The music of Jonathan Manalo has earned 7.9 billion streams across multiple platforms, according to verified music credit platform Muso.AI, making Jonathan the most streamed Filipino songwriter-producer to date.
The ABS-CBN Music operations, content, and creative head is honored to bring pride to the country as the only Filipino in the top 150 global music producers list, which includes Max Martin and Jack Antonoff. He is also at the top. 0.1 percent of global songwriters, according to Muso, which tracks streams from Audiomack, Soundcloud, Spotify, and YouTube.
“I am truly grateful to be among world-renowned producers who have made music appreciated by audiences across different platforms,” he said. “Patunay ito na kaya nating mga Pinoy na ibida ang musikang Pilipino sa buong mundo.”
According to Muso, the OPM hitmaker has also already garnered 15.5 billion combined views for his music on Instagram reels, TikTok, and YouTube shorts.
Jonathan wished that his latest milestone would inspire artists to fearlessly keep creating new music. “We are experiencing a record-high volume of fresh music output from young music creatives of today.”
Known for writing and producing OPM hits such as “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw,” “Pagbigyang Muli,” “Patuloy Ang Pangarap,” and “Pinoy Ako,” Jonathan’s contribution to the Philippine music scene spans various genres and artists, with over 800 recordings, multi-platinum albums, and numerous hits.
He has also produced collaborations with established acts like Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Erik Santos, Kyla, Gloc-9, Ebe Dancel, and Rico Blanco and has served as mentors to groups BGYO and BINI and rising songwriters like Angela Ken and Jeremy G. He has likewise worked on landmark projects with Moira, Yeng Constantino, Ben&Ben, Sarah Geronimo, and SB19.
Jonathan’s music is known for relatable storytelling that resonates with music fans, while some of his most popular works celebrate culture and pride, such as “Kabataang Pinoy,” “Sikat Ang Pinoy,” and “Tara Tena,” his entry to the 2001 Himig Handog songwriting competition, which won the grand prize.
Some of his greatest hits will be featured in the upcoming “Delia D: A musical featuring the songs of Jonathan Manalo” by Full House Theater Company, which will run from April 25 to June 8 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
