Arthur Miguel
Arthur Miguel | |
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| Birth name | Arthur Miguel Quimpo |
| Born | December 2, 1999 San Jose del Monte, Bulacan |
| Origin | Philippines |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Philippines |
Arthur Miguel Quimpo (born December 2, 1999) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and visual artist. He was discovered when he first posting cover songs on YouTube in 2018. He gained popularity in 2023 with his song "Lihim" in which it debuted at number 23 Billboard Philippines Songs charts and peeked at number 13 on October 23.[1]
Early life
Arthur Miguel Quimpo was born on December 2, 1999 in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. He was a student in the CIIT College of Arts and Technology.[2]
Career
Arthur was discovered when he started posting his cover songs like Everything Has Changed & You Are The Reason. In December 2019, he posted his first original song, "Handa Na Ba?" featuring Caine, and released as independent in 2020.[3]
In February 2020, he gained popularity on YouTube when he posted a cover from Nexxus, called "I'll Never Go". Because of his success, he signed a label with Warner Music Philippines in 2021.[4]
He was a Taylor Swift fan, in which he also covered "Crazier" in 2021 on YouTube, in which later on released as a cover single on digital platforms in July 11, 2021.[4][5]
Arthur gained widespread recognition in 2022 when he released "Ang Wakas", featuring Trisha Macapagal, and went viral on other digital platforms. Arthur addresses relationships where only one person fights for love, questioning why one wants to continue their relationship.[4][6]
In July 2023, Arthur released his new single, "Lihim". In which it became a viral on social media because of its songwriting and rom-com movie moment.[7] In October, he went on to perform his viral hit "Lihim" on the second episode of Billboard Philippines Soundwave.[1]
In 2024, Arthur released his two pre-singles, "Isaoras" and "Maling Panahon" for his second extended play, MU. In May, he released his EP, MU.[8][a] His song "Malabong Ugnayan" was described as a confusion and uncertainty of a situationship, capturing the struggles and messy emotions of trying to define a relationship — themes inspired by Arthur’s own experiences with love and heartbreak. During an interview, Arthur expressed pride in the release of the music video for "Maling Panahon", highlighting his role as one of its directors. He shared that the concept involved portraying himself trapped in five dream sequences, each symbolizing a track from the EP.[10]
Artistry
Arthur cites musical influences like Taylor Swift. His songs like "Lihim" and "Pasahili" are inspired from Taylor's songwriting and is also present to his songs.[5] He stated that "Whenever I listen to their songs, I get inspired to write more stories for my songs."[4]
Discography
Studio album
| Title | Details | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Pasahili |
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[11] |
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Kahapon |
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| MU |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Bitaw" | 2020 | Non-album singles | [12] |
| "Handa Na Ba? (with Caine)" | [3] | ||
| "Sana Mapansin" | [13] | ||
| "Tadhana (with Trisha Macapagal)" | Kahapon | [14] | |
| "Lagi Nalang" | |||
| "Kahapon" | |||
| "Sa Susunod" | |||
| "SIYA" | 2021 | Non-album singles | [15] |
| "I'll Never Go" | [16] | ||
| "Crazier" [b] | [17] | ||
| "Tangi" | [18] | ||
| "Dito, Sa Ilalim Ng Buwan" | [19] | ||
| "Ang Wakas (with Trisha Macapagal)" (original, or revisualized version) |
2022 | Pasahili | [20][11] |
| "paraiso" | Non-album singles | [21] | |
| "Bibitaw, aasa" | [22] | ||
| "Kupido" | [23] | ||
| "Huli" | [24] | ||
| "Leron (with Trisha Macapagal)" | Pasahili | [25][11] | |
| "Pasahili (para sa hindi pinili)" | [26][11] | ||
| "PAANO?" | 2023 | Non-album singles | [27] |
| "Di Lahat Minamahal" | [28] | ||
| "Walang Kapalit (AM VER.)" [c] | [29] | ||
| "Lihim" | [30] | ||
| "Your Universe" [d] | [31] | ||
| "Lihim (Nuarin Sasabihon) [with dwta]" | [32] | ||
| "Bawat Taon" | [33] | ||
| "Isaoras" | 2024 | MU | [34][9] |
| "Maling Panahon" | |||
| "Malabong Ugnayan (with jikamarie)" | |||
| "GHINOST" | |||
| "Dati" | |||
| "Pagitan" | 2025 | Non-album singles | [35] |
| "PDKL" | [36][37] |
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awit Awards | 2023 | Best Global Collaboration Recording | "I Feel Good" (with Pink Sweats) |
Won | [38] |
| Wish Music Awards | 2025 | Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year | "Maling Panahon" | Nominated | [39] |
Notes
- ^ Acronym for "Malabong Usapan"[9]
- ^ Cover version of the song by Taylor Swift
- ^ Cover version of the song by Rey Valera
- ^ Cover version of the song by Rico Blanco
References
- ^ a b Angan, Kara (October 23, 2023). "Arthur Miguel Performs His Viral Hit 'Lihim' On The Second Episode Of Billboard Philippines Soundwave". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Arthur Miguel Quimpo - LinkedIn". Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Handa Na Ba? (feat. Caine) by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, January 1, 2020, retrieved June 23, 2025
