Jikamarie

Jikamarie
Background information
Born
Angelika Lois Ponce

OriginQuezon City, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • visual artist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • ukulele
Years active2021–present
LabelWarner Music Philippines

Angelika Lois Ponce, known professionally as Jikamarie, is a Filipino singer and songwriter.[1][2] She gained prominence in 2021 with her debut single, "Lutang", which charted on Spotify in the Philippines.[3] She is signed to Warner Music Philippines.[4] In 2024, she was the opening act for Coldplay's concerts at the Philippine Arena.[5]

Early life and education

Ponce was raised in a religious family in Quezon City.[1][2] Her parents work as pastors and were previously members of a rock band during their college years.[2] Her father is a musical director in their church.[6][2] She has an older brother, Kenneth Ponce, who is an architect and music producer.[7]

Ponce studied architecture in college while beginning her music career, although her parents initially encouraged her to focus on her degree over music.[8][9] Aside from music, she is a visual artist and creates the artwork for her own promotional posters and visual identity.[5][10]

Career

2021–2023: Beginnings and "Lutang"

Ponce began creating content on TikTok in 2020, where she posted anecdotes and song covers.[4] She utilizes the platform to compose songs during livestreams, soliciting lyric suggestions from her audience.[9] In August 2021, she posted a demo of her original song "Lutang" on the platform.[2] Following viewer requests, she officially released the single later that year.[4] The track was produced by her brother, Kenneth Ponce.[8] The song's music video depicts themes of escapism and the tension between creative pursuits and academic pressure.[9]

"Lutang" reached the number one position on the Spotify Viral 50 Philippines chart.[11] After the single accumulated 100,000 streams, she was scouted by Kelley Mangahas, an A&R manager for Warner Music Philippines.[9] She subsequently signed a recording contract with the label in October 2021.[11]

Following her debut success, she performed at the first TikTok Philippines Awards.[5] She released "Lutang: The Mixtape" in December 2021, which featured remixes of her debut single.[4] In February 2022, she released her second single, "Kailangan ko ng...".[11] She performed "Lutang" on the Wish 107.5 Bus in March 2022.[12] That same month, she was featured on the track "Eh Papaano" by the artist JRLDM.[13] In April 2022, she released the single "Aking Buwan".[2]

2024–present: L0VER G!RL and concerts

On January 12, 2024, Jikamarie released her debut EP titled L0VER G!RL.[14] The EP contains tracks such as "HINAHANAP-HANAP", "lito", and "The Sun Is You".[14][15]

She was selected as the opening act for the British band Coldplay during the Philippine leg of their Music of the Spheres World Tour.[16] She performed at the Philippine Arena on January 19 and 20, 2024.[17] Her setlist for the concert included seven original songs.[18] Later in 2024, she performed on Rappler Live Jam and Billboard Philippines Soundwave.[19][15]

In May 2024, she collaborated with the band Sugarcane on a new version of their song "Maria Clara", titled "Aking Maria Clara".[20] In August 2024, Jikamarie was named a brand ambassador for Crocs alongside artists Lola Amour and Maki.[21][22]

Jikamarie collaborated with Skusta Clee on the single "Para Pilitin Ka", which was released in March 2025.[23] In October 2025, she reunited with Skusta Clee for their second collaboration, "Bumalik Ka Na Sa’kin", which features an acoustic arrangement.[24] In November 2025, she collaborated with the P-pop group 1st.One on the single "Gusto Mo Ba".[25]

Artistry

Ponce's musical style has been described as a mix of R&B and dream pop.[10] She cites Coldplay, BTS, The 1975, and SZA as musical influences.[1][6]

Discography

Extended plays

  • L0VER G!RL (2024)[14]

