Ruzcel Beltran has come a long way. Mendira first met this shy teenager in April 2020, who managed to reinvent himself with boundless enthusiasm. Now, his presence is becoming constant on social media and slowly making a name as an engaging artist.
This solo artist, songwriter, and vlogger from Dinalupihan, Bataan is taking his craft seriously. His genre are country/blues, experimental music, love song, and pinoy acoustic rock.
Ruzcel sets his eyes on composing more songs and has already released ‘Liwanag Ng Buwan’, ‘Be My Only One’, and ‘Landas’. While ‘Gumugulong Isipan’ is set for launch any time now.
Ruzcel started strumming the guitar in 2011. “Na-encourage ako ng pinsan ko na si Mark Joseph Halili. In 2012, I began to play seriously.”
“My career started in 2014 when I was still in a band called ‘Unknown’ as bahista. Eh, guitarist ako di ba? Pero pinagpatuloy ko pa rin. Noong una ay nahirapan ako mag-adjust. Pero nang tumagal ay naging OK na naman.
“Then in 2015 ang first gig namin. Two days lang yung practice kaya kinagabihan ay bokya ang kinalabasan, Hahaha. Buti tatlong songs lang ang tinugtog namin. Sintunado pa kami noon. Pero masaya!”.
In 2016, Ruzcel auditioned for a noontime show contest. “I tried to join Eat Bulaga’s Music Hero. I was a fingerstyle guitarist that time. But the chance was not for me. So, sabi ko sa sarili ko – ‘that’s life’.”
From there, Ruzcel had series of exciting gigs by joining other bands, including one in school. “Dati nag gi-gig din ako sa Bean Box kasama ng mga ka-banda.”
He also joined a contest called PGT (Pentor Got Talent) and landed as among the top contestants.
In 2019, he had a short-lived reunion with his former band, now known as ‘Project D’. But in his heart, he wanted to go solo.
“Sa dami ng experience ko sa pagiging musician, ang Mendira Media lang talaga ang muling bumuhay sa akin para ipagpatuloy ang aking journey”, says Ruzcel.
He was referring to the exclusive vlog he did for Mendira that gained 8.2 thousand views, and a recent online gig with Musikang Lokal with 525 views.
Ruzcel is also collaborating with other amazing artists and YouTubers as part of the online Quaranteam Band – Haruki Matsuo, Ian Joshua, Joseph Bernardino, Ash Tone. Plus mentorship from veteran musician Vhojieson Ajel and advice from Mendira Founder VP Ragus.
“At gusto ko din po magpasalamat sa family at mga pinsan ko, at sa GF ko na tumutulong at patuloy na sumusuporta sa akin.”
His advice to aspiring artists is to take things positively. “Isa din po ako sa mga mababa ang pinagsimulan sa music industry. Kaya ang maipapayo ko sa mga kapwa musikero at artist ay huwag kayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Magpatuloy lang sa inyong mga gustong gawin. Kung nahihirapan kayo sa isang bagay like audio recording, songwriting, at melody – just take a break muna at pag- aralan ninyo kung papaano mabibigyan ng solution ang problema.”
“Yung development naman kasi ay hindi instant. Kaya huwag madaliin. Take things slowly. And prayer is the best key. Tinuro yan sa akin ng Mendira sa mga advice na binigay nila sa akin. Ang payo na iyon ay nakatulong sa akin, so bakit hindi ko i-share di ba?”
His message for Mendira Media: “Taos-puso po akong nagpapasalamat sa Mendira. Dahil sa kanila maraming na enhance sa pagkatao ko at sa skill ko. Kung hindi dahil sa kanila, hindi ako sisigla muli bilang musikero. More power to all of you.”
Today, Ruzcel is kept busy with various activities. “I have a YouTube channel called Ruzcel’s TV Vlogs. I’m doing music covers and also creating my own songs. Nagsisimula pa lang naman ako at dadagdagan ko pa ang matututunan sa aking music journey.”
Ruzcel never fails to amaze us every single day. We get to see the progress of his career, making us contented that this young artist is focused on making his dreams come true. More success!
