"PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)" is a single by Pikotaro, a fictional singer-songwriter created and portrayed by Japanese comedian Daimaou Kosaka. It was released as a music video on YouTube on 25 August 2016, and has since become a viral video. As of January 2024, the official video has been viewed more than 160 million times. PPAP spawned parodies, and was hailed as the new "Gangnam Style" by various newspapers and online media. The single itself reached number 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart. At the time of its release, it became the shortest single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, a record that was later broken by Kid Cudi's "Beautiful Trip" (0:37). At the end of 2016, the song charted at number 6 on Japan Hot 100 Year-end Chart.
Bini is a Filipino girl group formed in 2019 through ABS-CBN's Star Hunt Academy (SHA). The group is composed of eight members: Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena.
The Filipino boy band SB19 have released one studio album, two extended plays (EPs), fifteen singles, and seven promotional singles. With over 100 million streams on Spotify, SB19 is among the most streamed Filipino artists on the platform and have been named one of the most successful acts for promoting P-pop music. Their success have led them to achieve international recognition for their work.
"Rosas" is a song by Filipino singer-songwriter Nica del Rosario featuring theater actress Gab Pangilinan. It was written and produced by del Rosario and Rap Sanchez and was released on March 4, 2022, through FlipMusic Records. The song was a tribute to 2022 Philippine presidential election candidate, former Vice President Leni Robredo.
The Filipino girl group Bini has released two studio albums, one extended play (EP), twelve singles, and eight promotional singles. With over 100 million streams from their song "Pantropiko" and amassing over six million monthly listeners on Spotify, Bini became the most streamed female OPM artist and most streamed P-pop group on the platform.
Hori7on is a South Korea-based Filipino boy band formed in 2023. The group consists of seven members: Vinci, Kim, Kyler, Reyster, Winston, Jeromy, and Marcus. They are the first all-Filipino boy band act to debut in South Korea, and have been active in both South Korea and the Philippines since their formation.
"Lovey Dovey" is a song by the Filipino boy band Hori7on. It was released on May 31, 2023, by MLD Entertainment and distributed by YG Plus, as one of the group's pre-debut digital singles.
"Gento" 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 alone 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.
Friend-Ship is the debut studio album by the South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on. The album was released by MLD Entertainment on July 24, 2023. The album is supported by the lead single "Six7een".
"Six7een" is a song recorded by South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on, taken from their debut studio album Friend-Ship (2023). It was released as the album's lead single on July 24, 2023, through MLD Entertainment. A dance track, the song was written by Vermillion Frame and Meang Co. It incorporates a bassline melody in its chorus, and carries an overall message of enjoying one's youth.
Daytour is the first single album by South Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on. The album was released on March 2, 2024, through MLD Entertainment, eight months following the group's debut album Friend-Ship (2023). Daytour is led by the upbeat pop-punk single "Lucky", which was described as a "vocal and dance extravaganza" that expresses the members' love for the people close to them.
"Pantropiko" is a song recorded by Filipino girl group Bini from their debut extended play (EP), Talaarawan (Diary). Written by its producers, Jumbo De Belen, Mat Olavides, along with Angelika Ortiz and Paula Patricia Chavez, "Pantropiko" is a bubblegum pop track featuring tropical influences. The song's upbeat melody and rhythm align with its summer-inspired theme, incorporating catchy hooks and vibrant production. It was released by Star Music on November 17, 2023, as the second pre-release single from Talaarawan, following the earlier release of "Karera" (Race).
"Moonlight" is a song by the American record producer Ian Asher, Filipino boy band SB19, and Chinese record producer Terry Zhong. The song was written by Ian McNelley, Zhong, Jackson Lee Morgan, Lenno Linjama, Sophie Pauline Curtis, and Nick Cozine, with production handled by Asher, Zhong, and Linjama. An EDM and dance-pop song, it is about fantasizing romantic desires with their partner in a sensual lyricism. The song was released as a single via Liquid State and Sony Music Philippines on May 3, 2024.
"Salamin, Salamin" is a song recorded by Filipino girl group Bini. It was released as the third single of their debut extended play (EP) Talaarawan on March 8, 2024.
"Cherry on Top" is a song by the Filipino girl group Bini. Star Music released it as a single on July 11, 2024. Written by Boy Matthews and Gaby Ramirez, along with its producers, Shintaro Yasuda and Skylar Mones, "Cherry on Top" is a bubblegum pop track that embraces themes of individuality and self-expression. The lyrics highlight the distinct personality traits of an individual, emphasizing how these qualities make them compelling and unforgettable. It was created during a writer's camp in 2023, with Bini members Colet and Maloi participating in the songwriting process.
"Namumula" is a song by Filipino singer Maki. It was released as a digital single on August 30, 2024, through Tarsier Records, and was produced by Nhiko Sabiniano.
Tim Dionela, known mononymously as Dionela, is a Filipino singer-songwriter and musician.
Sining is a song written and produced by Dionela. It was released as a digital single on June 7, 2024 through UMG Philippines.
"Day and Night" is a song recorded by the Filipino boy group Alamat. It is an upbeat song about a blossoming romance, intended to evoke the summer season. The lyrics use three languages, Cebuano, English, and Tagalog. Therese Langit, a renowned songwriter in the Visayas, and Thyro Alfaro wrote and composed "Day and Night".
