Alamat (Baybayin: ᜀᜎᜋᜆ᜔) is a Filipino boy band formed in 2020 by Viva Artist Agency and Ninuno Media. The group consists of six members: Taneo, Mo, Jao, Tomás, R-Ji and Alas. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, Kin departed the group in late March 2021 due to personal reasons, followed by Valfer and Gami, who also left in late March 2022. Formed through PWEDE: The National Boyband Search, the group distinguishes itself as a multilingual and multiethnic boy band that sings in seven Philippine languages: Tagalog, Ilocano, Kapampangan, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Bikolano, and Waray-Waray. After training for nine months, the group debuted on February 14, 2021, with their first single, "kbye." Alamat currently holds the distinction of being the second P-pop group to make it on Billboard chart and the fastest-rising Pinoy act on the Billboard Next Big Sound chart, debuting at #2.
Members
The boy band consists of six members aged 20 to 24 years old. They came from different provinces in the Philippines and were put together through an online audition held by their company.
| # | Stage
Name | Full Name | Birthdate | Position | Ethnicity |
|---|
| 1 | Tomás | Thomas Franco Rodriguez | (1998-06-27) June 27, 1998 (age 25) | Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, Panganay (Eldest) | Bicolano |
| 2 | R-Ji | Ralph Joseph Lim | (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999 (age 24) | Lead Vocalist | Waray-Waray |
| 3 | Taneo | Brylle Jordan Uyam | (2000-05-31) May 31, 2000 (age 23) | Leader, Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist , Sub-Rapper | Ilocano/Kalinga |
| 4 | Alas | Joshua Alvarez | (2001-03-28) March 28, 2001 (age 22) | Main Rapper | Mindanawon/Bisaya |
| 5 | Mo | Aaron Joshua Mitchell | (2002-01-30) January 30, 2002 (age 22) | Main Vocalist, Lead Rapper | Filipino-American |
| 6 | Jao | Justin Paolo Canlas | (2002-12-26) December 26, 2002 (age 21) | Main Dancer, Sub-vocalist, Bunso (youngest) | Kapampangan |
| Stage
Name | Full Name | Birthdate | Position | Ethnicity |
|---|
| 1 | Kin | Jose Joaquin Canlas | (2000-06-17) June 17, 2000 (age 23) | Visual, Lead Vocalist | Tagalog |
| 2 | Valfer | Valfer Alo | (2000-06-21) June 21, 2000 (age 23) | Lead Rapper, Sub-vocalist | Hiligaynon |
| 3 | Gami | Martin Gambuta II | (2002-01-28) January 28, 2002 (age 22) | Main Vocalist | Bisaya |
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Album Details |
|---|
| Pasulong | - Released: October 28, 2022 (PH)
- Label: Viva Records
- Format: CD, digital download, streaming
- 1. "Aswang"
- 2. "Maharani"
- 3. "ILY ILY"
- 4. "Gayuma"
- 5. "Say U Love Me"
- 6. "Hala"
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|---|
| Isapuso | - Released: November 3, 2023 (PH)
- Label: Viva Records
- Format: CD, digital download, streaming
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
|---|
| "kbye" | 2021 | Non-album singles | |
| "kasmala" | |
| "porque" | |
| "ABKD" | 2022 | |
| "Sa Panaginip Na Lang" | |
| "Say U Love Me" | Pasulong | |
"Ily Ily"
(with Lyca Gairanod) | |
| "Aswang" | |
| "Hala" | |
| "Maharani" | 2023 | |
| "Gayuma" | |
| "Day & Night" | Isapuso | |
| "Walang Hanggan" | |
| Soundtrack appearance |
|---|
| "Sandigan" | 2021 | Anitu OST | |
| Collaboration |
|---|
"Tibay 'Yan"
(with Iñigo Pascual) | 2021 | Coke Studio (Season 4) | |
Filmography
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Length | Ref. |
|---|
