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"Gento" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song recorded by the Filipino boy band SB19 for their second extended play (EP), Pagtatag! (2023). The band's leader, Pablo, wrote the song and co-produced it with Joshua Daniel Nase and Simon Servida. A pop and hip hop track, it is about empowerment and uses gold mining as a metaphor for achieving success, alluding to the band's career. The song was released via Sony Music Philippines on May 19, 2023, as the EP's lead single.
Most reviews from music critics favored the single's catchy lyricism, but one criticized it for its unvarying energy. The song was the band's first entry on two of BillboardVorlage:'s record charts: World Digital Song Sales—a first among Filipino groups—and the Philippines Songs charts, peaking at numbers eight and eleven, respectively. A dance challenge set to the song became a trend on TikTok. The accompanying music video, directed by Kerbs Balagtas, depicted the band members mining for gold. The group promoted the song with live performances and included it on the set list of their Pagtatag! World Tour (2023–2024). The song has received multiple accolades, including the Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year award at the Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2024.
Background and release
BearbeitenIn late 2022, the Filipino boy band SB19 embarked on their first world tour with the WYAT (Where You At) Tour.[1] While touring, the band told in an interview with CNN Philippines that the group is working on a new music release planned for 2023.[2] In a later press conference, the band's leader, Pablo, revealed that the group's forthcoming music release would based on the word pagtatag (Vorlage:Literal translation). Other members added that they would explore different music genres and life experiences.[3]
On April 29, 2023, SB19 posted a trailer on YouTube for their second extended play (EP), Pagtatag!, and announced it would be released on June 9.[4][5] It marked the band's first new musical release since Pagsibol (2021).[6] The trailer also indicated that the EP would be preceded by a single, which was untitled at the time.[4][5] The group revealed the title of the EP's lead single, "Gento", on May 10, and made it available for pre-save on digital streaming platforms.[7] Sony Music Philippines released "Gento" on May 19.[8]
Composition and lyrics
Bearbeiten"Gento" is three minutes and 52 seconds long.[9] Pablo wrote the song, and collaborated with his brother Joshua Daniel Nase and the record producer Simon Servida for the production.[10] Servida had previously worked with the band for Pagsibol.[11] Heo Chan-goo of Knob Sound Korea mixed and mastered the song.[10]
Musically, "Gento" is a blend of pop and hip hop, accompanied by an EDM break;[12] some journalists described the song as an EDM pop track.[8][13] The song features clapping sounds and strong bass beats in its production.[14] The lyrics—themed around empowerment—draw inspiration from "transformational change", which allude to SB19's career.[8][12] It includes a message about becoming successful by committing to small and incremental tasks, comparing it to the process of mining and refining gold;[12][13] particularly regarding how success is as rigorous as excavating it: "Di ka basta-basta makakakita ng gento" (Vorlage:Literal translation).[14] The lyrics incorporate wordplay, combining the words "ginto" (Vorlage:Literal translation) and "ganito" (Vorlage:Literal translation), creating the word "gento" (also in Chavacano; Vorlage:Literal translation),[15] which is utilized along with other similar words in the chorus.[12] Vorlage:Clear
Reception
BearbeitenThe song was met with generally favorable reviews from music critics. Upon its release, "Gento" was described as catchy, particularly its wordplay;[15][16][17] Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila added that the song delivered an empowering message while being playful. He also remarked positively on the song's lyricism and the use of rhyming words: "[...] effortlessly weaving 'ganito', 'ginto', 'bento', and 'gento' into the lyrics".[12] The Daily Tribune noted that the song highlights SB19's strength and versatility, and that they continued to "test—and break—the limits with their unconventional sound and unbounded talent".[18] Writing for Mega magazine, Chlarine Gianan praised the boy band's vocals and rap, stating that they have put it on the "next level", and that the song's lyricism manifests seamless transitions between English and Tagalog, further holding up its catchiness and appeal.[14] Gabriel Saulog of Billboard Philippines praised the group's "confident delivery" and opined that "Gento" creates impact as Pagtatag!Vorlage:'s opening track.[17] In a separate review, Billboard Philippines ranked "Gento" as one of the top songs off of SB19's discography, labelling it "more interesting and cohesive" than their previous works. However, it was criticized for its unvarying energy throughout the song, making it appear "one-note".[19] CNN Philippines listed "Gento" as among the best Filipino songs of 2023.[20]
Commercially, "Gento" was SB19's debut on two of BillboardVorlage:'s music charts; its commercial performance was considered by the InquirerVorlage:'s Allan Policarpio a "resounding success" for the group.[21] "Gento" debuted and peaked at number eight on the World Digital Song Sales chart dated June 3, 2023,[22] and debuted at number 17 on the Philippines Songs chart dated June 17, 2023.[23] For earning a spot on the former, it made the band the first Filipino group to do so.[24][25] The song peaked at number 11 on the Philippines Songs chart issued on June 24, 2023.[26] "Gento" amassed over 30 million combined streams on Spotify and music video views on YouTube in the song's first two months since its release.[21]
