie Tesorio was handpicked by special judge, Jim Paredes of the iconic APO Hiking Society, for the “Critic’s Choice” trophy. “DJ’s Choice” trophy. Domingo’s danceable single “Pagbigyan Mo Na” was voted by selected radio jocks across the archipelago as their personal favorite.   

Neo Domingo

Fifth Dynamics

They all have a sense of originality, stage presence and great voice. Neo's Pabigyan Mo Na, it was my favorite. I guess these made them all worthy to be included in the Filipino music industry. Congratulations to all the winners!