Quick Facts
Birth Name: Felip Jhon Suson
Solo Stage Name: FELIP
Group Member Stage Name: Ken (SB19)
Birth Date: January 12, 1997
Hometowns: Lakewood & Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur
Current Base: Metro Manila
Status: Active
Languages: Filipino, English, Bisaya
Additional Skills: music production, music video production, song composition, styling, fashion design, sports
Genre: Hip-hop, Multi-genre
Photo: Rocksta MV
About FELIP
Felip Jhon Suson is a dynamic Filipino artist recognized both as FELIP in his solo endeavors and as Ken, a key member of the globally acclaimed P-pop group SB19. He holds the significant roles of main dancer, lead vocalist, and lead rapper within SB19, a group known for their powerful dance songs and heartfelt ballads.
Felip’s musical journey began early, deeply rooted in his family’s involvement in church in his home province of Zamboanga del Sur. As the son and grandson of pastors, he was exposed to gospel music from a young age. His uncle, a church performer, served as his initial musical influence.
Despite this early connection to music, Felip initially pursued studies in Architecture. He attended Cagayan de Oro College, and later the Technological Institute of the Philippines. However, his passion for performance soon took precedence, leading him to become actively involved in various dance cover groups, notably Xcite in Cagayan de Oro and Amigo7 in Metro Manila.
In 2018, driven by his deep-seated love for performing, Felip made a life-changing decision to audition at ShowBT, a Korean entertainment company. After six months of intensive training, he officially debuted as the fifth member of SB19, marking the beginning of his professional music career.
Felip eventually began carving out a distinct solo identity under the mononym FELIP. His solo works, released under Warner Music Philippines, showcase a more experimental and personal musical style tapping into a diverse range of genres including hip-hop, rap, pop, R&B, and rock. His solo debut came in September 2021 with the release of “Palayo”, a slow R&B track that paid homage to his Bisaya roots.
The year 2022 marked a significant milestone in his solo career when he became the first Philippine representative and Southeast Asian artist to perform for the Grammy Global Spin, featuring his Philippine mythology-themed single, “Bulan”. This track, blending hip-hop, rap, and rock with indigenous Filipino elements, showcased his artistic versatility.
Felip’s solo discography includes his debut EP, COM•PLEX, released in February 2023, which features a heavier hip-hop and rock-influenced sound. He further solidified his solo presence with his first full-length album, 7sins, released in July 2024, a nine-track album exploring human shortcomings. He has also released original singles “Kanako” and “Fake Faces”, and his official rendition of the classic “Moving Closer”.
For collaborative work, Felip has worked with PLAYERTWO on the tracks “FLYYY” and “Pagdali”, and Japanese producer SKY-HI for the multi-artist track “ID”.
Beyond music, Felip is a burgeoning entrepreneur, serving as CEO of his streetwear brand, SUPERIOR SON, which launched in November 2021 and has seen rapid success with sold-out releases. His distinctive fashion sense has also earned him recognition in publications like Vogue and Nylon, marking him as a rising fashion icon.
With his diverse talents and unwavering dedication, Felip continues to make a significant impact on the Philippine and international music and fashion scenes.
Videos
Albums
- COM.PLEX (2023)
- COM.PLEX Superior Sessions Live (2023)
- 7sins (2024)
Singles
- Palayo (2021)
- Bulan (2022)
- Moving Closer (2023)
- Kanako (2023)
- Fake Faces (2024)
- Moving Closer (From the Cafe – 2025)
Collaborations
- Pangga Remix (Matthaios – 2021)
- FLYYY (PLAYERTWO – 2024)
- Pagdali (PLAYERTWO – 2024)
- ID (SKY-HI, RYOKI, RYUKI, JIMMY – 2025)
- KAWASAKI (ONE OR EIGHT, thủy – 2025)
Special Release
- Mistletoe (YouTube Cover – 2023)
Awards
- Wish Music Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2023
- Wish Music Awards Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year (Palayo – 2023)
- Wish Music Awards Hip-hop Performance of the Year (Rocksta – 2024)
- Wish Music Awards Rock / Alternative ng of the Year (Kanako – 2025)
- Spotify Top Bisdak Song (Kanako – 2024)
- MYX Music Awards Rock Video of the Year (Fake Faces – 2024)
- PPOP Music Awards Top Performing Artist of the Year (2023)
- PPop Music Awards Regional Song of the Year (Kanako – 2024)
- Push Awards Breakthrough Music Artist (2023)
- PUBG Mobile Ambassador of the Year (2024)
- Village Pipol Choice Awards Fashion Influencer of the Year (2021, 2022, 2023)
- Village Pipol Choice Awards Fashion Influencer Hall of Fame (2024)
Nominations
- Wish Music Awards Song Collaboration of the Year with PLAYERTWO (2025)
- Wish Music Awards Artist of the Year (2025)
- PPOP Music Awards Male Soloist of the Year (2023)
- PPOP Music Awards Artist of the Year (2024)
- PPOP Music AwardsSolo Artist of the Year (2024)
- PPOP Music Awards Concert of the Year (7sins the Album Concert – 2024)
- PPOP Music Awards Album of the Year (7sins – 2024)
- Awit Awards Best Instrumental Recording (Bulan – 2023)
- Awit Awards Best Cover Art (COM.PLEX – 2024)
- Channer R Radio Music Awards Best New Artist (2023)
Brand Ambassadorship
- PUBG Mobile Philippines
- Closeup Philippines
Perspective
FELIP’s vocal’s are an unforgettable sonic experience. Whether he pulls you into the abyss with his low rumbling notes or takes you into the stratosphere with his clean falsettos, he’ll keep you enchanted. It isn’t just his voice that’ll draw you in though; his uniquely electrifying artistry on stage will hook you for life.
Praise for the Artist
He is one of the most fantastic, stunning artists to ever come out of the Philippines.
– Matthew J. Ruys
Independent Music Professional
Music Matters Live
You’re one of the most authentic people we know.
– Robi Domingo
Show Host
ASAP Natin To
Even his artistry feels defiant, a refusal to conform and soften himself for the sake of easy consumption.
– VMAN SEA
Read more praise for the artist here.
Contact
- facebook.com/felipsuperior
- x.com/felipsuperior
- instagram.com/felipsuperior
- youtube.com/felipsuperior
Bookings
Listen
Apple Music
On Instagram
Trivia
- Ken is Felip’s nickname. At one point, he also went by the name Keun during his dance cover days.
- Ken’s fan house name under the A’TIN, the SB19 fandom is Manukan (poultry), and his fans are called sisiws (chicks).
- Of all the SB19 members, Felip had the shortest training period before debuting at just six months.
- Felip also has fans outside of the SB19 fanbase. Two groups of his solo stans are called Fstans and Aliens.
- He is quite athletic, having been a varsity player for sepak takraw in high school. He also plays basketball, table tennis, volleyball, soccer and billiards.
- He loves anime and manga.
- He has served as the stylist for the music video FLYYY and for SB19’s guesting at Showtime.
Posted: March 3, 2025