Arthur Nery, a Filipino singer and songwriter born Arthur Madrigalejos Nery on January 28, 1997, in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, is known for his R&B and neo-soul music. His sound is characterized by a smooth, velvety vocal style and emotionally rich, open-hearted lyrics. Nery's musical influences include artists like Frank Ocean and Daniel Caesar, and his music often incorporates elements of hip-hop, jazz, and electronic music. He began writing songs seriously in high school and received formal vocal training in college as part of a glee club. Before pursuing music full-time, Nery worked as a call center agent and an online English teacher for Japanese students. His career gained momentum after comedian Wacky Kiray heard him perform his original song "Life Puzzle" and introduced him to Kean Cipriano, who signed Nery to O/C Records in 2019. Nery released his debut album, *Letters Never Sent*, in 2019 under Viva Records, featuring notable songs such as "Higa" and "Binhi.