P-Pop, also known as Pinoy Pop or Filipino Pop, is rapidly rising globally. By adopting K-Pop’s marketing and trainee systems, P-Pop groups have attracted a growing number of international fans. With more artists getting recognized for their talents worldwide, it’s only a matter of time before the P-Pop wave grows bigger until it hits. To prepare for the wave, here are some artists to put you ahead of the crowd.
1. Alamat
Alamat is a six-member boy group consisting of members: Tomas, R-Ji, Taneo, Alas, Mo, and Jao. This multilingual group dazzles fans with songs sung in multiple Filipino languages, such as Tagalog, Cebuano, Biklano, Ilocano, Kapampangan, and Waray-Waray. By combining R&B and Hip-Hop with Pop, Alamat creates a unique and distinctive musical style. The band’s music combines traditional Filipino music with modern genres, creating a distinctive and captivating sound. Their songs are expertly crafted with distinct voices that blend seamlessly, resulting in a discography that can effortlessly captivate listeners.
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2.BINI
Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mihka, Jhoanna, and Sheena form the eight-member girl group BINI. BINI combines fun and colorful pop concepts with powerful R&B vocals and harmonies. From their pre-debut song, “Da Coconut Nut,” BINI has fearlessly ventured into various genre fusions. The decision to mix Electronic music with bubblegum is a bold move that undoubtedly paid off for them. BINI has held on to their bright concept while introducing us to the Filipino Y2K style in their latest release, “I Feel Good.”
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3. SB19
This five-member boy group is a force to reckon with. Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin assemble the rising P-Pop group SB19. SB19 is the product of a collaboration between Korea and The Philippines, as their management company, ShowBT, is a Korean company. After going viral in 2019 for their dance practice video of their second single, “Go Up,” the international attention grew. They landed on Billboard’s Social 50 chart (becoming the first Southeast Asian act to land in the top ten,) and signed a contract with Sony Music Philippines. SB19’s mix of Pop, Hip-Hip, R&B, and EDM will keep their popularity at a persistent increase; their visuals, vocals, and stage presence make them a front-runner for the P-Pop wave.
Make sure to show SB19 some love on their socials!
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4. HORI7ON
Formed on the survival show Dream Maker, HORI7ON is a seven-member group consisting of Vinci, Kim, Kyler, Reyster, Winston, Jeromy, and Marcus. These seven boys traveled around the Philippines performing at schools, malls, and more to showcase their talents and gain more fans before their official debut. As a P-Pop group training in South Korea, there’s a lot they will have to offer with their anticipated debut. As a pre-debut group, HORI7ON has already released many singles such as “DASH,” “Salamat,” and the upcoming single “Lovey Dovey.”
Make sure to show HORI7ON some love on their socials!
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5. YGIG
After being formed through the SB talent camp, JM, Vien, Jewel, Hazelyn, Maeg, and Alexei graduated into the group we now know as YGIG. YGIG made their official debut in November 2022 with their single ” Shaba Shaba.” Their playful pop sound mixed with Hip-hop attributes sets them apart from other girl groups. Since their debut, they met their fans as they held their first fan meeting in February 2023. These girls are just getting started with their careers but we know that they’ll soar to new heights as a P-Pop girl group. With their first album underway, YGIG is ready to take over.
Make sure to show YGIG some love on their socials!
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P-pop is only growing bigger every day so this is the perfect time to familiarize yourself with some groups! P-pop is bound to become a dominant genre worldwide with the high-quality music and concepts these groups are creating. Be prepared for the upcoming wave of Filipino pop groups! Don’t say we didn’t warn you…
