Young Blood Neet is on a commercial run with Believe Music Philippines, releasing singles, touring, and promoting to the point where his stardom is no longer debatable.

His "bar" (rap term) sounds smooth, delivering powerful lines, propelled by his own sound, distinguishing him from his contemporaries such as Omar Baliw, Nik Makino, and Hev Abi.

Currently, the hip-hop artist has 2 million Spotify listeners, and his song "ILY" has 59 million streams, including its own TikTok challenge launched by TikTok duo Tito Abdul and Tito Marsy.

In an interview with the entertainment press, the popular rapper acknowledged that he didn't put much effort into the smash song "ILY," saying, “‘Yung song na ‘yun — kapag pakikinggan niyo ‘yung ibang music ko — sobrang layo nun. Complex kasi ang music ko. ‘Yung song na ‘yun, sobrang simple lang. Kung ano pa ‘yung hindi mo pinaghandaan o pinagplanuhan, ‘yun pa ang pumutok.”

Young Blood Neet meets the press to talk about his latest song ‘Good Girl’ under Believe Music Philippines. Josh Mercado

A hardworking artist, YB Neet, began writing his own songs during the pandemic, which kindled his passion for that way of life.

“Nag-start din ako sa teatro. Sa music, nalalabas ko ‘yung expression ko. Kaya siguro naghi-hit ‘yung mga ginagawa kong music ay dahil sa authenticity,” he told ABS-CBN News.

“Pandemic noon at nagsulat lang ako ng kanta,” he added.

When asked who inspired him as an artist, the Pinoy rapper highlighted Inozent One, who died last May.

“Nag-influence sa akin si Inozent One from Juan Thugs. Naalala ko noong bata ako, pinapakinggan ko siya. Kaya ako nandito kasi ‘yung batang ako, ito ang gusto niya,” he shared with ABS-CBN News. 

There is a heated dispute in the Philippines' rap community concerning the title "king of hip-hop," with Arkin Magalona, the son of the late Francis Magalona, reacting to Andrew E's list of requirements for an artist to be called king.

YB Neet gave his thoughts, telling ABS-CBN News, “Para sa akin, ‘yung king is kung may sense ba ‘yung sinasabi mo or may matututunan ba kami sa music mo. Ganoon ko siya nakikita. Kung walang sense ang music mo, hindi ka king.”

The young rapper has released his new song "Good Girl," which he dedicates to all the girls who make sure to treat boys with respect.

“‘Yung ‘Good Girl,’ kanta ko siya sa mga babae na nire-respect nila ‘yung mga lalaki. For me, ‘yung good girl or dream girl, kine-create siya. Ikaw ‘yung magmo-mold, gagabayan mo siya papunta sa pagiging good girl,” he said.

YB Neet finished the press conference by thanking his supporters and revealing his greatest achievement as an artist.

“Higit sa pera, ang na-achieve ko ay nakilala ko nang maaga ‘yung sarili ko. ‘Yun naman talaga ang binabiyahe ng bawat isa sa atin — ‘yung makilala ang sarili. Nakilala ko kung paano ako nagre-react, ganito pala akong klaseng tao. Parang naging aware ako. ‘Yun ang kino-consider kong achievement. Mas importante ‘yun kaysa pera,” he ended.

Meet rising Pinoy hip-hop star YB Neet