{{Short description|Filipino singer-songwriter}} {{for|the Playboy Playmate|List of Playboy Playmates of 1962#August}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2026}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Jan Roberts | birth_name = Jan Roberts Baloloy | birth_place = | origin = Albay, Philippines | genre = {{hlist|Indie folk|acoustic|OPM}} | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}} | instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|guitar}} | years_active = 2020–present | label = Warner Music Philippines }} '''Jan Roberts Baloloy''' is a Filipino singer-songwriter and guitarist from Albay. He started sharing his music during the COVID-19 pandemic through online busking on social media platforms. His 2024 single "Sagip" ({{translation|Save}}) charted on Spotify Philippines' Viral 100. He is currently signed under Warner Music Philippines.<ref name="BillboardPH">{{Cite web |title=Warner Music Philippines Signs Rising Musician Jan Roberts |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/market/warner-music-philippines-signs-rising-musician-jan-roberts/ |website=Billboard Philippines|access-date=February 4, 2026|last=Saulog|first=Gabriel}}</ref>
== Early life and education == Roberts grew up in Legazpi, Albay in a family with a background in music and theatre. He learned how to sing from his grandmother and was introduced to playing the guitar by his uncle. Karaoke sessions at home played a large role in his early exposure to music.<ref name="BusinessMirror">{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2024 |title=Depth beyond his years: Jan Roberts on his journey from online busking to the big stage |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/11/25/depth-beyond-his-years-jan-roberts-on-his-journey-from-online-busking-to-the-big-stage/ |access-date=February 4, 2026 |website=BusinessMirror}}</ref><ref name="Pulp">{{Cite web |last=Vivero |first=Kyla |title=Jan Roberts: Warner Music's Newest Star |url=https://pulpmagazine.com/article/510 |access-date=February 4, 2026 |website=Pulp Magazine}}</ref>
Roberts earned a Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPeA) majoring in Theater Arts, at Bicol University College of Arts and Letters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=BicoldotPH |date=2024-02-12 |title='Sagip': Unveiling the Soulful Sounds of Jan Roberts |url=https://bicoldotph.com/2024/02/12/sagip-unveiling-the-soulful-sounds-of-jan-roberts/ |access-date=2026-02-04 |website= |language=en-US}}</ref> During his early recording career, he split his time between Bicol and Metro Manila to balance his studies with music-related work.<ref name="BusinessMirror" />
== Career == Roberts started writing songs in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdowns. With live performances put on hold, he began busking online on platforms such as Discord and TikTok, which helped him gain a following.<ref name="BusinessMirror" /><ref name="BillboardPH" /> When restrictions were lifted, he moved into street busking and small live shows. He later met executives from Warner Music Philippines through a friend from the band Dilaw, who introduced him to the label.<ref name="Pulp" />
Roberts made his official debut as a recording artist under Warner Music in 2022. His single "Sagip", reached number three on the Spotify Philippines Viral 100 chart and garnered millions of streams.<ref name="BillboardPH" /><ref name="Pulp" />
He later released songs including "Patlang" ({{translation|Space}}) and "Hirap Kalimutan" ({{translation|Hard to Forget}}). In 2024, "Sagip" had exceeded five million streams on Spotify.<ref name="BusinessMirror" /> He performed "Sagip" on the Wish 107.5 Bus, and participated in ''Rappler''<nowiki/>'s Live Jam sessions.<ref name="WishSagip2">{{Cite web |title=Jan Roberts performs 'Sagip' live on Wish 107.5 Bus |url=https://www.wish1075.com/wishclusive/jan-roberts-sagip-wish-bus |access-date=February 4, 2026 |website=Wish 107.5}}</ref><ref name="Rappler">{{Cite web |last=Reyes |date=2024-08-22 |title=Rappler Live Jam: Jan Roberts |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/live-jam/music-sessions-jan-roberts-august-2024/ |access-date=February 4, 2026 |website=Rappler |language=en-US|first=Juni}}</ref>
In 2025, Roberts collaborated with the folk band shirebound on the single "Hingalo" ({{translation|Gasping}}).<ref name="RollingStonePH">{{Cite web |last=Pareño |first=Elijah |title=Bicolano Folk Artist Jan Roberts, Shirebound to Drop New Single 'Hingalo' |url=https://rollingstonephilippines.com/music/jan-roberts-shirebound-new-single-hingalo/ |access-date=February 4, 2026 |website=Rolling Stone Philippines}}</ref> He said the experience was meaningful, as shirebound had been an early influence on his musical style.<ref name="MYX">{{Cite web |last=Carbonilla |first=Hans |title=For Jan Roberts, collaborating with Shirebound on 'Hingalo' marks a full-circle moment |url=https://myx.global/for-jan-roberts-collaborating-with-shirebound-on-hingalo-marks-a-full-circle-moment/ |access-date=February 4, 2026 |website=MYX Global}}</ref>
== Artistry == Roberts performs mainly acoustic music, often in the form of soothing and contemplative ballads.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Liwanag |first=Punch |date=2025-05-26 |title=AUDIO JUNKIE: Kwentong Hingalo and other Pinoy pop tidbits |url=https://mb.com.ph//2025/05/26/audio-junkie-kwentong-hingalo-and-other-pinoy-pop-tidbits |access-date=2026-02-04 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref> He is influenced by artists such as Bullet Dumas, Ebe Dancel, Gary Granada, and Johnoy Danao, and has said he would like to collaborate with Dilaw, Dwta, and Munimuni.<ref name="BusinessMirror" /> Kyla Vivero of ''Pulp Magazine'' wrote that Roberts shows being a musician is not only about fame or success, but also about making songs that connect with listeners and reflect shared experiences.<ref name="Pulp" />
== Discography == === Singles === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of singles, showing year released ! Title ! Year ! Ref. |- ! scope="row" |"Binibini" | rowspan="2" | 2022 | <ref name="Rappler" /> |- ! scope="row" |"Escolta" | <ref name="Rappler" /> |- ! scope="row" |"Patlang" | 2023 | <ref name="WishTanaw">{{Cite web |last=Valladolid |first=Kenneth |title=Jan Roberts Waltzes His Way Into Romance with 'Tanaw' |url=https://www.wish1075.com/article/jan-roberts-waltzes-his-way-into-romance-with-tanaw |access-date=February 4, 2026 |website=Wish 107.5}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |"Sagip" | rowspan="2" | 2024 | <ref name="BillboardPH" /> |- ! scope="row" |"Hirap Kalimutan" | <ref name="BillboardPH" /> |- ! scope="row" |"U-Belt" | rowspan="3" | 2025 |<ref>{{Cite web |title=U-Belt by Jan Roberts |url=https://music.apple.com/ca/song/u-belt/1786554377 |access-date=February 4, 2026 |website=Apple Music}}</ref> |- ! scope="row" |"Tanaw" | <ref name="WishTanaw" /> |- ! scope="row" |"Hingalo" (with shirebound) |<ref name="RollingStonePH" /> |}
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Category:Living people Category:Filipino singer-songwriters Category:Filipino folk musicians Category:Filipino guitarists Category:Warner Music Philippines artists Category:People from Albay Category:Year of birth missing (living people)