SB19 really got us on an emotional rollercoaster with PAGTATAG!
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It’s been busy days for SB19, but honestly, when hasn’t it been? Later this month, they are set to embark on their world tour beginning this June 24 and 25 at the Araneta Coliseum. Also, SB19 is embracing a newfound freedom of self-management and exploring other career opportunities under their company, 1Z Entertainment, that could potentially expand to signing and nurturing other artists. And, this is on top of the recent release of their highly-anticipated new EP, PAGTATAG!, with the two-year wait since their last release being solidly worth it.
The album signaled a new era for SB19, which is highlighted by a more mature and captivating mix of music. The EP is a musical testimony of the group’s journey and transformation since their humble beginnings in 2018. The six-track EP may just be SB19’s boldest release yet, offering audiences unexplored genres and musical styles, going from pop, hip-hop, R&B ballad, and more. As we look forward to what this new era of SB19 has in store, we break down the songs of their new EP as each track gives a vibe perfect for a variety of situations.
GENTO – FOR WHEN YOU WANT TO REMEMBER HOW FAR YOU’VE COME
GENTO places SB19’s bold talent and confidence into the spotlight, highlighting their strength and versatility. It served as the first single of the era because it narrated, in creative terms, SB19’s journey and how they’ve refined themselves over the years to be solid gold. With catchy wordplay, a beat that will get you dancing, and a strong message, GENTO is that kind of track for those who want to embrace their glow-up.
I WANT YOU – FOR WHEN YOU WANT TO GET IN THAT SENSUAL MOOD
SB19 really got us shook with this August Rigo-produced R&B jam. After the high energy of GENTO, the group slows things down in this number about stating your desire to be with that special someone. They confidently slip into the R&B genre and serve listeners a soulful, heart-stuttering song. This immersive track unveils a deeper dimension of SB19 and puts on display their raw passion and emotions for the world to see. I WANT YOU is for when you want to turn down the lights and get the mood just right as you see your aspirations tantalizingly in reach.
CRIMZONE – FOR WHEN YOU WANT TO PUMP YOURSELF UP
If there was a hype song of PAGTATAG!, it would be CRIMZONE. The song is as if the adage of “no pain, no gain” was turned into a track as CRIMZONE shares a story of where excellence is never achieved without blood, sweat, and tears. SB19 practically pounds the floor with their hard-hitting beats as they deliver a homage to their struggles and triumphs as artists. The overwhelmingly heavy beats deliver a vibe of when you’re ready to go hard in your next challenge.
ILAW – FOR WHEN YOU WANT TO DROWN OUT THE NOISE
Come through vocals! We often associate light as a positive and healing force. But sometimes, too much light can be blinding to the point where it can overwhelm you. That’s where this acoustic track takes us as SB19 delivers a poignant message of the need to protect our peace and take a step back when needed. ILAW is a raw and personal rendition of authenticity, vulnerability, and emotions that will have you pressing play when you need to step out of the light.
LIHAM – FOR WHEN YOU WANT TO TAKE TIME TO REMEMBER YOUR BLESSINGS
If SB19 thought that we would listen to a six-minute-long ballad, they were right. With LIHAM, the group enters power ballad territory as they deliver an honest expression of love and blessings. This number not only showcases how SB19 are practically pros at making ballads but also captures the profound feeling of wanting people you hold dear in your heart to know how special they are. Vocally rich and brimming with emotions, LIHMA is for those wanting to vocalize that vow and intimate declaration of devotion.
FREEDOM – FOR WHEN YOU WANT TO CELEBRATE THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU
Closing out PAGTATAG! is FREEDOM, an upbeat track dedicated to the fans. It’s a song that celebrates breaking away from trials and challenges and stepping into a new era in life. And, of course, these celebrations wouldn’t be complete without the people who stuck around for the long ride. FREEDOM embodies the feeling of feeling, well, free, with the people who support you. For SB19, that’s A’TIN. But for any listener, it can be the ones who have always had their back, be it family, friends, a loved one, or more. Consider this the party anthem for your besties.
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