Jonathan Manalo has amassed 7.9 billion streams across multiple platforms, making him the most streamed Filipino songwriter-producer, according to verified music credit platform Muso.AI.
Manalo, who serves as ABS-CBN Music’s operations, content, and creative head, is the only Filipino in Muso’s top 150 global music producers list, which includes industry names like Max Martin and Jack Antonoff. He is also among the top 0.1 percent of songwriters worldwide, based on Muso’s data from Audiomack, SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube.
“I am truly grateful to be among world-renowned producers who have made music appreciated by audiences across different platforms,” Manalo said. “This proves that Filipinos can showcase our music to the world.”
Muso also reported that his work has garnered 15.5 billion views on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Manalo, known for hits like “Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw,” “Pagbigyang Muli,” and “Pinoy Ako,” has contributed to the OPM scene with over 800 recordings and multi-platinum albums. He has worked with artists such as Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, and Gloc-9, while mentoring emerging acts like BGYO, BINI, and Angela Ken.
His songs will be featured in Delia D: A Musical Featuring the Songs of Jonathan Manalo, which will run from April 25 to June 8 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.