Derick Gernale, now rebranding himself as OC-J, steps into the spotlight with "OC-J: Back to This", his first solo concert—a stunning showcase of his many creative facets: dancer, choreographer, singer, composer, artist, storyteller, fashionista, seducer, and more.
And when you are all of that, how can you possibly deny yourself a stage?
A concert is many things—a production, a performance—but for OC-J, it became a personal journey, expressed through playful light, stirring visuals, relentless movement, and a soundscape that let every layer of his artistry surface.
His interview on DZMM, in which I first learned about his path as a performer and artist, showed itself on stage.
From among all his gifts, one took center stage: his voice. And that’s where the rebranding finds its truth. From Derick, the do-it-all, to OC-J—short for “Old Classic-John,” the singer-dancer who finds his core in mostly R&B music.
For nearly two hours, he held us fascinated, moving through genres primarily R&B and moods, performing solo, in duet, in ensemble, and always in motion—in stamina and style.
Then, just as we were fully hooked, he dropped the twist: he’s leaving again.
Was it goodbye? Or just another chapter in OC-J’s storytelling? Maybe that was his clever way of saying: "You’ll miss me. You’ll want more."
And we will.
So, OC-J, when you take your future steps, we will remember the music you have written and the Back to This concert you left behind. Just do not stay away for too long.
Congratulations on the fulfillment of a dream! When someone realizes an aspiration and shared, it inspires us all.
Ituloy ang paglalakbay!
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