Cherry on Top (Bini song) explained

Cherry on Top
Cover:Cherry on Top (2024) by Bini cover art.jpg
Alt:Official cover art for "Cherry on Top"
Type:single
Artist:Bini
Language:English
Genre:Bubblegum pop
Label:Star Music
Producer:
  • Shintaro Yasuda
  • Skylar Mones
Prev Title:Salamin, Salamin
Prev Year:2024
Next Title:Joy to the World
Next Year:2024

"Cherry on Top" is a song by the Filipino girl group Bini. It was released on July 11, 2024, by Star Music. Written by Boy Matthews and Gaby Ramirez, along with its producers, Shintaro Yasuda and Skylar Mones, "Cherry on Top" is a bubblegum pop track and its lyrical theme includes confidence. It was created during a writer's camp in 2023, with Bini members Colet and Maloi participating in the songwriting process.

The song topped the iTunes Philippines Top Songs chart and became the top trending music video on YouTube, garnering two million views in less than 24 hours after its release. "Cherry on Top" entered the Billboard Philippines charts two weeks after its release, peaking at sixth on the Philippines Hot 100 and fourth on the Top Philippine Songs chart.

Background

On November 17, 2023, Bini released the pre-release single "Pantropiko" (Tropical) to promote their then-upcoming EP Talaarawan (Diary).[1] Regarded as a sleeper hit, the track gained viral traction the next year as a "summer anthem", culminating in topping Spotify's Daily Top Songs chart in the Philippines on April 18, 2024.[1] The subsequent commercial success of Talaarawan and its third single "Salamin, Salamin" (Mirror, Mirror), both released on March 8, 2024, contributed to the group's milestone of becoming the Filipino group with the most monthly listeners on Spotify.[2] "Pantropiko" and "Salamin, Salamin" both peaked at number one on Billboard Philippines Songs chart on April 27 and June 8, 2024, respectively.[3] [4]

Following the successful promotion of Talaarawan, Bini announced the release of the single "Cherry on Top" on June 10, 2024.[5] [6]

Composition and lyrics

"Cherry on Top" is two minutes and 55 seconds long.[7] It has been described to be an "all-English" bubblegum pop song targeted towards Bini's global audience.[8] Featuring "playful and confident" lyrics, the song embraces themes of uniqueness, tackling the "unique personality of a person that one could never get enough [of]".[8] In a video teaser shared on Instagram prior to its release, the group was shown performing in their signature bubblegum pop style, with lyrics that describe them as sweet and spicy, embodying the phrase "Cherry on Top".

The song was produced by Shintaro Yasuda and Skylar Mones and composed by Boy Matthews, Gaby Ramirez, Shintaro Yasuda, and Skylar Mones. It was created in a collaboration during a writer's camp in 2023, with Bini members Colet and Maloi involved in the creative process.[9]

Music video

The music video features the group in shades of pink and red outfits as they walk along a busy street. It transitions to a choreographed performance set against a pastel pink backdrop adorned with cherry illustrations and a graffiti wall displaying the song's title.[10]

Several elements of Filipino culture are referenced throughout the video. These include pagmamano, a balikbayan box, and Filipino snacks such as banana cue and halo-halo. The video also depicts a typical morning scene in the Philippines, featuring items such as walis tingting (hard broom) and pandesal dipped in coffee.[11] The video was directed by Kerbs Balagtas and filmed at the PonteFino Residences in Batangas City.[12] [13]

Promotion and release

Bini first teased "Cherry on Top" in early June 2024 through their social media platforms.[6] The promotion also included a photoshoot clip with the caption, "All eyes on us! Our upcoming single 'Cherry on Top' is serving soon!"[5] Another teaser was released on Instagram.[14] Bini released the official teaser for the "Cherry on Top" music video on July 1, 2024.[15]

Prior to the song's official release, Bini performed "Cherry on Top" for the first time during their first solo concert Biniverse, which ran for three nights from June 28 to June 30, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.[16] [17] A snippet of the song was also previewed on the mobile rhythm game Superstar Philippines, allowing fans to play the first sixty seconds of "Cherry on Top" in-game starting July 1, 2024. Bini became the first international artist after the K-pop group Exo to have a song previewed in the Superstar game series.[18] [19]

"Cherry on Top" was released by Star Music on July 11, 2024. The official music video for the single premiered on the same day.[20] It was revealed to be part of an upcoming future album.[20] Later that month, on July 27, Bini performed the song at KCON 2024 in Los Angeles, which marked the first act by a Filipino pop group at the event.[21]

The remix version featuring vocals from Agnez Mo was released on October 3, 2024. The collaboration emerged after the group met Mo at both a studio in Los Angeles and Billboard Korea's K Power 100 launch event in Seoul.[22]

Commercial performance

Following its release on July 11, "Cherry on Top" topped iTunes Philippines' Top Songs chart. In addition, it became the top trending music video on YouTube.[23] Less than 24 hours since its release, the music video garnered over two million views on the platform.[24] The song made a top-ten debut on Billboard Philippines charts two weeks after its release, placing eighth on the Philippines Hot 100 and fifth on the Top Philippine Songs.[25] [26] It peaked, respectively, at number six and number four on the same charts.