Accolades
Bearbeiten"Gento" received three award nominations in 2023, each of which the song ended up winning: the Song of the Year at the TikTok Awards Philippines 2023,[27] and the Philippine Pop Song of the Year and the Philippine Pop Video of the Year at the Philippine Pop–PPOP Awards 2023.[28] Sony Music Philippines sent the song as an entry for the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award at the 66th Grammy Awards;[29] however, it fell short of a nomination.[30] In 2024, the song won the Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year award at the Wish 107.5 Music Awards 2024.[31] The song was nominated for the Gen-Z Approved Hit category at the Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave Awards 2024.[32]
Organization | Year | Award | Result | Vorlage:Abbr |
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Philippine Pop–PPOP Awards | 2023 | Philippine Pop Song of the Year | Vorlage:Won | |
Philippine Pop Video of the Year | Vorlage:Won | |||
TikTok Awards Philippines | Song of the Year | Vorlage:Won | ||
Wish 107.5 Music Awards | 2024 | Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year | Vorlage:Won | |
Nylon Manila Big Bold Brave Awards | Gen-Z Approved Hit | Vorlage:Pending |
Promotion
BearbeitenThe music video for "Gento", directed by Kerbs Balagtas, was released on May 19, 2023, on YouTube, the same day as the song's release.[12][33] Characterized by its grungy motif,[16] it depicts the group members looking for gold and dancing in a large quarry.[15] Jay Joseph Roncesvalles conceived the choreography for the video.[34] SB19 worked with the stylist duo Rainer Dagala and Em Millan and the designers Neric Beltran and Renan Pacson to create custom looks in the video that resemble miners. Pacson spoke with the Manila Bulletin and mentioned taking inspiration from traditional Levi's clothing—citing the brand's mining history as a factor—and the use of artificial intelligence in designing the looks for the video.[35] They released a live performance video of the song via Vevo.[36]
SB19 promoted "Gento" with live performances. The band first performed the song on noontime variety show All-Out Sundays on May 21, 2023.[37] They reprised the song during their appearance on the Wish 107.5 Bus; an accompanying performance video was released on YouTube.[38] "Gento" served as the opening number of their second world tour, the Pagtatag! World Tour (2023–2024).[39] In the United States, they put on a street performance of the song on Hollywood Boulevard[40] and at Times Square.[41] They also performed "Gento" on U.S. television—appearing on KTLA 5 Morning News on August 2, 2023,[42] and on Good Day New York on August 9, 2023.[43] At the Asia Artist Awards 2023—where SB19 was honored with the Best Artist (Singer) award—they performed "Gento" as part of a medley of their songs.[44][45] The boy band once more performed the song on All-Out Sundays on March 31, 2024.[46] SB19 also performed the song at the Aurora Music Festival 2024, where they were among the headliners.[47]
The song became a trend on video sharing service TikTok upon its release, where users—including local and international influencers and celebrities—began posting videos of themselves dancing to the song's chorus, which quickly became a dance challenge.[34][48] The trend resulted in users using the song in over 1.7 million videos on the platform,[48] which helped expand SB19's reach to several regions around the world, including the United States and parts of Asia and Africa.[49]
Controversy
BearbeitenIn an episode of the noontime variety show It's Showtime, dated June 10, 2023, a contestant for the show's game segment requested to dance to "Gento" on stage. The show's crew refused to play the song on air, which startled hosts Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis. Ganda jokingly expressed how playing it on the show would now require a fee, to which Curtis responded, "Really? Isn't playing the song on the show a good promotion for the music industry? [...] It's a pity."[50]
Following the incident, social media users criticized SB19 online,[50] some describing them as "greedy".[51] Twitter users raised concern, leading to discussions about music royalties and the hosts' remarks, which made the phrase "respect local artists" trend on the platform.[50] Singer Sam Concepcion and record producer Thyro Alfaro also participated in the discussion online, expressing support for SB19.[50]
Credits and personnel
BearbeitenCredits are adapted from ABS-CBN News.[10]
- SB19Vorlage:Spaced en dashvocals
- John Paulo NaseVorlage:Spaced en dashsongwriter, producer
- Joshua Daniel NaseVorlage:Spaced en dashproducer
- Simon ServidaVorlage:Spaced en dashproducer
- Heo Chan-gooVorlage:Spaced en dashmixing, mastering
Charts
BearbeitenChart (2023) | Peak position |
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Philippines (Billboard)[52] | 11 |
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[53] | 8 |
Einzelnachweise
Bearbeiten- ↑ SB19 Announces WYAT World Tour Dates. In: Rappler. 5. September 2022, abgerufen am 15. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ SB19 Announces New Album in the Works, Larger World Tour in 2023. CNN Philippines, 27. November 2022, archiviert vom am 23. Dezember 2023; abgerufen am 23. Dezember 2023.
