Shoti (singer)
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| Born | Jared Lim Almendras c. 2006 or 2007 |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Label | Sony |
Jared Lim Almendras (born c. 2006 or 2007), known professionally as Shoti, is a Filipino singer-songwriter. He signed a record deal in 2023 under Sony Music Philippines. He is best known for his 2022 single "LDR", which became a viral hit on social media and music charts in Southeast Asia.[1] He records his songs in a mix of English and Cebuano.
Early life and education
Jared Lim Almendras was born in Cebu.[2][3] He is the eldest son of Wang and Jed Almendras.[3] He is of Chinese and Filipino descent.[4] His stage name, "Shoti", is a Hokkien term often used to refer to a "younger brother".[2]
His parents were both DJs, which influenced his interest in music.[5] During the COVID-19 pandemic, he started creating musical beats in his bedroom.[2] Before becoming a singer, he tried streaming video games and selling beats online.[5]
Shoti attends the Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu.[2] He is a student in the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand.[2] He is also a varsity football player for his school and won the regional CVIRAA tournament.[1][4]
Career
2022–present: "LDR" and signing with Sony
Shoti began releasing music independently in 2022.[2] His early singles included "In Love Kaayo", "In Love (Gihapon)", and "Feel This Way".[4]
He released the song "LDR" (an acronym for Long-distance relationship) in 2022.[6] The song was inspired by his own experience with a long-distance relationship.[5] "LDR" became popular on the platform TikTok, specifically after a "sped-up" version of the track went viral.[7] The song entered the Spotify Viral charts in the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia.[6] By 2024, the original song had 35 million streams, while the remix had over 81 million streams.[2] The song was nominated for Song of the Year at the TikTok Awards Philippines 2023.[3]
Following the success of "LDR", Shoti signed a contract with Sony Music Philippines in September 2023.[7] In November 2023, he released the single "waiting 4 u (delulu)".[8] The title uses the internet slang "delulu" (delusional) and talks about relationships without clear labels.[8]
In 2024, Shoti released the single "Night and Day".[5] This track marked the first time he used an acoustic guitar in his recording.[5]
Musical style
Shoti's music is described as bedroom pop and chill R&B.[4][1] He is known for using both English and Cebuano lyrics in his songs.[7] He stated that he includes Cebuano because it feels "more sincere" and intimate.[1][5]
Discography
Singles
- "In Love Kaayo" (2022)[4]
- "In Love (Gihapon)" (2022)[4]
- "Feel This Way" (2022)[4]
- "LDR" (2022)[6]
- "waiting 4 u (delulu)" (2023)[8]
- "Night and Day" (2024)[5]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | TikTok Awards Philippines | Song of the Year | "LDR" | Nominated | [3] |
References
- ^ a b c d Go, Mayks (16 July 2024). ""Sayang Kung LDR": 21 Questions With Young Cebuano Hitmaker, Shoti". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Aguja, Januar Junior (25 April 2024). "Cebuano singer Shoti is 'amazed' at his rapid rise". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d "LDR ni Jared Almendras pambasang kanta ng mga Gen Z" [LDR by Jared Almendras, national song of Gen Z]. Abante (in Filipino). 13 September 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Gil, Baby A. (8 June 2023). "Welcome new teen idol Shoti". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g Reyes, Juno (3 August 2024). "For Cebuano singer Shoti, getting to pursue his love for music is all that matters". Rappler. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b c "Shoti releases music video for viral hit 'LDR'". GMA Network. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b c del Rosario, Pauline (8 September 2023). "'LDR – Sped Up' ng Cebuano singer na si Shoti tumabo sa Southeast Asia" [‘LDR – Sped Up’ of Cebuano singer Shoti hits Southeast Asia]. Bandera (in Filipino). Retrieved 24 November 2025.
- ^ a b c Malasig, Jeline (9 November 2023). "'Delulu': Pinoy teen singer uses internet slang in self-produced bedroom bop". Interaksyon. Retrieved 24 November 2025.