Critical reception

Writing for Billboard Philippines, Gabriel Saulog praised Bini for their "endless charm and flirtatious energy" and deemed the track a "certified bop", further describing it as "a sweet auditory sensation that will surely delight their rapidly growing fanbase of Blooms".[27]

The American bureau of the Philippine Daily Inquirer praised the music video for its depictions of Filipino cultural references despite its being aimed at international audiences. "Cherry on Top" was also listed on Teen Vogue's Best Songs of July 2024.[28]

Accolades

AwardYearCategoryResult
BreakTudo Awards2024International Music Video[29]
Myx Music Awards2024Music Video of the Year[30]
P-pop Awards2024Music Video of the Year[31]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[32] 6
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[33] 4

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from Apple Music.

Release history

Release history and formats for "Cherry on Top"!Region!Date!Format!Label!
VariousJuly 11, 2024Star Music

Notes and References

  1. News: Gonzales . Gelo . April 21, 2024 . Summer of 'Pantropiko': The BINI craze continues . May 6, 2024 . Rappler. en . April 21, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240421082528/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/summer-pantropiko-the-bini-craze-continues/. live .
  2. Web site: March 19, 2024 . BINI Becomes P-Pop Group With Most Monthly Listeners . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240505190322/https://billboardphilippines.com/market/industry-news/bini-achieves-milestone-of-becoming-filipino-pop-group-with-most-monthly-listeners/ . May 5, 2024 . July 17, 2024 . . en-US.
  3. Philippines Songs (Week of April 27, 2024) . May 14, 2024 . . April 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240423101126/https://www.billboard.com/charts/philippines-songs-hotw/2024-04-27/ . live .
  4. Philippines Songs (Week of June 8, 2024) . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20240604103929/https://www.billboard.com/charts/philippines-songs-hotw/2024-06-08/ . June 4, 2024 . June 8, 2024 . Billboard.
  5. Web site: Antonio. Josiah. BINI teases new single 'Cherry On Top'. June 10, 2024. June 29, 2024. ABS-CBN News. live. June 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240610153007/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/10/bini-teases-new-single-cherry-on-top-2156.
  6. Web site: Go. Mayks. BINI Announce The Release Of New Single "Cherry On Top" . June 11, 2024. June 29, 2024 . Billboard Philippines. en-US. June 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240629043156/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-announce-new-single-cherry-on-top/. live.
  7. Web site: Cherry On Top – Song by BINI – Apple Music . live . https://archive.md/Dt4Qo . 2024-11-30 . 2024-10-26 . Apple Music (PH).
  8. Web site: Eng. Alyson. Interview: BINI on Their Journey Breaking into the P-Pop Spotlight. BroadwayWorld. October 3, 2024. November 8, 2024. October 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241007095435/https://www.broadwayworld.com/philippines/article/Interview-BINI-on-Their-Journey-Breaking-into-the-P-Pop-Spotlight-20241003. live.
  9. News: Carbonilla . Hans . July 2, 2024 . BINI teams up with K-pop producers for 'Cherry on Top' . July 12, 2024 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. en. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712174437/https://usa.inquirer.net/152416/bini-teams-up-with-renowned-k-pop-producers-for-cherry-on-top. live.
  10. News: Mallorca . Hannah . July 12, 2024 . BINI delivers sweetness, spice with new single 'Cherry on Top' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712174711/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/566023/bini-delivers-sweetness-spice-with-new-single-cherry-on-top . July 12, 2024 . July 12, 2024 . . en.
  11. News: Carbonilla . Hans . July 11, 2024 . BINI's 'Cherry on Top' puts the P in P-pop. Here's why . live . https://archive.today/20241108122402/https://usa.inquirer.net/153049/all-the-pinoy-culture-references-in-binis-newest-song-cherry-on-top . 2024-11-08 . 2024-07-12 . . en.
  12. Web site: Caoile . Gizelle . July 11, 2024 . BINI Serves up Fun in 'Cherry on Top' Music Video – Out Now - When In Manila . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240711175940/https://www.wheninmanila.com/bini-cherry-on-top-mv/ . July 11, 2024 . July 12, 2024 . When in Manila . en-US.
  13. News: Bautista . Rafael . 2024-07-18 . ICDYK, you can visit these IRL locations that were used as BINI music video sets . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240722214210/https://nylonmanila.com/visit-these-locations-bini-music-video-sets/ . July 22, 2024 . July 22, 2024 . . en.
  14. Web site: 2024-06-23 . BINI to release 'Cherry on Top' on July 11 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240623194800/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/113591/bini-to-release-cherry-on-top-on-july-11/story . 2024-06-23 . 2024-11-30 . . en.
  15. News: Antonio . Josiah . July 1, 2024 . Teaser: Music video for BINI's upcoming single 'Cherry on Top' . November 3, 2024 . . July 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240706083706/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/1/teaser-music-video-for-bini-s-upcoming-single-cherry-on-top-2027 . live .
