Artist Spotlight: Ashley Robles

Ashley Robles is a Pilipina-American Singer/Song-Writer/Producer who is no definitely stranger to the music industry. She was born and raised in San Diego, and has been performing anywhere and everywhere in the 619 for the past decade now.

 In 1998, she signed her first contract with First Avenue Records (UK) and later released her first recording, "God's With Us", on the “Touched by an Angel: Christmas Album” under Sony/Epic Records. She was also privileged to sing, live, for the industry's well-known music executive, Tommy Mottola.  

In 2000, she signed a recording contract with RCA Records in New York. As an artist under RCA, she was given the opportunity to work with and meet the industry’s top song-writers and producers; such as Sylvia-Bennett Smith (who has worked with Destiny's Child), Heather Holley & Rob Hoffman (who worked on Christina Aguilera's debut album), Troy Johnson of Nature's Finest, Lil' Mo, and Harvey Mason of The Underdogs (who produced Jordin Sparks and Chris Browns' hit single, "No Air").  

Ashley Robles signed her first publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing International, in 2003. She co-wrote her first single, "Fallin' For You", with Jane Vaughan, Jody Wilson, Andy Murray, and Christian Ballard while signed to Wildstar Records (UK) where she was label mates with Craig David. The single took off and Ashley began her first promotional tour in the UK, performing in front of thousands of people with other artists, such as, Michelle Branch, Wyclef Jean, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Natalie Imbruglia. Additionally, she also worked with UK artists like Blue, Atomic Kitten, Sugababes, Michelle Gayle, Beverley Knight and Gareth Gates (to name a few). She also made numerous guest appearances on radio stations across the country to promote her singles.  

Apart from singing and writing, Ashley has also held a passion for producing. She started producing in 2004 and took it on entirely in 2006. She has been working hard to put together her last album , and just recently collaborated with up-and-coming artists Network, the Trackzillas, Sonny Rich, and Roscoe Umali. She has been doing shows throughout California and has opened up for artists such as Tommy Redding, Josh Franks, Wiz Khalifa, Roscoe Umali, and Pitbull. Furthermore, she has also guest performed at several of the San Diego Chargers' events.  

Being as hardworking and determined as she is, Ashley is constantly working in her studio, otherwise, she's out promoting her songs "All I Need" , "Cologne", and Network's hot new single "U 4 Me”. She has released her own new single "Alright", featuring Roscoe Umali, last summer, and will be one of the special guests to perform at BakitWhy.com’s One-Year Anniversary celebration, BakitUp++, this coming Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Jimmy's Lounge in Hollywood.

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