With Original Pinoy Music marking another golden age, artists from various genres are coming out of the woodwork to make a name for themselves.
Among them is hip-hop artist Robledo Timido who is out to take fans on a wild ride as he struts his way to the music scene with his unique brand of hip-hop and rap.
The 19-year-old earned considerable notice prior with his singles " "Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang" and "Mapagdamot."
He finally launched his much-awaited debut record dubbed "Salbahe" last month at the Moon Club in Makati City.
In an intimate interview, Robledo shared what inspired "Salbahe."
"Nabuo siya dahil sa hit song ko na ‘Mapagdamot.’ ‘Yan ang naging inspiration. Tungkol ang album sa pagiging stuck sa toxic relationship. Ginawa ko itong album para sa healing process ko since sa music ko nai-express ‘yung sarili ko as an artist at wala rin naman akong matatakbuhan para sa kung anong nararamdaman ko. Ginawa ko siya para sa sarili ko,” Robledo said.
"Salbahe" features the songs "Kasunduan," "Proseso," "Shot Glass," "Ms." Pambihira," "Style Mo Boo," "Laging Tag-ulan," “Kamusta,” and others.
Robledo maintained he gave his all to create the album.
"Kailangang mabusisi kang gumawa ng album. Hindi dapat basta-basta. Mataas ang standards ng music industry ngayon. Pinaglaanan ko talaga siya ng puso, dugo, at puyat. Thankful ako na may mga sumama sa akin sa paggawa ng album," he added.
Early days
Growing up in a family of musicians, Robledo was so sure even at a young age that he was also going to tread the same path.
He discovered his knack for songwriting when he was 13.
“Na-develop siya back when I was high school. Trip lang namin kasama nung apat kong kaibigan. Ang cool nun. Sabi ko, try namin. ‘Yung trip na ‘yun, naging seryoso. Hindi na ako nag-explore ng ibang bagay. Dito ako nag-e-excel,” he said.
His music is heavily influenced by the likes of Ron Henley, Loonie, and Shanti Dope.
"Pero pinaka-influence ko talaga is Ron Henley. Siya talaga ang nagbuo sa sound ko. Sa kanya ko rin nakuha kung paano himayin at paano siya magsulat ng song. Malaki siyang contribution sa akin as a musician,” he shared.
The launch of "Salbahe" was attended by Robledo's family, friends, and REALWRLD Studios manager Ron David.
It is now available on Spotify and other music platforms.