Jason Dy

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Jason Dy
Birth nameJason James Desiata Dy
Born (1990-06-19) June 19, 1990 (age 33)
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
GenresPop, R&B
Occupation(s)Singer
songwriter
actor
musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2014 (2014)–present
Labels MCA Music
Star Magic (2016–present)
Cornerstone Entertainment (2018-present)
Website YouTube channel

Jason James Desiata Dy (born June 19, 1990) is a Filipino singer, songwriter, musician and occasional actor. He is best known as the winner of the second season of The Voice of the Philippines . [1]

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Dy was invited onstage by David Foster to perform with him during his HitMan tour at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Manila, August 18, 2015. Dy sang "I Have Nothing" with Foster on piano. [2] [3]

Dy's eponymous album, Jason Dy, was released by MCA Universal on September 4, 2015. "Caught in that Feeling", "Milagro", and "Walang Iwanan" were released as singles. A deluxe edition with additional original compositions was released October 2016. [4] [5] [6]

March 2017, Dy received a gold record award from MCA Music for his Jason Dy album at a celebration at Robinson's Galleria. Edray Teodoro and Micka Gorospe performed his songs Caught In That Feeling and Break My Heart. [7]

In May 2017, Dy went on a Malaysian promo tour for his latest single "Nothing Like Cinta Ini" with Malaysian singer Fazura. "Nothing Like Cinta Ini" is the Malaysian version of Dy's single "Nothing Like Pag-Ibig" written by Jungee Marcelo. [8] [9] Dy is currently a regular performer at ABS-CBN's Sunday variety show ASAP. He was a part of the group ASAP Soul Sessions alongside fellow R&B artists, Kyla, Jay R, KZ Tandingan, and Daryl Ong, a group that had a segment from 2016-2017. [10]

Biography

Early life and education

Jason Dy was born on June 19, 1990, in Cebu City, Philippines but was raised by his parents in Butuan City. In 2003, his parents separated; they were granted an annulment in 2014. Jason lived with his mother until she needed to leave for Singapore to find work. He finished primary school at Enfant Cheri Study Centre Butuan City, high school at Father Saturnino Urios University and earned a Bachelor's degree in Popular Music at Philippine Women's University. [11]

To support himself, Dy started working as a " haranista ". He serenades women in different places of their boyfriends or suitors. [12] He also recorded demo tracks, including the original soundtrack of the 2013 film Bakit Hindi Ka Crush ng Crush Mo? , which was re-recorded by Xian Lim for his XL2 album, as well as "Kontrabida" and "Nasa 'Yo Na Ang Lahat" by Sam Concepcion and Daniel Padilla, respectively. [11] He also uploaded covers on YouTube, and composing an original song entitled "2 Have U". [13]

Music career

2014–present: The Voice of the Philippines

During the second season auditions for ABS-CBN's The Voice of the Philippines , which aired on November 9, 2014, Dy performed Sam Smith's "Stay with Me". [14] Coaches Sarah Geronimo, Lea Salonga, and Apl.de.ap all voted for him, stating that he was able to bring out the emotion of the song through his falsetto skills. Although Bamboo Mañalac did not turn for him, Mañalac expressed that it "was a great performance". Dy eventually chose Geronimo to coach him, as he believed that she would be able to help him build a career in the music industry. [15]

Dy advanced to the finals after winning against Monique Lualhati during the two-part semi-finals stage live at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila. He received both the highest votes given by his coach and the viewers' text votes, totaling 60.10% of the combined votes. [16] He then performed a duet with Charice during the first set of the finals night, singing the song "Wrecking Ball", and later sang "With You" for his solo performance. Both songs received praises from the coaches. Apl.de.ap commented, "Amazing job, you have grown so much in this competition. I've seen you dance, do all kinds of different things. Congratulations with that performance". [17]

Along with Alisah Bonaobra, Dy advanced to the second round on the second night of the finale after garnering one of the two highest votes from the public. Subsequently, he won against Bonaobra, receiving 52.94% of the text votes, not including the votes from the first round. He was proclaimed the winner at the end of the competition, winning 2 million pesos, a house and lot from Camella Homes, and a recording and managing contract with MCA Music, among other prizes. [18] His winning song, "Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin", received praises from his coach, Geronimo, who commented, "That is Jason, that is special about Jason. He is the voice of today, he is a world-class talent, and his voice deserves to be heard all over the world". [19] Coincidentally, both Dy and Geronimo became champions on the same day, March 1. [20]

On August 30, 2018, Dy held a collaboration concert with Jaya and Jay R titled SoulJa at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.

The Voice of the Philippines season 2 performances and results
WeekThemeSongOriginal ArtistDateResult
Blind Audition"Stay with Me" [15] Sam Smith November 9, 2014Three-chair turners
(Sarah, Lea Salonga, Apl.de.ap)
Joined Team Sarah
Battle Rounds"On Bended Knee" (with Daniel Ombao) [21] Boyz II Men December 6, 2014Won
Knockouts"Jar of Hearts" [22] Christina Perri January 17, 2015Advanced
Live shows"Thinking Out Loud" [23] Ed Sheeran January 31, 2015Sarah's choice
"OMG" [24] Usher February 7, 2015Sarah's Choice
Dedication to loved one"Kahit Kailan" [25] South Border February 14, 2015Public votes
Semi-finalsPersonal stories"Back at One" [16] Brian McKnight February 21, 2015Highest votes from both public votes and coach's score
Duet with co-competitor"Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now"
(with Monique Lualhati) [16]
Albert Hammond and Diane Warren February 22, 2015
FinalsDuet with guest artist"Wrecking Ball" (with Charice) [17] Miley Cyrus February 28, 2015One of the two highest public votes
Upbeat songs"With You" [26] Chris Brown
Dramatic songs"Angels Brought Me Here" [18] Guy Sebastian March 1, 2015
Duet with coach"If I Ain't Got You" [18] Alicia Keys
Final showdown"Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin" [19] Ariel Rivera Winner

Appearances

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2014 The Voice of the Philippines (season 2) Himself / Contestant / Grand Winner ABS-CBN Blind Audition
Battle Rounds
2015Knockouts
Live Shows
Semi-finals
Finals
PerformerAng Tinig Natin Special Concert
Aquino & Abunda Tonight Guest
It's Showtime
Kris TV
Gandang Gabi Vice
Banana Split
2015–present ASAP Himself/PerformerASAP Soul Sessions (2016–17)
2016 Be My Lady Emerson FranciscoSpecial Guest
2018 Ipaglaban Mo! BrianEpisode: "Bitin"
2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya Christian Ramos Kapamilya Channel
A2Z
Episode: "Planner"

Discography

As a demo artist

As a lead artist

Studio albums

  • All About Me, 2013
  • Jason Dy, 2015
  • Jason Dy (Deluxe), 2016

Singles

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNominated WorkResultRef.
2016 Myx Music Awards 2016 Favorite New ArtistHimselfWon [27]
201730th Awit Award Best R&B RecordingPano Na LangNominated [28]

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Preceded by The Voice of the Philippines
Winner

2014–15
Succeeded by
Preceded by The Voice of the Philippines Regular
Winner

2014–15
Succeeded by
Incumbent