In an industry where many artists shy away from strong opinions about politics, gender, or identity, Cattski stands apart. As a singer‑songwriter, producer, educator, and founder of Room 11 Studios, she has always embraced the deeper role of putting forth a message, making space, and sparking connections that matter.
For Cattski, Pride has always been more than a word. It’s an evolution. At first, her music didn’t openly speak to queerness. “Even as a queer person, I didn’t intentionally make it a focus,” she explains. “My songs have always been about basic human emotion — human‑to‑human connections, regardless of gender or labels.”
Over time, that approach grew into something deeper. Years ago, she organized a movement in Cebu for the LGBTQIA+ community, rallying for visibility and belonging. And last year, she celebrated this shift inward by releasing a song called ‘Pride’, a reminder that True Pride can just be living authentically. “It’s internal,” she shares.
“True Pride can be pursuing your dreams, making music, and sharing your voice, no apologies.”
More Than Music: Cattski as a Queer Leader and Mentor
Today, she finds Pride in focusing inward and making space for others. “I came to realize that True Pride can be making space for younger artists to rise,” she reflects. “Helping them find their sound, guiding them, making sure they don’t make the same mistakes I did — that’s a quieter, but equally radical, form of Pride.”
Evolution is something Cattski embraces in every part of her life. Over the years, she has evolved from a solo voice to a guiding force for younger generations. Through Room 11 Studios, an audio services and music production house she founded, she has built a space where new artists can thrive. This mission goes far beyond producing records. It’s about nurturing the next generation of creatives.
This Pride Month, Room 11 is hosting “Little Voices, Big Dreams” — a fun singing and recording workshop for kids, designed to build confidence and spark creativity.
For her, Pride now shines in moments where she can give back, nurturing new talent and sharing lessons learned the hard way. “Pride isn’t just about being seen anymore,” she reflects. “It’s about making sure others have the space and support to rise.”
Making an Impact — Loud or Quiet
It’s a shift from the spotlight to the sidelines, but one that leaves a lasting mark. A reminder that both the loud and the quiet can ignite change, and that True Pride is found in passing the torch to those who will carry it forward.
I’ve been one of those who came under Cattski’s wing, and many of the lessons I learned from her still guide me today. I watched her stand her ground as both a queer person and a woman in a male‑dominated industry — never letting any man mansplain or diminish her voice. It’s a strength she doesn’t wear as armor, but as a quiet, unshakable force, reminding the rest of us to stay true, stay strong, and make space for ourselves and others.
Photography Kyrra Kho | Makeup Shun Romarate | Hair Erwin Padin | Location Room Eleven