  16. Web site: Naredo. Camille. BINI treats 'BINIverse' audience to first-ever performance of 'Cherry on Top'. June 29, 2024. June 29, 2024. ABS-CBN News. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628232519/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/28/bini-treats-biniverse-audience-to-first-ever-performance-of-cherry-on-top-023. live.
  17. Web site: Villanueva . Angelica . June 11, 2024 . BINI serves fans with new hit 'Cherry On Top' . June 29, 2024 . . en-US. June 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240629043158/https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/314458101/bini-serves-fans-with-new-hit-cherry-on-top.html. live.
  18. Web site: Saulog. Gabriel. BINI To Preview "Cherry On Top" On Superstar Philippines App . June 26, 2024. June 29, 2024 . Billboard Philippines. en-US. June 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240629043155/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-to-preview-upcoming-single-cherry-on-top-on-superstar-philippines-release-2024/. live.
  19. Web site: June 26, 2024. BINI to drop 'Cherry on Top' snippet on mobile app Superstar Philippines. June 29, 2024. ABS-CBN News. June 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240629022856/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/26/bini-to-drop-cherry-on-top-snippet-on-mobile-app-superstar-philippines-1353. live.
  20. News: Gatchalian . Ched Rick . July 11, 2024 . Watch: BINI's irresistible charm in 'Cherry on Top' music video . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241005210737/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/11/watch-bini-s-irresistible-charm-in-cherry-on-top-music-video-601 . October 5, 2024 . November 29, 2024 . ABS-CBN News.
  21. Web site: BINI makes P-Pop history with KCON LA 2024 performance . 2024-07-28 . PEP.ph . Tuazon . Nikko . en . July 29, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729090545/https://www.pep.ph/news/local/182014/bini-kcon-la-2024-performance-a721-20240728?s=9opmo688n4crqpke749u5cmigg . live .
  22. Web site: October 4, 2024 . BINI Join Forces With Indonesian Singer Agnez Mo For "Cherry On Top" Remix . October 4, 2024 . . October 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006155312/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-join-forces-with-indonesian-singer-agnez-mo-for-cherry-on-top-remix-october-2024/ . live .
  23. News: July 11, 2024 . BINI's 'Cherry On Top' reigns supreme on YouTube, iTunes . 2024-07-11 . . July 11, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240711150647/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/7/11/bini-s-cherry-on-top-reigns-supreme-on-youtube-itunes-2218 . live .
  24. Web site: July 12, 2024 . BINI's 'Cherry on Top' MV breaches 2M views in less than 24 hours . July 12, 2024 . GMA News Online. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712175646/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/913137/bini-s-cherry-on-top-mv-breaches-2m-views-in-less-than-24-hours/story/. live. en.
  25. Web site: Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 27, 2024) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240724092953/https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/07-27-2024/ . July 24, 2024 . July 24, 2024 . . July 24, 2024 . en-PH.
  26. Web site: Saulog . Gabriel . 2024-07-24 . BINI's "Cherry On Top" Debuts On The Top Philippine Songs Chart . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803102959/https://billboardphilippines.com/market/chart-beat/binis-cherry-on-top-debuts-at-no-5-on-the-top-philippine-songs-chart/ . August 3, 2024 . 2024-07-25 . . en-US.
  27. Web site: Saulog . Gabriel . July 11, 2024 . BINI Deliver A Sweet Treat With "Cherry On Top" – Listen . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240711151113/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bini-deliver-a-sweet-treat-for-blooms-with-cherry-on-top-new-single-release-comeback-2024/ . July 11, 2024 . July 12, 2024 . . en-US.
  28. Web site: Delgado . Sara . Mcnab . Kaitlyn . 2024-07-12 . Best Songs of July 2024: ENHYPEN, Lana Del Rey & Quavo, & More . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240715052352/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/new-music-friday-july-2024 . 2024-07-15 . 2024-07-15 . . en-US.
  29. Web site: November 19, 2024 . BINI, SB19, BGYO win at BreakTudo Awards 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20241119081248/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/19/bini-sb19-bgyo-win-at-breaktudo-awards-2024-1326 . November 19, 2024 . November 29, 2024 . . en.
  30. News: Jessica Ann Evangelista . September 28, 2024 . BINI, SB19 among nominees in comebacking MYX Music Awards . September 28, 2024 . . October 6, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241006030050/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/578800/bini-sb19-among-nominees-in-comebacking-myx-music-awards . live .
  31. Web site: December 3, 2024 . PPOP Music Awards 2024: Here's the list of official nominees . December 3, 2024 . . en.
  32. Web site: Philippines Hot 100 (Week of August 17, 2024) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240815071937/https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/08-17-2024/ . August 15, 2024 . August 16, 2024 . . August 14, 2024 . en-PH .
  33. Web site: August 14, 2024. Top Philippine Songs (Week of August 17, 2024) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240816082143/https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/top-philippine-songs/08-17-2024/ . August 16, 2024 . August 16, 2024 . . en-US.

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