Backflips in a Restaurant is the debut studio album by Filipino-Australian singer and songwriter Grentperez. It was announced alongside its third single in January 2025 and released on 28 March 2025.[1]
Upon announcement Grentperez said "Growing up, I soaked up a lot of music from 70s soft rock, to 2000s R&B, Bossa nova, Indie, rap etc… This music effectively influenced my music making, and since my first release in 2021, I've been itching to explore and experiment with my sound. As a creative, I believe my job is to constantly explore and express myself, and with Backflips in a Restaurant I'm taking the steps to do just that."[1]
Doug Wallen from NME said "[Perez] delivers a debut album packed with relatable lyrics and catchy hooks" and called "2DK" the "standout single".[4]
Sarah Downs from Rolling Stone Australia said "grentperez delivers a nostalgic yet fresh sound on his debut album, flexing his charm with melodic love songs and infectious hooks that blend upbeat R&B, indie-folk, pop, and soft-rock — all with that signature soulful edge."[5]