There's a new buzz in town. The Philippines has always been a haven for music artists with great untapped talent. MTV Emerge provides them an online playground to showcase their music and share it with the whole world. The online community will be featuring artists from different genres of music like indie, rock, hip-hop, R&B, metal, solo artists, DJs, etc.

Aspiring artists were asked to register onto the site and uploaded their profiles, photos and original music during the contest submission period. The voting process have started since November 2 and 7 winners will be announced on November 20 by a panel of judges which includes Apl de Ap from Black Eyed Peas and the founder of Jeepney Music.

Jeepney Music is a record label created by Apl de Ap where artists are provided amazing opportunities to collaborate with Apl de Ap and be featured on Jeepney Radio or have a chance to be part of the Jeepney Project. The Jeepney community is also an online hub of music, gossip, travel, food, entertainment and living histories from the Philippines.

Through MTV, Jeepney Music and Department of Tourism collaboration, seven grand winners will win a one year recording contract and mentorship with Jeepney Music under Apl de Ap. The contract includes artist management and promotion, digital distribution of 3 – 6 songs and a strategic marketing plan for the signed artists to break into both the Philippines and international markets. And finally on November 27, the said winner will be introduced at a live showcase event by Apl de Ap himself.

The Department of Tourism (DOT), supports the said project under their marketing slogan which highlights amazing Philippine destinations and activities. As part of their campaign, the DOT encourages everyone to explore and be proud of the rich treasures that our country has to offer.

You can browse through the entries submitted on the MTV Emerge site and listen to the tracks. Cast your vote for the entries that you like. My vote goes to Good Morning High Fives - Let it Go. I loved the song and the melody. The ballad has beautifully written lyrics and the voice of the lead singer is just amazing. You can listen to their entry here. Don't miss out, grab this chance to give Filipino artists their chance to be in the spotlight and be able to share their talent to the world. Cast your vote now!