Singles

  • "Lutang" (2021)[3]
  • "Kailangan ko ng..." (2022)[11]
  • "Aking Buwan" (2022)[2]
  • "Eh Papaano" (with JRLDM) (2022)[13]
  • "Hinahanap-hanap" (2023)[15]
  • "Balang Araw" (2023)[18]
  • "Bulong" (2023)[14]
  • "Lito" (2024)[14]
  • "The Sun Is You" (2024)[21]
  • "Aking Maria Clara" (with Sugarcane) (2024)[20]
  • "Pangalan" (2024)[14]
  • "Para Pilitin Ka" (with Skusta Clee) (2025)[23]
  • "Bumalik Ka Na Sa’kin" (with Skusta Clee) (2025)[24]
  • "Gusto Mo Ba" (with 1st.One) (2025)[25]

References

  1. ^ a b c Hestiada, Oscar Jr. (October 28, 2022). "Orbiting the intimate space of singer-songwriter Jikamarie". Scout Magazine. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Palumar, Khyne (April 20, 2022). "Jikamarie: Filipino R&B singer following her musical intuition to viral fame". NME. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Bautista, Rafael (December 6, 2021). "jikamarie Rises Literally And Figuratively To Deliver Dream Pop Perfection". Nylon Manila. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d Baritugo, Ashlee (January 15, 2022). "How Jikamarie Went From Making TikTok Videos to Signing With a Major Label". Candy Magazine. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c "Meet: Jikamarie". ABS-CBN News. January 18, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Libero-Cruz, Grace (January 9, 2024). "In The Spotlight: Rising Singer-Songwriter Jikamarie". Metro.Style. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  7. ^ Roque, Nika (March 11, 2024). "Jikamarie on opening for Coldplay, building confidence through music, and dancing through life". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  8. ^ a b Policarpio, Allan (March 29, 2022). "What's next for young artist Jikamarie after scoring a hit with 1st song 'Lutang'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  9. ^ a b c d Pagulong, Charmie Joy (February 11, 2022). "Jikamarie's music debut an escape from fatigue, exhaustion". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  10. ^ a b Fernandez, Jenny (January 9, 2024). "21 Questions With Coldplay's Filipino Opening Act, Jikamarie". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  11. ^ a b c d Ng, Scott (February 23, 2022). "Jikamarie is a tough gang boss in the music video for new single 'Kailangan ko ng…'". NME. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  12. ^ Abanes, Mariel (March 15, 2022). "Watch Jikamarie perform her debut single 'Lutang' on the Wish 107.5 bus". NME. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Singh, Surej (March 4, 2022). "Listen to JRLDM's 'Eh Papaano' featuring Jikamarie". NME. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  14. ^ a b c d e f Adriatico, Abigail (November 23, 2024). "Singer-songwriter Jikamarie's ballad of dreams". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  15. ^ a b c Angan, Kara (February 19, 2024). "Jikamarie Performs 'Hinahanap-hanap' On Billboard Philippines Soundwave". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  16. ^ Posadas, Andrea (December 13, 2023). "Meet Jikamarie, the Filipina R&B singer opening for Coldplay in 2024". Inquirer.net. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  17. ^ "Jikamarie to open for Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' sold-out tour in Manila". Manila Bulletin. December 8, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  18. ^ a b Purnell, Kristofer (January 25, 2024). "Jikamarie thanks Coldplay for highlighting Filipino artists at Philippine concerts". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  19. ^ "[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Jikamarie". Rappler. February 22, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  20. ^ a b Angan, Kara (May 24, 2024). "Sugarcane And Jikamarie Team Up For 'Aking Maria Clara' — Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  21. ^ a b Cruz, Hazel Jane (August 22, 2024). "OPM artists star in a campaign by an international footwear brand". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  22. ^ "Lola Amour, Maki, and Jikamarie Team Up With Crocs to Celebrate Music, Artistry, and Self-expression". When In Manila. August 20, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  23. ^ a b Saenz, Rome (March 12, 2025). "Jikamarie Collaborates With Skusta Clee For New Single "Para Pilitin Ka" – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  24. ^ a b Pareño, Elijah (October 20, 2025). "Skusta Clee and Jikamarie Reunite in Latest Collab Single 'Bumalik Ka Na Sa'kin'". Rolling Stone Philippines. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
  25. ^ a b Go, Mayks (November 4, 2025). "1st.One And jikamarie Join Forces For Upcoming Single "Gusto Mo Ba"". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved November 25, 2025.
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