Iyaz back in Manila to lead New Year’s Eve party

Reggae-hiphop act Iyaz is spending the final evening of the year here in Manila as he leads a star-filled set of performers at the Countdown to 2013 show at the Eastwood Mall Open Park later tonight.

The singer-songwriter behind the hit songs "Replay" and "Solo" chatted with the Philippine press Saturday afternoon at Richmonde Hotel in Ortigas and said he was thrilled to be part of the celebrations.
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"I promise to bring energy and lots of interaction with you guys while doing what I do best. That is, entertaining people," said the international act who collaborated with the country's very own Charice for the latter's hit single "Pyramid."

All-star gathering

The Eastwood New Year Countdown, to start at 6 pm, will also feature some of the country’s biggest musical acts like Ely Buendia, Up Dharma Down, General Luna and Urbanation.

Iyaz, real name Keidran Jones, says fame hasn’t changed him. "For me I appreciate fame and find it very positive. I can