Since he was just three years old, Nick Vera Perez has been singing for “piso” — literally one peso at a time.
“Parte ng buhay ko rin: music. Alam mo, since I was age 3, kumakanta na ako ng mga kanta. Sa restaurant namin, binabayaran ako ng piso. Sa isang gabi, nakaka-81 pesos ako. Imagine, that’s 1980. 81 pesos, ang laki no’n di ba? Siguro ngayon, mga 10,000 or 20,000. So, malaki pasasalamat ko,” he shared during a recent media conference in Quezon City for his homecoming and to kickstart his month-long promotion for his new album and nationwide tour.
(Music is also part of my life. You know, since I was 3 years old, I was already singing songs. In our restaurant, I would be paid one peso per song. In one night, I could earn 81 pesos. Imagine, that was in 1980. 81 pesos was a lot back then, right? Probably today that would be 10,000 or 20,000 pesos. So, I’m very thankful.)
This early experience was more than a childhood hustle—it shaped Nick’s passion for music and his appreciation for the value of hard work and perseverance.
How her mother shaped his music
More than just earning from singing, Nick credits his mother’s loving guidance for shaping his values.
“Tinuruan niya talaga akong maging pasensyoso,” he continued. “Tinuruan din ako ni Mama paano rumespeto sa mga babae, kaya pag minahal ko ang isang ina, mahal ko yung lahat ng mga babae, lalo na yung mga nanay.”
(She really taught me to be patient. Mama also taught me how to respect women, so when I love a mother, I love all women, especially mothers.)
These lessons remain deeply ingrained in Nick’s character and are reflected in the heartfelt themes of his music.
Nick’s nursing background further deepened his admiration for the sacred role of mothers.
“Imagine, ha, sa nursing, nakita namin yung paano magluwal ng baby—live—nakakaantig yon! Kaya every time I hear a pregnant woman, ang saya-saya ko kasi they’re carrying another life na hindi kayang-kayang gawin ng mga lalaki. But that’s not to disqualify men either, kasi kailangan sila ng women.”
(Imagine, in nursing, we saw live childbirth—it was very touching! So every time I hear a pregnant woman, I feel so happy because they’re carrying another life, something men can’t do. But that’s not to disqualify men either, because women need men.)
This profound respect for life and motherhood resonates deeply in his music and outreach efforts.
His craft speaks from the heart
This foundation of love and respect flows through his music, especially in his fourth all-original OPM album, Parte Ng Buhay Ko. Originally released online in 2022, the album features nine heartfelt songs written by composer Adonis Tabanda that explore themes of love, hope, healing, and life’s many emotions.
After an active start to May with appearances on NET25’s EAT Connect Na and Letters & Music, Eagle FM 95.5’s John Lemon On Air, DWAN Radio’s Eto Pala Ang Latest (E.P.A.L), a touching Mother’s Day celebration at KCC Mall de Zamboanga alongside his mother Visitacion Tan, and a charity outreach with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Nick is preparing for more upcoming performances.
He is scheduled to perform live at Robinsons Novaliches on May 18, followed by a special guest appearance on the WISH 107.5 Bus on May 21. Additional shows at Sta. Lucia Mall on May 23 and Isetann Recto on May 25 will feature Nick sharing the stage with Eternal Diva Ms. Evelyn O. Francia and rising artist Hannah Shayne.
Looking ahead, Nick is already working on his fifth studio album, a gospel collection titled Unafraid set for release in 2025, as well as a high-energy dance album planned for fall.
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