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Di Ka Sayang
Cover:Di Ka Sayang cover art.png
Type:single
Artist:Ben&Ben
Recorded:2020
Length:4:14
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"Di Ka Sayang" (English: "You Are Not Worthless") is a song by Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben, composed by lead vocalists Paolo Benjamin and Miguel Benjamin Guico. It was released on November 6, 2020.[1] [2] [3] Since its release, the song suddenly hit No. 1 on Spotify's Philippines Top 50 playlist.[4] [5]

Background

Led by twins Paolo Benjamin and Miguel Benjamin Guico, Ben&Ben released a teaser on social media as part of the band's "new era" on October 30, 2020.[6]

The song's composition, according to Paolo, was inspired by a conversation he had with brother Miguel during one of their shows in 2019. As the band reached No. 1 on Spotify's Philippines Top 50, the band took to Twitter in a series of tweets addressing on self-acceptance and self-care.

Release

As being announced, the single was set to release at midnight on November 6. However, due to technical difficulties, the band uploaded a video version of the single on their official Facebook page minutes before midnight. By the day, the single was later on made available on digital platforms.[7]

Music video

The music video of the song was directed by Jorel Lising, responsible for the direction of the music video of Pagtingin, and was released on November 9, 2020.[8] [9] The music video shows each member performing in various settings with Kintsugi artform as the background, moving to dim spaces, and performing together in a well illuminated room in the end.[10] [11]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
202134th Awit AwardsFavorite Song of the Year[12] [13] [14] [15]
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist
Record of the Year
Best Inspirational Recording

Notes and References

  1. News: Ben&Ben to drop new single 'Di Ka Sayang' at midnight. GMA News Online. 5 November 2020. 9 November 2020.
  2. News: Ben&Ben’s new single ‘Di Ka Sayang’ is a pop-rock empowerment anthem. Zofiya. Acosta. preen.ph. 6 November 2020. 9 November 2020.
  3. News: LISTEN: Ben&Ben marks new era with song, 'Di Ka Sayang'. Rappler. 6 November 2020. 9 November 2020.
  4. News: Ben&Ben's latest single 'Di Ka Sayang' hits #1 on Spotify Philippines' Top 50. Rappler. 7 November 2020. 9 November 2020.
  5. News: ‘Di Ka Sayang’ hits No. 1 on Spotify. Neil Patrick. Nepomuceno. Manila Bulletin. 8 November 2020. 9 November 2020.
  6. Web site: Ben&Ben on Twitter. 30 October 2020. Twitter. 2 November 2020.
  7. News: Ben&Ben trends as latest single 'Di Ka Sayang' drops. 6 November 2020. GMA News Online. 12 November 2020.
  8. News: WATCH: Ben&Ben releases music video for 'Di Ka Sayang'. 9 November 2020. Rappler. 9 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201109141335/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/ben-ben-song-di-ka-sayang-music-video. 9 November 2020. live.
  9. News: Ben&Ben drops music video for 'Di Ka Sayang'. 9 November 2020. GMA News Online. 9 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110112916/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/763410/ben-amp-ben-drops-music-video-for-di-ka-sayang/story/. 10 November 2020. live.
  10. News: Watch Ben&Ben perform anthemic new single ‘Di Ka Sayang’ in its music video. 10 November 2020. Jacqueline. Arias. NME Asia. 11 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201110052716/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/watch-benben-perform-anthemic-new-single-di-ka-sayang-in-its-music-video-2813119. 10 November 2020. live.
  11. News: Entertainment News (11/13/20) - Ben&Ben releases video for ‘Di Ka Sayang’. 13 November 2020. BusinessWorld. 13 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201205090609/https://www.bworldonline.com/entertainment-news-11-13-20/. 5 December 2020. live.
  12. Web site: LIST: Awit Awards 2021 winners. ABS-CBN News. 29 November 2021. 29 November 2021.
  13. Web site: Awit Awards 2021: Unique, SB19, Leanne & Naara, Zild, Ben&Ben among finalists. Rappler. 5 November 2021. 26 November 2021.
  14. Web site: Here's how you can vote for your favorite artists at the 34th Awit Awards. Bandwagon Asia. 28 October 2021. 4 November 2021.
  15. Web site: SB19, Ben&Ben, Clara Benin and more nominated for 34th Awit Awards’ Peoples’ Voice categories. NME. 28 October 2021. 4 November 2021.

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