| 2021 | "kbye" | | 3:39 | |
|---|
| "Sandigan" (Lyric Visualizer) | | 2:46 | |
| "kasmala" | Jason Paul Laxamana | 3:17 | |
| "Tibay 'Yan" (w/ Iñigo Pascual) | | 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" (ft. Lyca Gairanod) | 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 | |
Television shows
| Year | Month/Date | Program | Network | Ref. |
|---|
| 2021 | July 18 | All-Out Sundays | GMA | |
| August 5 | Lunch Out Loud | TV5 | |
| 2022 | March 13 | ASAP | Kapamilya Channel/A2Z | |
| April 10 | |
| July 13 | Frontline sa Umaga | TV5 | |
| August 6 | Newsroom | CNN Philippines | |
| August 16 | Family Feud | GMA | |
Concerts
| Event Name | Dates | Venue | Location | Ref. |
|---|
| Dagundong: Alamat First Solo Concert | December 1, 2023 | New Frontier Theater | Quezon City | |
| Event Name | Dates | Venue | Location | Ref. |
|---|
| Winter Carnival 2023 | December 23, 2023 | P7 Arena, Media One Hotel, Dubai | Dubai | |
| Event Name | Dates | Venue | Location | Ref. |
|---|
| G Music Fest 2021 | September 25–26, 2021 | Remote Location | |
| UP Fair: Awit Mo'y Paglaya | November 12, 2021 | UP Diliman | Quezon City | |
| ARRIVAL: The Next Chapter of OPM | November 27, 2021 | Remote Location | |
| Padayon: Online Concert for Typhoon Odette | March 25–26, 2022 | Remote Location | |
| 2022 PPOPCON | April 10, 2022 | Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | |
| Tugatog: Filipino Music Festival | July 15, 2022 | Mall of Asia Arena | Pasay | |
| 2023 PPOPCON | March 19, 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 recognitions
| Year | Award(s) | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Refs. |
|---|
| 2021 | VP Choice Awards 2021 | Group Performer of the Year | Alamat | Nominated | |
| RAWR Awards | Favorite Group | Nominated | |
| 6th PPOP Awards | PPOP Music Video of the Year | "kasmala" | Won | |
| 2022 | NYLON Manila Big, Bold, Brave Awards | Favorite P-Pop Group | Alamat | Nominated | |
| 7th PPOP Awards | PPOP Boy Group of the Year | Nominated | |
| Pop Song of the Year for Cultural Relevance | "ABKD" | Won |
| TikTok Awards Philippines | PPOP Group of the Year | Alamat | Nominated | |
| 27th Asian Television Awards | Best Music Video | "Tibay 'Yan" | Won | |
| 2023 | VP Choice Awards 2023 | Group Performer of the Year | Alamat | Nominated | |
| NYLON Manila Big, Bold, Brave Awards | Favorite P-Pop Group | Alamat | Nominated | |
| 36th Awit Awards | Best R&B Recording | "Maharani" | Won | |
| Album of the Year | "Pasulong" | Nominated | |
| Dabeme Music Awards | Album of the Year | "Pasulong" | Won | |
| 49th Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Original Theme Song | "Dagundong"
(from Penduko) | Nominated | |
| 8th PPOP Awards | Philippine Pop Boy Group of the Year | Alamat | Won | |
| Philippine Pop ICON Group Of The Year (Special Award) | Alamat | Won |
| Philippine Pop Top Male Vocalist of the Year | Mo | Won |
| Philippine Pop Top Male Rapper of the Year | Alas | Won |
| Philippine Pop Top Male Visual of the Year | Tomas | Won |
| Philippine Pop Top Male Dancer of the Year | Jao | Won |
| 2024 |
| 5th VP Choice Awards | Group Performer of the Year | Alamat | Pending | |
| P-Pop Song of the Year | "Dagundong" | Pending |
| Music Video of the Year | "Dagundong" | Pending |
| Philippines Pageant Evaluation & Awards | Best Guest Performer | Alamat | Won | |
| 15th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Pop Album of the Year | "Pasulong" | Pending | |