Living the Dream (Jennylyn Mercado album)

**Living the Dream**
Living the Dream
Studio album by Jennylyn Mercado
Released	2004
Genre	Pop
Label	GMA Records
Producer	Buddy C. Medina (executive), Kedy Sanchez (A&R supervising), Jimmy Antiporda, Alwyn Cruz, Janno Gibbs, Vehnee Saturno, Melvin Morallos
Jennylyn Mercado chronology

Living the Dream is the first solo album by the StarStruck winner Jennylyn Mercado, released in 2004.

Background

After winning StarStruck, Mercado was signed by GMA Records as their second artist after Jolina Magdangal.^[1]

Music

The album contains ten tracks, with its lead single being "Kahit Sandali", written by Vehnee Saturno, which became a radio hit.^[1]^[2] It also featured "If I'm Not In Love With You", a duet with Janno Gibbs, and "Sapat Na Ang Minsan", which also became a hit.^[2]

Commercial performance

Living the Dream sold more than 30,000 copies, and was certified gold.^[3]^[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Arranger(s)	Length
1.	"Kaibigang Tunay"	Words by Cymbee Antiporda, Music by Jimmy Antiporda	Jimmy Antiporda	4:33
2.	"Tamang In Love"	Boy Christopher	Melvin Morallos	3:39
3.	"Living The Dream"	Rebel Magdagasang	Vic Oria	4:51
4.	"Astig Ang Boyfriend Ko"	Gary Granada	Nino Regalado	3:29
5.	"If I'm Not In Love With You" (featuring Janno Gibbs)	Ann Dawn Thomas	Marvin Querido	3:44
6.	"Pump It Up"	Jimmy Antiporda	Jimmy Antiporda	2:57
7.	"Kahit Sandali"	Vehnee Saturno	Marvin Querido	4:45
8.	"Sapat Na Ang Minsan"	Agatha Obar	Melvin Morallos	4:38
9.	"The Power Of The Dream"	Kenneth B. Edmonds, David Foster, Linda Thompson	Ric Mercado	3:34
10.	"Starstruck (Final Judgment)"	Marc Lopez, additional words & music by Kedy Sanchez	Ric Mercado	3:08

Personnel

Buddy C. Medina - executive producer
Rene Salta - in charge of marketing
Kedy Sanchez - A&R supervising producer
GMA Artist Center - artist management
Jimmy Antiporda
Aji Manalo
Arnold Jallores
Boggie Manipon
Dominique Benedicto
Alexi Corbilla
Ramil Bahandi
Marlon Silva
Dong Tan - cover concept, cover design & execution
Claude Rodrigo - cover design & execution
Jake Versoza - photography
Mariel Chua - hair & make-up
Ana Kalw - wardrobe

Release history

Release history for *Living the Dream*
Region	Date	Label	Ref.
Philippines	2004	GMA Records	^[5]

References

^ ^a ^b Sapitanan, Lanie M. (June 15, 2004). "Living her dream si Jennylyn". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
^ ^a ^b "Albums, gold records, hits from GMA Records in 2004". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 5, 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
^ "Mother Lily's magic eye". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 17, 2004. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
^ "Jennylyn's very personal album". Philstar.com. September 10, 2012. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
^ Living the Dream by Jennylyn Mercado on Apple Music, 2004-01-01, retrieved 2024-11-01

[:0-1] Sapitanan, Lanie M. (June 15, 2004). "Living her dream si Jennylyn". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.

[:1-2] "Albums, gold records, hits from GMA Records in 2004". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 5, 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2024.

[3] "Mother Lily's magic eye". Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 17, 2004. Retrieved November 1, 2024.

[4] "Jennylyn's very personal album". Philstar.com. September 10, 2012. Retrieved 2024-11-01.

[5] Living the Dream by Jennylyn Mercado on Apple Music, 2004-01-01, retrieved 2024-11-01

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