Limasawa Street Explained
| Limasawa Street |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Ben&Ben |
| Cover: | Ben&Ben - Limasawa Street.png |
| Recorded: | 2019 |
| Studio: | Spryta Productions Inc. (Mandaluyong, Metro Manila) |
| Length: | 51:04 |
| Prev Title: | Ben&Ben EP |
| Prev Year: | 2016 |
| Next Year: | 2021 |
Limasawa Street is the debut studio album by Filipino indie folk/folk pop band Ben&Ben. It was released on May 12, 2019 by Sony Music Philippines. In 2022, the album was certified quadruple-platinum.[1]
Background
Led by twins Paolo Guico and Miguel Guico, Ben&Ben announced on social media that they will be releasing their debut album in May 2019 after topping streaming platforms and radio charts with singles "Kathang Isip", "Ride Home" and "Maybe the Night".[2] [3]
Limasawa Street is derived from the Butuanon word 'masawa' which means 'light', and is also the name of a street that is special in one of the Ben&Ben members, grounded with a "deeply personal story that offers the comforts of life and home".[4] Paolo shared, "We wanted the album to represent a place of light by singing about hopeful perspectives in troubling situations."[5] In November 2019, during a press interview, Ben&Ben mentioned that the band's team are currently discussing about a possibility of releasing a deluxe version of the album.[6] [7]
Singles
The first single "Mitsa (Salamat)" was released 3 months before the album was launched. 'Mitsa' translates to candle wick.
The second single "Pagtingin" and the third single "Araw-Araw" from the album were released on May 2, 2019.[8]
Tour
| Concert Tour Name: | Limasawa Street Album Tour |
| Artist: | Ben&Ben |
| Location: | Asia |
| Album: | Limasawa Street |
| Start Date: | 17 May 2019 |
| End Date: | 17 August 2019 |
| Number Of Legs: | 1 |
| Number Of Shows: | 12 |
On April 9, 2019, Ben&Ben announced their headlining tour of the Philippines to support Limasawa Street in 2019, with Ayala Malls as the main presenting sponsor.[9]
Personnel
Ben&Ben
- Miguel Benjamin Guico – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Paol Benjamin Guico – lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Poch Barretto – lead guitar
- Jam Villanueva – drums
- Agnes Reoma – bass
- Patricia Lasaten – keyboards
- Toni Muñoz – percussion, backing vocals
- Andrew de Pano – percussion, backing vocals
- Keifer Cabugao – violin, backing vocals
Additional personnel
- Ebe Dancel – co-lead vocals ("Baka Sakali")
- Nicolai Maybituin – creative director[10]
- Jean Paul Verona – producer
- Johnoy Danao – producer
- Rene Serna – sound engineer
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | |
|---|
| 2020 | Awit Awards 2020 | Favorite Album of the Year | | [11] |
| 2021 | 12th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Folk/Country Recording of the Year | | [12] [13] |
| Album of the Year | | |
See also
Notes and References
- News: Newly minted hitmaker makes his mark with 'Paraluman'. 2021-08-28. The Manila Times. en.
- News: Ben&Ben to release new debut album 'Limasawa Street'. CNN Philippines. May 7, 2019. May 16, 2019. May 18, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190518203447/http://cnnphilippines.com/videos/2019/5/7/Ben-Ben-to-release-new-debut-album--Limawasa-Street-.html. dead.
- News: Ben&Ben want to be your beacon of hope. CNN Philippines. May 14, 2019. May 16, 2019. October 1, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191001012657/https://cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Music/2019/5/14/benandben-album.html. dead.
- Web site: PH. One Music. Ben&Ben brings light and hope in debut album, "Limasawa Street". 2021-05-27. One Music PH. en.
- News: Ben&Ben's debut album 'Limasawa Street' with 13 songs comes to life after 3 months. Conan Daily. May 10, 2019. May 16, 2019.
- Web site: Here's the story behind Ben&Ben's new single 'Masyado Pang Maaga'. Rappler.com. Rappler. October 31, 2019. en. November 3, 2019.
- News: Ben&Ben drops 'Masyado Pang Maaga' after 'Limasawa Street'. Conan Daily. November 1, 2019. November 3, 2019.
- News: Filipino band Ben&Ben viral on Twitter after release of two new songs. InterAksyon. May 3, 2019. May 16, 2019.
- Web site: Ben&Ben announce nationwide Limasawa Street Tour, here's how to get tickets. 17 April 2019. Bandwagon. 1 August 2023.
- News: Ben&Ben's Limasawa Street: A track-by-track guide by creative director Nicolai Maybituin. Bandwagon Asia. May 6, 2019. May 16, 2019.
- News: FULL LIST: Winners, Awit Awards 2020. Rappler.com. August 29, 2020. August 29, 2020.
- News: Regine Velasquez, Sarah Geronimo, Daniel Padilla lead winners at Star Awards for Music. Dana . Cruz . 11 October 2021. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 26 November 2021. en.
- Web site: 12th Star Awards for Music nominees bared. James Patrick. Anarcon. 16 June 2021. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 31 August 2021. en.