- ↑ Josiah Antonio: SB19 Shares New Details on Upcoming Album. ABS-CBN News, 15. Dezember 2022, abgerufen am 15. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b SB19 Drops Trailer for EP Pagtatag! and Teases World Tour. In: Rappler. 30. April 2023, abgerufen am 15. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b Hannah Mallorca: SB19's New Album Pagtatag Features Six Tracks; Cites Fun Time Working with Pepe Herrera in Comeback Trailer In: Inquirer, May 1, 2023. Abgerufen im July 2, 2023 (en-PH).
- ↑ Kathleen Llemit: SB19 Releases New EP Pagtatag Trailer. In: The Philippine Star. 30. April 2023, abgerufen am 15. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ SB19 to Release New Single 'Gento' This May. In: Bandwagon. 10. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 15. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b c Franchesca Judine Basbas: SB19 Find Gold in New Single 'Gento'. In: Bandwagon. 19. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 14. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ Gento – Single by SB19 on Apple Music. Apple Music (PH), 20. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 14. Juni 2023.
- ↑ a b c SB19 Releases New Single 'Gento'. ABS-CBN News, 19. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 14. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ Ron Lim: SB19's Pablo Talks About the Work That Went into Pagsibol on 'Behind the Song' Podcast. GMA Network, 30. September 2021, abgerufen am 27. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b c d e f Rafael Bautista: SB19 Strike Gold as They Show How It's Done in 'Gento'. In: Nylon Manila. 19. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 26. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b Ysa Abad: SB19 Strengthens Their Identity in Pagtatag! EP. In: Rappler. 12. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b c Chlarine Gianan: Why SB19's 'Gento' Is a Golden Release Today. In: Mega. 22. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 26. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b c Catalina Ricci Madarang: SB19 Delivers Powerful New Dance Track 'Gento' Ahead of New EP. In: Interaksyon. 19. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 27. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b SB19 Drops Catchy New Single 'Gento' with Grungy Music Video. GMA Integrated News, 19. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 27. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b Gabriel Saulog: SB19's Pagtatag! is a Masterclass in Confidence and Versatility – Review. In: Billboard Philippines. 29. September 2023, abgerufen am 20. Oktober 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ SB19 Goes for Gold with New Single 'Gento'. In: Daily Tribune. 20. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 26. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ Every SB19 Song, Ranked. In: Billboard Philippines. 6. Dezember 2023, abgerufen am 15. Dezember 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ Gaby Gloria, Mariah Reodica, Ian Urrutia, Jam Pascual, Elijah Pareño: The 24 Best Filipino Songs of 2023. CNN Philippines, 29. Dezember 2023, archiviert vom am 30. Dezember 2023; abgerufen am 30. Dezember 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b Allan Policarpio: Stell on SB19's 'Nerve-wracking' Leap to Self-manage Career: If Not Now, When? In: Inquirer, July 18, 2023. Abgerufen im August 5, 2023 (en-PH).
- ↑ Hannah Mallorca: SB19's 'Gento' Enters Billboard{{'s}} World Digital Song Sales Chart at No. 8 In: Inquirer, May 31, 2023. Abgerufen im July 31, 2023
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- ↑ Rafael Bautista: 6 Times SB19 Made Billboard History. In: Nylon Manila. 18. Oktober 2023, abgerufen am 25. Januar 2024 (en-ph).
