The release of the disco-pop track comes with captivating visuals that explore themes of time travel and connection
P-Pop
Kings SB19 arrive in triumphant style with the release of their highly
anticipated single, “WYAT [Where You At].”
Produced by SB19’s very own Pablo and his real-life brother Josue, the catchy
new track delivers another show-stopping moment that cuts across boundaries and
generations.
According
to the Billboard chart-topping quintet, “WYAT” is a song that chronicles the
reconnection of a bond after a very challenging phase in life. “We’ve been
performing for almost half of our lives together, and due to the pandemic, our
world was suddenly put on hold,” shares Pablo. “I felt a disconnection among
the group brought about by the lockdown, and I’ve wanted to reach out to them
through this song.”
Propelling their artistry forward with a masterful blend of disco, electronic, and pop music, the five-member hitmaker sets the tone for a new era by incorporating the elements of the past with accessibility that is relatable to the present time. As Josh puts it, “Our team often tries to do something different from what we’ve done before; we’re always evolving.”
“WYAT”
first made rounds during SB19’s sold-out online concert Our Zone last
year, and was re-recorded at Pablo’s studio for a fuller, more polished touch.
It marks their first official release after being on a hiatus since launching
their 2021 EP, Pagsibol.
The
infectious bop is accompanied by the release of a music video
that is built around the themes of time travel and connection. Joyriding
through history with shiny, retro-spiked colors and exciting visuals, the MV
stays true to the vision of the song—thanks to Justin de Dios’ creative
direction and the group’s collaborative contribution to the brainstorming
process.
“Everything
we put out is connected,” Justin says. “It all started from the
teaser during the present day then we went back to the past, from the 50s
(diner) to 70s (roller disco) to the 90s (arcade) and back to the present.”
To mark the arrival of
“WYAT,” the Filipino pop phenoms are set to embark on their biggest local and international tour to date. WYAT [Where You
At] Tour kicks off on September 17, 2022 at Araneta Coliseum, to be
followed by a series of shows in Clark, Cebu, Davao and more.
In the following months,
the tour extends globally as SB19 heads to multiple countries - US, UAE, and
Singapore to name a few. International A’TIN can expect SB19 to drop by their
city starting October 2022.
For more information about
SB19’s series of shows, check out the updates on their social media accounts.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SB19Official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsb19
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SB19Official
YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/SB19OfficialYT
SB19’s “WYAT” is out now on
all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Watch the
music video here.
About SB19
SB19 is a five-member Filipino boy band that debuted in October 2018. Their first single ‘Go Up’ went viral and reached millions of views in a few months’ time. They are the first Filipino and Southeast Asian act to be nominated in Billboard Music Awards for the Top Social Artist category, and are also the first Southeast Asian act to enter the top 10 of Billboard Social 50 weekly and year-end charts. Their latest record-breaking single ‘'Bazinga' stayed for 7 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard‘s Hot Trending Songs charts, making them the first act to ever reach that milestone. SB19 promotes its music as part of Pinoy pop (P-pop)—a popular sub-genre of Original Filipino Music.
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