Quest (singer)

Jose Villanueva III
Also known asQuest
Born
Jose Villanueva III

(1982-01-12) January 12, 1982
Las Piñas, Philippines
GenresHip hop, R&B
InstrumentsVocals, keyboards
Years active2009–present
LabelsIndependent (2010–2015)
Warner Music Philippines (2015–present)

Jose Villanueva III (born January 12, 1982), better known as Quest, is a Filipino singer, rapper,[1] songwriter, and producer[2] known for his song "Sige Lang" in 2012 which was selected as "National Fight Song" for the basketball team Gilas Pilipinas.[3][4] Quest is a hip-hop and R&B singer wherein he won 'Best Urban Music Video for 2010' at the Myx Music Awards for his first single "Back to Love".[5]

Early life

Born Jose Villanueva III on January 12, 1982, in Quezon City, he is the son of Joel Villanueva and Diana Villanueva, and grandson of Jose Villanueva Sr. Villanueva have five sisters namely Ana, Mary Adelene, Ana Cassandra, Michaela, and Nalina Sky.

Career

Quest honed his craft as a lead vocalist and music ministry director at the Fort location of the Christian church Victory in Manila.[6] He left in 2007 to pursue a full-time career in music. In 2009, Quest started recording Flip Music with Jumbo de Belen without abandoning his contemporary Christian music roots. He soon collaborated with Filipino actor and singer Sam Milby, whom he met in church, in marketing and producing his debut album.[7]

In 2015, Quest signed a recording deal with Warner Music Philippines. His second album, Life of a Champion, was released on May 20, 2016 and won Album Of The Year at the 2017 Awit Awards.[2]

In 2019, Quest signed a new recording contract with Warner Music Philippines again.[2] Together with John Roa, they released a single in 2022 titled "Infinity" under the said label.[8] The single follows Quest's recently released Permanente EP and Roa's remix project with Jarlo Bâse's "Kalapati."[8]

Discography

Albums

  • Revolution (2010)
  • Life of a Champion (2016)
  • Dream Awake (2019)

EPs

  • Para Sayo (2021)
  • Permanente (2022)

Singles

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Myx Music Awards 2010 Best Urban Music Video "Back to Love" Won [5]
Awit Awards 2016 Best Inspirational Song "Higher" Won [2]
Album of the Year Life of a Champion Won [2]
Wish Music Awards 2018 Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year "Walang Hanggan" Nominated [10]

References

  1. ^ "WATCH: Filipino rapper QUEST splits fire during his live performance at Barber Shop by Timbre". Bandwagon. September 28, 2016. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Warner Music PHL signs new OPM artists". BusinessMirror. December 15, 2019. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  3. ^ "Quest, M/V "Sige Lang"". Hollywood Invasian-Magazine Premium. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  4. ^ "Quest, "Sige Lang"". gannsdean.com. Retrieved May 18, 2026. Quest, "Sige Lang"-Filipino recording artist Jose Villanueva III, better known by his stage name, Quest
  5. ^ a b "Quest's Sige Lang climbs the charts". The Philippine Star. August 1, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  6. ^ Bonifacio, Tinna (July 27, 2010). "New R&B artist collaborates with Sam Milby". ABS-CBNNews.com. ABS-CBN Publishing. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  7. ^ "Quest, "Back to Love"". gannsdeen.com. November 1, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  8. ^ a b c "Finally, Quest-John Roa collab single a reality". Daily Tribune. October 15, 2022. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  9. ^ Quest – Tagay (Official Music Video)
  10. ^ "Full List: 3rd Wish 107.5 Music Awards Winners". wish1075.com. January 15, 2018. Archived from the original on January 10, 2020. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
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