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"Pantropiko"
Single by Bini
from the EP Talaarawan
Language
  • Filipino
  • English
English titleTropical
ReleasedNovember 17, 2023
GenreBubblegum pop
Length3:45
LabelStar Music
Composer(s)
  • Mat Olavides
  • Jumbo De Belen
  • Angelika Ortiz
  • Paula Patricia Chavez
Producer(s)
  • Mat Olavides
  • Jumbo De Belen
Bini singles chronology
"Karera"
(2023) 		"Pantropiko"
(2023) 		"Salamin, Salamin"
(2024)
Music video
"Pantropiko" on YouTube

"Pantropiko" (lit. 'Tropical') is a song recorded by Filipino girl group Bini from their debut extended play (EP), Talaarawan (Diary). Written by its producers, Jumbo De Belen, Mat Olavides, along with Angelika Ortiz and Paula Patricia Chavez, "Pantropiko" is a bubblegum pop track featuring tropical influences. The song's upbeat melody and rhythm align with its summer-inspired theme, incorporating catchy hooks and vibrant production. It was released by Star Music on November 17, 2023, as the second pre-release single from Talaarawan, following the earlier release of "Karera" (Race).

"Pantropiko" went viral on TikTok, contributing to its rise on domestic music charts. The track contributed to Bini becoming Spotify’s highest-streamed female OPM artist and the Filipino P-pop group with the most monthly listeners. "Pantropiko" debuted at number 17 on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart on March 23, peaking at number one on April 23, 2024, making Bini the first P-pop group to top the chart. The song surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify and YouTube Music by July 2024 and was named the fifth top song of 2024 in the Philippines by Spotify​.

Background and release

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In September 2022, Bini released their sophomore album, Feel Good. Following the album's success, the group made a comeback on September 22, 2023, with the release of "Karera", which served as the first pre-release single for their then-upcoming EP, Talaarawan, offering a preview of the group's material.[1]

Following "Karera", Star Music released "Pantropiko" on November 17, 2023, as the second pre-release single for the EP.[2]

A remake of the song was performed by the group for a cheeseburger advertisement by Jollibee, coinciding with the group's formal endorsement of the brand on June 17, 2024.[3]

Composition and lyrics

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"Pantropiko"
A 21-second sample of "Pantropiko", where a portion of the chorus can be heard.
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"Pantropiko" is three minutes and 45 seconds long.[4] The track was produced by Mat Olavides and Jumbo De Belen, with Olavides contributing his expertise in tropical house. De Belen provided the initial instrumental, which laid the foundation for the song’s tropical influence. The lyrics were written by Angelika Ortiz, who initially used past tense phrasing in her draft. After feedback, she revised the lyrics to present tense, better capturing the song's vibrant, immediate energy.[5]

"Pantropiko" was created as part of a FlipMusic songwriting camp, where multiple tracks for Bini's Talaarawan were developed. FlipMusic producer Pow Chavez contributed to the vocal arrangements. Chavez also added the "Pantropiko, pantropiko, oh" line in the post-chorus.[5] The collaboration was enriched by the influence of African, Latin, and Caribbean music, which was incorporated into the song’s arrangement by Olavides. This blend of genres helped shape the song into a vibrant, tropical bubblegum pop anthem that was designed for group harmony and catchy, upbeat energy.[6]

Production

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The choreography for "Pantropiko" was developed by Bini member Sheena, following a challenge from their dance coach Mickey Perz. She was assisted by fellow coaches Matthew Almodovar and Reden Blanquera to complete the dance. The choreography quickly became popular, contributing to the song's viral success.[7] The music video was filmed at Inflatable Island Beach Club, a beach resort in Zambales.[8]

Reception

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"Pantropiko" received widespread acclaim for its vibrant sound and energetic vibe. Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila noted the track’s upbeat nature and its ability to capture the essence of summer romance, which contributed to its viral success, particularly on platforms like TikTok.[9] Despite being released in November 2023, the song slowly gained popularity as a sleeper hit summer anthem in the Philippines.[2] The song’s success was further reflected in its performance on streaming platforms such as Spotify. In Mega Magazine, Gianna Sibal remarked that the song’s lively energy continued to resonate even beyond the summer months, reflecting the broader appeal of Filipino music. "Pantropiko" helped expand Bini's influence both locally and internationally, contributing to the growing recognition of P-pop.[10]

Commercially, "Pantropiko" achieved significant success on both streaming platforms and music charts. A few months after its release, the song went viral on TikTok, contributing to its rapid rise on domestic music charts.[11] Following the release of Talaarawan on March 8, Bini became Spotify's highest-streamed female OPM artist and the Filipino P-pop group with the most monthly listeners.[12][13] The song also debuted at number 17 on Billboard's Philippines Songs chart on March 23, 2024,[14] before peaking at number five on April 20, 2024.[15] "Pantropiko" reached number one on April 23, making Bini the first P-pop group to top the chart.[16] By July 2024, it had surpassed 100 million streams on both Spotify and YouTube Music,[17] and it ranked 65th on YouTube's Global Music Video chart.[18] In December 2024, the song was ranked fifth on Spotify's Top Songs in the Philippines list for the year, and was also Google’s ninth most-searched song in the Philippines that same year.[19]

