TJ Monterde
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.jpg) Monterde in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Titus John Dabuan Monterde |
| Born | December 30, 1989 Cagayan de Oro, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Labels | PolyEast Records |
Titus John Dabuan "TJ" Monterde (born December 30, 1989), is a Filipino singer-songwriter. He gained recognition in 2011 through his viral YouTube videos, where he shared his original compositions, reaching a wide audience and receiving positive feedback online. His song "Ikaw at Ako" became his signature hit and was featured in the YouTube viral short film My Super Fan Girl.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Monterde was discovered to sing at the age of four. According to his younger sister, Monterde used to hum without knowing that he making in tune. At the age of 16, Monterde was started as a radio personality, then became a television host at local tv station in Cagayan de Oro. In 2010, He graduated bachelor's degree in development and communications at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, and later, he rose his popularity across Mindanao.[2]
Career
[edit]In 2012, Monterde uploaded his original composition titled "Ikaw at Ako" on YouTube, and later he signed on Galaxy Records, a subsidiary of PolyEast Records in which his composition "Ikaw at Ako" released as a debut single.[2] Two years later, Monterde released his following singles "Tulad Mo" and "Dating Tayo" which became one of the top music charts on Myx and Billboard Philippines.[3]
In 2017, Monterde held his first major concert titled "Ikaw at Ako" at Music Museum in San Juan.[4]
In January 2025, Monterde shared his disbelief and heartfelt gratitude following the sold-out success of his three-night 'Sariling Mundo' concert at the Araneta Coliseum.[5] On February, Aurora Music Festival announced that Monterde would perform in the first day of the music festival's 2025 iteration, which was held on May 3 and May 4 in Clark, Pampanga.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Monterde married fellow singer KZ Tandingan on August 28, 2020.[7]
Discography
[edit]Studio album
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| Ikaw At Ako |
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| Ikaw At Ako (Instrumental version) |
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| Sariling Mundo |
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| Sariling Mundo (Live at New Frontier Theater) |
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| Sarili Nating Mundo (Live at the Big Dome) |
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Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Album details |
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| TJ Monterde |
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| TJ Monterde (Instrumental version) |
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| Kahit Kunwari |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| PHL [8] |
PHL Top [9] | |||
| "Us" | 2014 | * | * | Unang Sikat (The Next Generation Hitmakers) |
| "Us" (with Muriel) | ||||
| "Tulad Mo" | Non-album singles | |||
| "Mahika" | Kahit Kunwari | |||
| "Litrato Ngayong Pasko" | Non-album singles | |||
| "Imahinasyon" | TJ Monterde | |||
| "Litrato Ngayong Pasko (Live)" | 2018 | Non-album singles | ||
| "Tahanan" | 2019 | |||
| "Karera" | ||||
| "Malay Mo" | ||||
| "Hanggang Dito Na Lang" | 2020 | |||
| "Puhon" | ||||
| "Dakila Ka, Bayani Ka" (with various artists) | ||||
| "Simula" (with KZ Tandingan) | ||||
| "Inday" | 2021 | |||
| "Little Things" (with YELO) | ||||
| "Walong Bilyon" | 2022 | — | — | |
| "Walong Bilyon (Wedding Version)" | — | — | ||
| "Sigurado" | — | — | ||
| "Plano" | 2023 | — | — | Sariling Mundo |
| "Palagi" | 2 | 1 | ||
| "Nowhere" | 2024 | — | — | |
| "Palagi (TJxKZ Version)" | 4 | 1 | Non-album singles | |
| "Darating Din" | — | — | ||
| "Silver" (with 10CM) | 2025 | — | — | |
| "After 3" (with 10CM) | — | — | ||
| "Pahinga" (with James Reid) | — | — | jgh (Deluxe) | |
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart.
"*" denotes that chart did not exist at the time of the song's release. | ||||
Concerts
[edit]- Sarili Nating Mundo at the Araneta Coliseum[10]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award | Year[a] | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards | 2021 | Pop Performance of the Year | "Puhon" | Nominated | [11] |
| Wish Music Awards | 2024 | Wish Artist of the Year | TJ Monterde | Nominated | [12] |
| Wish Pop Song of the Year | "Palagi" | Won | |||
| 2025 | Wish Artist of the Year | TJ Monterde | Nominated | [13] | |
| Wish Pop Song of the Year | "Sariling Mundo" | Nominated | |||
| VP Choice Awards | OPM Song of the Year | "Palagi (TJxKZ Version)" | Won | [14] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References
[edit]- ^ "About TJ Monterde". PolyEast Records. April 23, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ a b "TJ Monterde: New acoustic pop balladeer". The Philippine Star. June 2, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (July 11, 2017). "TJ Monterde—the face behind two Billboard PH Top 20 hits". Inquirer. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ "Ikaw at Ako Concert: TJ Monterde live at the Music Museum". Philippine Concerts. May 18, 2017. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ "TJ Monterde on 3-night sold-out concert: 'I can't wrap my head around it'". ABS-CBN News. January 5, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "Aurora Music Festival 2025: Lineup, ticket prices". Rappler. February 17, 2025. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "'I found love and happiness through music': TJ Monterde expressed during his visit to Australia". SBS Filipino. Special Broadcasting Service. November 19, 2023. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ Peak chart positions for:
- "Palagi": "Philippines Hot 100 – Week of September 14, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- "Palagi (TJxKZ Version)": "Philippines Hot 100 – Week of November 16, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions for:
- "Palagi": "Top Philippine Songs – Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- "Palagi (TJxKZ Version)": "Top Philippine Songs – Week of November 16, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
- ^ "TJ Monterde wraps up 3-night sold-out solo Araneta Coliseum concert". ABS-CBN News. February 4, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ Idris, A. Azim (January 18, 2021). "Gloc-9, Zild Benitez, Ben&Ben, SB19 win big at sixth Wish Music Awards". NME. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025.
- ^ Angan, Kara (January 16, 2024). "Here Are The Winners Of The 9th Wish Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ Saulog, Gabriel (January 19, 2025). "Here Are The Winners For The 10th Wish Music Awards: SB19, BINI, Dionela, and More". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on January 20, 2025. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
- ^ Dela Cruz, Abby (May 31, 2025). "Pipol's Choice: Full List of Winners of the 6th VP Choice Awards". Village Pipol. Retrieved May 31, 2025.