The Philippines is home to numerous talented singers and musicians who have been making a name for themselves with their hit songs, which have been garnering high numbers of streams and listens on various music streaming platforms.
With many notable local artists on the rise in the local charts, here are the top five Filipino acts according to Spotify as of writing.
Dionela – 8.8 million
Taking the top spot on the list is singer-songwriter Dionela who made his debut in 2022 with his first singles “153” and “Musika.” He has since reached the number one spot on the charts with his latest single “Sining” which featured R&B artist Jay R.
Maki – 7.4 million
Singer-songwriter Maki first caught the public’s attention with his songs “Saan?” and “Bakit?” which both went viral and received millions of streams on Spotify. His latest single “Dilaw” was also a massive success as it topped the relaunched Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart.
BINI – 6.7 million
P-pop girl group BINI rose to prominence with their hit songs “Pantropiko” and “Salamin, Salamin” which were from their EP “Talaarawan.” With their massive success over the past few months, the 8-member girl group has been performing in various concerts and shows both locally and abroad.
TJ Monterde – 6.6 million
Singer-songwriter TJ Monterde has made a name for himself as a prominent artist who writes heartfelt and relatable anthems about love. His single “Palagi” grew to viral success, which led to him releasing different versions such as one with his wife KZ Tandingan.
Zack Tabudlo – 6.1 million
Known for his gorgeous vocals and notable prowess in songwriting, Zack Tabudlo takes the fifth spot on the list. Many of his songs have found viral fame and have also been a part of official soundtracks of TV shows and films.