The release of the music video comes off the heels of SB19’s nomination at the prestigious MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Southeast Asia act. SB19’s very own Justin de Dios also heavily contributed to the concept of the material, which blends themes of graffiti, gaming, and superhero noir against a chaotic but visually interesting anti-establishment backdrop. The “Bazinga” MV is directed by Jonathan Tal Placido, and co-directed by Chapters, the production team behind their post-apocalyptic “What?” video. “ As it says from the lyrics, ‘Hate niyo’y gasolina’ – we continue to flourish and emerge as better individuals, despite the hostility.” “ One way to lighten the load is by writing a song that proves that we won’t back down to the negative comments and we’ll persevere,” the chart-topping boyband shares in a statement. The song itself is written as a response to the hostility that is rapidly proliferating on the Internet, and a wakeup call for the band to focus their energy instead on meaningful expressions of art and music, and the love that they’ve been getting from fans all over the world. In true SB19 fashion, it also doubles as an up-in-arms statement against the unwarranted criticisms hurled at the P-Pop group since the beginning of their music journey. Set in an underground combat zone, the music video shows the multi-awarded quintet defeating their enemies in an Arcade combat game. Tickets are available at and ktx.ph in the Philippines.Filipino pop supergroup SB19 has officially dropped the music video for “ Bazinga,” the third single off their critically acclaimed EP, Pagsibol. The group is set to celebrate their third anniversary with their Our Zone 2021, an online concert, to be streamed live on November 27 and 28 at 5 PM. □ Get your tickets now at and #SB19Anniv3rsary #SB19OurZone /lb35JHv524 Today is the last day of early bird ticket selling for Our Zone: SB19's Third Anniversary Concert. With hip hop and trap elements comprising the bulk of “Bazinga,” the group again proves that they never shy away from introducing and reinventing themselves artistically. In a genre that puts a premium on public-friendly musicality, the lyrics are filled with unbridled intensity. Through the track, the group subverts expectations on what it means to be pop stars today. “Hate nyo’y gasolina (‘Your hate is gasoline’) / Yeah, I’m fire I linger / Dare you to turn up the heat / And I’ll burn y’all till I die,” says the group in the chorus. The martial arts-inspired choreography is executed with precision and force-the group does not hold back any punches with their flow or lyricism. The visual for “Bazinga” shows high-octane shots, including leader Pablo, seen with lightning spewing out of his mouth during his solo, and rapper Josh in the middle of a cage match, seamlessly transitioning into a frame of the group performing altogether.Ī post shared by SB19 Official the video, the members are transformed into characters in a combat arcade game set against a graffiti-streaked urban cityscape. The track highlights the versatility of each member by affording them respective parts in the song to stand out and deliver its ethos according to their interpretations. Taking on multiple roles like Lead Vocalist, Rapper or Dancer for example, is a natural part of the process. Moreover, both, as fans will attest, are rooted in authenticity.Īs in the case of massively popular pop-oriented groups (or idols), each member is a multihyphenate in their own way. Hip hop has since become deeply embedded into P-pop’s (and K-pop) musical DNA as the genre continues to defy and transcend artistic boundaries. Maraming salamat po □ #MTVEMA #BestSEAAct #SB19MTVEMANominee /dHD0fNXCOH We are nominated for the Best Southeast Asia Act Category at the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards! □□ “Bazinga” was explicitly written as a response to ‘haters’ on social media, with the track appropriately channeling hip hop’s uncompromising, often combative spirit. More recently, the group made headlines again for securing another nomination for Best Southeast Asia Act at the 2021 MTV EMAs (Europe Music Awards).Īs part of their third-anniversary celebration, SB19 premiered a music video for “Bazinga” off their 2021 EP Pagsibol. The group was nominated alongside other global superstars like Ariana Grande, BTS, and BLACKPINK. Early this year, the P-pop (Philippine Pop) group consisting of Josh, Pablo, Stell, Ken, and Justin made history as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated at the Billboard Music Awards under the Top Social Act category. To say it’s been a big year for Filipino boy band SB19 would be an understatement.
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