Zach Tabudlo signs deal with US-based Mercury Records

Filipino singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo took to social media to share a major milestone in his career.

On Instagram, Tabudlo announced that he is now part of the U.S.-based recording label Mercury Records.

In a heartfelt post, the Paano and Nangangamba hitmaker reflected on his journey from childhood dreams to reality.

"After so many years in the making, we’re finally here. It’s funny how quickly life can turn around—from being a normal kid in the Philippines writing songs in my tiny room after school to now being signed by one of the biggest record labels in America," he wrote. "Your boy is now officially signed with Mercury Records US," he added.

Tabudlo described the opportunity as a surreal dream, especially the possibility of working with international music artists like Zayn Malik and Post Malone.

"It’s honestly such a surreal experience to be a part of an incredible roster alongside all my heroes. (Yes, I am crying as I write this post—bro, I’m in the same roster as POST MALONE AND ZAYN MALIK, like BRO WHAT?!). I'd like to truly thank Mercury US, UMG, my core team, my family, and above all, I want to thank all of you. Thank you for all the years of support, love, and, of course, for listening, crying, dancing, and shouting your hearts out with the music and stories I've created. You all are the reason I started my journey in music, and I truly couldn’t have done it without you," he wrote.

To close his post, Tabudlo teased an upcoming project.

"Big things are coming up!! And I can’t wait for you guys to hear what I've been working on! I love you and thank you for sticking with me on this journey. We just got started. On that note… I know it’s been half a year with no music—wait till you see tomorrow," he hinted.

Tabudlo has become one of the country’s biggest hitmakers with chart-topping songs such as Paano, Habang Buhay, Binibini, and Nangangamba.

Aside from his solo hits, he is known for collaborating with various Filipino artists, including James Reid, Bilkin, and Moira Dela Torre.

Mercury Records, under Universal Music Group since its inception in 1945, has released music across various genres, including rock, funk, R&B, doo-wop, soul, blues, pop, rock and roll, and jazz. In the U.S., it operates under Republic Records and is home to notable artists such as Zayn Malik, Post Malone, Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan, Dayglow, Bo Burnham, Lord Huron, Stephen Sanchez, and fellow Filipino artist Lyn Lapid.