Toneejay

Toneejay
Born
TJ de Ocampo
GenresPop
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals[1]
Formerly ofMunimuni (until 2020)

TJ de Ocampo known professionally as Toneejay (stylized as TONEEJAY) is a Filipino singer-songwriter. He was also the vocalist of indie band Munimuni.

Career

Munimuni

TJ de Ocampo was a vocalist for the indie band Munimuni and was among the original members when it got formed in 2012 or 2013.[2] With the group, they mostly performed songs in the Filipino language.[3] The group went on a hiatus in September 2020.[4] In June 2021 the band returned but announced the departure of de Ocampo.[5]

Solo artist

De Ocampo in January 2022, released his debut album entitled Beginning/End. It is a nine-track album written mostly in English, save for the last song, "Lenggwahe". De Ocampo is now performing under the name TONEEJAY.[3]

Toneejay credits TikTok for helping his music career which he says enabled him reach a younger demographic.[6][7] One notable work he performed was the song "711" which topped Billboard Philippines and the Spotify Philippines chart in late 2023.[6][7][8][9]

Personal life

Toneejay has a child.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Munimuni return to start new chapter with 'Maligaya,' announce departure of vocalist TJ De Ocampo". Bandwagon Asia. June 9, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Music Corner – Indie Searchlight: Munimuni". Gadgets Magazine. January 25, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Lago, Amanda (February 24, 2022). "TONEEJAY on making music: 'When you know what you exist for, you just keep going'". Rappler. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  4. ↑ Zinampan, Tristan (September 30, 2020). "Munimuni goes on hiatus". Rappler. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  5. ↑ Abanes, Mariel (June 10, 2021). "Munimuni return from hiatus with new song 'Maligaya' and announce departure of TJ de Ocampo". NME. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Nicart, Lyka (March 4, 2024). "Rising OPM stars owe spotlight to TikTok". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  7. 1 2 Garcia, Joseph Emmanuel (March 4, 2024). "Making music in the social media era". BusinessWorld. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Watch Toneejay Perform An Acoustic Version of "711"". Billboard Philippines. December 27, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  9. ↑ Cerezo, Anna (January 14, 2024). "Indie artist TONEEJAY overwhelmed by success of '711'". Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  10. ↑ Crucillo, Karen Juliane (November 12, 2024). "Singer Toneejay is now a father". GMA News. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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