“I sang my first ever song in its entirety on July 8, 2019,” said upcoming artist Rommel Salva Ynion. This was a few months after his 50th birthday. Indeed, until his golden year, Ynion was anything but a singer. He was a boxer and a businessman. He was a publisher, a politician, and a philanthropist. He was a journalist and a journeyman. But when the music found him, his transformation was both awesome and amazing. With the same vigor that have been the brand of his successes, Ynion willed his way into the music world. RSY kicked off his musical journey with videoke covers of old standards captured on cellphones. Soon, he formed a band -- A Bob and Above, a group of musicians sidelined by the pandemic. Some of the band’s music have already gone viral on social media. Ynion’s transition to professional music quickly followed. OPM hitmaker Vehnee Saturno, took the budding singer under his wings. Their initial offering, Sagwan, came out in the 3rd quarter of 2020.” A touching ballad of unrequited love, it was an immediate hit. The Sagwan album earned for Ynion a nomination for best new artist by the prestigious Aliw Awards. A second album was released recently. Babangon (To Rise) emerged from Saturno’s successful battle with Covid 19. In the album is a fresh take on the country’s favorite love song “Be My Lady.” On YouTube, Ynion’s version amassed over 230,000 views and counting. Another album is already in the works. Not bad for a 52-year old beginner. Not bad at all.