Mona Gonzales

MONA is a Filipino singer-songwriter and music producer whose music combines emotional storytelling with nostalgic charm. She first gained recognition through anime and Japanese City Pop acapella covers while studying Medical Laboratory Science. When the pandemic delayed her board exams, she joined an entertainment company as a content creator. She later trained for a girl group project before pursuing a solo career. She debuted in 2022 with "Always Remember," followed by "Tagahanga" in 2023, a fan's quiet confession. Her 2024 EP, "Love, MONA," featured five songs exploring different shades of love, including "Boy from the 90s," a nostalgic ode to someone seemingly from a boyband poster. Her first independent release, "Leave Me Alone," marked a new chapter about choosing self-worth. MONA later established Midnight Groove Records and released "Too Much," a four-language single in English, Tagalog, Bisaya, and Japanese, followed by "Ask Me Now," a nostalgic City Pop song about the uncertainty between friendship and romance. On November 11, 2026, MONA releases her debut full-length album, "DS7: THIS CITY." Inspired by vivid dreams and personal memories, the 10-track album was written, composed, and conceptualized over nearly two years. Independently created, it reflects her creative freedom and quiet dedication. A voice from your favorite memory, MONA lives in a nostalgic future, where every song echoes the warmth of something once felt.