Arthur Nery
Arthur Nery | |
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Nery performing in The Pop Up Katipunan in April 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Arthur Madrigalejos Nery January 28, 1997 Cagayan de Oro, Philippines |
| Genres | [1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Label | Viva Records |
Arthur Madrigalejos Nery (born January 28, 1997) is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He signed a record deal in 2019 under Viva Records, and released his debut album Letters Never Sent in the same year. He became well known in 2021 for his hit single "Pagsamo".[2]
Early life and education
Nery was born on January 28, 1997 in Cagayan de Oro City to a musical family. Both of his parents were singers. The first time he performed in public was when he was eight years old, where he sang "Fly Me to the Moon" for a cousin's debut party. Even so, a career in music was never considered by Nery at the time.[2][3]
He started writing songs seriously in high school, and received some formal training in singing after joining the glee club in college. He attended Xavier University — Ateneo de Cagayan and majored in Psychology. Before going full-time in his music career, he trained with call center agents and worked as an online English teacher for Japanese students.[2][4][5]
Nery was booked to sing in comedian Wacky Kiray's show in Bukidnon, who later introduced him to Callalily's frontman Kean Cipriano who at the time had just launched his own label, O/C. On the same night, Nery signed with O/C.[2][6]
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wish Music Awards | 2022 | Wish Artist of the Year | Arthur Nery | Nominated | [7] |
| Wishclusive Contemporary R&B Performance of the Year | "Binhi" | Won | |||
| Wish R&B Song of the Year | "Take All The Love" | ||||
| Wish Song Collaboration of the Year | "Happy w u" (ft. Jason Dhakal) |
Nominated | |||
| "Pelikula" (with Janine Teñoso) |
Nominated | ||||
| 2023 | Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year | "Pagsamo" | Won | [8] | |
| Wishclusive Elite Circle — Bronze | "Pelikula" (with Janine Teñoso) | ||||
| 2025 | Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year | "Segundo, Siguro" | [9] |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Letters Never Sent |
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[10] |
| II: The Second |
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[11] |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL Songs | PHL TOP [12] |
HOT 100 [13] |
IFPI [14] | ||||
| "Life Puzzle" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | Letters Never Sent | [10] |
| "Binhi" | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Happy w u" ft. Jason Dhakal |
2020 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | [15] |
| "Take All the Love" | 2021 | 8 | 6 | 15 | — | [16] | |
| "Pagsamo" | 4 | — | 53 | — | [17] | ||
| "Isa Lang" | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | [18][19] | ||
| "Sinag" ft. Sam Benwick |
2022 | — | — | — | — | [20] | |
| "o ninanais" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | II: The Second | [21][11] |
| "Turbo" with Manila Grey |
— | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "Nasa'king Damdamin" | — | — | — | — | II: The Second | [11] | |
| "Sabik" with DENȲ |
— | — | — | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "Mikasa" ft. Janine Berdin |
2024 | — | — | — | — | [22] | |
| "Segundo, Siguro" | — | — | — | — | II: The Second | [11] | |
| "Ayaw Baya" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | [23] |
| "Palaisipan" with Loonie |
— | 5 | 12 | 12 | [24] | ||
| "Palayo Sa Mundo" with Jolianne |
— | — | — | — | [25] | ||
| "Paralisado" ft. Adie |
2026 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | [26] |
References
- ^ "AUDIOJUNKIE - Arthur Nery: Cool and calculated". Manila Bulletin. October 7, 2024. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Gil, Baby A. "All about Arthur Nery". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "Arthur Nery breaking records in OPM scene". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "How Arthur Nery Went From Being An English Tutor To A Fast Rising OPM Artist - NYLON MANILA". nylonmanila.com. October 27, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ Arthur Nery (November 24, 2021). WATCH: Arthur Nery on PEP Live EXTRA. PEP TV. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ "Arthur Nery: You Need To Listen To This Former Call Center Agent From Cagayan De Oro Sing". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ "Moira, SB19 win big in 7th Wish Music Awards". ABS-CBN. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "8th Wish Music Awards Winners, Highlights, and More". Wish 107.5 Music Awards. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "10th Wish Music Awards winners". Wish 107.5 Music Awards. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Album Launch Details for 'Letters Never Sent' by Arthur Nery". uDOu PH. October 22, 2019. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Blessings Times Two for Arthur Nery". Daily Tribune. October 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2025.
- ^ Peak chart positions for:
- "Take All The Love": "Top Philippine Songs – Week of December 28, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- "Isa lang": "Top Philippine Songs – Week of January 25, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- "Palaisipan": "Top Philippine Songs - Week of November 15, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Peak chart positions for:
- "Take All The Love": "Philippines Hot 100 – Week of December 28, 2024". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- "Pagsamo": "Philippines Hot 100 – Week Of February 15, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- "Isa lang": "Philippines Hot 100 – Week Of March 8, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- "Palaisipan": "Philippines Hot 100 – Week Of November 15, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
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Peak chart positions for singles on the Official Philippines Chart (2025):
- "Isa Lang": "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Philippines Chart Top 20 from 02/21/2025 to 02/23/2025". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 15, 2025. [Select 2025 Week 9]
- "Palaisipan": "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Philippines Chart Top 20 from 10/31/2025 to 11/06/2025". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 15, 2025. [Select 2025 Week 45]
- ^ Laurena, Adam (December 22, 2020). "Arthur Nery talks about an effortless give-and-take kind of love in his song collab with Jason Dhakal". pikapika.ph. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Arthur Nery leads new generation of cool-vibe singer-songwriters". Manila Bulletin. May 12, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Philippine Hot 100 Ranking - Week of October 11, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved October 14, 2025.
- ^ "Music scene heartthrob Arthur Nery, the soulful band Bandang Lapis, and the indefatigable Andrew E., headline Viva Record's pre-Christmas week releases". pikapika.ph. December 17, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Arthur Nery's "Isa Lang" is top Tagalog song in PH today". pikapika.ph. May 6, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Aquino, Leira (July 22, 2022). "6 OPM artists collaborate with fans for Coke Studio PH season 6". Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Arthur Nery drops new song, holds Canada tour". ABS-CBN. March 8, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Saulog, Gabriel. "Janine Berdin and Arthur Nery Get Moody With New Collaborative Single, "Mikasa"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Saenz, Rome (July 22, 2025). "Arthur Nery To Release First Fully Bisaya Song "Ayaw Baya"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
- ^ Saenz, Rome (August 26, 2025). "Loonie And Arthur Nery Join Forces For New Single "Palaisipan"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Go, Mayks (October 7, 2025). "Jolianne And Arthur Nery Team Up For New Single "Palayo Sa Mundo"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ PH, Pikapika. "Two MVPs, One Court: Arthur Nery and Adie surprises fans with new single "Paralisado" | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News Portal". www.pikapika.ph. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
External links
- Arthur Nery on Twitter
- Arthur Nery discography at Discogs