Tato Malay – A “Dean” in the Recording Business

TATO MALAY - A "DEAN" IN THE RECORDING INDUSTRY 

by Butch Albarracin,

Founder and President
Center for Pop Music Philippines

If there’s one person in the field of music and entertainment industry whom I can refer to as the “Dean” in the recording business, he is Tato Malay. When I heard that he was writing the book “The Seven Universal Principles on how to become an Entertainment Celebrity,” I thought that it was the most logical thing for him to do. With all his vast experience in various aspects of recording, radio and television, his thoughts will certainly benefit a lot of aspiring recording artists. A singer can’t live without this book.

Tato has impressed me as a principled person. While he thinks business, he never compromises what he strongly believes in. I’ve been amazed with his decision to shy away from any project which is in conflict with his principles even if it will cost him his job. Definitely, we are running short of people like him

One thing admirable about him is that he doesn’t get stuck in his era of music. He has the ears and the eyes for something new in the industry. Although Tato has passed through various musical influences, he continuously tries to discover new sounds and artists for future pop music trends. Thus, he has greatly contributed to the introduction of “new music” for the new generation.

Tato is also visionary. Programs and activities that involve entertainment initiatives for spiritual and positive messages have a soft spot in his heart. He believes that the youth plays an important role in bringing a social change. Convinced with his vision, Tato and I agreed to launch the new “Sing-Out Philippines”, a singing group trained at the Center for Pop Music Philippines that will serve as the youth ambassadors of love and peace through songs with positive messages. Through Tato’s effort, the group is now enjoying exposure in concerts, mall shows and television performances.