TJ Monterde
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Titus John Dabuan Monterde |
| Born | December 30, 1989 Cagayan de Oro, Philippines |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | PolyEast Records |
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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
Monterde began his career at the age of 16 in 2006 as a radio jockey in Cagayan de Oro, initially guesting on his father’s local radio show before moving on to a regular radio slot. By 18, he became a television host for ABS-CBN's regional magazine program MagTV.[2]
He graduated from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan with a degree in Development Communication. By 2010, his profile had grown as a multimedia entertainer, appearing on local television and performing at various events across Mindanao.[2]
Career
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 May 2020, he released "Puhon" (transl. Someday), a song he wrote in Cebuano. He said that this was a part of his personal advocacy to introduce Visayan pop to the world.[5]
In July 2023, Monterde released "Palagi" (lit. 'Always'), a song dedicated to his wife, KZ Tandingan.[6]
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.[7] 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.[8]
Personal life
Monterde married fellow singer KZ Tandingan on August 28, 2020.[9]
Discography
Studio album
| 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
| 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
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| PHL [10] |
PHL Top [11] | |||
| "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
- Sariling Mundo[12]
- Sarili Nating Mundo at the Araneta Coliseum[13]
Awards and nominations
| 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 | [14] |
| 7th Wish 107.5 Music Awards | 2022 | Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year | "Inday" | Nominated | [15] |
| Myx Music Awards 2024 | 2024 | Mellow Video of the Year | "Palagi" | Nominated | [16] |
| Wish Music Awards | Wish Artist of the Year | TJ Monterde | Nominated | [17] | |
| Wish Pop Song of the Year | "Palagi" | Won | |||
| 2025 | Wish Artist of the Year | TJ Monterde | Nominated | [18] | |
| Wish Pop Song of the Year | "Sariling Mundo" | Nominated | |||
| VP Choice Awards | OPM Song of the Year | "Palagi (TJxKZ Version)" | Won | [19] |
Notes
- ^ Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
References
- ^ "About TJ Monterde". PolyEast Records. April 23, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c "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.
- ^ Policarpio, Allan (July 3, 2020). "KZ and fiancé TJ set to introduce 'magic' of Vispop regional music". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on December 16, 2024.
- ^ Toff, C. (March 22, 2024). "TJ Monterde shares story behind hit song 'Palagi': 'It's a song of reassurance for KZ'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 11, 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 gears up for solo concert in May". ABS-CBN News. May 2, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Moira, SB19 win big in 7th Wish Music Awards". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 11, 2025.
- ^ Jessica Ann Evangelista (September 28, 2024). "BINI, SB19 among nominees in comebacking MYX Music Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
- ^ 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 June 11, 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.