Amiel Sol, who started as an independent artist before signing with a major record label, credits his deal with Viva for expanding his network while ensuring stability in his career.
“Being signed gave me the opportunity to grow my network, and I know I have a strong support system that will guide my career and help me continue evolving,” Sol told Manila Standard Entertainment.
Although he made the transition to a label, the singer-songwriter said his artistic vision has remained intact.
“My career growth and artistic direction did not change. In fact, Viva allowed me to be who I am as an artist. When it comes to creative decisions, they leave it to me, and that freedom helps me grow,” he said. “There’s artistic freedom for sure.”
Sol recently reached a new career high as his song “Sa Bawat Sandali” claimed the No. 1 spot on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Philippines chart. The track has also dominated the platform’s Daily Viral Songs Philippines chart for 48 consecutive days.
With 24.5 million streams on Spotify, Sol admitted he was overwhelmed by the song’s success.
“Hindi ko akalain na mangyayari ‘to sa buhay ko,” he said, adding that he believes good things take time.
The song, which serves as the official soundtrack of Viva One’s Ang Mutya ng Section E, features lead stars Ashtine Olviga and Andres Muhlach in its music video. The video has also gained traction, trending at No. 3 for music on YouTube with over 2 million views.
Looking at how the series helped boost the song, Sol said he was grateful for the opportunity.
“When they asked me if I was okay with the series being part of the music video, I immediately said yes since the series was already a hit. It helped get the song out there,” he said. “I’m just so happy with how warmly the song has been received. People are saying the song fits so well that Andres and Ashtine became the real stars of the music video—so this was truly a pivotal moment for the song.”
His previous hit, “Ikaw Lang Patutunguhan,” has also seen a rise in streams, now at 16.8 million, and peaked at No. 7 on Spotify’s Viral Songs Philippines chart.
“I never dreamed of this because it felt so far-fetched for me. I’ve never been part of any chart before—maybe the viral charts, yes, but having the No. 1 song is something I’ve never experienced,” Sol said during a media conference. “It feels amazing—I still can’t fathom it even now. It feels like I’m dreaming. I want to remind myself to stay grateful. I don’t want to get used to this.”
Even with his growing success, Sol remains focused on his passion for music. “Music has always been something I wanted to do. I’ve always told myself that traditional success isn’t as important to me as long as I get to do what I love—which is to write songs and play them for people,” he said.
“So everything that’s happening—all the chart-topping hits, the millions of listeners—are bonuses, and I’m really grateful for all of it. But it doesn’t take away from the fact that I started this because I love doing it, and that’s the reason I’ll always come back to,” he went on.
Among the most meaningful feedback he has received is hearing that “Sa Bawat Sandali” has become a part of people’s milestones. “One of the best compliments I hear is when people say, ‘I want to play this at my wedding.’ That’s one of the ultimate compliments for me—knowing that on one of the most important days of their lives, they want my song to be part of it.”