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Filipino Pop Groups Submit to Grammy Asian Pop Category
SB19 and BINI confirm Grammy submissions for Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.
In brief
SB19 and BINI confirm Grammy submissions for Best Asian Pop Music Performance category. Filipino pop groups SB19 and BINI submitted music to the Grammys' Best Asian Pop Music Performance category to elevate Pinoy pop globally. Originally reported by Complex.
SB19 and BINI Confirm Grammy Submissions
Filipino pop groups SB19 and BINI confirmed they are submitting music for the Grammys' Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the 69th Grammy Awards.
“We felt that ["VISA"] truly represents our vocal performance and culture, and makes a strong case for the struggles we experience as Asian artists”
SB19 Submits 'VISA' and 'LAWLESS'
SB19 submitted their single "VISA" for Best Asian Pop Music Performance and "LAWLESS" for Pop Duo/Group performance.
“We felt that ["VISA"] truly represents our vocal performance and culture, and makes a strong case for the struggles we experience as Asian artists”
BINI Submits 'Unang Kilig' and 'A Parallel World'
BINI submitted "Unang Kilig" for Best Asian Pop Music Performance and "A Parallel World" for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
“We submitted 'Unang Kilig' and chose that for the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category because it captures our sound and what BINI stands for in terms of the energy, the Filipino identity, and the way it connects with fans”
Groups Embrace Category as Global Opportunity
Both groups described the category as a vital opportunity to elevate Pinoy pop onto the global stage.
“We see it as a door opening, not a box closing”
SB19 Member Justin on Global Visibility
SB19’s Justin explained they spent years showing that Philippine music belongs in global conversations.
“We’ve spent years trying to show that music from the Philippines belongs in global conversations, so when a new category like this appears, we felt it was necessary to speak up”
BINI Member Mikha on International Recognition
BINI member Mikha stated the category is about visibility within the global music sphere.
“For us, this category is about visibility within the global music sphere”
Challenges of International Recognition
Both groups acknowledged the challenges of gaining international recognition despite their ambitions.
“Honestly, it felt like a huge long shot”
The key point
Filipino pop groups SB19 and BINI submitted music to the Grammys' Best Asian Pop Music Performance category to elevate Pinoy pop globally.
