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Binibini
"Binibini" (lit. 'Young Woman') is a song by Filipino singer-songwriter Zack Tabudlo from his debut studio album, Episode (2021). It was released for streaming on March 26, 2021, via Island Records Philippines and UMG Philippines.[1] Written and produced by Tabudlo, the Tagalog lyrics symbolize love as a dance, and tells of feelings and first times, showing the whole cycle of romance, including heartbreak. The song was a commercial success, as it made it into the top of local Spotify Philippines charts. It broke the record for the longest-running number 1 local track by a Filipino RADAR artist on the Philippines Top 50 Chart with six weeks, and gained global footing by topping the charts for four consecutive weeks on Global Viral. A music video was released on April 12, 2021. Later that year, a remix, "Binibini (Last Day On Earth)", was released as a duet with James TW and features rewritten English lyrics. Composition"Binibini" is a kundiman[1] tune with a length of 3 minutes and 41 seconds.[2] It features a sound of 1990s alternative rock in the bridge, where it incorporates alternative rock-styled guitar effects and melodies, according to Manilla Bulletin, who believed it accompanies the track's vibe very well.[1][3] The publication also thought it had a "modern singer-songwriter flair" that created the song's "uniquely arresting sound".[1] In a press release, Tabudlo revealed that he had written ‘Binibini’ at the peak of a romantic relationship with a former lover. He said "She was the binibini that I would dance with in the middle of the rain, in the middle of a chaos, or whatever’s happening around us.”[4] He likened the song to the mutual connection between two persons romantically swept away with each other, but are “waiting for the right moment to say what they feel.”[3] Critical receptionRolling Stone featured the song in its "10 Songs From International Hitmakers You Should Have on Your Radar".[5] Commercial performanceIn 2021, "Binibini" broke the record for the longest-running number 1 local track by a Filipino RADAR artist (an international program for emerging artists) on the Spotify Philippines' Top 50 Chart with six weeks, and gained a global audience by topping the charts for four consecutive weeks on Global Viral. In a few months, it had amassed 18.3 million streams on Spotify.[6] It also entered the Spotify Viral charts of five foreign countries, namely Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.[7] It ended 2021 as Spotify Wrapped's Most Streamed Song in the Philippines.[8] On February 15, 2022, Billboard launched the Philippines Songs chart as part of its Hits of the World collection, in which "Binibini" debuted at number 13.[9] It then peaked at number 9 on the week dated April 16.[10] "Binibini" charted for 18 weeks in total, making its last appearance on the week ending on June 18, 2022.[11] Music videoThe music video for "Binibini" was directed by Dan Villegas and premiered on April 12, 2021. It stars Seth Fedelin and Andrea Brillantes as a young couple about to break up. Together, they relive the moments they've shared throughout the relationship as time rewinds all the way back to the day they first met.[4] This includes a scene in which the lovers dance in the rain.[12] Throughout the video, Tabudlo performs in heavy rain symbolizing his own experiences with a previous lover.[4] The music video topped the YouTube Trending charts for several weeks.[7] As of March 21, 2024, the music video has 45 million views on YouTube.[13] Other versions"Binibini" has been covered by grentperez and the a cappella group Filharmonic.[14][15] James TW versionIn April 2021, James TW, known for his hit single “When You Love Someone”, released a cover of "Binibini" on TikTok. Tabudlo then shared the cover, leading to a collaboration between them, as they also shared the same label, Island Records.[16][17] On June 7, 2021, Tabudlo shared a clip on Twitter of their collaboration.[18] On June 11, "Binibini (Last Day on Earth)" was released, with rewritten English lyrics.[19] Credits and personnelCredits are adapted from UMG Philippines.[20]
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