As a former member of the seminal Filipino music collective Ex Battalion, Yuridope has built a legacy as one of the most consistent voices in the Philippine domestic rap and hip-hop scene, and Dayo stands as a new entry in a discography that stretches back more than a decade of formal public music releases. He first shared his work with audiences in January 2015, uploading his debut track, “Wag Muna Remake Ft Emcee Rhenn (Ex Battalion),” to YouTube, marking the first public step in a career defined by cross-artist collaboration and a thoughtful approach to merging core hip-hop traditions with modern sonic sensibilities. That approach would earn him widespread, longstanding attention, first catapulting him to broader fame when he linked up with frequent collaborator Skusta Clee for the 2020 track “Dance with You.” That breakthrough was followed by a string of notable releases that cemented his standing in the local scene, including fan and critical favorites “Pauwi Nako,” “Bahala Ka,” and “Sa Susunod Na Lang.