Born and raised in San Francisco, CA, Dutch/Filipino artist, singer, and songwriter Acoya brings a refreshing take on modern Pop and R&B. At a young age, he was captivated by music legends such as Michael Jackson and John Legend, and would memorize lyrics and choreography throughout his youth. Even then he had an aptitude and ear for music, but didn’t start writing or recording music himself until he was 18.

As a freshman in college, songwriting began as an outlet to express himself, but quickly transformed into a passion that changed his life. He first became attracted to the smooth sound of contemporary R&B, and then later expanded his sound towards Pop, where he’s since been able to cultivate his musical style. After graduating from UC Davis with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, he decided to pursue his music career full-time.

Now living in Los Angeles, CA, Acoya is currently being mentored by Grammy award-winning producer duo Stargate at LAAMP, a 9-month bootcamp for musicians. He also works as a signed model with Scout Talent and Model Agency. 

Boasting silky vocals, a smooth blend of Pop, R&B, and Hip-Hop-inspired flows, and exciting production, Acoya has created a lane all for himself.