FELIP JHON SUSON
Felip Jhon Suson (born January 12, 1997), also known by his stage name Ken and by his mononym Felip, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, dancer, and producer. He is the main dancer and lead vocalist of the Filipino boy band SB19 managed under ShowBT Philippines. He is the founder of record label FELIP, and is the CEO, creative director and lead designer for fashion brand Superior Son.
BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Felip Jhon Suson was born on January 12, 1997, in Pagadian, the capital city of the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. He is the second-born child, and has an older sister. He originally wanted to be an architect, but decided to pursue dancing. He studied architecture at the Technological Institute of the Philippines.
2018: SB19
CAREER
On July 15, 2018, Ken was introduced as the fifth member of ShowBT Entertainment's new boy group, SB19. He became the main dancer and lead vocalist of the group. He has co-written and released track with SB19: "Go Up" (2018)
2021
SOLO ACTIVITIES
On September 18, Ken just made his official solo debut with “Palayo” (Away). He goes by the mononym Felip for his solo project, explores a left-field R&B direction in “Palayo,” a marked departure from the high-octane pop style his band's well known for. The Vispop track dropped with a self-executive-produced companion visual (called “mood film”) starring himself in high-fashion ensembles.On November 26, Ken launched his self-established clothing line called “Superior Son”.On December 19, HipHopDX Asia, an online magazine of hip hop music included "Palayo" on the list of the Top 20 best hip hop and R&B Songs of Asia.
2022
BULAN
On May 28, Ken released his new single "Bulan", a comeback single under his mononym Felip. It was originally due for release on May 15 in conjunction with a rare blood moon phenomenon. "Bulan" was written and composed by Felip. Compared to his debut single "Palayo", a chill, smooth R&B and sexy groovy Vispop track. "Bulan" is more experimental and aggressive sound, reminiscent of hip-hop tracks that are often used in krumping with influence of rock music and mix with Filipino ethnic elements. It talks about recognizing that powerful being within and not letting other people consume their own light. It shows the darker, more confrontational side of self-love. It is also about how negativity is being normalized.
