AYO is a seven-member Davao-based Filipino P-pop boy group composed of Justin, Renzo, GV, TJ, Enzo, Zack, and Patrick. The group was publicly introduced in December 2025 as one of Sony Music Philippines’ latest additions to its growing roster of regional P-pop artists, alongside fellow Davao-based groups HARA and Daelux.
The name AYO is connected to the Cebuano word “maayo,” which can describe someone as good, skilled, capable, or talented. “Ayo” is also traditionally used as a call for attention when approaching someone’s home, giving the name a second meaning that matches the group’s goal of making people notice its arrival.
AYO made its first major public move on April 22, 2026, with the pre-debut single “I’m Him.” Produced by Paolo Lofranco, the song combines upbeat hip-hop production, layered textures, and commanding vocal delivery with a message about identity, purpose, self-discovery, and collective strength. The members also contributed to the song’s writing and production process.
Rather than presenting the members’ different personalities and backgrounds as limitations, “I’m Him” treats those differences as a collective advantage. Its accompanying music video, directed by ODS Productions, contrasts industrial warehouse scenes with more elevated helipad visuals to represent AYO’s duality: chaotic yet refined, raw yet controlled.
As one of the newer P-pop groups emerging outside Metro Manila, AYO brings greater visibility to talents from Davao and Mindanao. Its early identity is built around confidence, individuality, regional pride, creative participation, and the ambition to become part of the wider Filipino pop movement.
Justin is a member of AYO who is reported to serve as the group’s leader and main dancer. He helps represent the group’s performance foundation through leadership presence, strong movement, and confident stage energy.
Renzo is a member of AYO who is reported to be the group’s all-rounder. He contributes versatility, performance balance, and confident stage presence to the seven-member lineup.
GV is a member of AYO who is reported to serve as a main rapper and dancer. He adds rap energy, rhythm, attitude, and a stronger hip-hop presence to the group.
TJ is a member of AYO who is reported to be the group’s main vocalist, visual, and youngest member. He brings vocal strength, youthful energy, and visual appeal to the lineup.
Enzo is a member of AYO who is reported to serve as one of the group’s vocalists. He adds melodic support and vocal balance to its hip-hop and performance-focused sound.
Zack is a member of AYO who is reported to serve as a rapper and visual. He contributes attitude, visual presence, and performance confidence to the group.
Patrick is a member of AYO who is reported to serve as a dancer and vocalist. He contributes movement, vocal support, and performance energy to the seven-member lineup.
Discover AYO’s growing discography as a new Davao-based P-pop boy group, beginning with a bold hip-hop pre-debut release centered on identity, confidence, individuality, duality, and the power of combining different strengths.
I’m Him | 2026
Pre-debut single released on April 22, 2026, under Sony Music Philippines.
AYO’s name captures two important parts of the group’s identity. Its connection to “maayo” points to talent, skill, and capability, while its use as a traditional call for attention reflects the group’s desire to announce its arrival and make people take notice.
That meaning fits the message behind “I’m Him.” Instead of asking the members to erase their differences to create one identity, AYO presents individuality as an advantage. Each member brings a different personality, background, and performance strength, but the group’s goal is to express those qualities together as one act.
AYO also represents the continued growth of P-pop beyond Metro Manila. By developing its music, visuals, and creative partnerships in Davao, the group contributes to a more geographically diverse P-pop industry. Its collaboration with Davao-based ODS Productions reflects an interest in building a stronger creative community not only in the city but eventually across Mindanao.
