Top 10 Filipino Musicians

SB19 is the Philippines's most internationally acclaimed P-Pop (Pilipino Pop) group, a five-member act that became the first Southeast Asian and Filipino act to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award when they received a Top Social Artist nod in 2021. Self-produced and independently managed for much of their career, the group's fanbase "A'TIN" is considered one of the most organized and passionate fandoms in Asian pop music. Their 2022 album "Pagsibol" debuted at number one on the Billboard World Albums chart.

Bamboo Manalac, known simply as Bamboo, is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock vocalists in Philippine music history, having fronted legendary bands Rivermaya and Bamboo before an acclaimed solo career. His 2004 hit "Noypi" became an anthem of Filipino national pride and was one of the best-selling singles in OPM history, selling over 1 million physical copies. Bamboo was named the Philippines's "Artist of the Decade" by MYX in 2010 and continues to record and tour internationally.

Moira Dela Torre is the Philippines's most beloved singer-songwriter of her generation, whose heartfelt Tagalog ballads about love, faith, and vulnerability have made her an icon of contemporary OPM. Her breakthrough single "Malaya" (2016) introduced her to millions of listeners and her VIVA Records debut album was certified multi-platinum. She has over 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify and was named MYX's Female Artist of the Year three times between 2017 and 2022.

BINI is the Philippines's most successful girl group, an eight-member P-Pop act managed by ABS-CBN Star Music whose retro-infused pop sound and high-production dance performances have earned them a fanatical following known as "Blooms." Their 2024 single "Pantropiko" became a massive viral hit, accumulating over 50 million YouTube views within a month of release and charting on multiple global Spotify trending lists. BINI were named MYX's Group of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

December Avenue is one of the Philippines's most enduring alternative rock bands, a five-piece group from Pampanga whose anthemic ballads like "Huling El Bimbo" cover and original hits "Eroplanong Papel" and "Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig" have accumulated hundreds of millions of streams. The band has spent over a decade building a grassroots following through relentless touring across the Philippines's 7,000 islands. Their collaboration with Moira Dela Torre on "Kung'Di Rin Lang Ikaw" is one of the most-streamed OPM duets of all time.

Zild Benitez is one of the most critically acclaimed solo artists to emerge from the OPM indie scene in recent years, an acclaimed bassist, producer, and vocalist whose experimental pop and R&B sound has earned him a devoted underground following and crossover mainstream success. His 2022 album "Huminga" was named Album of the Year at the Wish Music Awards and was praised by international music press for its sophisticated production. Zild is also a member of the indie supergroup IV of Spades, which earned a major label deal and international touring schedule.

Sarah Geronimo is one of the Philippines's biggest pop superstars, a singer-actress-dancer whose career spanning over 20 years has produced dozens of chart-topping hits and made her a household name across all generations of Filipino music fans. She has sold out the Araneta Coliseum — the country's premier concert venue — over 30 times throughout her career and has served as the face of major brands including Coca-Cola, Jollibee, and Smart Communications. Her 2013 hit "Kilometro" was the highest-streamed OPM song of that year and remains a beloved pop classic.

Juan Karlos Labajo, known professionally as Juan Karlos or JK, is an acclaimed Filipino singer-songwriter whose raspy tenor voice and introspective songwriting in Filipino have drawn comparisons to international artists like Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars. His 2019 debut album "Buwan" produced multiple hit singles and the title track has accumulated over 180 million streams on Spotify alone. He rose to national fame at age 15 as a finalist on "The Voice Kids Philippines" and has since built one of the most loyal young fanbases in OPM.

Gloc-9 (Aristotle Pollisco) is the undisputed king of Filipino hip-hop, a lyricist and rapper whose socially conscious verses about poverty, corruption, and everyday Filipino life have earned him critical acclaim and a legacy as the greatest rapper in OPM history. He has won the Awit Award for Best Rap Recording a record 8 times and his collaboration with Ebe Dancel on "Sirena" (2011) is considered one of the finest songs in Philippine music. His ability to blend commercial appeal with sharp social commentary has influenced a generation of Filipino rappers.

