"Binibini" (lit. 'Young Woman') is a song by Filipino singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo from his debut studio album, Episode (2021). It was released for streaming on March 26, 2021, via Island Records Philippines and UMG Philippines.[1] Written and produced by Tabudlo, the Tagalog lyrics symbolize love as a dance, and tells of feelings and first times, showing the whole cycle of romance, including heartbreak.
| "Binibini" | ||||
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| Single by Zack Tabudlo | ||||
| from the album Episode | ||||
| Language | Filipino | |||
| Released | March 26, 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:41 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Zack Tabudlo | |||
| Producer(s) | Zack Tabudlo | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Binibini" on YouTube | ||||
The song was a commercial success, as it made it into the top of local Spotify Philippines charts. It broke the record for the longest-running number 1 local track by a Filipino RADAR artist on the Philippines Top 50 Chart with six weeks, and gained global footing by topping the charts for four consecutive weeks on Global Viral.
A music video was released on April 12, 2021. Later that year, a remix, "Binibini (Last Day On Earth)", was released as a duet with James TW and features rewritten English lyrics.
Composition
edit"Binibini" is a kundiman[1] tune with a length of 3 minutes and 41 seconds.[2] It features a sound of 1990s alternative rock in the bridge, where it incorporates alternative rock-styled guitar effects and melodies, according to Manilla Bulletin, who believed it accompanies the track's vibe very well.[1][3] The publication also thought it had a "modern singer-songwriter flair" that created the song's "uniquely arresting sound".[1]
In a press release, Tabudlo revealed that he had written ‘Binibini’ at the peak of a romantic relationship with a former lover. He said "She was the binibini that I would dance with in the middle of the rain, in the middle of a chaos, or whatever’s happening around us.”[4] He likened the song to the mutual connection between two persons romantically swept away with each other, but are “waiting for the right moment to say what they feel.”[3]
Critical reception
editRolling Stone featured the song in its "10 Songs From International Hitmakers You Should Have on Your Radar".[5]
Commercial performance
editIn 2021, "Binibini" broke the record for the longest-running number 1 local track by a Filipino RADAR artist (an international program for emerging artists) on the Spotify Philippines' Top 50 Chart with six weeks, and gained a global audience by topping the charts for four consecutive weeks on Global Viral. In a few months, it had amassed 18.3 million streams on Spotify.[6] It also entered the Spotify Viral charts of five foreign countries, namely Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.[7] It ended 2021 as Spotify Wrapped's Most Streamed Song in the Philippines.[8]
On February 15, 2022, Billboard launched the Philippines Songs chart as part of its Hits of the World collection, in which "Binibini" debuted at number 13.[9] It then peaked at number 9 on the week dated April 16.[10] "Binibini" charted for 18 weeks in total, making its last appearance on the week ending on June 18, 2022.[11]
Music video
editThe music video for "Binibini" was directed by Dan Villegas and premiered on April 12, 2021. It stars Seth Fedelin and Andrea Brillantes as a young couple about to break up. Together, they relive the moments they've shared throughout the relationship as time rewinds all the way back to the day they first met.[4] This includes a scene in which the lovers dance in the rain.[12] Throughout the video, Tabudlo performs in heavy rain symbolizing his own experiences with a previous lover.[4]
The music video topped the YouTube Trending charts for several weeks.[7] As of March 21, 2024, the music video has 45 million views on YouTube.[13]
Other versions
edit"Binibini" has been covered by grentperez and the a cappella group Filharmonic.[14][15]
James TW version
editIn April 2021, James TW, known for his hit single “When You Love Someone”, released a cover of "Binibini" on TikTok. Tabudlo then shared the cover, leading to a collaboration between them, as they also shared the same label, Island Records.[16][17] On June 7, 2021, Tabudlo shared a clip on Twitter of their collaboration.[18] On June 11, "Binibini (Last Day on Earth)" was released, with rewritten English lyrics.[19]
Credits and personnel
editCredits are adapted from UMG Philippines.[20]
- Zack Tabudlo – lead vocals, backing vocals, producer, mixing engineer, mastering
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Philippines (Billboard)[11] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Zack Tabudlo's 'Binibini' Serenades Us with a Reimagined Kundiman". Manila Bulletin. April 12, 2021. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Tabudlo, Zack (March 13, 2021). "'Binibini'". Apple Music (US). Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Zack Tabudlo Unleashes His Latest Single "Binibini"". HYPNOTICASIA. March 28, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c Chong, Yoke Ming (April 13, 2021). "Zack Tabudlo releases heartbreaking music video for 'Binibini'". NME. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Brown, Ted (July 28, 2021). "Here Are 10 Songs From International Hitmakers You Should Have on Your Radar". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Lifestyle, Manila Standard (June 5, 2021). "Young Pinoys on top: Zack Tabudlo's 'Binibini' breaks record on Spotify". Manila Standard. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Biong, Ian (July 29, 2021). "Zack Tabudlo's 'Binibini' featured in Rolling Stone list of int'l hits". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Fernandez, Jenny (November 30, 2023). "All Of Spotify Wrapped's Most Streamed Song In Philippines". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "Philippines Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "Philippines Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 12, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Philippines Songs – Billboard". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 26, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "Here's the Story Behind That Rain Scene in the Music Video of Zack Tabudlo's Hit 'Binibini'". Esquire. November 24, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Zack Tabudlo - Binibini (Official Music Video), retrieved March 21, 2024
- ^ grentperez - binibini (zack tabudlo cover), retrieved March 21, 2024
- ^ Binibini (Zack Tabudlo) - RJ dela Fuente ft. The Filharmonic, retrieved March 21, 2024
- ^ "WATCH: British singer James TW covers Zack Tabudlo's 'Binibini'". GMA News Online. April 21, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Rossane (June 23, 2011). "Zack Tabudlo and James TW are a match made on TikTok". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "Zack Tabudlo teams up with James TW for 'Binibini (Last Day on Earth)' – listen". Zack Tabudlo teams up with James TW for 'Binibini (Last Day on Earth)' – listen | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. June 7, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Chong, Yoke Ming (June 11, 2021). "Zack Tabudlo releases English rewrite of 'Binibini' with James TW". NME. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ Zack Tabudlo - Binibini (Lyric Video), retrieved March 21, 2024