Kiyo is a Filipino rapper and songwriter, active since 2018 and signed to the label dyecast. He is known for emotional, lo-fi leaning Pinoy hip hop and for songs such as “Ikaw Lang”, “Eba” and “Puyat”.
Background
His first releases date to 2018, with “Urong-Sulong” (with Allison Shore) and “Ano Na?” (with Calvin). “Ikaw Lang” became one of his biggest songs and has reached around 80 million views on YouTube, and “Eba” (2020) passed 20 million. “3:15” with Syd Hartha won Best Collaboration at the 36th Awit Awards, and “Ikaw Lang” was nominated for Hip-hop Performance of the Year at the 2024 Wish 107.5 Music Awards.
Releases
- HARANASA (26 November 2021): debut full-length album with 15 tracks and guests including YZKK, Shortone and Space Moses; built on soulful samples, with love in its messier forms as its theme.
- “Puyat” and “Tulo Laway” with Ace Cicera (2023).
- “Another Day” with Gloc-9, “Lambingan na This” with Ryannah J and “Pambihira” with Zild Benitez (2025).
Where to start
Begin with “Ikaw Lang” and “Eba”, then listen to the album HARANASA and the 2023 single “Puyat”.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Kiyo
- Apple Music for release dates
- Official YouTube channel for the social links
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