Arthur Miguel
Filipino singer-songwriter (born 1999)
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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 chart and peaked at number thirteen.
December 2, 1999
- Singer
- songwriter
- visual artist
Arthur Miguel | |
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| Born | Arthur Miguel Quimpo December 2, 1999 |
| Origin | Philippines |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Label | Warner Music Philippines |
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.[1]
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.[2]
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.[3]
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 on July 11, 2021.[3][4]
Arthur gained widespread recognition in 2022 when he released "Ang Wakas" (lit. 'The End'), featuring Trisha Macapagal, and went viral on other digital platforms.[3][5]
On May 2022, Arthur released his single, titled "Kupido" (lit. 'Cupid').[6] The following month, Arthur released his another single, titled "Huli".[7] On October, Arthur released his debut album, titled "Pasahili".[8][a]
In July 2023, Arthur released his new single, "Lihim" (lit. 'Secret'). In which it became a viral on social media.[9] On October, he went on to perform his viral hit "Lihim" on the second episode of Billboard Philippines Soundwave, after his song debuted at number 23 and peaked at number 11 on Billboard Philippines Songs.[10] He also launched his gig series, titled "Ang Lihim ni Arthur" (lit. 'Arthur's Secret') on October.[9]
In February 2024, Arthur and dwta released their collaboration single, titled "Tahan Na" (lit. 'Calm Down').[11] On the same year, Arthur released his two pre-singles, "Isaoras" and "Maling Panahon" (lit. 'Wrong Time') for his second extended play, MU. On May, he released his EP, MU.[12][b][13][14] On August, Arthur is one of the headliners to headline Warner Music Philippines' "We Play Here" on August 23 in University of the Philippines (UP) College of Science Amphitheater in Quezon City.[15]
On February 26, 2025, Arthur and Filipino band Sugarcane embarked on a three-day tour across the Ayala Malls, beginning March 9 in Cebu and ended on March 29 in Tagaytay, as part of their "We Play Here" tour.[16] In April, Arthur released his single titled "PDKL",[c] following the release of his song titled "Pagitan" (lit. 'Between'), which was previously released in January.[17]
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.[4] He stated that "Whenever I listen to their songs, I get inspired to write more stories for my songs."[3]
Discography
Studio album
| Title | Details | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Pasahili |
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[18] |
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| Kahapon |
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| MU |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL [19] | ||||
| "Bitaw" | 2020 | — | Non-album singles | [20] |
| "Handa Na Ba? (with Caine)" | — | [2] | ||
| "Sana Mapansin" | — | [21] | ||
| "Tadhana (with Trisha Macapagal)" | — | Kahapon | [22] | |
| "Lagi Nalang" | — | |||
| "Kahapon" | — | |||
| "Sa Susunod" | — | |||
| "SIYA" | 2021 | — | Non-album singles | [23] |
| "I'll Never Go" | — | [24] | ||
| "Crazier"[d] | — | [25] | ||
| "Tangi" | — | [26] | ||
| "Dito, Sa Ilalim Ng Buwan" | — | [27] | ||
| "Ang Wakas (with Trisha Macapagal)" (original, or revisualized version) |
2022 | — | Pasahili | [28][18] |
| "paraiso" | — | Non-album singles | [29] | |
| "Bibitaw, aasa" | — | [30] | ||
| "Kupido" | — | [31] | ||
| "Huli" | — | [32] | ||
| "Leron (with Trisha Macapagal)" | — | Pasahili | [33][18] | |
| "Pasahili (para sa hindi pinili)" | — | [34][18] | ||
| "PAANO?" | 2023 | — | Non-album singles | [35] |
| "Di Lahat Minamahal" | — | [36] | ||
| "Walang Kapalit (AM VER.)"[e] | — | [37] | ||
| "Lihim" | 11 | [38] | ||
| "Your Universe"[f] | — | [39] | ||
| "Lihim (Nuarin Sasabihon) [with dwta]" | — | [40] | ||
| "Bawat Taon" | — | [41] | ||
| "Isaoras" | 2024 | — | MU | [42][13] |
| "Maling Panahon" | — | |||
| "Malabong Ugnayan (with jikamarie)" | — | |||
| "GHINOST" | — | |||
| "Dati" | — | |||
| "Pagitan" | 2025 | — | Non-album singles | [43] |
| "PDKL" | — | [44][17] | ||
| "Sulyap" | — | [45] |
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 | [46] |
| Wish Music Awards | 2025 | Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year | "Maling Panahon" | Nominated | [47] |
Notes
- Shortened for 'para sa hindi pinili'
- Acronym for "Malabong Usapan"
- Acronym for "Pwedeng Dito Ka Lang"
- Cover version of the song by Taylor Swift
- Cover version of the song by Rey Valera
- Cover version of the song by Rico Blanco