Nicole

Music Highlights

• Gained widespread recognition through Panaginip, his breakout single released in May 2025.
• Known for romantic songwriting that draws from personal experiences and everyday moments.
• Reached a major streaming milestone when Panaginip surpassed 160 million Spotify streams in September 2026.
• Explores themes of infatuation, longing, heartbreak, and nostalgia through his music.
   

Notable Songs

• Panaginip
• Tulala
• Gabi
• Panaginip (Stripped)
• Kalendaryo

Music and Performances

• Made his first appearance on the Wish 107.5 Bus in September 2026, performing an emotionally charged version of Panaginip.
• Reached a wider audience after Panaginip gained traction on Spotify’s Viral 50 and Viral Hits Philippines playlists.
• Continued sharing his music through streaming platforms and social media, building an audience around his original compositions.
• Released Kalendaryo on September 18, 2026, a song about remembering a past relationship and longing to return to happier times.
   

Career Highlights

• Began pursuing music independently, promoting his early releases through social media and digital platforms.
• Released Panaginip in May 2025, a song that became his breakthrough hit.
• Gained millions of streams as Panaginip spread across streaming platforms and became popular in online fan edits.
• Earned more than 160 million Spotify streams for Panaginip by September 2026.
• Won Best New Artist at the 39th Awit Awards on September 15, 2026, recognizing his breakthrough in the Philippine music industry.
• Released Kalendaryo on September 18, 2026, collaborating with songwriter Red Ridao, known for Cup of Joe’s hit Multo.
   

Life and Public Image

• His full name is Nicole Brian De Leon, and he performs professionally under the lowercase stage name nicole.
• At 21 years old in 2026, he is part of a new generation of Filipino singer-songwriters gaining recognition through digital music platforms.
• Describes songwriting as an outlet for expressing his thoughts and emotions.
• Builds his songs from personal experiences, then refines his initial ideas into stories listeners can relate to.
   

Fun Facts

• “Panaginip” was inspired by his girlfriend. The phrase “parang panaginip,” which she used to describe their time together, inspired the song’s central idea.
• He wrote “Panaginip” in about 30 minutes. He completed the initial composition quickly and finalized the lyrics and arrangement within a week. 
• He nearly gave up on releasing music. He considered Panaginip his final attempt at pursuing music before its unexpected success changed his career.
• His musical influences include The 1975 and juan karlos. He cited the former for its sound and the latter for songwriting inspiration.
• His follow-up single explores heartbreak rather than new love. Kalendaryo focuses on memories of a relationship that has ended and the desire to turn back time.