Dom Guyot

Dom Guyot
Born
Dominic Guyot
OriginCebu City, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present
Labels

Dominic Guyot is a Filipino singer and songwriter from Cebu City. He released his debut album Unbeloved (2021) and collaborated on "Habangbuhay/Habang Buhay" (transl. Forever/Long Life)[a] with Janine Berdin in 2023 and on the single "Balik" (transl. Return) with Adie in 2024, followed by the released of "Kabit" in 2025. He is signed to Republic Records and Sony Music Philippines.

Early life

Guyot was raised in Cebu, Philippines. He was introduced to music at home and watched concert recordings of international artists with his older brother. His father also exposed him to musical films such as The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and Les Misérables.[1] During high school, he stopped singing for a time after receiving negative comments about his voice. Before focusing on music, he worked as a dancer.[1]

Career

Guyot started his music career while studying at the University of San Carlos, performing as a dancer and appearing in music videos and live shows, he released his first single "Not Me"[b] in 2018. In 2021, he followed up with his debut album Unbeloved, a 12-track record featuring contemporary R&B, soul, and pop.[2]

In 2023, Guyot released "Guho" (transl. Ruin), his first Tagalog-language composition, described as a serenade to a future partner and an expression of pride in his Filipino identity.[3] In the same year, he collaborated with Janine Berdin on "Habangbuhay/Habang Buhay" (transl. Forever/Long Life).[4]

In 2024, Guyot released the Visayan pop track "Free", which contained lyrics in Cebuano.[c][5] Later in the year, he released the single "Balik" (transl. Return) in collaboration with Adie.[6]

In 2025, he released "Kabit" (transl. Mistress), an R&B and pop with Latin pop guitar riffs and a danceable beat.[7] Guyot has performed at events including the Love Cebu Music Festival and the Sonata Bisaya Music Festival, sharing stages with fellow Cebuano artists such as Janine Berdin, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Adie.[8]

Artistry

Guyot music blends contemporary R&B and pop, with arrangements influenced by early 2000s music.[9] His songwriting focuses on intimacy, longing, and queer identity.[10]

He has cited artists such as Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Jhené Aiko, Summer Walker, SZA,[3] H.E.R., Kehlani, Daniel Caesar, Ari Lenox and Korean R&B musicians such as Woodz, Dean, and Off On Off, as well as the groups Destiny's Child and TLC.[1]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Unbeloved (2021)[2]

Selected singles

  • "Not Me" (2019)
  • "Guho" (2023)
  • "Habangbuhay/Habang Buhay" (with Janine Berdin) (2023)
  • "Balik" (with Adie) (2024)
  • "Free" (2024)
  • "Body" (2024)
  • "Kabit" (2025)

Notes

  1. ^ Unless otherwise indicated, the titles of Guyot's songs are stylized in all lowercase.
  2. ^ Not stylized in all lowercase.
  3. ^ The Cebuano language is more widely known by its endonym, Bisaya.

References

  1. ^ a b c Catan, Patricia May P. "Dom Guyot talks 'Ambitions', teases upcoming album". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Music: Dom Guyot debuts with "Unbeloved," a 12-track storybook-album on his anniversary". Adobo Magazine. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Cebuano artist Dom Guyot showcases his roots in single 'guho'". The Philippine Star. pp. The Freeman. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  4. ^ Aguja, Januar Junior. "Dom Guyot returns as an independent artist". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  5. ^ Loreto, Julienne (March 19, 2025). "Visayan Pop Music's Rise and Stall". Positively Filipino. Archived from the original on April 30, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
  6. ^ del Rosario, Pauline. "Dom Guyot, Adie naglabas ng hugot song na 'Balik': 'A love song of longing'". Bandera. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  7. ^ Saenz, Rome. "Dom Guyot Embraces The Mess In New Single "Kabit"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  8. ^ "Sonata Bisaya Music Festival year two gives life to a collective cultural pride". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  9. ^ Saenz, Rome. "Dom Guyot On Challenging Norms: "I want to make people feel like they belong."". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
  10. ^ Roque, Nika. "5 LGBTQIA+ OPM artists to add to your playlist". GMA News Online. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
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