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Di Ka Sayang

"Di Ka Sayang" (English: "You Are Not Worthless") is a song by Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben, composed by lead vocalists Paolo Benjamin and Miguel Benjamin Guico. It was released on November 6, 2020.[1][2][3] Since its release, the song suddenly hit No. 1 on Spotify's Philippines Top 50 playlist.[4][5]

"Di Ka Sayang"
Single by Ben&Ben
ReleasedNovember 6, 2020 (2020-11-06)
Recorded2020
Length4:14
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Paolo Benjamin Guico
  • Miguel Benjamin Guico
Producer(s)
  • Jean Paul Verona
  • Poch Baretto
  • Toni Muñoz
  • Patricia Lasaten
  • Keifer Cabugao
Ben&Ben singles chronology
"Nakikinig Ka Ba sa Akin"
(2020) 		"Di Ka Sayang"
(2020) 		"Inevitable"
(2021)
Music video
"Di Ka Sayang" on YouTube

Background

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But sometimes, hearing the words "di ka sayang" (you are not worthless) and "tanggap kita" (I accept you) is all we need to begin our journey of healing, and embracing our true self, especially if we've come from a place of feeling hopeless and worthless.

Ben&Ben, Twitter (November 2020)[6][7]

Led by twins Paolo Benjamin and Miguel Benjamin Guico, Ben&Ben released a teaser on social media as part of the band's "new era" on October 30, 2020.[8]

The song's composition, according to Paolo, was inspired by a conversation he had with brother Miguel during one of their shows in 2019. As the band reached No. 1 on Spotify's Philippines Top 50, the band took to Twitter in a series of tweets addressing on self-acceptance and self-care.

Release

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As being announced, the single was set to release at midnight on November 6. However, due to technical difficulties, the band uploaded a video version of the single on their official Facebook page minutes before midnight. By the day, the single was later on made available on digital platforms.[9]

Music video

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The music video of the song was directed by Jorel Lising, responsible for the direction of the music video of Pagtingin, and was released on November 9, 2020.[10][11] The music video shows each member performing in various settings with Kintsugi artform as the background, moving to dim spaces, and performing together in a well illuminated room in the end.[12][13]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref.
2021 34th Awit Awards Favorite Song of the Year Nominated [14][15][16][17]
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist Nominated
Record of the Year Won
Best Inspirational Recording Won

References

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  1. ^ "Ben&Ben to drop new single 'Di Ka Sayang' at midnight". GMA News Online. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  2. ^ Acosta, Zofiya (6 November 2020). "Ben&Ben's new single 'Di Ka Sayang' is a pop-rock empowerment anthem". preen.ph. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  3. ^ "LISTEN: Ben&Ben marks new era with song, 'Di Ka Sayang'". Rappler. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  4. ^ "Ben&Ben's latest single 'Di Ka Sayang' hits #1 on Spotify Philippines' Top 50". Rappler. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  5. ^ Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick (8 November 2020). "'Di Ka Sayang' hits No. 1 on Spotify". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Ben&Ben on Twitter". Twitter. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  7. ^ "Ben&Ben on Twitter". Twitter. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Ben&Ben on Twitter". Twitter. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  9. ^ "Ben&Ben trends as latest single 'Di Ka Sayang' drops". GMA News Online. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  10. ^ "WATCH: Ben&Ben releases music video for 'Di Ka Sayang'". Rappler. 9 November 2020. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  11. ^ "Ben&Ben drops music video for 'Di Ka Sayang'". GMA News Online. 9 November 2020. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 9 November 2020.
  12. ^ Arias, Jacqueline (10 November 2020). "Watch Ben&Ben perform anthemic new single 'Di Ka Sayang' in its music video". NME Asia. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
  13. ^ "Entertainment News (11/13/20) - Ben&Ben releases video for 'Di Ka Sayang'". BusinessWorld. 13 November 2020. Archived from the original on 5 December 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  14. ^ "LIST: Awit Awards 2021 winners". ABS-CBN News. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  15. ^ "Awit Awards 2021: Unique, SB19, Leanne & Naara, Zild, Ben&Ben among finalists". Rappler. 5 November 2021. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  16. ^ "Here's how you can vote for your favorite artists at the 34th Awit Awards". Bandwagon Asia. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  17. ^ "SB19, Ben&Ben, Clara Benin and more nominated for 34th Awit Awards' Peoples' Voice categories". NME. 28 October 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
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