AJ Rafael

About

Filipino-American singer and multi-instrumentalist whose career was sparked by his popular YouTube channel. He self-released the EP's Juicebox and Beautiful Escape. His debut LP, Red Roses, came out in June 2011.

Before Fame

He was born in Moreno Valley, California and auditioned for American Idol in 2005. He created his YouTube channel the next year.

Trivia

He was nominated to take part in Billboard's Battle of the Bands along with artists like Lightning Love in 2011.

Family Life

He has sisters named Jasmine and Justine. He's lived in Riverside, California. He got engaged to Alyssa Navarro in December 2020. 

Associated With

He and Jennifer Chung have both performed at the annual charity concert Music Speaks.