"Up!" is a song recorded by the Filipino sibling groups Bini and BGYO released on 1 April 2022, as the tie-in with their documentary film "Bini and BGYO Dubai Adventures". The track is the first collaboration single of the sibling groups, composed by singer-songwriters Angela Ken, Sabine Cerrado (known mononymously as SAB), Lian Kyla and Trisha Denise along with the producer Jonathan Manalo.[3]
| "Up!" | ||||
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| Single by Bini and BGYO | ||||
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| Released | April 1, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Studio | The Purple Room, Quezon City | |||
| Genre | [1] | |||
| Length | 3:52 | |||
| Label | Star Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Jonathan Manalo | |||
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| BGYO singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Up!" on YouTube | ||||
Background and release
edit"Up!" was first heard and announced on March 22, 2022, through an audio sampler released by Star Music on different social media platforms.[4] "Up!" official track was released on April 1, 2022, accompanied by its lyric[5] and music video uploaded on YouTube by Star Music.[6]
Composition and lyrics
edit"Up!" is a groovy song that runs for a total of three minutes and fifty-two seconds. The song is set in common time with a tempo of 120 beats per minute and written in the key of G minor.[7] The lyrics were written in English and Filipino that tackles about never giving up on achieving one's dreams;[8] arranged by Theo Martel and Jonathan Manalo.[1]
Reception
editPhilippine Daily Inquirer mentioned in an article, ""Up!" tells the group's struggle to achieve greater heights and make their respective marks in the P-pop industry and on the international music scene".[9] Danielle Domingo of MYX Global explained "the catchy Tagalog-English track inspires listeners to go for one's dream and that hard work does pay off".[10]
Promotion
editTelevision
editOn June 12, 2022, the sibling groups performed "Up!" on the Philippines musical variety show ASAP Natin 'To, along with the composers of the track Angela Ken, Sabine Cerrado and Trisha Denise. [11]
Music video
editThe music video of "Up!" is a compilation of video clips integrated with dance performance of Bini and BGYO, directed by Michael Perz. It was presented and set in Dubai, United Arab Emirates[10] that features the Dubai itineraries of the sibling groups, interspersed with the dance choreography.[12]
Credits and personnel
editAll song credits are adapted from the official music video of "Up!" released by Star Music in YouTube, unless otherwise noted.[1]
- Words & Music by Angela Ken, Sabine Cerrado, Lian Kyla, Trisha Denise & Jonathan Manalo
- Arranged by Theo Martel & Jonathan Manalo
- Bass by Karel Honasan
- Guitars by Janno Queyquep
- Strings Programmed by Arnold Buena
- Vocal Production & Arrangement by Jonathan Manalo
- BINI vocal coaching/arrangement: Anna Graham
- BGYO vocal coaching/arrangement: Jerwin Nicomedez
- Mix & Mastered by Tim Recla at The Purple Room
- Over-all produced by Jonathan Manalo
- Performance Director / UP MV Videographer & Director - Michael Perz
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | April 1, 2022 | Digital download, streaming | Star Music |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "BGYO AND BINI BRING THE FUNK AND INSPIRATION WITH THEIR FIRST SONG TOGETHER, "UP"". nylonmanila.com. 4 April 2022. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "WATCH: Star Music drops music video of BINI, BGYO's collab". news.abs-cbn.com. 4 April 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Citations for the release of "Up!" as a collaboration single of BINI and BGYO:
- "BGYO, BINI collab in "Up"". mb.com.ph. 2 April 2022. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- "SPOTLIGHT: BGYO, BINi continue to go "Up"". tribune.net.ph. 7 April 2022. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ Citations for the announcement of the single "UP" release date:
- Jeraiza Molina (24 March 2022). "BGYO, BINI First Collaboration Single, "UP!"". whatalife.ph. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- "Star Music announces release of BINI and BGYO's first collaboration single 'Up!' on April 1". ppopwave.com. 23 March 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ Nino Llanera (31 March 2022). "BINI x BGYO Release First Official Collab Single "UP"". myx.global. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "LISTEN: BGYO and BINI team up for new track, "Up"". rappler.com. 2 April 2022. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "Up! Song Metrics". songbpm.com. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ^ "BGYO and BINI collab in "Up"". lionheartv.net. 1 April 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Why collab single "UP" snug fit for P-pop sibling groups BGYO and Bini". 24 March 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022 – via PressReader.
- ^ a b Danielle Domingo (5 April 2022). "BGYO x BINI Take On Dubai in "Up" Music Video". myx.global. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ ""ASAP Natin 'To" celebrates freedom with proudly-Pinoy acts this Sunday". mb.com.ph. 10 June 2022. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "BINI, BGYO reminisce Dubai trip in MV for special collaboration single "Up!"". ppopwave.com. 1 April 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.