Charts

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Weekly peak chart positions for "Pantropiko"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Philippines (Billboard)[20] 1
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[21] 4
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[22] 3

Accolades

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Awards and nominations received by Bini
Award Year Category Result Ref.
Awit Awards 2024 Record of the Year Nominated [23][24]
Song of the Year Nominated
Best Performance by a Group Nominated
Best Pop Recording Nominated
Best Engineered Recording Nominated
People's Voice Favorite Record of the Year Won
People's Voice Favorite Song of the Year Won
Myx Music Awards 2024 Song of the Year Won [25]
PMPC Star Awards for Music 2024 Song of the Year Nominated [26][27]
Duo/Group Artist of the Year Won
Dance Recording of the Year Nominated
P-pop Awards 2024 Song of the Year Pending [28]
Wish Music Awards 2024 Wish Pop Song of the Year Pending [29]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[30]

References

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  1. ^ Carbonilla, Hans (September 22, 2023). "BINI leads the race with new single 'Karera'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 28, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Gonzales, Gelo (April 21, 2024). "Summer of 'Pantropiko': The BINI craze continues". Rappler. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Kang, Kristine. "BINI is the newest ambassador of a local fast food brand". GMA News. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  4. ^ "Pantropiko – Single by Bini on Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). November 17, 2023. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Agustin, Carl Martin (July 31, 2024). "The making of Bini's 'Pantropiko'". Lifestyle.INQ. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Tanggol, Shannel (May 11, 2024). "Meet Angelika Sam: The student composer whose first song became BINI's hit". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  7. ^ Potenciano, Samantha (April 26, 2024). "Dive into BINI's 'Pantropiko': From one member's challenge to a summer dance craze". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on June 18, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  8. ^ Bautista, Rafael (July 18, 2024). "ICYDK, you can visit these IRL locations that were used as BINI music video sets". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on July 22, 2024. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Bautista, Rafael (February 21, 2024). "The Hottest Summer Destination? Sa Islang Pantropiko Thanks To BINI". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  10. ^ Sibal, Gianna (February 20, 2024). "5 Reasons Why BINI is Called the Filipino Nation's Girl Group". Mega. Archived from the original on July 9, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  11. ^ Cruz, Marinel (March 12, 2024). "BINI aims to empower women, kids with first-ever EP 'Talaarawan'". Inquirer. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  12. ^ Go, Mayks (April 2, 2024). "BINI Have Become The Most Streamed OPM Female Artist On Spotify For The First Time". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  13. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (March 19, 2024). "BINI Achieves Milestone of Becoming Filipino Pop Group With Most Monthly Listeners". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  14. ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of March 23, 2024)". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  15. ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of April 20, 2024)". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  16. ^ Go, Mayks (April 23, 2024). "BINI Officially Top Billboard's Philippines' Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  17. ^ "BINI's 'Pantropiko' reaches 100 million streams on Spotify, YouTube Music". ABS-CBN News. July 29, 2024. Archived from the original on July 10, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  18. ^ "Spotify Wrapped 2024: Hev Abi, BINI lead Philippine charts". GMA News. December 5, 2024. Archived from the original on December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  19. ^ "'Heat wave' rules Google PH's trending searches in 2024; BINI, Carlos Yulo are top personalities". GMA News. December 11, 2024. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
  20. ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of April 27, 2024)". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  21. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 2, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. July 3, 2024. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  22. ^ "Top Philippine Songs (Week of July 6, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. July 3, 2024. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  23. ^ "SB19, BINI, Lola Amour lead nominations for Awit Awards 2024". GMA Network. August 20, 2024. Archived from the original on August 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  24. ^ "Here Are The Winners For The 37th Awit Awards: BINI, Lola Amour, SB19, And More". Billboard Philippines. December 5, 2024. Archived from the original on December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  25. ^ Acebuche, Yoniel (November 21, 2024). "List: Winners of MYX Music Awards 2024". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  26. ^ Josh Mercado (October 2, 2024). "BINI, SB19, Juan Karlos among nominees at 16th Star Awards for Music". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  27. ^ Addie Cuadra (October 28, 2024). "OPM celebrated in 16th PMPC Star Awards for Music". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on November 8, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
  28. ^ "PPOP Music Awards 2024: Here's the list of official nominees". GMA News. December 3, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  29. ^ "The 10th Wish Music Awards Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. October 30, 2024. Archived from the original on November 21, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  30. ^ "Pantropiko - Song by BINI". Apple Music. November 17, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
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