Hijo To Release Debut Album DORK This September
Capping off years of dedicated yet playful musical experimentation, the artist’s upcoming album is set to mark a new era in his journey.
Courtesy of Underdog Music
Courtesy of Underdog Music
Hijo is set to embark on a new chapter with the release of his debut album DORK on September 25, 2026.
But before unveiling this new era on streaming platforms, the artist will be giving you a taste of his new sound with an album launch party set to take place at Apotheka in Makati City on September 23, 2026, at 10 PM.
There, Hijo will be joined by fellow artists riv, MISTER MEYERS, and PLAYERTWO, as well as DJ sets from Career High.
Tickets will be sold at the door for PHP 500. Alternatively, you may purchase pre-sale tickets through Helixpay for PHP 400.
Debuting in 2018, Hijo has always exercised a degree of artistic fluidity, especially with genre. You see this with an oeuvre that covers hard-hitting hip-hop tracks like “Checklist,” EDM-infused anthems like “Ur Luv,” and sentimental pop tracks like “LUMAYO.”
But behind all this desire to experiment is a playfulness that characterizes his artistry. Despite his growth as an artist, Hijo clings to a childlike wonder that complements how he refines his craft. The result is a confident and unbothered energy in his sound, something which listeners are bound to hear with his upcoming album.
One of the album’s tracks, “DI TO HIMALA,” will showcase this bold energy to the crowd. A collaboration with riv, the song will highlight the artist’s philosophy that success isn’t a miracle, but something one can work hard for while also having fun doing it.
While waiting for Hijo’s newest album DORK, catch up on his latest single, “Gimme That Beat!,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Hijo’s debut album “DORK” will be released on streaming platforms on September 25, 2026, preceded by a launch party two days earlier in Makati City.
Hijo’s album launch party takes place at Apotheka in Makati City on September 23, 2026, at 10 PM, featuring riv, MISTER MEYERS, PLAYERTWO, and DJ sets from Career High.
Door tickets cost PHP 500, while pre-sale tickets are available through Helixpay for PHP 400, offering fans a discount ahead of Hijo’s album launch party.
Hijo’s music spans hard-hitting hip-hop like “Checklist,” EDM-infused anthems like “Ur Luv,” and sentimental pop tracks like “LUMAYO,” reflecting his artistic fluidity since debuting in 2018.
“DI TO HIMALA” is a collaboration with riv that reflects Hijo’s philosophy that success isn’t a miracle but something earned through hard work and enjoyment.