Alamat (Baybayin: ᜀᜎᜋᜆ᜔; ) (stylized in all caps) is a Filipino boy band formed in 2020 by Viva Artists Agency and Ninuno Media. The group consists of six members: Taneo, Mo, Jao, Tomás, R-Ji and Alas. The members hail from different regions of the Philippines and sing in their own respective languages.
Alamat debuted on February 14, 2021 with the multilingual R&B single "Kbye". It entered the Billboard Next Big Sound chart. In October 2022, they released their debut EP Pasulong, which contained singles like "Maharani" (), for which they won Best R&B Recording at the 36th Awit Awards. In November 2023, they released their first full-length album Isapuso (), containing singles like "Day and Night" and "Dayang" (). The album received a rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 from Filipino news organization Rappler. On November 21, 2025, they released their second album Destino (), which received an 8/10 score from the British music magazine The Line of Best Fit. The album contains singles like "Hiraya" () and "LuzViMinda".
In July 2026, it was announced that Alamat will perform at the A Festival in Paris in October, making them the first P-pop group to perform in France.
Name
"Alamat" translates to "legend" in English. Their creative director, Jason Paul Laxamana, came up with the name. In an interview with The Beat Asia, the members of Alamat explained, "Legends are stories passed down to the youth, sparking their imagination and preserving our cultural heritage. We aim to do the same in everything we do. Legends are also figures we look up to, and we aspire to be one of them someday."
Fandom Their fandom is called Magiliw, a Tagalog word meaning "affectionate" in English.
History
2020-2022: Formation, pre-debut activities, Pasulong In May 2020, Viva Records and its subsidiary label, Ninuno Media, held auditions for a new P-Pop boy group. According to Laxamana, proficiency in a Philippine language was a prerequisite in the application process, beyond just talent in singing or dancing. He stated that his team always envisioned Alamat as a multilingual boy group. Prior to debuting, the group released covers of various songs, including "Tala" () and "Kilometro" () by Sarah Geronimo and a multilingual rendition of "Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig" () by Jaya, sung in each member's native language. The members underwent intensive training for nine months, which encompassed singing, dancing, physical fitness, and personality development, before they officially debuted on February 14, 2021 with the single "Kbye". Their training continued for years, even after their debut.
Alamat debuted with nine members: Taneo from Kalinga, Mo from Zambales, Jao from Pampanga, Kin from Quezon City, R-Ji from Eastern Samar, Valfer from Negros Occidental, Gami from Bohol, Tomas from Albay, and Alas from Davao City. The group distinguished itself as a multilingual and multiethnic boy band that sang in seven Philippine languages: Bikolano, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Tagalog, and Waray-Waray. A few weeks after "Kbye" was released, Alamat became the second P-Pop group to make it on Billboard's Next Big Sound chart after SB19, debuting at number two. Publications also regarded them as the fastest-rising Filipino act on the chart. Shortly after the achievement was reported in the media, Kin officially left Alamat.
The group released two more multilingual singles in 2021, "Kasmala" and "Porque" (). The latter is a cover of a song by the band UNiCA, formerly known as Maldita. Unlike "Kbye" and "Kasmala", the lyrics of "Porque" were in Tagalog and Chavacano, a Spanish-based creole language spoken in Zamboanga City. On February 14, 2022, the group's first anniversary, Alamat released the uplifting single "ABKD", which featured lyrics in Sambal, in addition to the languages that the group usually uses. Its music video premiered on February 22 and starred the Aeta actress Shella Mae Romualdo, alongside Aeta dancers. Valfer and Gami officially left the group shortly afterwards. On October 28, Alamat released their first extended play, Pasulong (). The mini-album was released along with the single "Aswang" on all digital streaming platforms.
2023-present: Isapuso, solo concerts
On June 14, 2023, Alamat released the first single from their then-upcoming album Isapuso (), "Day and Night". The song used a mix of Cebuano, English, and Tagalog, and was co-written by Therese Villarante-Langit, a famed Vispop songwriter. On November 3, Alamat released another single from the album, "Dagundong" (). The following day, on November 4, the group released their first full-length album, Isapuso.
Joey Dizon of Rappler gave Isapuso 3.5 stars out of 5. In his review, he described the album as a "well-crafted product" boasting "sonic urgency" and sophistication that was rather uncommon to P-pop. Dizon wrote, "Arguably, though the group made immediate waves with their first few singles and established themselves as a hardworking unit – with the completion of last year's Pasulong EP and a continuous live ethic – I find that Isapuso is a stronger, more focused release that can finally catch the attention of non-fans of the P-pop movement like myself[...]," and concluded that "these kids are definitely alright."
On December 1, 2023, Alamat held their first solo concert, Dagundong, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City, Philippines. In June 2024, they performed at the Mist Music Festival in Toronto, Canada.
Alamat graced the cover of Metroscene Mag'''s November 2024 issue, modeling traditional Filipino garments reimagined by local designers. On December 6, Alamat held their second solo concert, Ragasa (), at the New Frontier Theater. At the concert, the group performed a new version of their debut song "Kbye", as well as an unreleased song called "Champorado", among other numbers. Each member had a solo performance. At Ragasa, the group revealed the title of their upcoming album, Destino (). At the MassKara Festival, the group announced that they would release "LuzViMinda", the title track from Destino, on November 7 and the album itself on November 21. Destino received a favorable review from the British music magazine The Line of Best Fit, with writer Julienne Loreto praising it for "providing depth and beauty without sacrificing fun". The album was given a score of 8/10.
Alamat had two songs on the soundtrack of the mystery thriller series Hell University, which premiered in February 2026: "LuzViMinda", as well as a cover of "Yugto" () by Rico Blanco. In July, it was announced that Alamat will perform at the A Festival in Paris in October, making them the first P-pop group to perform in France.
