Pagsibol

Pagsibol (lit. 'Growth' or 'Sprouting') is the first extended play of Filipino boy band SB19, released on July 22, 2021, by Sony Music. It consists of six tracks and is preceded by four singles, "What?", "Mapa", "Bazinga" and "SLMT".[1]

Pagsibol
EP by
SB19
ReleasedJuly 22, 2021 (2021-07-22)
Recorded2021
Studio
Genre
Length24:11
LabelSony Music
Producer
SB19 chronology
Get in the Zone
(2020)		 Pagsibol
(2021)		 Pagtatag
(2023)
Singles from Pagsibol
  1. "What?"
    Released: March 9, 2021
  2. "Mapa"
    Released: March 16, 2021
  3. "Bazinga"
    Released: October 29, 2021
  4. "SLMT"
    Released: December 30, 2021

Background and development

In an interview, SB19 leader Pablo explained that they've named their first extended play (EP) Pagsibol because it represents their musical journey, citing their families as one of their greatest influences throughout their career.[2] He wrote the song, and dedicated it to his own parents when he was homesick during their Get In The Zone tour in 2020.[3] “What?,” the first song in the tracklist, tells about self-empowerment.[4] According to the group, Pagsibol is tribute to their fans.[5]

Release and promotion

SB19 begun teasing a comeback in March, with a caption, "What is Coming?". On June 30, the group posted a poster featuring the record's title and their logo.[6] A week after, the release date has been revealed accompanied with a pre-save link. They also announced a postponement of their upcoming concert. A release scheduler was posted on July 14, 2021.The tracklist was shown a day after that featured the two released singles "What? and "Mapa", promotional single "Ikako", and three more songs. Concept photos were dropped for 6 days and the highlight medley was released a day before the release. Hours before the release, SB19 guested in a livestream on Twitch by the American magazine Rolling Stone, as well as on iHeartRadio to promote their extended play.[7] It was released on streaming and digital platforms on July 22, 2021. A lyric video for "Bazinga" was uploaded on YouTube on the same day.[8]

The group has partnered with Spotify Philippines with a campaign that "showcases Pinoy pride and tells the story of SB19’s latest EP through audio and visual art". They collaborated with six Filipino visual artists to design jeepneys inspired by the six tracks on Pagsibol.[9]

In January 2022, SB19 launched premium merchandise line inspired by Pagsibol. The exclusive merchandise was conceptualized and produced by Sony Music Philippines, SB19, and ShowBT. SB19's Justin De Dios serves as a co-creative director for the project, pitching in his input for all the studies and acting as liaison for the rest of the members when it comes to creative decisions.[10]

Track listing
Pagsibol track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."What?"John Paulo Nase
  • John Paulo Nase
  • Joshua Daniel
  • Simon Servida
  • Jay Durias
4:30
2."Mapa"Nase
  • John Paulo Nase
  • Simon Servida
  • Jay Durias
4:35
3."Mana"Nase
  • John Paulo Nase
  • Simon Servida
4:04
4."Bazinga"Nase
  • John Paulo Nase
  • Simon Servida
3:23
5."Ikako"Nase
  • John Paulo Nase
  • Thyro Alfaro
4:20
6."SLMT"Nase
  • John Paulo Nase
  • Simon Servida
3:19
Total length:24:11

Release history
Release history and formats for Pagsibol
Region Date Format Label Ref
Various July 22, 2021
Sony Music [11]
Philippines December 21, 2021 CD Sony Music Philippines [12]

References
  1. Peters, Daniel. "SB19 Announce Title of New EP Pagsibol". nme.com. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  2. Mendez, Michele. "SB19 Wants To Show The World Who They Truly Are With Their New EP". elitedaily.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  3. Asia, Bandwagon. "SB19 dedicate New Single MAPA to their Parents". bandwagon.asia. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  4. "SB19 stakes its claim to global domination with larger-than-life single 'What?'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 11, 2021.
  5. Asia, Bandwagon. "SB19 New EP Pagsibol". bandwagon.asia. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  6. Ent., Abs News. "SB19 details schedule leading up to 'Pagsibol' EP launch". news.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  7. "SB19 live at 'Rolling Stone on Twitch' and iHeartRadio". bandwagon.asia. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  8. Cruz, Dana News. "SB19 drops first EP 'Pagsibol' with 3 New Songs". inquirer.net. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  9. PH, Sunstar. "SB19 and Spotify collaborated with Six Filipino Visual Artists To Design Roving Jeepneys". sunstar.com.ph. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  10. PH, Soundtrip. "SB19 launches premium merch line inspired by record-breaking EP, 'Pagsibol'". businessmirror.com.ph. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  11. "SB19 drops first EP 'Pagsibol' with 3 new songs". InqPOP!. July 31, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
  12. "SB19 announces release of 'Pagsibol' physical album". popwave.com. Retrieved December 21, 2021.
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