Ready to dive into SB19's latest masterpiece? Join us as we rank the tracks from their groundbreaking EP! From powerful ballads to culture-rich anthems, we're breaking down what makes each song special. Which one tops your personal playlist? Get ready for some serious P-Pop excellence!
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the songs from
00:09P-pop powerhouse SB19's EP, Simula at Wakas.
00:20Number 6, Time. It is virtually impossible not to tear up for a classic SB19 power ballad.
00:27Every one of us has their own song about time. Maybe your family, your loved ones, or maybe your dog, your passion, something, but you shouldn't take time for granted.
00:43The message is very universal.
00:46Time is the quintessential, emotionally charged soundtrack of life. It is poignant and tugs at our heartstrings with the force of familiarity.
00:57We've all been there, contemplating missed opportunities and lost connections, wallowing in regret over things left unsaid.
01:08So when SB19 brings such heavy, wistful sentiments to the surface with their emphatic vocals, it lands with power.
01:15Savor every moment with me, while we hear this, I don't want them.
01:20Their robust runs, contrasted with the feather-light falsettos, convey an ache that could only have come from a place of genuine sincerity.
01:30Flawless in technique and full of heart, time is like the weathered and wise older brother of Mappa.
01:35Although not unexpected, it is a welcome addition to the EP nonetheless.
01:39If that's a sender, it won't hurt to try.
01:45Thunder will run on us.
01:50Number 5.
01:518-ton ball.
01:52SB19 has quite a reputation for their bombastic concerts.
01:56The members set the stage on fire with their unmatched charisma, sending fans into a trance.
02:028-ton ball is the kind of song that could mark the climax of such a show.
02:05With earned braggadocio pumping through the lyrics, which Josh Coe wrote, this song is powered by guts and spunk.
02:18The rapping is impressive, no doubt.
02:20But the bars go especially hard.
02:22Enough to make us want to learn Tagalog just so we can sing along.
02:27The song's breathless flow is delectable, as always.
02:35And we eat it up every time.
02:37SB19 isn't just paving the way for P-pop.
02:40They're wrecking the glass ceiling like a literal 8-ton ball.
02:49Number 4.
02:51Dam.
02:51The lead single for Simula at Wakas establishes the band's signature style once and for all.
02:57Dam is tangible proof of the group's originality, but it also carries something deeply personal.
03:02Taking the creative reins into their own hands, SB19 conceptualized the ancient worldview scene in the music video,
03:17breaking new ground.
03:19Meanwhile, Pablo's lyrics portray the members' internal conflicts and their unrelenting hunger
03:23to reach the pinnacle of not just success, but artistic expression.
03:27Then the chorus hits with surgical precision, resonating like a mantra.
03:38The members poured their souls into this piece, birthing another viral moment like Gento.
03:43However, between you and us, this one might have the cooler choreography.
03:47If you can't get enough of Dam, just check out the extended version.
03:50Number 3.
04:00Shooting for the Stars.
04:02Call us biased, but if we could only listen to one song from this EP on repeat, it would be this one.
04:07Shooting for the Stars is a radiant and joyful ode to dreams, but still intimate like a whisper between lovers.
04:21Propelled by a marching band sound, it reaches a disco pop crescendo and melts into an effervescent chorus that can chase the darkest blues away.
04:29Soon after, it seamlessly settles into a groovy drumbeat that gives the track a new dimension.
04:42However, the best part about this song is that it's unapologetically pop with mass appeal, and that's not easy to nail.
04:49SB19 may have shot for the stars, but they landed on the moon with this one.
04:53Number 2.
05:03Quit.
05:04SB19 threw us back to our 2000s emo rock era with this hit, and we're obsessed.
05:09Cause I'm all too familiar with this kind of man.
05:12Got it from the west.
05:14I won't run away.
05:16Quit is unlike anything we've ever heard or even expected from the band, which is why it highly impressed us.
05:22Alongside Pablo, the group's resident rock star Ken picked up the pen for this song, and his sonic identity is unmistakably felt.
05:30A dark and smoldering Bring Me the Horizon-style intro is followed by the raw intensity of the introspective lyrics.
05:43Once you listen to the words, really listen, the song takes on a confessional tone.
05:49It almost feels like you're intruding on a profoundly vulnerable moment.
05:53The members don't shy away from true candor when it comes to making art that matters, and for that, SB19 has our respect.
06:00I'm losing myself trying to feel like, so I'm your face is perfect in your eyes.
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06:24Number 1.
06:25Dunka.
06:25Nothing beats a triumphant celebration of culture.
06:29In Dunka, SB19 is loud and proud, reveling in the richness of their Filipino identity.
06:42From politics to pop culture, sports, and fiery rap battles on the streets,
06:47the music video is a sparkling glimpse into the vibrancy of life in the Philippines.
06:51With Filipino icons like Mai Mai and Queen Yasmin joining SB19 on screen,
06:56Dunka is in a league of its own.
06:58The song itself is a rip-roaring riot of defiant energy that can hardly be contained.
07:08In a genius move, SB19 even mockingly asks,
07:14is it noisy, as if predicting and dismissing the song's classification as noise music by critics?
07:19This is why SB19 is the GOAT, always leaving us wanting more.
07:32Which SB19 member do you think ruled the Simula at Wakas era?
07:36Tell us in the comments down below.
07:38Swerve, swerve, zoom around, we zoom around her.
07:41Swerve, swerve, more than I, we're coming louder.