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Outcast singer Kyle Raphael hopes to be a source of pride for Davao

February 04, 2026

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The Philippine Star

Viva Records' up-and-coming artist Kyle Raphael is setting his sights on the national music scene, hoping to become another source of pride for Davao City.

- By CHARMIE JOY PAGULONG

Outcast singer Kyle Raphael hopes to be a source of pride for Davao

Viva Records' up-and-coming artist Kyle Raphael hopes to become another source of pride for Davao City. He signed with Viva Records after winning Himig Handog in 2018 for his track Sa Mga Bituin Na Lang Ibubulong and went on to release several singles, including Libu-Libong Buwan (Uuwiian) and Kung Para Sa'yo.

The 27-year-old Davaoeño signed with Viva Records after winning Himig Handog in 2018 for his track Sa Mga Bituin Na Lang Ibubulong, interpreted by JM de Guzman and Jason Dy. He went on to release several singles, including Libu-Libong Buwan (Uuwian), which peaked at No. 5 on Spotify’s Viral Charts, as well as Kung Para Sa'yo and other tracks. He has also written songs for other artists, such as Pasuyo for Atasha Muhlach, Di Ka Na Maalis for Sam Shoaf and Ang Pag-ibig Na Ito for Ashley Diaz.

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