Yel Portillo

Viriel Portillo Banaag, known as Yel, is a talented self-taught artist, producer, and songwriter. Born in Surigao City, Philippines, and raised in Delaware, USA, Yel's musical journey started in high school. He joined the Technology Student Association's club, where he discovered his passion for music production.

Yel's dedication shone through as he competed in various competitions at state and national conferences. Representing Caesar Rodney High School, his team secured 2nd place in Music Production at the State conference. Despite not achieving the same success at Nationals, Yel remained undeterred.

After leaving high school, Yel continued pursuing music. Collaborating with friends, he created music in his home studio setup using tools like Logic Pro X and Soundtrap. To further his education, Yel earned his high school diploma through James H. Groves. Currently, he attends Delaware Technical Community College, majoring in Information Technology and Networking.