Rob Deniel

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Rob Deniel
Birth nameRob Deniel Barrinuevo
Born (2003-10-06) October 6, 2003 (age 21)
San Pablo, Laguna
Origin Laguna, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2020–present
Labels Viva Records

Rob Deniel A. Barrinuevo (born October 6, 2003) is a Filipino singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He signed a record deal in 2020 under Viva Records. In September 2020, he released his debut single "Baby I Tried", which was followed with the release of "Ulap" the following week.

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His song, "Miss Miss" debuted at number 25 on Billboard Top Philippine Songs for the week of August 3, while "RomCom" debuted at number 24 at the same chart where it first relaunched on July 6. [1]

Early life and education

Rob Deniel A. Barrinuevo was born on October 6, 2003 in San Pablo, Laguna. He went to Mapúa Malayan Colleges Laguna and Blessed Christian School in Laguna. His father gave him his first guitar as a gift on his twelfth birthday. [2]

Career

In June 2020, at the age of 16, Rob independently released his debut single, "Ulap" (Cloud). He recorded the song in his bedroom using a mobile phone and the GarageBand app, handling both vocals and instrumentation himself. [3] The track gained significant attention on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube, leading to his signing with Viva Records in October 2020. [2] [3]

In March 2023, Rob released his single, "Ang Pag-ibig" (The Love). Two days later, he released the music video of the song, which features Rob and Karina Bautista. [4] On August, he released his new single "RomCom". He cited the movie "La La Land" as the inspiration for the song, contrasting it with a happy ending in the song. [5] He also released the music video of the song and features Bini member Maloi Ricalde, Vladia Dusuanco, Hyacinth Callado, and Sam Benwick. [6] On December, he released his single, "Miss Miss". [7]

In February 2024, Rob was featured in the ILYSM: A Valentine Harana Concert, alongside with other singers, like Arthur Nery, Adie, mrld, Janine Teñoso, & rhodessa. [8] On June, he collaborated with Janine Teñoso and released their single, "Distansya" (Distance). [9] On September, Rob released his single titled "Arrowmance". [10]

In April 2025, Rob released his single "Puso" (Heart), which serves as a follow-up to his previous singles. [11] He was also featured in the SWABE cover album alongside artists like Earl Agustin, Amiel Sol, Janine Teñoso, and Rhodessa, performing a cover of Hotdog's song, "Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko". [11]

Artistry

Rob cites musical influences such as Elvis Presley, Apo Hiking Society, Harry Styles, Rey Valera, and The Beatles. "I was really shy about it when I was little but I really love performing like singing and dancing a little." He said. [2] [12]

Accolades

AwardYearCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Wish Music Awards 2025Wish Song Collaboration of the Year"Distansya"
(with Janine Teñoso)
Nominated [13]
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year"RomCom"Nominated

Discography

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, and associated albums
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbumRef.
PHL
[14]
PHL
Top

[15]
"Ulap"2020Non-album singles [16] [17]
"Gabi" [18]
"Baby I Tried" [19]
"Ang Rosas"2021 [20]
"Darling, Darling" [21]
"Diwa" [22]
"Kundiman"2022 [23]
"Sinta" [24]
"Ang Pag-ibig"2023 [25] [26]
"RomCom"2124 [27] [28]
"Miss Miss"1420 [29] [30]
"Distansya"
(with Janine Teñoso)
2024 [31] [32]
"Arrowmance" [33] [34]
"Happy Ending" [35] [36]
"Puso"2025 [37] [38]
"Simoy"2025 100 Awit Para Kay Stella (OST) [39]
"Iisang Daan"
(with Kyle Echarri)
"Kumusta Na"

References

  1. Saulog, Gabriel (July 31, 2024). "Rob Deniel Achieves Second Entry On The Top Philippine Songs Chart With "Miss, Miss"". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Gil, Baby A. "All about Rob Deniel". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  3. 1 2 ""Ulap" hitmaker Rob Deniel is Viva Records' newest signee". Archived from the original on October 30, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  4. Jusay, Annalyn S. (March 12, 2023). "Rob Deniel drops 'Ang Pag-Ibig:' a single about timeless love". Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  5. "Rob Deniel finds inspiration in movies and first love on new single 'RomCom'". Manila Bulletin. September 5, 2023. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  6. Glorioso, Nica (October 10, 2023). "All The Pinoy Rom-Com Movie References in Rob Deniel's New Music Video 'RomCom'". Nylon Manila . Archived from the original on October 12, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  7. "Rob Deniel's "Miss Miss" gains ground, surpasses established OPM acts". January 31, 2024. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  8. "New-gen hitmakers—Janine, mrld, Adie, Rob Deniel, Arthur Nery, and rhodessa—headline the ILYSM Valentine concert at the Big Dome". January 18, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  9. Saulog, Gabriel (June 4, 2024). "Rob Deniel and Janine Teñoso To Release Collaboration Track "Distansya"". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  10. Saulog, Gabriel (September 5, 2024). "Rob Deniel Drops New Single "Arrowmance"". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on April 30, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  11. 1 2 Saulog, Gabriel (April 29, 2025). "Rob Deniel Is Set To Warm Your "Puso" In His Upcoming Single". Billboard Philippines . Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  12. Salterio, Leah C. (March 14, 2023). "Rob Deniel drops new single, hopes to hold solo concert". ABS-CBN . Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  13. "Here Are The Winners For The 10th Wish Music Awards: SB19, BINI, Dionela, and More". Billboard Philippines. January 19, 2025. Archived from the original on June 11, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  14. Peak chart positions for singles on the Philippines Songs chart (2022–2024):
  15. Peak chart positions for singles on the Top Philippine Songs chart:
  16. "Ulap - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  17. Policarpio, Allan (February 10, 2022). "Rob Deniel: Get to know the person behind the viral hit song 'Ulap'". Archived from the original on December 27, 2022. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  18. "Gabi - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  19. "Baby I Tried - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  20. "Ang Rosas - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  21. "Darling, Darling - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  22. "Diwa - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  23. "Kundiman - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  24. "Sinta - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  25. "Ang Pag-Ibig - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  26. Jusay, Annalyn S. (March 12, 2023). "Rob Deniel drops 'Ang Pag-Ibig:' a single about timeless love". Manila Bulletin . Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  27. "RomCom - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  28. "Rob Deniel finds inspiration in movies and first love on new single 'RomCom'". Manila Bulletin . September 5, 2023. Archived from the original on October 29, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  29. "Miss Miss - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  30. Gil, Baby A. "Rob Deniel, idol ascending". The Philippine STAR . Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  31. "Distansya - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Archived from the original on April 27, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  32. Saulog, Gabriel (June 4, 2024). "Rob Deniel and Janine Teñoso To Release Collaboration Track "Distansya"". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on March 27, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  33. "Arrowmance - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  34. Saulog, Gabriel (September 5, 2024). "Rob Deniel Drops New Single "Arrowmance"". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on April 30, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  35. "Happy Ending - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  36. Saenz, Rome (February 21, 2025). "Rob Deniel Wishes For A "Happy Ending" In Music Video Starring Hyacinth Callado". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on March 18, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  37. "Puso - Song by Rob Deniel". Apple Music . Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  38. Saulog, Gabriel (April 29, 2025). "Rob Deniel Is Set To Warm Your "Puso" In His Upcoming Single". Billboard Philippines . Archived from the original on May 16, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
  39. Regis, Ralph (August 18, 2025). "'100 Awit Para Kay Stella' Soundtrack Features Songs By Rob Deniel, Kyle Echarri, Amiel Sol, And Shanne Dandan". Billboard Philippines . Retrieved September 2, 2025.