Talaarawan Explained

Talaarawan
Type:EP
Artist:Bini
Cover:Talaarawan (EP) by Bini cover art.jpg
Recorded:2024
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Label:Star Music
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Talaarawan is the debut extended play of Filipino girl group Bini. It was released by Star Music on March 8, 2024. It consists of six tracks, of which three were released as singles, "Karera" (Race), "Pantropiko" (Tropical), and "Salamin, Salamin" (Mirror, Mirror).

The singles, particularly "Karera" and "Pantropiko", gained significant popularity, with "Karera" widely recognized at school graduation ceremonies and "Pantropiko" topping domestic charts, being regarded as a summer anthem in the Philippines.[1] [2] This success contributed to the group's rise in popularity, becoming the first Filipino pop group with the most monthly listeners on Spotify.[3]

Background and release

On February 14, 2024, Bini announced that their debut extended play (EP), Talaarawan, would be released on March 8, 2024.[4] During a Valentine's Day event, Bini's leader Jhoanna revealed in an interview that the release date was intentionally selected to serve as a gift for their fans and to symbolize celebration and appreciation for their supporters.[5]

Bini member Mikha emphasized Bini's advocacy for women’s empowerment, expressing their desire to inspire women and boost confidence in all individuals. During their media conference for the EP, she noted that the release date coinciding with International Women’s Day aligns with their goal to empower and inspire.[6] Jhoanna described the EP, Talaarawan, which means "diary" in Filipino, as a comforting record for their fans.[7] She explained that the EP captures their group's journey and expressed hope that it would provide comfort and a sense of connection to their fans, similar to a diary where they could open up and find relief through their music.

Talaarawan, along with its lead single "Salamin, Salamin" (Mirror, Mirror) was officially released on March 8, 2024.[8] Two of the track's singles, namely "Karera" (Race) and "Pantropiko" (Tropical) had previously been released in late 2023 as promotional tracks for the EP.[9] [10] On October 31, 2024, Backspacer Records announced that the EP, along with Bini's albums Born to Win and Feel Good, will be released as vinyl records in December 2024 as part of their collaboration with Star Music.[11] [12]

Composition

Talaarawan is an EP consisting of six tracks. The opening track, "Karera", was originally written by Nica Del Rosario and was composed by her along with Jumbo De Belen and Jose Miguel Cortes. Inspired by Del Rosario's own experiences, the song emphasizes the importance of self-care and avoiding societal pressures.[13] Bini members Colet, Mikha, and Stacey co-wrote the rap part of the song.[14]

The lead single, "Salamin, Salamin", was composed by John Michael Conchada, Paula Rose Alcasid, and Paulo Miguel Rañeses and produced by Bojam and Mat Olavides. It has been described as a song that captures the excitement and nervousness of having a crush.[15] The third track, "Pantropiko," was written by Angelika Ortiz, Jumbo De Belen, Mat Olavides, and Paula Patricia Chavez. It was regarded as a "summer bubblegum pop anthem" with musical influences from African, Latin, and Caribbean genres.[16] "Ang Huling Cha Cha" (The Last Cha-cha), also by Del Rosario, explores the complexities of situationships and unreciprocated feelings.[17] "Na Na Nandito Lang" (Just Here), is a song that offers reassurance of support amidst challenges.[18] It was written by Kim Grabrielle Songsong, Jumbo De Belen, and Paula Patricia Chavez.[19] The EP concludes with "Diyan Ka Lang" (Stay There) a tribute to those who provide unwavering support, written by Jumbo De Belen and Paula Patricia Chavez and composed by Bojam.

Awards and nominations

! Award ceremony! Year! Category! Nominated work! Result!
Awit Awards2024Record of the Year"Pantropiko"[20]
Song of the Year
Best Performance by a Group
Best Pop Recording
Best Engineered Recording
Best Inspirational Recording"Karera"
Best Music Video
Catholic Mass Media Awards2024Best Inspirational Secular Song"Karera"[21]
Myx Music Awards2024Pop Video of the Year "Salamin, Salamin"[22]
"Pantropiko"
PMPC Star Awards for Music2024Song of the Year "Pantropiko"[23]
Duo/Group Artist of the Year "Pantropiko"
Dance Recording of the Year "Pantropiko"
P-pop Awards2024Song of the Year"Pantropiko"[24]
Song of the Year"Salamin, Salamin"
Album of the YearTalaarawan
Music Video of the Year"Salamin, Salamin"
Production Design in a Music Video"Salamin, Salamin"

Release history

Release history and formats for Talaarawan!Region!Date!Format!Label!
VariousMarch 8, 2024Star Music[25]

