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EXCLUSIVE: Fil-Am singer Yvng Jin incoporates his Filipino roots in music

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>Filipino American singer Yvng Jin is opening up about love, growth, and self-discovery in his album, 4EVER YVNG.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN, the rising artist shared how the album draws heavily from personal experiences, many of which took shape during an intensive music camp. </p><p>“4EVER YVNG explores a lot of what I personally went through during my first real relationship as a young man. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Most of the album was created during a 4-day songwriters’ camp in Atlanta, but a few records like “All That” and “Breaking The Rules” were created out-of-studio in hotels while my team and I were traveling across the US” Yvvng Jin said.</p><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXSPCh7GFt0/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A116227%2C%22ls%22%3A115612.09999999963%2C%22le%22%3A115965.09999999963%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><p><strong> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></strong>“The project, to me, is an era of my life that taught me a lot and an era of life that I’m grateful for,” he shared.</p><p>Writing his own songs, Yvng Jin revealed that one of the tracks, “Down This Road,” is a more personal story he shared reflecting on his journey as an artist. </p><p>“A song that challenges me and is the closest to me on the album is Down This Road. It isn’t the most challenging vocally but the content of the song is something that I’ve actually gone through and felt through my journey as an aspiring artist. It’s raw, authentic, and vulnerable,” he shared.</p><p>Known for genres such as R&amp;B and hip-hop, Yvng Jin also reflected on how his sound has evolved over tim where his approach to music has since become more intentional. </p><p>“I actually started off as a rapper when I first began making music, so my musical style has changed a lot since then! I’m a bit more intentional now with my songwriting since I started. I try to write stories and songs that are relatable for everyone now rather than just writing songs line-by-line with no real purpose. I try to make impactful music that resonates now,” he said.</p><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXQDe-KiX15/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A116245.89999999851%2C%22ls%22%3A115612.09999999963%2C%22le%22%3A115965.09999999963%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p><strong></strong>Despite his early achievements, Yvng Jin remains focused on growth. </p><p>“For me, I’m very grateful for the accomplishments that I’ve achieved thus far. If I’m being honest, though, I feel like the journey is just starting and my eyes are set on reaching the best version of myself that I can be. Every day, I try to be at least 1% better than I was the day before,” he said.</p><p>He also credits his Filipina mother, Dessa Salazar, for being a constant source of support throughout his journey. </p><p>“My mom has always supported me ever since I first started showing interest in making music. I’ve never felt like she’s doubted my ability to succeed or like she’s thought I should be pursuing something else. She’s with me every step of the way,” he stated.</p><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWHNPcDjjzy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A116260.69999999925%2C%22ls%22%3A115612.09999999963%2C%22le%22%3A115965.09999999963%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><strong></strong></div><p>Looking ahead, Yvng Jin hopes to collaborate with artists from the Philippines, particularly those shaping the local R&amp;B and hip-hop scene. </p><p>“I would love to collab with Filipino artists like Denise Julia, Dionela, Hev Abi, Alex Bruce, Illest Morena, and DEMI. I’ve been really enjoying the Filipino R&amp;B / Hip-Hop scene and these artists in particular I feel like have been killing it!” he said.</p>

<p><b>Fil-Am singer Yvng Jin shares creative process of his songs which came from a music camp.</b></p>

Fil-Am singer Yvng Jin shares creative process of his songs which came from a music camp.

EXCLUSIVE: Fil-Am singer Yvng Jin on new album, dream Filipino artists collaboration and milestones

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EXCLUSIVE: Fil-Am singer Yvng Jin on new album, dream Filipino artists collaboration and milestones

Nikka Sabio,

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Published April 29, 2026 10:44 AM PHT

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