Ikot-Ikot

"Ikot-Ikot" (transl. Round and Round) is a 2013 hit song recorded by Filipino singer-actress Sarah Geronimo. Written by Thyro Alfaro, it was produced by Jumbo "Bojam" de Belen and released under Viva Records. The song served as the lead single off Geronimo's 2013 platinum album Expressions. It became available for digital download on July 22, 2013 but before its release date, the song was sent to different radio stations across the Metro Manila on the second week of July. The song garnered "Song of the Year" nominations from major music award giving bodies in the Philippines including the Awit Awards and Myx Music Awards.

"Ikot-Ikot"
Official music video thumbnail
Single by Sarah Geronimo
from the album Expressions
ReleasedJuly 22, 2013 (2013-07-22)
Recorded2013
Genre
Length3:52
LabelViva Records
Songwriter(s)Thyro Alfaro
Producer(s)Jumbo "Bojam" de Belen
Sarah Geronimo singles chronology
"It Takes a Man and a Woman"
(2013)		 "Ikot-Ikot"
(2013)		 "Tayo"
(2014)
Music video
"Ikot-Ikot" on YouTube

Critical reception

Joseph R. Atilano of Inquirer.net gave a positive review, noting that "Ikot-Ikot" is an excellent choice to be the lead single from the album because "It isn't boring to listen to." "Sarah delivers her vocals with a sense of urgency that matches the upbeat pace of 'Ikot-Ikot'", he added. At the end, he gave the song a "Thumbs Up!".[1]

Music video

Background and release

The music video was directed by Paul Basinillo, co-directed by Sarah Geronimo, and choreographed by Georcelle Dapat-Sy of G-force.[2] The music video was premiered on Viva Music's official YouTube Channel on October 19, 2013. The music video has reached 3,498,691 YouTube views as of October 19, 2014, a year after it was released.[3]

Live performances

Geronimo performed the song on different TV shows and Awards Night. She sang the hit single on ASAP 18 for her 25th birthday celebration.[4] She also performed the song on ABS-CBN's noontime show It's Showtime on October 19, 2013.[5]

Cover versions

The Voice Kids winner Lyca Gairanod along with TVK finalist Darlene performed the song on It's Showtime in May 2015, actress Meg Imperial covered the song on her YouTube Channel, Singer-host Tippy Dos Santos performed the song for Myx Studio Sessions in April 2017, Naisa Lasalosi performed the song on I Love OPM in March 2016. Other covers include Donnalyn Bartolome, Sam Mangubat, Sam Concepcion, Belle Mariano, Climax and CH4RMD.[6][7][8][9]

Awards
Year Awards ceremony Award Results
2013 Rappler Social Media Awards LSS of the Year Won
Awit Awards Song of the Year Nominated
Best R&B Recording Won
2014 PMPC Star Awards for Music Song of the Year Nominated
World Music Awards World Best Song Nominated
Myx Music Awards Best Song Nominated
Best Music Video Nominated
MOR Music Awards Song of the Year Nominated

References
  1. "Single Review: 'Ikot-Ikot' by Sarah Geronimo". Inquirer.net. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
  2. "Sarah Geronimo - Ikot-ikot [Official Music Video] - freenewspos". freenewspos.com. Archived from the original on 2014-10-18. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
  3. "Sarah Geronimo - Ikot-ikot [Official Music Video]". YouTube. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
  4. "Sarah Geronimo's 25th Birthday & 'IKOT-IKOT' Live Performance on ASAP". YouTube. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
  5. "Sarah Geronimo Live Ikot-Ikot Showtime oct192013". YouTube. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
  6. MYX Philippines (2017-04-19), SARAH GERONIMO - Ikot-Ikot (Tippy Dos Santos Cover), retrieved 2018-01-04
  7. Meg Imperial (2015-06-01), Meg Imperial (cover) - Ikot -Ikot, retrieved 2018-01-04
  8. ABS-CBN Entertainment (2016-03-06), I Love OPM: Naisa Lasalosi - Ikot-Ikot Lang Sarah G (The Bump Off), retrieved 2018-01-04
  9. Greenwich Barkada (2015-03-01), Ikot Ikot Mash Up Version, retrieved 2018-01-04
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