SB19 is the Philippines's most internationally acclaimed P-Pop (Pilipino Pop) group, a five-member act that became the first Southeast Asian and Filipino act to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award when they received a Top Social Artist nod in 2021. Self-produced and independently managed for much of their career, the group's fanbase "A'TIN" is considered one of the most organized and passionate fandoms in Asian pop music. Their 2022 album "Pagsibol" debuted at number one on the Billboard World Albums chart.

Bamboo Manalac, known simply as Bamboo, is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock vocalists in Philippine music history, having fronted legendary bands Rivermaya and Bamboo before an acclaimed solo career. His 2004 hit "Noypi" became an anthem of Filipino national pride and was one of the best-selling singles in OPM history, selling over 1 million physical copies. Bamboo was named the Philippines's "Artist of the Decade" by MYX in 2010 and continues to record and tour internationally.

Moira Dela Torre is the Philippines's most beloved singer-songwriter of her generation, whose heartfelt Tagalog ballads about love, faith, and vulnerability have made her an icon of contemporary OPM. Her breakthrough single "Malaya" (2016) introduced her to millions of listeners and her VIVA Records debut album was certified multi-platinum. She has over 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify and was named MYX's Female Artist of the Year three times between 2017 and 2022.

BINI is the Philippines's most successful girl group, an eight-member P-Pop act managed by ABS-CBN Star Music whose retro-infused pop sound and high-production dance performances have earned them a fanatical following known as "Blooms." Their 2024 single "Pantropiko" became a massive viral hit, accumulating over 50 million YouTube views within a month of release and charting on multiple global Spotify trending lists. BINI were named MYX's Group of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

December Avenue is one of the Philippines's most enduring alternative rock bands, a five-piece group from Pampanga whose anthemic ballads like "Huling El Bimbo" cover and original hits "Eroplanong Papel" and "Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig" have accumulated hundreds of millions of streams. The band has spent over a decade building a grassroots following through relentless touring across the Philippines's 7,000 islands. Their collaboration with Moira Dela Torre on "Kung'Di Rin Lang Ikaw" is one of the most-streamed OPM duets of all time.

Zild Benitez is one of the most critically acclaimed solo artists to emerge from the OPM indie scene in recent years, an acclaimed bassist, producer, and vocalist whose experimental pop and R&B sound has earned him a devoted underground following and crossover mainstream success. His 2022 album "Huminga" was named Album of the Year at the Wish Music Awards and was praised by international music press for its sophisticated production. Zild is also a member of the indie supergroup IV of Spades, which earned a major label deal and international touring schedule.

Sarah Geronimo is one of the Philippines's biggest pop superstars, a singer-actress-dancer whose career spanning over 20 years has produced dozens of chart-topping hits and made her a household name across all generations of Filipino music fans. She has sold out the Araneta Coliseum — the country's premier concert venue — over 30 times throughout her career and has served as the face of major brands including Coca-Cola, Jollibee, and Smart Communications. Her 2013 hit "Kilometro" was the highest-streamed OPM song of that year and remains a beloved pop classic.

Juan Karlos Labajo, known professionally as Juan Karlos or JK, is an acclaimed Filipino singer-songwriter whose raspy tenor voice and introspective songwriting in Filipino have drawn comparisons to international artists like Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars. His 2019 debut album "Buwan" produced multiple hit singles and the title track has accumulated over 180 million streams on Spotify alone. He rose to national fame at age 15 as a finalist on "The Voice Kids Philippines" and has since built one of the most loyal young fanbases in OPM.

Gloc-9 (Aristotle Pollisco) is the undisputed king of Filipino hip-hop, a lyricist and rapper whose socially conscious verses about poverty, corruption, and everyday Filipino life have earned him critical acclaim and a legacy as the greatest rapper in OPM history. He has won the Awit Award for Best Rap Recording a record 8 times and his collaboration with Ebe Dancel on "Sirena" (2011) is considered one of the finest songs in Philippine music. His ability to blend commercial appeal with sharp social commentary has influenced a generation of Filipino rappers.