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I Want You (SB19 song)

"I Want You" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song recorded by the Filipino boy band SB19, taken from their second extended play (EP), Pagtatag! (2023). Written by its producer, August Rigo, and the band's leader, Pablo, "I Want You" is a soul and R&B love song about expressing desire for a person. Before the EP's release, Rigo teased working with SB19 in late 2022, following their previous collaboration with the boy band's rendition of Eraserheads' "Christmas Party" (2022). Sony Music Philippines released the EP on June 9, 2023, with "I Want You" as its second track.

"I Want You"
A photo of a man looking up to his right with one of his hands in the air overlaid with an image of pink flowers. The song's title, "I Want You", appears at the center of the image, while SB19's logo appears at the bottom.
Promotional poster for "I Want You"
Song by SB19
from the EP Pagtatag!
ReleasedJune 9, 2023 (2023-06-09)
Genre
Length3:43
LabelSony Philippines
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)August Rigo
Music video
"I Want You" on YouTube

Reviews from music critics applauded the boy band's ability to cross genres, and Billboard Philippines has listed "I Want You" as one of the best Filipino songs of 2023. The accompanying music video, directed by Jed Regala, depicted multiple scenes of the boy band underwater. The group promoted the song with live performances and included it on the set list of their Pagtatag! World Tour (2023). The song won the Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year award at the Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2024.

Background and release

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In late 2022, the Filipino boy band SB19 embarked on their first world tour with the WYAT (Where You At) Tour.[1] While touring, the boy band told in an interview with CNN Philippines that the group is working on a new music release planned for 2023.[2] Later, in a press conference, the band's leader, Pablo, revealed that the group's forthcoming music release would based on the word "pagtatag" (lit. 'establishment'). Other members added that they would explore different music genres and life experiences.[3]

SB19 and the record producer August Rigo first collaborated with the boy band's rendition of Eraserheads' "Christmas Party", released on December 23, 2022, to celebrate Eraserheads' reunion concert.[4] Rigo acknowledged their collaboration through a post on Instagram, where he also teased the possibility of working together in the future.[5]

On April 29, 2023, SB19 posted a trailer for their second extended play (EP), Pagtatag!, on YouTube and announced its release date.[6][7] It marked the band's first new musical release since Pagsibol (2021).[8] Sony Music Philippines released the EP on June 9, 2023,[9] consisting of six tracks; "I Want You" appears as its second track.[10]

Composition and lyrics

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"I Want You" is three minutes and forty-three seconds long.[11] It was written by the song's producer, August Rigo, and the band's leader, Pablo.[12] Heo Chan-goo of Knob Sound Korea mixed and mastered the song.[13] The media has described the track as a "sensual"[14][15] slow-paced love song that spans soul and R&B genres,[14][16][17] inspired by the 1990s music.[18] The lyrics are provocative and take a point of view of having a desire for a person they love:[14][19][20] "I wanna fall on my knees beg for your body on me / 'Cause I want you / You know how I like it / Girl, I want you."[15]

Critical reception

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The song was met with positive reviews from music critics. Justine Rey of Scout magazine opined that SB19 suited well with the R&B genre of "I Want You" and praised the song's mystery, intimacy, and authenticity.[19] Nylon Manila's Rafael Bautista considered the song an "immersive track" and noted how the song showcased the boy band's raw passion and emotions.[14] Gabriel Saulog of Billboard Philippines praised the song's vocals and saw the possible potential of what the boy band could explore in their future projects.[21] In Billboard Philippines's year-end list of top Filipino songs of 2023, "I Want You" was included, with Jenny Fernandez remarking that the song is an unexpected addition to SB19's discography and praised what the boy band can do.[22] In a separate review by the magazine, the song ranked among the best songs from the group's discography.[23]

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "I Want You"
Award Year Category Result Ref.
Awit Awards 2024 Best R&B Recording Pending [24]
Best Engineered Recording Pending
Best Vocal Arrangement Pending
Music Video of the Year Pending
Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2024 Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year Won [25]

Promotion

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SB19 at the Pagtatag! World Tour (2023); they included "I Want You" on the tour's set list.

