Earl Agustin is a Filipino singer-songwriter from Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental. He was discovered in 2021 following his appearance in a Coke Studio special, which led to his signing with Vicor Music. In February 2023, he released his debut single under the record label, "Dalangin", which was followed with the release of "Tibok" that same year. In 2024, Agustin released "Dito Sa'kin" and "Aya". Both singles were followed up by "Pag Ibig ng Ikaw at Ako" in 2025, when "Tibok" also gained significant attention after being featured in the Philippine television series, Ang Mutya ng Section E, leading to the track going viral on social media. This surge in popularity contributed to its success on record charts, peaking atop the Philippines Hot 100, Top Philippine Songs, and Official Philippines Chart and reaching the Billboard Global Excl. US. Earl has cited VST & Company and Apo Hiking Society , as well as the musical duo Silk Sonic as key influences on his music. He has expressed a particular affinity for the Manila Sound and the musical styles of the 1970s and 1980s. Drawing from these influences, Earl wrote "Tibok" in 2023, inspired by personal experiences. He has stated that the song was written as an emotional response to being ghosted, channeling his feelings into music. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Earl+Agustin">Read more on Last.fm</a>. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.