STRANGER IN PARADISE (cover by Reuben Laurente, Mark Paulo Dumlao, and Monica Beatrice Dumlao)

HOW ABOUT CROONING with GEN Z YouTubers.

I just said yes to Bro Dino's idea at the drop of a hat thinking how it’s gonna be a uniquely different experience doing a vocal collaboration with Mark and Monica, the talented kids of my long time friends Dino and Sim Dumlao. The Dumlao’s have been a blessing to me from way back. Siblings Barbie, Mich, and Dino have been my friends since the day we’ve worked together for the youth/family-oriented show, “PY” (Nakar-DeGuzman), either as part of The CompanY; or as a solo artist, having taken part in gospel shows and conferences for the ELIM Community.

As per their Dad, Dino, this pandemic has given Mark and Monica countless possibilities exploring their gifts and going the extra mile being part of ELIM’s online programs and Agape Project (for YouTube’s LAYA MANILA). Both Monica and Mark are singer/songwriters. Apart from this, Mark is expanding his horizon as a book author along with a co-writer friend, while Monica (also) is dabbling in video and audio editing (like dad) apart from being a dancer (like the mom). They are youtube vloggers (MONARK) as well, with their vlogs ranging from song covers, original compositions, collaborations, live stream music, and discussions promoting positivity. Well, I have my youtube channel, too, (just my name Reuben Laurente) so it would be nice having you subscribe to both our channels.

Thank you so much Mark and Monica for your time and talent. Thank you Sis Sim and Bro Dino for allowing them to be part of this production. Sa uulitin huh? ☺


So here’s our very first vocal collaboration as a trio crooning the timeless classic “Stranger In Paradise”. See how these genZ’ers amazingly did their own take on a genre that’s way, way older than them. Such old souls. We give Glory to GOD for these talents.


No Copyright Infringement Intended


Song Credits:
"Stranger in Paradise"
Composers: Robert Wright and George Forrest
From the musical "Kismet"


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