ELMER ABAPO
RAPPER | SINGER | SONGWRITER | PRODUCER
LOCATION: LOS ANGELES
BOOKING@ELMERABAPO.COM
BIOGRAPHY
Elmer Abapo is a Filipino-American singer, songwriter, and producer blending R&B, hip-hop, and soul into music that feels both intimate and expansive. Based in Los Angeles by way of Las Vegas, Elmer creates from a space of tension and clarity, crafting songs that reflect the complexity of identity, family, and ambition with raw emotional honesty.
Rooted in personal experience and cultural nuance, his music speaks to the in-between: the push-pull of tradition and individuality, of being the underdog and choosing to believe anyway. Tracks like “Wasting No Time” and “UPPAHAND” reveal a voice that’s both grounded and defiant, reflective of the dualities many children of immigrants navigate daily.
Elmer Abapo’s music is grounded in the soulful grit of ’90s R&B and hip-hop, but shaped by a deep archive of sound that spans nearly a century. Raised in a home where the oldies station was always playing, he absorbed everything from big band standards to Motown, funk, and early pop. That lifelong exposure to melody, rhythm, and storytelling comes through in his songwriting; a seamless blend of eras and genres that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking, personal yet universally resonant.
More than just an artist, Elmer is building a self-sustaining creative world, producing his own music, creating content that breaks down the process, and building community around shared values. With a timeless, minimal aesthetic and a clear sense of purpose, his work invites listeners into a space that’s personal, intentional, and rooted in self-made momentum.
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