The music video for "I Want You", directed by Jed Regala, was released on June 9, 2023, the same day as the release of Pagtatag!.[10] The video is "sultry-themed" and depicts SB19 in seductive scenes, some of them shot underwater.[15][26] The video also featured scenes using overlaid images, smoke elements, and nature visuals.[19][27]

"I Want You" was included on the set list of the boy band's second world tour, the Pagtatag! World Tour (2023). Aside from touring, SB19 promoted the song with other live performances. The boy band first performed the song on the noontime variety show ASAP Natin 'To on June 11, 2023.[28] The band reprised their performance during their appearance at PPOPCON 2023.[29] In the United States, they put on a street performance of the song, including other songs from the EP, on Hollywood Boulevard[30] and at Times Square.[31] The boy band also performed the song during their appearance at the BYS Fashion Week 2023.[17] They released an official live performance video of the song via Vevo.[32]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Tidal[12] and the song's music video.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "SB19 Announces WYAT World Tour Dates". Rappler. September 5, 2022. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "SB19 Announces New Album in the Works, Larger World Tour in 2023". CNN Philippines. November 27, 2022. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Antonio, Josiah (December 15, 2022). "SB19 Shares New Details on Upcoming Album". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Roque, Nika (December 23, 2022). "SB19 Puts Their Own Spin on Eraserheads' Song 'Christmas Party'". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (January 2, 2023). "Filipino-Canadian International Producer Vows to Work with SB19 Again". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "SB19 Drops Trailer for EP Pagtatag! and Teases World Tour". Rappler. April 30, 2023. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (May 1, 2023). "SB19's New Album Pagtatag Features Six Tracks; Cites Fun Time Working with Pepe Herrera in Comeback Trailer". Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 1, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Llemit, Kathleen (April 30, 2023). "SB19 Releases New EP Pagtatag Trailer". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  9. ^ Basbas, Franchesca Judine (May 2, 2023). "SB19 to Return with New EP Pagtatag!, Announce 2023 World Tour". Bandwagon. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "SB19 Releases 'I Want You' Music Video Following Pagtatag! EP Release". Rappler. June 9, 2023. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  11. ^ "Pagtatag! – EP by SB19 on Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). June 9, 2023. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Credits – Pagtatag! – SB19". Tidal. June 9, 2023. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  13. ^ a b SB19 Official (June 9, 2023). SB19 'I Want You' Music Video. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ a b c d Bautista, Rafael (June 13, 2023). "Songs to Listen to on SB19's Pagtatag! EP Based on Your Mood". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  15. ^ a b c Batislaong, Acer (June 14, 2023). "SB19 Captivates in Their 'I Want You' Music Video". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Abad, Ysa (June 12, 2023). "SB19 Strengthens Their Identity in Pagtatag! EP". Rappler. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  17. ^ a b Afinidad-Bernardo, Deni Rose M. (October 10, 2023). "SB19 Performs 'I Want You' at BYS Fashion Week 2023". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  18. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (September 29, 2023). "SB19's Pagtatag! is a Masterclass in Confidence and Versatility – Review". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  19. ^ a b c Rey, Justine (June 29, 2023). "8 Thoughts While Watching SB19's 'I Want You' MV for the First Time". Scout. Inquirer Group of Companies. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  20. ^ Roque, Nika (June 10, 2023). "SB19 Drops Cinematic Music Video for 'I Want You'". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  21. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (September 29, 2023). "SB19's Pagtatag! is a Masterclass in Confidence and Versatility – Review". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  22. ^ "The Top 25 Songs of 2023 – Billboard Philippines' Staff Picks". Billboard Philippines. December 4, 2023. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  23. ^ "Every SB19 Song, Ranked". Billboard Philippines. December 6, 2023. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  24. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (July 3, 2024). "SB19, Bini, Belle Mariano Get Nominations for Awit Awards 2024". Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  25. ^ Angan, Kara (January 14, 2024). "Here Are the Winners of the 9th Wish Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  26. ^ "SB19 Goes Sultry with 'I Want You' MV". ABS-CBN News. June 11, 2023. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  27. ^ Roque, Nika (June 10, 2023). "SB19 Drops Cinematic Music Video for 'I Want You'". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  28. ^ Antonio, Josiah (June 11, 2023). "SB19 Fires Up ASAP Stage with 'I Want You' Performance". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  29. ^ "SB19 Wows with Powerful Performance at PPOP CON Manila 2023". GMA Integrated News. July 18, 2023. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  30. ^ Rueda, Nimfa (August 3, 2023). "SB19 Takes U.S. by Storm, Shuts Down Hollywood Boulevard". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  31. ^ Acebuche, Yoniel (August 31, 2023). "SB19 Draws Large Crowd at New York's Times Square During Street Dance Performance". The Philippine Star Life. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  32. ^ Roque, Nika (December 20, 2023). "SB19 Showcases Vocal Prowess in 'I Want You' Live Video". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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