“DAM” explores SB19’s ideas and emotions on their pursuit of objective, ambition, and legacy
We simply discovered one other element that makes P-pop kings SB19 much more relatable: They love the fantasy style, too. It’s apparent of their newest launch, “DAM,” the lead single for his or her upcoming EP “Simula at Wakas.”
Followers have likened the visuals to fantasy favorites like “Sport of Thrones,” “The Lord of the Rings,” and “Dungeons & Dragons.” Josh shares that the group’s love for Greek mythology and medieval movies closely influenced the course for “DAM”’s visuals. Combining their particular person pursuits with the observe’s epic sound resulted in a darkish, medieval fantasy, which follows the 5 members, every one with their very own particular person powers and struggles, coming collectively to avoid wasting what seems to be the tree of life. The music video has already earned 5 million views as of writing.
“DAM,” which performs on the phrase “pakiramdam” (and stylized in all caps), explores the quintet’s ideas on their pursuit of objective, ambition, and legacy, and dives into their feelings amid the challenges and sacrifices this want calls for.
Requested about their favourite elements of the music, Ken is fast to share: “‘Yong half ko rin. ‘Anong pakiramdam? Pumanhik sa walang hanggang hagdan,’” he sings throughout an unique interview with Scout. “Sobrang maganda ‘yong melody. I actually just like the melody.”
The observe pays homage to SB19’s signature sound however with its mixture of hip-hop, EDM, rock, and people components, additionally showcases the group’s musical progress and evolution, leading to a novel epic anthem.
“DAM” contains a wealthy sonic panorama, with satisfying textures and contrasts that make it a fascinating hear.
The opposite members’ favourite elements of the music additionally mirror the observe’s true message. “For me, ‘yong ‘Paano ba higitan ang sagad na?’” Josh shares. “Might mga bagay na if nagsisimula ka pa lang, madali siya, nararamdaman mo ‘yong progress. Pero what if magaling ka na, or considerably na-hit mo na ‘yong plateau degree? Na-realize ko na it’s not only for me, it’s not simply us. It’s greater than us, it’s greater than SB19. Kung ano ‘yong ginagawa mo, kung ano ‘yong aim mo, i-preserve mo and share it to others. Success means nothing with out sharing it.”
For Stell, the strains “kasalanan ko lahat ng ‘to, ‘lang humpay sa pag-gusto” stood out, because it speaks about taking accountability for no matter we pursue. “Might mga choices tayo na masasabi natin na, ‘bakit ko ba kasi ginawa ‘to? Kasalanan ko ‘to.’ It’s regular. It’s pure. Likas naman sa’tin na hindi tayo nakukuntento at na-sa-satisfy sa mga gusto natin. Minsan, sa dami nating kagustuhan, tayo rin ‘yong na-ta-trap. Wala tayong takas do’n,” he says. “Ginusto naman natin ‘to eh, pangatawanan na natin ‘to. Gampanan na natin.”
Diving into the lore
Each promotional drop for the upcoming EP has been like a subject day for A’tin, with lots of of theories being shared throughout social media. With “Simula at Wakas” being the third EP of their Ikalawang Yugto trilogy, many have been wanting again on the earlier releases to search out connections. (Truthfully, it’s a degree of study solely Swifties might in all probability match.)
Pablo, who wrote and co-produced the lead single, talked about how their roles within the music video additionally confirmed their very own true characters. And as a bonus, he provides, “Lahat kami could kani-kaniyang lore. Magkakaro’n tayo ng materials to clarify the lore.”
“That’s a teaser po,” Justin provides. “Siguro to additional perceive, we give it to the viewers to take pleasure in dissecting the video and to make your personal tales. However quickly we’ll be sharing with you one thing that will clarify it extra and show you how to perceive the entire trilogy, the entire story of ‘Simula at Wakas.’ Even the individuality, ‘yong characters namin.”
“Abangan niyo po yan, as a result of this ‘Simula at Wakas’ can be a narrative for all of us,” Justin says.
“Simula at Wakas”
This upcoming EP is the group’s comeback after every members’ pursuit of solo careers final 12 months. Not solely is the EP a end result of the trilogy, which they began with “Pagsibol” in 2021, adopted by “Pagtatag” in 2023, it is usually a coming collectively after exploring their very own paths. And in case you’ve been following the group’s journey, you’ll know by now that the trilogy is greater than only a idea—it’s a mirrored image of their progress.
Stell shares how he sees this mirrored in “DAM”’s music video. “We had our totally different paths, totally different battles na kinaharap din sa kani-kaniyang solos namin. Ngayon, going to DAM,’ para kaming mga vacationers, warriors, na could kani-kaniyang path, however on the finish of that path, isa lang pala ‘yong pinuntahan, which is that fortress, and that fortress is SB19, us. After we traveled for a very long time alone, ang ending is kami pa rin, bumabalik kami. Pupunta sa isang giyera na magkakasama naman.”
“Parang life talaga namin, autobiography nga yata namin ‘yong music namin eh,” Pablo provides. “Siguro in a really poetic or inventive method, pero lahat ng sinusulat namin, ‘yon ‘yong na-fe-feel namin. So if kilala mo kami on a really private degree, mas mag-me-make sense sa’yo lalo ‘yong mga kantang nilalabas namin.”
SB19’s “Simula at Wakas” EP drops on Apr. 25. They may kick off their world tour on the Philippine Area on Might 31. Tickets go on sale on Mar. 15.
