A young Filipino singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist built his breakthrough first release entirely on his own, sequestered in his bedroom during the early days of the global pandemic. He wrote, arranged, and produced that debut track, “Ulap,” without any outside support, and the song became an instant hit that launched his career in OPM, the Philippines’ homegrown popular music scene. That first success paved the way for a string of follow-up releases that traced clear, measurable growth as he refined his craft and found his artistic footing. His second official track was the indie-pop flavored “Gabi,” followed shortly by Sinta, a retro-pop pop recording from the Philippines that marked a major milestone in his development as a musician.