Up! (Bini & BGYO song)

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"Up!"
Single by Bini and BGYO
Language
  • English
  • Filipino
ReleasedApril 1, 2022 (2022-04-01)
Recorded2022
StudioThe Purple Room, Quezon City
Genre[1]
Length3:52
LabelStar Music
Songwriter(s)
  • Angela Ken
  • Sabine Cerrado
  • Lian Kyla
  • Trisha Denise
  • Jonathan Manalo
[2]
Producer(s)Manalo
Bini singles chronology
"Kabataang Pinoy"
(2022)
"Up!"
(2022)
"Pit A Pat"
(2022)
BGYO singles chronology
"Mahal Na Kita"
(2022)
"Up!"
(2022)
"Best Time"
(2022)
Music video
"Up!" on YouTube

"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]

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.[4] The lyrics were written in English and Filipino that tackles about never giving up on achieving one's dreams;[5] arranged by Theo Martel and Jonathan Manalo.[1]

Background and release[edit]

"Up!" was first heard and announced on 22 March 2022, through an audio sampler released by Star Music on different social media platforms.[6] "Up!" official track was released on 1 April 2022, accompanied by its lyric[7] and music video uploaded on YouTube by Star Music.[8]

Reception[edit]

Philippine 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[edit]

Television[edit]

On 12 June 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[edit]

The 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[edit]

All 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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Citations for the release of "Up!" as a collaboration single of BINI and BGYO:
  4. ^ "Up! Song Metrics". songbpm.com. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  5. ^ "BGYO and BINI collab in "Up"". lionheartv.net. 1 April 2022. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  6. ^ Citations for the announcement of the single "UP" release date:
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ ""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.
  12. ^ "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.

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