- ↑ Vorlage:Cite magazine
- ↑ a b Anne Pasajol: Francine Diaz, SB19, Ivana Alawi Win at TikTok Awards PH 2023. In: Inquirer. 1. Oktober 2023, abgerufen am 13. Oktober 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b Jonathan Hicap: Complete List of Winners at the 8th Philippine Pop–PPOP Awards. In: Manila Bulletin. 2. Dezember 2023, abgerufen am 9. Dezember 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ SB19's 'Gento' Now an Approved Entry to 66th Grammy Awards. In: Rappler. 13. Oktober 2023, abgerufen am 9. Dezember 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ Pauline Songco: Women Artists Dominate 2024 Grammy Nominations. In: Daily Tribune Life/Show. 12. November 2023, abgerufen am 9. Dezember 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b Kara Angan: Here Are the Winners of the 9th Wish Music Awards. In: Billboard Philippines. 14. Januar 2024, abgerufen am 14. Januar 2024 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b Rafael Bautista: Here Are the Nominees for the Big Bold Brave Awards: Next Level. In: Nylon Manila. 24. Januar 2024, abgerufen am 27. April 2024 (en-ph).
- ↑ P-pop Supergroup SB19's 'Gento' Music Video Hits 1 Million Views. ABS-CBN News, 22. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 27. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b Rafael Bautista: SB19's 'Gento' Is Taking over TikTok—as It Should. In: Nylon Manila. 31. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 5. August 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ John Legaspi: Here's What You Need to Know About SB19's Looks in Their 'Gento' Music Video. In: Manila Bulletin. 7. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 6. Juli 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ Kleo Catienza: SB19 Drops Vevo Performance After Settling Trademark Issues In: Inquirer USA, December 18, 2023. Abgerufen im February 4, 2024 (englisch).
- ↑ All-Out Sundays: SB19, Ibinahagi ang Pinagmulan ng Bagong Single na 'Gento'! (deutsch: All-Out Sundays: SB19 Shares the Origin of Their New Single "Gento"!). GMA Network, 23. Mai 2023, abgerufen am 16. Juni 2023 (tl-ph).
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- ↑ Gary Ann Lastrilla: SB19 Wows A'tin with Spectacular Performances at Manila Leg of Pagtatag! In: Push. ABS-CBN Digital Media, 24. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 26. Juli 2023.
- ↑ Nimfa Rueda: SB19 Takes U.S. by Storm, Shuts Down Hollywood Boulevard. GMA Integrated News, 3. August 2023, abgerufen am 3. August 2023.
- ↑ Yoniel Acebuche: SB19 Draws Large Crowd at New York's Times Square During Street Dance Performance. In: The Philippine Star Life. 31. August 2023, abgerufen am 23. September 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ SB19 Performs 'Gento' on LA Morning Show, Trends on Twitter. ABS-CBN News, 3. August 2023, abgerufen am 3. August 2023.
- ↑ SB19 Returns to Good Day New York, Performs 'Gento'. ABS-CBN News, 10. August 2023, abgerufen am 11. August 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ Kathleen Llemit: SB19 Ends Asia Artist Awards 2023 with 2 Awards. In: The Philippine Star. 15. Dezember 2023, abgerufen am 15. Dezember 2023 (en-ph).
- ↑ Iza Iglesias: Hori7on, SB19 Win at AAA 2023. In: The Manila Times. 15. Dezember 2023, abgerufen am 15. Dezember 2023.
- ↑ Angelica Villanueva: SB19, P-pop Groups Perform Together Viral Hit 'Gento'. In: Manila Standard. 2. April 2024, abgerufen am 18. Mai 2024 (en-ph).
- ↑ Reine Juvierre S. Alberto: SB19, December Avenue Lead Gen Z Favorites at Clark Aurora Music Festival 2024. In: BusinessMirror. 21. April 2024, abgerufen am 18. Mai 2024 (en-ph).
- ↑ a b Hannah Mallorca: In the Spotlight: SB19's 'Gento' Gets These International Celebrities Grooving In: Inquirer, August 22, 2023. Abgerufen im August 27, 2023 (en-PH).
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- ↑ a b c d Dale Calanog: SB19 Song Triggers Discussion on Music Royalties: 'Respect Local Artists' In: Inquirer, June 11, 2023. Abgerufen im June 15, 2023 (en-PH).
- ↑ Patricia Taculao: 'Respect Local Artists' Trends on Twitter, Sparks Debates About Song Royalties. In: Manila Standard. 11. Juni 2023, abgerufen am 15. Juni 2023 (en-ph).
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