Who is John Roa?

John Roa is a Filipino rapper, singer, and songwriter from Quezon City. He rose to fame after releasing his debut single “Dalaga” in 2018, which soon peaked at Number 6 on the Philippines’ iTunes chart. The success of the single propelled him to the forefront of the Philippine hip-hop scene.

Early Life

At the age of 15, John Roa was already writing songs and performing in small venues. He was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines. His love of music started early on when he was just a kid. Growing up, he was inspired by rap greats such as Eminem, Nas, and Kanye West.

Career

John Roa began his career with the release of his debut single “Dalaga” in 2018. The single soon reached Number 6 on iTunes chart in the Philippines and earned him critical acclaim from music critics across the country. Following this success, he released his debut EP “Kwento Ng Puso” in 2019. The EP featured some of his most popular tracks such as “Di Na Tayo”, “Sulat”, and “Pasensya Ka Na”.

Other Projects

In addition to his solo career, John Roa has collaborated with several notable artists such as Filipino rapper Shanti Dope and American singer-songwriter Kiana Valenciano. In 2020, he released a collaboration with Shanti Dope titled “Andar” which became an instant hit with fans.

Discography

John Roa has released two EPs: Kwento Ng Puso (2019) and Andar (2020). He has also released several singles including “Dalaga” (2018), “Di Na Tayo” (2019), “Sulat” (2019), and “Pasensya Ka Na” (2019).

Influences

John Roa cites Eminem, Nas, and Kanye West as his main influences. He also takes inspiration from other Filipino rappers such as Gloc-9 and Abra.

Awards & Achievements

John Roa has won several awards throughout his career, including Best Rap Performance at the 2019 MYX Music Awards and Best Rap Single at the 2020 Awit Awards. He has also been nominated for several awards including Best Music Video at the 2020 Awit Awards.

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