Get in the Zone is the debut studio album by Filipino boy band SB19, released on July 31, 2020, by Sony Music. It contains six original compositions, an electronic remix, and two instrumentals.
Himig Handog is a multimedia songwriting and music video competition in the Philippines based in Quezon City. The competition is operated by ABS-CBN Corporation and its music subsidiary Star Music. The contest ran from 2000 to 2003 and was later revived in 2013. The theme of the contest has been love songs since 2002.
The Voice of the Philippines is a singing reality competition on ABS-CBN. Since its inception, its contestants have released various albums under MCA Music and Star Records, ABS-CBN's record label arm.
Moira Rachelle Bustamante Dela Torre is a Filipino singer-songwriter and occasional actress. Born in Olongapo, Philippines, she began as a voice artist for corporate jingles and theme songs. In 2013, she competed in The Voice of The Philippines, releasing her debut EP Moira following her stint in the show. She rose to fame after interpreting Libertine Amistoso's "Titibo-Tibo" in the Himig Handog music video competition, in which it won. She gained further success with her 2018 debut album, Malaya, which was awarded an eight-time platinum certification in 2020.
IV of Spades was a Filipino rock band from Metro Manila, Philippines, consisting of vocalist, bassist and keyboardist Zild Benitez, vocalist and lead guitarist Blaster Silonga, and drummer Badjao de Castro. Unique served as the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist until he left the band in 2018. The band first gained exposure with the release of their 4th single "Mundo". On August 21, 2020, the band entered an indefinite hiatus.
Patricia Janine Dusaran Berdin, simply known as Janine Berdin, is a Filipino singer and songwriter. She rose to fame when she was crowned as the grand champion of the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime.
The following is a list of notable events that are related to Philippine music in 2019.
The Filipino indie folk-pop band Ben&Ben have released two studio albums, one extended play (EP), 39 singles, five promotional singles, and one charity single under the record labels Sony Music Philippines and Sindikato. In addition, they have released 30 music videos, are featured in three singles and four music videos by other artists, and their songs have been used in 16 films and television series.
Zephanie Odhene Liwag Dimaranan, is a Filipino singer, actress and host. She is known as the winner of the first season of Idol Philippines. Dimaranan is dubbed as "This Generation's Pop Princess" in the country by various media outlets.
Malaya is the debut studio album by Filipina singer Moira Dela Torre. It was released in 2018 by Star Music. The album consists of thirteen tracks, ten original songs and three covers. The album was awarded an eight-time platinum certification in 2020.
Filipino singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre has released three studio albums, one extended play (EPs), seventeen singles and nine music videos. She is the most streamed Filipino artist on Spotify history. Her debut album "Malaya" became the best-selling and most streamed album of 2018 in the Philippines. She is the only female OPM artist with the most digital platinum certifications (11). Her sophomore album "Patawad" was also a commercial success, achieving Platinum status the same year.
The following is a list of notable events that are related to Philippine music in 2020.
Langit Mong Bughaw is the second studio album by Filipino band December Avenue. It was released on December 20, 2019, by Tower of Doom Records. It is currently the most streamed Filipino album of all time on Spotify.
The following is a list of events and releases that have happened or are expected to happen in 2021 in music in the Philippines.
"Pagtingin" is a song by Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben, composed by lead vocalist Paolo Benjamin Guico. It was released alongside "Araw-Araw" on May 2, 2019. It was used for the film LSS released in 2019 under Globe Studios.
"Go Up" is a song recorded by Filipino boy band SB19, released on July 19, 2019, as the second single of their debut album Get in the Zone. It was written by Oh Won Lee, Glow and SB19 member Pablo. It won Song of the Year in Myx Music Awards and Pop Performance of the Year in Wish Music Awards.
"Titibo-Tibo" (transl. Boyish) is a song recorded by Filipino singer Moira Dela Torre for her debut studio album Malaya. It was composed by Libertine Amistoso and it is only interpreted by Moira. The song won at the competition Himig Handog 2017 at the end of November held on ASAP. It was released for digital download and streaming on February 18, 2018, through Star Music. This song also topped that charts for 2 weeks on the Philippine Hot 100.
Pebble House, Vol. 1: Kuwaderno is the second studio album by Filipino indie folk/folk pop band Ben&Ben. It features 12 tracks written in Filipino, including six collaborations with other Filipino artists. The album was released on 29 August 2021 under Sony Music Philippines. All tracks in this album were included on Spotify's Top 200 chart in three days, seven of which were included on the Top 100 charts of the same music streaming platform.
The 34th Awit Awards were held on November 29, 2021. Indie pop duo Leanne & Naara and folk pop band Ben&Ben led the nominations with seven, and won the awards for Album of the Year and Record of the Year, respectively. The Song of the Year category was awarded to Moira Dela Torre and Jason Marvin's work of "Paubaya".
Filipino boy band SB19 debuted on the music scene in October 2018. Known for their vocal power and harmonization, synchronization much quality music videos—and high-level choreography therein—the band have achieved multiple awards and won various domestic and international awards for them. They have also appeared in commercials for brands such as Acer, Samsung, Pepsi, Dunkin' Donuts, and Pizza Hut, among others.
