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Filipino five-member boyband SB19 reaches even greater heights as their new single “WYAT” continues to gain foothold in the Philippines and abroad.
In
less than a week, the disco-pop track has peaked at No. 1 on iTunes Chart in
several countries and territories, including the Philippines, Singapore, Hong
Kong, Qatar, and UAE. It has also charted in 9 countries outside the country:
No. 2 in Bahrain and Antigua & Barbuda, No. 4 in Saudi Arabia, No. 8 in New
Zealand, No. 20 in Canada and Cambodia, No. 54 in Azerbaijan, No. 55 in
Malaysia, No. 70 in the US, and No. 74 worldwide.
The retro-modern tune, which documents the hitmaking quintet’s efforts to reconnect after a tumultuous phase in their personal lives, further cements their status as a global powerhouse. In a recent article by Billboard Magazine, SB19 gained acclaim for their vision to “push the country’s current pop renaissance” to a bigger, broader level. Pop culture critic Jeff Benjamin writes, “With its wider pop ambitions thanks to an undeniable chorus and multiple visual access points thanks to the video and styling, WYAT (Where You At) puts SB19 in the best position to grasp the international spotlight.”
To
date, “WYAT” has amassed more than a million views on YouTube in less than 3
days, trending as high as No. 4 on the platform upon its release. Over at
Twitter, the song has trended at No. 1 on Trending Topics Philippines, and No.
2 Worldwide, maintaining its impressive stats for days.
Lead
rapper and sub-vocalist Josh credits the success of the envelope-pushing single
to A’TIN—the fandom responsible for ensuring their mercurial rise to commercial
prominence. “We’re very thankful and overwhelmed, especially to our A’TIN. We
didn’t expect it to top in various charts not only in the Philippines, but
different parts of the world. This was truly unexpected as we haven’t been
around for a while. Hopefully, this release isn’t the only one that will turn
out successful, but the tour as well.”
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.
When
asked about what to expect on their upcoming global tour, main vocalist and
dancer Stell confirms that music listeners will be seeing a different SB19 this
time around. “The same passion is there, the same dedication is there, but
we’re just going to give more for this tour. Like we usually do, we try to
level up and improve every time.”
Sub vocalist
and WYAT creative director Justin also emphasized how rigid their preparations
are in terms of upping the ante, quality-wise. “It is our first time having
dance and vocal coaches helping us in our concert preparation. So that’s one
thing the fans can look forward to, the improvement of our dancing and singing
skills.”
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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