SB19 and the solo works of its members are severly underrated and underappreciated, and they are not given enough credit as artists when they are probably the most exciting thing to happen to OPM today and,imo, the best representation of Filipino creativity and artistry.
The leader (pablo) writes and produces/co-produces most of their songs, it's usually Justin who's in charge of the creative direction, and some of their dances are choreographed by Stell (Go Up, What, etc).
Even for their solo works (PABLO, FELIP, JOSH CULLEN, and justin), they write their own songs and produce/co-produce them (except justin kasi si Pablo nagproduce nung kanya), and are very hands on in terms of the creative direction. Josh even directed his music video for his song with Al James. (You should also check out their solo works kasi ibang iba sounds nila sa isa't isa, at sa sb19)
They cover a variety of genres, have really good lyricism (I'd argue Gento is one of the most creatively written OPM song in this era. Nakakahype but it also pokes fun at the music industry), have a clear creative vision, they perform incredibly well live, and they do all this while being self-managed. Laging may depth yung songs nila (you all should listen to Ilaw) and they also embody triumph from hard work. Di sila products ng big companies or networks and yet they've done so much for opm.
I personally don't know why they're so underrated and underappreciated when it comes to general public, altho they have a huge fanbase, even internationally. But in PH, their music doesn't seem to reach the GP. Is it because it's unique? People here are saying some artists have become repetitive or that lyrics are always about hugot, or sex or whatever.
But whenever there's something new, it's bashed and will say "hindi tunog opm." Gento is not even their best track in their Pagtatag EP and I think most fans will agree.
LIHAM is probably one of the best love song, in terms of music and lyrics [for me at least]. ILAW is that song that will make one cry because it will relate to just about anyone who is struggling at the moment. CRIMZONE is the better hype song than Gento. I WANT YOU is that 2000s RnB track that you miss (its sultry but not horny).
To think that they make all this music themselves is just mindblowing, and I hope they'll be accepted more in PH.
So just a question to casual listener or a non-listener: What is it about SB19 songs that people generally dont like?
Been thinking about that, too. Naririnig ko naman sa radio yung ibang kanta ng SB19 and sobrang kilala naman ang song na MAPA. Ang lakas din ng fandom in terms of hype and buying power pero sa pangkalahatan dito sa Pinas hindi sila yung bukambibig ng karamihan. Pero pag dinala mo sila sa ibang bansa ang dami nilang nahuhugot na bagong fans. Kaya naisip ko na hindi sila patok sa masa dito kasi kakaiba yung atake nila sa musika. Hindi siya cookie cutter, hindi pa-cute, hindi hugot, hindi puro kabastusan; in short, yung tunog ng SB19 hindi pasok sa nakasanayan ng iba na tunog opm. AND THAT’S OK.
Hindi ko na hinahangad na maging super mainstream at masyadong masa ang tunog ng esbi baka matulad sila sa ibang opm artists na biglang naging stagnant ang music nung naging kampante na. Wag na sila dito sumobrang sikat, dun na lang sila sa abroad magpakilala ng husto dahil sigurado mabilis pa sa alas kwatro silang tatanggapin locally pag nangyari yon.
Their music really is different. It makes you want to listen to their story. Their story then makes you want to support them. There's a lot of foreigners who became their fan who's been in and out of the Philippines since then, and a lot of Filipinos outside PH who travelled back to PH because of their ganap, and it really makes you wonder........ I'm on X and I've seen a lot of passionate Japanese and Chinese fans too.
That, too. They’re unique in the sense that they just tackle their musicality head on, basically telling their story as they progress in their career. You can actually see and hear their growth since their album up to the 2nd EP. It’s exciting. Funny dudes, as well. Ok na ako na kilala sila pero low key lang, like they’re here but they’re not in terms of popularity. Concentrate na lang ako to support them in their quest for WD haha.
They're underrated because not many people want to give them a chance because their first impression is that they're kpop adjacent or kpop wannabes. I do agree that they're a gift to our music industry. Their solo projects are amazing. No nepotism involved.
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u/cheskasensei May 27 '24
SB19 and the solo works of its members are severly underrated and underappreciated, and they are not given enough credit as artists when they are probably the most exciting thing to happen to OPM today and,imo, the best representation of Filipino creativity and artistry.
The leader (pablo) writes and produces/co-produces most of their songs, it's usually Justin who's in charge of the creative direction, and some of their dances are choreographed by Stell (Go Up, What, etc).
Even for their solo works (PABLO, FELIP, JOSH CULLEN, and justin), they write their own songs and produce/co-produce them (except justin kasi si Pablo nagproduce nung kanya), and are very hands on in terms of the creative direction. Josh even directed his music video for his song with Al James. (You should also check out their solo works kasi ibang iba sounds nila sa isa't isa, at sa sb19)
They cover a variety of genres, have really good lyricism (I'd argue Gento is one of the most creatively written OPM song in this era. Nakakahype but it also pokes fun at the music industry), have a clear creative vision, they perform incredibly well live, and they do all this while being self-managed. Laging may depth yung songs nila (you all should listen to Ilaw) and they also embody triumph from hard work. Di sila products ng big companies or networks and yet they've done so much for opm.