Jay-R back on the concert stage

MANILA, Philippines - Jay-R is back on the concert stage as he gears up for his show Press Play" at the Music Museum this November.

It took him years before he finally decided to stage his fourth major concert.

"That time kasi I made two remake albums, e. As an artist, hindi enough sa akin to do a concert of remake albums," he explained. "So that's why I didn't do any concerts at that time. Kasi kapag pupunta ka sa isang concert ng isang artist gusto mo marinig ang mga kanta niya, hindi kanta ng ibang tao."

Early this year, he released his all-original album "Elevated," which he timed before moving to ABS-CBN  and doing "Your Face Sounds Familiar." Recently, his album receive the gold record award, which made him feel it's the perfect time to stage a concert.

"Press Play" is special for him because some of the artists from his record label Homeworkz will get to join him in the show.

His girlfriend Mica Javier, DJ Poblete, Q-York and Chris Lawrence are his guests at the concert which will happen on November 6 and 7 at the Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan City.

Aside from his music career and record label, Jay-R is also busy with his business ventures, including a restaurant in Makati City. He admits his schedule is often full that he's not able to be with his girlfriend.

"She's very supportive," he said about Mica. "Minsan one month na kami di nagkikita pero naintindihan niya. Alam niya mabait naman ako, 'di ako nagloloko, alam niyang trabaho naman talaga. So she doesn't give me any drama, she supports what I do."

He added that they're not in a hurry to settle down, but he's sure that "all the qualities that I like in a girl nasa kanya."