Dilaw (band)

For the 2024 song, see Dilaw (song).

Dilaw
OriginBaguio, Philippines
Genres
Years active2021–present
LabelsWarner Music Philippines
Members
  • Dilaw Obero
  • Vie Dela Rosa
  • Leon Karlos Altomonte
  • Wayne Dela Rosa
  • En Altomonte
  • Tóbi Samson

Dilaw (lit: Yellow), is a Filipino rock band formed in Baguio, Benguet in 2021. Originally an alternative hip-hop duo between singer-songwriter Dilaw Obero and guitarist-instrumentalist Vie Dela Rosa, the group expanded into a full indie rock collective with the addition of Wayne Dela Rosa (bass guitar), Leon Karlos (guitar), En Altomonte (keyboards, synths), and Tóbi Samson (drums).[1] After busking and performing independently in their first year, the duo signed to Warner Music Philippines and released the singles "3019" and "Kaloy" to warm response among the Filipino indie scene.[2]

The band achieved commercial breakthrough with the single "Uhaw (Tayong Lahat)", gaining the record in Spotify Philippines for the biggest single-day streams for an OPM song and topping Billboard Philippines Songs for three consecutive weeks.[3][4] Following its success, they released their debut extended play Sansinukob (2023) and re-recorded the duo's independently released track "Janice".

Dilaw was included on the NME 100 as one of the most essential emerging artists worldwide in 2023.[5]

  1. ^ Palumar, Khyne (April 19, 2023). "Dilaw: Filipino six-piece invite you into their free-spirited universe". NME. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
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  3. ^ Limos, Mario Alvaro (April 20, 2023). "This OPM single broke Spotify's record in the Philippines". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
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