Homework Machine is the solo debut album of Zild Benitez, the frontman and bassist of IV of Spades. It was released on August 6, 2020, under Warner Music Philippines.[1]

Homework Machine
Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 6, 2020
Recorded2020
Genreelectro-pop
Length36:47
LabelWarner Music Philippines
Producer
  • Zild Benitez
Zild Benitez chronology
Homework Machine
(2020)
Huminga
(2021)
Singles from Homework Machine
  1. "Sinungaling"
    Released: June 12, 2020
  2. "Dila"
    Released: July 9, 2020
  3. "Habulan"
    Released: August 6, 2020
  4. "Alalahanin"
    Released: September 12, 2020
  5. "Takbo Ng Panahon"
    Released: October 3, 2020

Background

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On June 12, 2020, Benitez released "Sinungaling" with its music video on YouTube.[2] Few weeks later, he also released "Dila", along with its music video on July 9, 2020.[3]

On August 1, 2020, he posted a picture of the track listing of his solo debut album on Twitter,[4] also announcing the release date of the album on August 6.

With the release of the album, he also released the music video for "Habulan",[5] making it the third single from the album. On September 12, 2020, he released the animated music video of "Alalahanin".[6] He also released the music video for "Takbo Ng Panahon" on October 3, 2020.

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Zild Benitez

Homework Machine track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Sinungaling"3:44
2."Bakit"4:12
3."Dila"3:41
4."Mapagpanggap"2:58
5."Habulan"3:28
6."Alalahanin"3:46
7."Iiwanan Ng Lahat"2:54
8."Hawla"3:39
9."Takbo Ng Panahon"3:51
10."Agaw-dilim"4:31
Total length:36:47

Accolades

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Year Award Category Notable Works Result Ref.
2021 6th Wish Music Awards Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year "Sinungaling" Nominated [7]
16th MYX Music Awards Rock Video of the Year "Dila"

References

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  1. ^ Fallore, Renuel (6 August 2020). "IV OF SPADES' ZILD UNLEASHES SOLO ALBUM 'HOMEWORK MACHINE'". Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  2. ^ Bandwagon (12 June 2020). "Zild Benitez drops surprise track, 'Sinungaling' – watch". Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  3. ^ Bodegon, Kara (9 July 2020). "Zild Benitez releases new single 'Dila' for those who "can't keep their mouth shut" – watch". Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  4. ^ Benitez, Zild. "zild on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  5. ^ Benitez, Zild. "Zild - habulan (official video)". YouTube. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  6. ^ Benitez, Zild. "Zild - alalahanin". YouTube. Retrieved 12 September 2020.
  7. ^ "The 2021 Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. Retrieved 22 November 2020.