Kapit Lang
"Kapit Lang" (transl. Hold on) is a song recorded by Filipino girl group BINI, released on September 10, 2021, as the second single for their debut album Born to Win. It was written and composed by Lian Kyla along with BINI's Maraiah Queen Arceta; arranged, mixed and mastered by Theo Mortel; administered by Jonathan Manalo at The Purple Room; who has worked also with the BGYO's "He's Into Her".[1]
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| Single by BINI | ||||
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| Released | 10 September 2021 | |||
| Recorded | May 2021 | |||
| Length | 2:50 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Jonathan Manalo | |||
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| "Kapit Lang" on YouTube | ||||
The official track debuted at number 5 on Spotify's New Music Friday Philippines and at number 3 on iTunes Philippines, since its release.[2]
Composition and lyrics
"Kapit Lang" runs for a total of two minutes and fifty seconds, set in common time with a tempo of 130 beats per minute and written in the key of C♯/D♭ major.[3] Most of its lyrics were written in Filipino, except with the rap parts as it was written in English that speaks about rising above hardship and believing in yourself.[4]
I think part of the inspiration for choosing the phrase "Kapit Lang" as the hook/chorus was that I was hearing it in conversations between friends. People saying, "uy kapit lang" and I thought that phrase would be really good as a song. I wanted to express all the frustration and sadness I was feeling about the global pandemic. I guess part of me wanted and needed to hear that everything was going to be okay in the end somehow; that there is some hope to hold onto, even if I wasn’t really feeling it at the time.
Not deprived of the octet’s distinctly bubblegum flavor, the new track flaunts danceable beats and inspiring lyrics at the same time.
— JE CC, Lionheartv.net[4]
The euphoric pop track features bright synths, trap percussions and thick bass rumbles.
— Mariel Abanes, NME.com[6]
Background and release
The official track of "Kapit Lang" was released on 10 September 2021 accompanied by its music video.[7]
Kapit Lang started out as a prompt from Sir Jonathan for a new song for me. It wasn’t initially intended for BINI. We were talking about what songs I could release for 2020 and he was saying it would be good to write a song that was sensitive to the times.
Promotion
Television
On 12 September 2021, "Kapit Lang" debuted on television through ASAP Natin 'To.[8]
Music video
The music video for "Kapit Lang" was produced by YouMeUs MNL, directed by Amiel Kirby Balagtas and written by Edgar Dale Reciña, who also worked with the group's music video of Born to Win. It was presented in a visually bright and lively pastel colors[4] interspersed with different vacation spots, accompanied by slick dance choreography.[6]
The dynamic and animated tones of the video made it beautiful and positive as an anthem–more resonating, but also, the effective deliveries of Stacey, Colet, Maloi, Jhoanna, Aiah, Sheena, Mikha, and Gwen.
— JE CC, Lionheartv.net[4]
References
- For citations about "Kapit Lang" being the third single of BINI.
- "WATCH: BINI brings the good vibes in "Kapit Lang" music video". rappler.com. 10 September 2021. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- Rafael Bautista (10 September 2021). "THE NEW SONG RELEASES OF THE WEEK". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- Nino Llanera (10 September 2021). "Bini Continues to Inspire with new Single "Kapit Lang"". myx.global. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- "Kapit Lang Song Metrics". songbpm.com. 14 September 2021. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- JE CC (14 September 2021). "REVIEW: BINi sends positive vibes via vividly colorful "Kapit Lang" MV". lionheartv.net. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- Rafael Bautista (14 September 2021). "LIAN KYLA TALKS ABOUT WRITING BINI'S KAPIT LANG AND WORKING ON HER DIY LOFI EP". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- Mariel Abanes (13 September 2021). "Watch BINI's colourful, vacation-themed video for "Kapit Lang"". nme.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ABS CBN News (10 September 2021). "WATCH: BINI's vibrant music video for 'Kapit Lang'". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- "BINI, Maris and Rico electrify 'ASAP' stage live this Sunday". mb.com.ph. 11 September 2021. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.