Notes and References

  1. News: Gatchalian . Ched Rick . June 1, 2024 . 'Karera' ng BINI, patok na graduation song sa mga eskwelahan . BINI's 'Karera,' a hit graduation song in schools . July 17, 2024 . ABS-CBN News . tl . June 11, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240611145623/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/1/-karera-ng-bini-patok-na-graduation-song-sa-mga-eskwelahan-1747 . live .
  2. Web site: Gonzales . Angelo . April 21, 2024 . Summer of 'Pantropiko': The BINI craze continues . July 17, 2024 . Rappler . en-US . April 21, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421082528/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/summer-pantropiko-the-bini-craze-continues/ . live .
  3. Web site: March 19, 2024 . BINI Becomes P-Pop Group With Most Monthly Listeners . July 17, 2024 . Billboard Philippines . en-US . May 5, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240505190322/https://billboardphilippines.com/market/industry-news/bini-achieves-milestone-of-becoming-filipino-pop-group-with-most-monthly-listeners/ . live .
  4. Web site: Mallorca . Hannah . February 15, 2024 . P-pop girl group BINI to drop first EP 'Talaarawan' . July 17, 2024 . Inquirer . en . July 21, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240721081423/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/541796/p-pop-girl-group-bini-to-drop-first-ep-talaarawan . live .
  5. Web site: Mallorca . Hannah . February 22, 2024 . BINI explains why EP 'Talaarawan' will drop on International Women's Day . July 17, 2024 . Inquirer . en . June 13, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613062100/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/543117/bini-explains-why-ep-talaarawan-will-drop-on-international-womens-day . live .
  6. Web site: Arnaldo . Steph . March 9, 2024 . More than P-pop idols, BINI is the Gen Z role model for modern Filipinas . July 17, 2024 . Rappler . en-US . June 17, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240617095528/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/p-pop-idols-bini-gen-z-role-models-modern-filipinas/ . live .
  7. News: Antonio . Josiah . February 21, 2024 . Why BINI chose Int'l Women's Day for 'Talaarawan' release . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717171740/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/2/21/why-bini-chose-int-l-women-s-day-for-talaarawan-release-1909 . July 17, 2024 . July 17, 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
  8. Web site: Saulog . Gabriel . March 8, 2024 . BINI Release First Ever Diary-Inspired EP 'Talaarawan' . July 17, 2024 . Billboard Philippines . en-US . July 21, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240721081449/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-capture-all-stage-of-love-and-life-in-first-diary-inspired-ep-talaarawan-release-2024/ . live .
  9. News: December 6, 2023 . Bini spreads summer love in new single "Pantropiko" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231209051128/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/12/6/bini-pantropiko?lang=en . December 9, 2023 . April 26, 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
  10. News: September 19, 2023 . BINI sets the pace in new single "Karera" . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231016102909/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/9/19/bini-karera?lang=en . October 16, 2023 . April 26, 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
  11. Web site: Saulog . Gabriel . 2024-10-31 . BINI To Release Complete Discography On Vinyl . 2024-10-31 . . en-US.
  12. News: 2024-10-31 . BINI to release 3 albums on vinyl . 2024-10-31 . ABS-CBN News.
  13. News: Antonio . Josiah . September 25, 2023 . BINI's 'Karera' tackles mental health, says composer Nica del Rosario . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240706015828/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/25/23/binis-karera-tackles-mental-health-says-composer-nica-del-rosario . July 6, 2024 . July 21, 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
  14. Web site: Angan . Kara . April 18, 2024 . 5 Facts About BINI's 'Karera' From Nica Del Rosario . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240706012822/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/features/5-facts-you-didnt-know-about-binis-karera-as-told-by-nica-del-rosario-tickets-2024-concert-biniverse/ . July 6, 2024 . July 21, 2024 . Billboard Philippines . en-US.
  15. Web site: March 27, 2024 . Cool jams from ABS-CBN Music to turn up your summer . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240610162750/https://www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/listicles/2024/3/27/cool-jams-from-abs-cbn-music-this-summer?lang=en . June 10, 2024 . July 21, 2024 . ABS-CBN Newsroom.
  16. News: Tanggol . Shannel . 2024-05-11 . Meet Angelika Sam: The student composer whose first song became BINI's hit . https://web.archive.org/web/20240513074713/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/5/11/meet-angelika-sam-the-student-composer-whose-first-song-became-bini-s-hit-1547 . 2024-05-13 . 2024-07-21 . ABS-CBN News.
  17. Web site: Go . Mayks . April 12, 2024 . 8 Underrated BINI Songs You Should Listen To Right Now . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523211221/https://billboardphilippines.com/editorial-picks/curated/8-underrated-bini-songs-you-should-listen-to-right-now/ . May 23, 2024 . July 21, 2024 . Billboard Philippines . en-US.
  18. Web site: Deala . Joanna . March 8, 2024 . P-pop group BINI highlights women empowerment in debut EP . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240315104332/https://republicasiamedia.com/p-pop-group-bini-highlights-women-empowerment-in-debut-ep/ . March 15, 2024 . July 21, 2024 . RepublicAsia Media, Inc. . en-US.
  19. News: Antonio . Josiah . March 12, 2024 . BINI hopes to be listeners' 'best friend' with 'Talaarawan' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240721223051/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/12/bini-hopes-to-be-listeners-best-friend-with-talaarawan-1438 . July 21, 2024 . July 21, 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
  20. Web site: August 20, 2024 . SB19, BINI, Lola Amour lead nominations for Awit Awards 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240820171528/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/artandculture/917705/sb19-bini-lola-amour-lead-nominations-for-awit-awards-2024/story/ . August 20, 2024 . August 20, 2024 . . en.
  21. 1851157236539932712 . StarMusicPH . Congratulations to the Nation’s Girl Group @BINI_ph for receiving a Special Citation under the Best Inspirational Secular Song at the 46th Catholic Mass Media Awards! This is for none other than #BINI_Karera ✨ (: The Catholic Mass Media Awards) . 2024-10-29 . 2024-11-07.
  22. Web site: Acebuche . Yoniel . 2024-11-21 . List: Winners of MYX Music Awards 2024 . 2024-11-21 . Philstar Life . The Philippine Star.
  23. Web site: Addie Cuadra . October 28, 2024 . OPM celebrated in 16th PMPC Star Awards for Music . October 28, 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
  24. Web site: December 3, 2024 . PPOP Music Awards 2024: Here's the list of official nominees . December 3, 2024 . . en.
  25. News: Deveza . Reyma . March 8, 2024 . LISTEN: BINI releases EP 'Talaarawan,' trends on X . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240717170236/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/3/8/listen-bini-releases-ep-talaarawan-857 . July 17, 2024 . July 17, 2024 . ABS-CBN News.

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