Robledo Timido reflects on the current landscape of hip-hop for newcomers

Robledo Timido during his “Salbahe” album launch | Image: INQUIRER.net/Jessica Ann Evangelista

Young artist Robledo Timido, the rapper behind the viral songs “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” (47 million streams on Spotify) and  “Mapagdamot” (29 million streams), recently shared his perspective on the current state of hip-hop, especially for newcomers like him.

“Masasabi ko sa hiphop ngayon, sobrang lakas, kumpara mo sa dati. ‘Yung mga artist ngayon nag-eexplore ng bagong tunog palabas na sa hip-hop. Hindi sila stagnant sa isang genre lang,” he said in an interview with select members of the press.

(I can say in hip-hop today, it’s very strong, compared to you before. Artists today are exploring a new sound out of hip-hop. They are not stagnant in just one genre.)

Timido said that he wants to contribute to the industry by staying true to his unique style and voice.

“Mahanap mo talaga ‘yung purpose mo. Syempre gusto ko makapag-ambag sa music industry na hindi lang ako ordinaryong rapper o artist na makikita niyo. Gusto ko makapag-ambag sa industriya na ako naman ‘yung makakapagset ng bar o standards,” he stated.

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(You can really find your purpose. Of course I want to contribute to the music industry in a way that I’m not just an ordinary rapper or artist that you see. I want to contribute to the industry and be the one who can set the bar or standards.)

When asked how he would like his audience to feel whenever they listen to his music, the 19-year-old rapper said he wants his songs to leave a positive impact. 

“Gusto ko maging reminder sa audience ko na ako ay nagiging ako lang. Kung ano man ‘yung tingin niyo sa music ko, kung ano man ‘yung napaparamdaman sainyo ng music ko sana nasa mabuting side. Nakakadagdag ng impact sa buhay nila o nakakabuhay ng loob,” he remarked.

(I want to serve as a reminder to my audience that I am just being me. Whatever you think of my music, whatever my music makes you feel, I hope it’s on the good side. It adds impact to their lives or makes them feel alive.)

Timido recently released his first full album, “Salbahe,” which includes the songs “Kasunduan,” “Proseso,” “Laging Tag-ulan,” and “Kamusta,” among others.