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A slice of the everyday mundane.
kiyo, born and raised in Manila is a Filipino rapper that creates lyrics that are infused with stories of slice of life, love and wisdom. His music blends chill, lo-fi, and boom bap elements, creating a distinct style that resonates deeply with listeners walks and talks of life.
The 25-year-old rapper adapted the artist name “kiyo” in 2018 but started writing songs ever since he was a teenager. In just two years, the up-and-coming artist continues to capture listeners from all over the country — telling one story at a time through music.
Currently, his breakthrough track, “Ikaw Lang” has 86 million views on Youtube and 93 million plays on Spotify. “Urong; Sulong” is a song by kiyo and Alisson Shore with over 56 million views on Youtube and 50 million plays and Spotify.
“Urong; Sulong” is named as the 5th Wish 107.5 Hip-hop Song of the Year that also paved way for the artists to grab the Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle award.
Aside from writing songs, kiyo is also a skilled producer and a filmmaker and takes a hands-on approach to his artistry by directing and editing his own music videos. His commitment to authenticity and storytelling in his writing continues to touch hearts and inspire fans around the world. — all these aligned with his goal to influence people to make their own art; that they too, can DO IT.
kiyo, born and raised in Manila is a Filipino rapper that creates lyrics that are infused with stories of slice of life, love and wisdom. His music blends chill, lo-fi, and boom bap elements, creating a distinct style that resonates deeply with listeners walks and talks of life.
The 25-year-old rapper adapted the artist name “kiyo” in 2018 but started writing songs ever since he was a teenager. In just two years, the up-and-coming artist continues to capture listeners from all over the country — telling one story at a time through music.
Currently, his breakthrough track, “Ikaw Lang” has 86 million views on Youtube and 93 million plays on Spotify. “Urong; Sulong” is a song by kiyo and Alisson Shore with over 56 million views on Youtube and 50 million plays and Spotify.
“Urong; Sulong” is named as the 5th Wish 107.5 Hip-hop Song of the Year that also paved way for the artists to grab the Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle award.
Aside from writing songs, kiyo is also a skilled producer and a filmmaker and takes a hands-on approach to his artistry by directing and editing his own music videos. His commitment to authenticity and storytelling in his writing continues to touch hearts and inspire fans around the world. — all these aligned with his goal to influence people to make their own art; that they too, can DO IT.
Monthly listeners
1,065,274
Followers
1,093,122
Top Cities
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Most popular tracks
| Track | Plays | Duration | Release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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109,028,705 | 4:02 | 2019-05-05 | |
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83,201,693 | 4:27 | 2018-08-06 | |
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82,284,521 | 3:39 | 2020-12-24 | |
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45,722,634 | 2:42 | 2022-10-14 | |
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19,109,143 | 3:18 | 2018-04-02 | |
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16,431,523 | 3:34 | 2020-04-20 | |
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15,418,826 | 4:48 | 2019-01-04 | |
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14,871,006 | 4:52 | 2020-02-14 | |
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9,336,781 | 4:31 | 2019-08-10 | |
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7,751,959 | 3:44 | 2022-11-25 |
