Raised in Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines, Justin de Dios, 25, is an alumnus of De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde in Malate, Manila, Metro Manila. Mononymously known as Justin, he is one of the five members of the Filipino boy band SB19.
On February 29, 2024, Justin released his single “surreal”, which marked his debut as a solo artist. Recently, he released his version of the Maroon 5 song “Sunday Morning“.
Released on November 8, 2004, “Sunday Morning” is the fourth single from Maroon 5’s debut studio album “Songs About Jane“. It was written by Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael.
According to Justin, “Sunday Morning” is one of his personal favorites and one of his go-to karaoke staples since childhood. He said he was supposed to perform the song in the Asian leg of SB19’s PAGTATAG! World Tour but the shows got cancelled as the band was resolving some internal issues.
“We took the chance to drop it as one of my solo releases and the rest, as they say, is history,” Justin said. “The response from the fans was overwhelming that we decided to release it officially on DSPs. We really owe it up to our supporters for the positive reception.”
SB19 started the PAGTATAG! World Tour in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on June 24, 2023. It will resume in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on April 24, 2024, continue in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan on April 29, 2024 and end from May 18-19, 2024 in Quezon City.
Justin’s “Sunday Morning” version is now available on all streaming platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. It was produced by RADKIDZ’s Josue, who turned it into a contemporary jam complementing Justin’s personality as an artist.
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