- ^ a b c d "Arthur Miguel sings about love and loss in debut album 'Pasahili'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Tan, Precy (October 17, 2023). "Mga Lihim ni Arthur: This Rising Star Spills 5 Truths You Didn't Know About Him". Nylon Manila. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Why Arthur Miguel's song Wakas hits with so much pain". Village Pipol. September 10, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "The Secret Is Out: Arthur Miguel's latest track "Lihim" spreads like wildfire on Spotify and TikTok". ABS-CBN. September 29, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Dance Your Situationship Woes Away with ARTHUR MIGUEL's 'MU'". ABS-CBN. May 21, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Villanueva, Angelica (August 31, 2024). "Arthur Miguel aims to be 'voice' of listeners". Manila Standard. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ "Arthur Miguel celebrates his second EP exploring uncertainty and the gamble of love". POP!. Philippine Daily Inquirer. June 25, 2024. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Pasahili by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music". Apple Music. October 25, 2022. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
- ^ Bitaw by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, January 1, 2020, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Sana Mapansin by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, May 11, 2020, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Kahapon - EP on Apple Music, April 20, 2020, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ SIYA by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, January 22, 2021, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ I'll Never Go by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, May 3, 2021, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Crazier by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, July 1, 2021, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Tangi by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, August 20, 2021, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Dito, Sa Ilalim Ng Buwan by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, December 15, 2021, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Ang Wakas (feat. Trisha Macapagal) by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, January 15, 2022, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ paraiso by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, January 18, 2022, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Bibitaw, aasa by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, March 20, 2022, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Kupido by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, May 13, 2022, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Huli by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, June 17, 2022, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Leron (feat. Trisha Macapagal) by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, August 24, 2022, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Pasahili (para sa hindi pinili) by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, September 28, 2022, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ PAANO? by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, February 10, 2023, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Di Lahat Minamahal by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, April 21, 2023, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Walang Kapalit (AM VER.) by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, April 26, 2023, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Lihim by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, July 28, 2023, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Your Universe by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, October 11, 2023, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Lihim (Nuarin Sasabihon) by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, November 10, 2023, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Bawat Taon by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, December 8, 2023, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ MU - EP on Apple Music, May 10, 2024, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Pagitan by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, January 24, 2025, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ PDKL by Arthur Miguel on Apple Music, April 25, 2025, retrieved June 12, 2025
- ^ Saenz, Rome (April 21, 2025). "Arthur Miguel Announces New Single "PDKL"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ San Juan, Ratziel (November 10, 2023). "LIST: Dilaw, Ena Mori Lead Awit Awards 2023 Winners". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Here Are The Winners For The 10th Wish Music Awards: SB19, BINI, Dionela, and More". Billboard Philippines. January 19, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.