Mo Mitchell (singer)

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Mo Mitchell
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Mitchell in July 2025
Born
Aaron Joshua Baldos Mitchell

(2002-01-30) January 30, 2002 (age 23)
Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres R&B
Labels Viva
Member of Alamat

Aaron Joshua Baldos Mitchell, professionally credited as Mo Mitchell or simply Mo, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, model, and actor. On February 14, 2021, he debuted in the Filipino boy band Alamat as one of their main vocalists and main rappers. He has been recognized as the first and only Afro-Asian idol in the P-pop industry. He has also accumulated various songwriting credits, such as being the sole lyricist of the song "Noli" from Isapuso . In September 2024, he was featured on "Lights Out" by Josh Cullen, who hand-picked him for the collaboration. Mitchell has also appeared in the films Expensive Candy and 100 Awit Para Kay Stella .

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Early life and education

Aaron Joshua Baldos Mitchell was born on January 30, 2002 in Castillejos, Zambales, Philippines to a Filipino mother and Black American father. [1] [2]

Career

2020-present: Alamat, career expansion

Mitchell debuted as a member of the Filipino boy band Alamat. With their official concept emphasizing the Philippines' linguistic and cultural diversity, he represents his home province Zambales within the group. [3] [4] He is one of the group's main vocalists and main rappers. Jalen Jones of Mixed Asian Media noted that as of 2023, Mitchell remained the first and only Afro-Asian idol in the P-pop industry. [5] Over the years, Mitchell has accumulated several songwriting credits for the group. For instance, he is the sole lyricist for "Noli", a track on Alamat's debut album Isapuso . [6]

Mitchell had a bit part in the 2022 romance film Expensive Candy . [7] In October 2023, he walked the runway at the BYS Fashion Week, modeling pieces by Antonina. [8] In September 2024, his vocals were featured on "Lights Out", a track from Josh Cullen's on debut album Lost & Found . Juno Reyes of Rappler described Mitchell's parts as "classic R&B vocals" that helped the song build its romantic atmosphere. He is also credited for co-writing the song. [9] In an interview with Billboard Philippines ' Mayks Go, Cullen revealed that he hand-picked Mitchell for the feature. He also praised Mitchell's artistry following their collaboration, saying, "I had no words. In terms of lyrics and storytelling, Mo is on another level. As in, what an exceptional artist." [10]

In February 2025, Mitchell performed "Lights Out" with Cullen at the latter's Lost & Found concert. [11] Later in the year, Mitchell appeared in the Filipino romance film 100 Awit Para Kay Stella (transl. 100 Songs For Stella). [12]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleRef.
2022 Expensive Candy Unnamed (bit part) [7]
2025 100 Awit Para Kay Stella Doy [12]

Television

YearTitleRoleRef.
2022, 2024 Family Feud Himself (contestant)--
2025 Rainbow Rumble [13] [14]

Discography

As lead artist

List of singles, showing year released and associated albums
TitleYearArtistAlbumRef
"Lights Out"2024 Josh Cullen with Mo Mitchell Lost & Found [9] [10]

Songwriting credits

Credits are adapted from Tidal [a] and Apple Music [b] , and official listings on YouTube [c] , unless otherwise stated. [9]

List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album
TitleYearArtistAlbumLyricistComposer
"Kbye"2021 Alamat Non-album singleCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
"ABKD"2022PasulongCheck-green.svgDark Red x.svg
"Hala"Check-green.svgDark Red x.svg
"Gayuma"2023Check-green.svgCheck-green.svg
"Noli" Isapuso Check-green.svgDark Red x.svg
"Gupit"2024 The Juans with AlamatNon-album singleCheck-green.svgCheck-green.svg
"Ngayong Gabi"Alamat with Nik Makino Coke Studio Philippines Season 8 Check-green.svgCheck-green.svg
"Lights Out" Josh Cullen with Mo Mitchell Lost & Found Check-green.svgCheck-green.svg

Notes

  1. ↑ Attributed to multiple sources: [15] [16] [17]
  2. ↑ Attributed to multiple sources: [18] [6]
  3. ↑ Attributed to multiple sources:

References

  1. ↑ Pobre, Addie (February 18, 2021). "10 Alamat Facts: Why You Should Stan This New P-Pop Boy Group That Sings In Multiple Philippine Languages". The Smart Local Philippines. Archived from the original on February 7, 2025.
  2. ↑ "P-Pop Group Alamat Are Set to Conquer the World". Teen Vogue . January 23, 2023. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023.
  3. ↑ "P-Pop group Alamat merges modern music, cultural heritage – The Manila Times". The Manila Times . March 6, 2021. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021.
  4. ↑ Policarpio, Allan (March 4, 2021). "New Filipino boy band Alamat brings regional languages to the mainstream". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Archived from the original on March 6, 2021.
  5. ↑ Jones, Jalen. "Alamat's Mo: Building Bridges as Pinoy Pop's First Blasian Idol". Mixed Asian Media.
  6. 1 2 "Noli - Song by Alamat - Apple Music". Apple Music .
  7. 1 2 "Mo Mitchell: Movies, TV, Bio". Prime Video .
  8. ↑ Gianan, Chlarine (October 7, 2023). "SB19, Alamat, and More P-pop Stars at the BYS Fashion Week 2023". Mega. Archived from the original on April 12, 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 Reyes, Juno (September 6, 2024). "Josh Cullen's 'Lost & Found' album: A track-by-track guide". Rappler .
  10. 1 2 Go, Mayks (September 19, 2024). "Josh Cullen Gets Vulnerable In 'Lost & Found' – An Exclusive Track-By-Track Guide". Billboard Philippines .
  11. ↑ "Josh Cullen performs 'Lights Out' with Alamat Mo - Josh Cullen Lost and Found Concert". GMA Entertainment . February 19, 2025.
  12. 1 2 Alamat. "Alamat Mo Spotted! #100AwitParaKayStella September 10 na!". X .
  13. ↑ "Watch: Sino sa 'Alamat' ang mahuhuli sa "Rainbow Rumble"?". ABS-CBN. September 21, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Watch: 'Alamat' members, palaban sa "Rainbow Rumble"". ABS-CBN. September 21, 2025.
  15. ↑ "kbye / Alamat / Credits - Tidal" . Tidal. February 15, 2021. Archived from the original on March 27, 2025.
  16. ↑ "IsaPuso / Alamat / Credits - TIDAL" . Tidal. November 3, 2023. Archived from the original on February 25, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Gupit (with Alamat) / The Juans / Credits - TIDAL" . Tidal. June 14, 2024. Archived from the original on March 27, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Hala - Song by Alamat". Apple Music . October 28, 2022. Archived from the original on February 20, 2025.
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