Arthur Nery, born Arthur Madrigalejos Nery in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, is a Filipino singer and songwriter known for his R&B and neo-soul music. His vocal style is smooth and velvety, complementing emotionally rich and open-hearted lyrics. Nery's musical influences include artists such as Frank Ocean and Daniel Caesar, and his work 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, which led to Nery signing with O/C Records in 2019. Nery released his debut album, *Letters Never Sent*, in 2019 under Viva Records, featuring notable songs like "Higa" and "Binhi.