Bugoy Drilon
Jay Bogayan (born January 1, 1990), known professionally as Bugoy Drilon is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and recording artist. He rose to national prominence in 2008 as the first runner-up on the second season of the ABS-CBN reality talent competition Pinoy Dream Academy (PDA). Following his televised breakthrough, Drilon launched a commercial recording career under Star Records, now Star Music, propelled by his debut hit single "Paano Na Kaya," composed by Ryan Cayabyab. The song earned widespread airplay and established him as a prominent male balladeer in Original Pilipino Music (OPM).
Throughout his career, Drilon developed a versatile vocal repertoire spanning pop, contemporary R&B, soul, and reggae. He gained significant international attention through his live performances on the Wish 107.5 Bus, particularly his reggae-style cover of Matisyahu's "One Day", which surpassed 100 million views on YouTube and earned him a Diamond Wishclusive Elite Circle Award. Alongside his solo career, Drilon has participated in several high-profile collaborations, winning the 2016 celebrity contest series We Love OPM as part of the vocal trio Tres Kantos, and co-founding the R&B supergroup BuDaKhel alongside Daryl Ong and Michael Pangilinan.
Over nearly two decades in the music industry, Drilon has received multiple accolades, including Awit Awards, Box Office Entertainment Awards, and several PMPC Star Awards for Music. In his later career, he transitioned into independent music distribution and international touring, holding solo and joint concert runs across North America, Australia, and Asia. His work on film soundtracks includes "Ulan" for The Boy Foretold by the Stars (2020), and he has continued to produce independent R&B and reggae releases into 2026.
Drilon released his fifth studio album Anthems on March 27, 2026.
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