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.

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.