Artistry Alamat's music blends indigenous instruments such as kudyapi and kulintang with modern sounds. Their choreography is also influenced by traditional dances, such as the Maranao dance singkil that inspired "Maharani".
The group's outfits typically blend modern fashion with traditional elements from the many cultures of the Philippines.
The members have written and produced many of their songs, including their debut single "Kbye". Mo has said that the song was the result of a "random and unplanned" jam session.
Public image In 2026, Alamat was ranked at number 89 on VMan SEA'' "SEA 100" list, which consists of men who are influential in Southeast Asia.
Other ventures Advocacy The music video for the Alamat song "ABKD" condemned colorism and discrimination against the Aeta people, one of the Philippines' Indigenous groups. The video starred the young Aeta actress Shella Mae Romualdo and featured Aeta dancers. In 2024, Alamat performed at the University of the Philippines' annual advocacy-focused fair. They performed on Tuesday and Saturday during the week-long fair, with advocacies on those days focusing on free education and Indigenous rights respectively.
Jao has stated that Alamat aims to promote the Philippines' cultural diversity and multilingualism. They have also expressed support for the LGBTQ community.
Fashion In October 2024, all of the Alamat members walked the runway at BYS Fashion Week 2024. They modeled upcycled pieces by Russell Villafuerte. They also modeled Charlotte Folk's new streetwear offerings alongside Karina Bautista.
Members
Current Tomás - main vocalist, lead dancer & center R-Ji - lead vocalist, Visual Taneo - leader, main dancer, sub-vocalist Alas - main rapper Mo - main vocalist & lead rapper Jao - main dancer, sub-vocalist
Former Kin (2020–21) – lead vocalist, visual Valfer (2020–22) – lead rapper, sub-vocalist Gami (2020–22) – main vocalist
Discography Studio albums +List of studio albums with selected detailsTitleAlbum DetailsIsapuso Released: November 3, 2023 (PH) Label: Viva Records Format: CD, digital download, streamingDestino Released: November 21, 2025 (PH) Label: Viva Records Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Extended plays +List of extended plays with selected detailsTitleAlbum DetailsPasulong Released: October 28, 2022 (PH) Label: Viva Records Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Singles Title Year Peak chart positions Album PHL "Kbye" 2021 — rowspan="5" "Kasmala" — "Porque" — "ABKD" 2022 — "Sa Panaginip Na Lang" — "Say U Love Me" — Pasulong "Ily Ily" — "Aswang" — "Hala" — "Maharani" 2023 80 "Gayuma" — "Day & Night" — Isapuso "Walang Hanggan" — "Dagundong" — "Dayang" 2024 — "Hiraya" — "LuzViMinda"2025—Destino Soundtrack appearance "Sandigan" 2021 — Anitu OST Collaboration "Tibay 'Yan" 2021 — Coke Studio (Season 4)"Kapit"2023 — Coke Studio (Season 7)"Road to Mythic"2024 — Mobile Legends: Bang Bang"Gupit"2024 —
Filmography
Music videos
Year Title Director(s) Length 2021 "Kbye" 3:39 "Sandigan" 2:46 "Kasmala" Jason Paul Laxamana 3:17 "Tibay 'Yan" 5:44 "Porque" Jason Paul Laxamana 4:58 2022 "ABKD" Jason Paul Laxamana 3:24 "Sa Panaginip Na Lang" Jed Regala 4:46 "Say U Love Me" Jason Paul Laxamana 4:39 "ILY ILY" Jason Paul Laxamana 4:49 "Aswang" Joey De Guzman 3:53 2023 "Maharani" Jason Paul Laxamana 4:42 "Gayuma" Judd Figuerres 4:43 "Day and Night" Joey De Guzman 3:42 2024 "Ang Galing DITO" 2:57 "Dayang" Kerbs Balagtas 4:57 "Road to Mythic" YouMeUs MNL 2:24 "Ngayong Gabi" 3:17 "Hiraya" Jay-Ar Villarojas 3:28
Television shows + Year Month/Date Program Network 2021 July 18 All-Out Sundays GMA August 5 Lunch Out Loud TV5 2022 March 13 ASAP Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/TV5 April 10 July 13 Frontline sa Umaga TV5 August 6 Newsroom CNN Philippines August 16 Family Feud GMA 2023 May 10 TiktoClock GMA June 26 It's Showtime Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/TV5 2024 April 1 Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/GTV April 4 Eat Bulaga! TV5/RPTV August 26 It's Showtime Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/ALLTV/GMA/GTV 2025 September 21 Rainbow Rumble Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/ALLTV 2026 January 26 It's Showtime Kapamilya Channel/A2Z/ALLTV/GMA February 2
Concerts + Standalone Concert Event name Dates Venue Location Dagundong: Alamat First Solo Concert December 1, 2023 New Frontier Theater Quezon City
+ International Concerts Event name Dates Venue Location Winter Carnival 2023December 23, 2023 P7 Arena, Media One Hotel, Dubai Dubai
+ Concert Participation Event name Dates Venue Location G Music Fest 2021 September 25–26, 2021 colspan="2" UP Fair: Awit Mo'y Paglaya November 12, 2021 UP Diliman Quezon City ARRIVAL: The Next Chapter of OPM November 27, 2021 colspan="2" Padayon: Online Concert for Typhoon Odette March 25–26, 2022 colspan="2" 2022 PPOPCON April 10, 2022 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Tugatog: Filipino Music Festival July 15, 2022 Mall of Asia Arena Pasay 2023 PPOPCON July 16, 2023 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup opening ceremony August 25, 2023 Philippine Arena Bocaue ILYSM... A Valentine Harana Concert February 13, 2024 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City
Awards and nominations