Cherry on Top (Bini song) explained

Cherry on Top
Cover:Cherry on Top (2024) by Bini cover art.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Bini
Language:English
Genre:Bubblegum pop
Label:Star Music
Composer:
Producer:
  • Shintaro Yasuda
  • Skylar Mones
Prev Title:Salamin, Salamin
Prev Year:2024

"Cherry on Top" is a song by the Filipino girl group Bini. It was released as a digital single on July 11, 2024, through Star Music.

Background

After the successful promotion of the group's EP Talaarawan, which spawned the chart-topping singles "Pantropiko" and "Salamin, Salamin", Bini announced the release of the standalone digital single "Cherry on Top" to great fan anticipation.[1] [2]

Promotion and release

Bini first teased the single "Cherry on Top" in early June 2024 through their social media platforms.[2] [3] [4] The promotion also included a photoshoot clip with the caption, "All eyes on us! Our upcoming single 'Cherry on Top' is serving soon!"[2] Another teaser later released on Instagram featured the group singing in their signature bubblegum pop style, with lyrics that describe them as sweet and spicy, embodying the phrase "Cherry on Top".[3]

Prior to the song's official release, Bini performed the single 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.[5] [6] A snippet of the song was also previewed on the mobile rhythm game Superstar Philippines, allowing fans to play the first 60 seconds of the song 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.[7] [8]

On July 1, 2024, Bini released the official teaser for the music video.[9] This was followed by a second official teaser, which was released on July 10.[10] "Cherry on Top", alongside an accompanying music video, was released on July 11, 2024.[11]

Composition

"Cherry on Top" has been described as a bubblegum pop song and is set in the key of C major with a tempo of 76 beats per minute.[12] The track 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.[13]

Music video

The music video features Bini wearing ensembles in shades of pink and red while walking along a busy street. The scene transitions to the group dressed in pastel outfits, performing a dance routine in an all-pink set adorned with cherries and a graffiti wall displaying the song's title.[14]

The music video incorporates several references to Filipino culture, such as a depiction of the pagmamano tradition, a balikbayan box, and the Filipino delicacies banana cue and halo-halo. The video also portrays scenes of a typical morning in the Philippines, including the use of items such as a walis tingting (broom) on the streets and pandesal dipped in coffee.[15] The music video was directed by Kerbs Balagtas.[16] Outdoor shooting for the video was held at the PonteFino Residences in Batangas City.[17]

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.[18] Less than 24 hours since its release, the music video garnered over two million views on YouTube.[19] It became the highest new entry on Spotify Philippines' Weekly Top Songs chart, debuting at number eight with over three million streams.[20] The song made its debut on Billboard Philippines charts two weeks after its release, placing 8th on Philippines Hot 100 and 5th on Top Philippine Songs.[21] [22]

On July 27, Bini performed "Cherry on Top" at the 2024 KCON music festival in Los Angeles, which marked the first act by a Filipino pop group at the event.[23]

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".[1]

The American bureau of the Philippine Daily Inquirer praised the song's music video for its depictions of Filipino cultural references despite its being aimed at international audiences. The song was also listed on Teen Vogue's Best Songs of July 2024.[24]

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[25] 6
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[26] 4

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saulog. Gabriel. BINI Deliver A Sweet Treat With "Cherry On Top" – Listen. July 11, 2024. July 12, 2024 . Billboard Philippines. en-US. July 11, 2024. 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/. live.
  2. 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.
  3. Web site: BINI to release 'Cherry on Top' on July 11 . June 22, 2024. June 29, 2024 . GMA News Online. en. June 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240625032445/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/910892/bini-to-release-cherry-on-top-on-july-11/story/. live.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. #BINI Cherry On Top [Official MV Teaser ] ]. July 1, 2024 . BINI Official . 2024-07-01 . . July 1, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240701125621/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuV8cHK41oQ . live .
  10. #BINI Cherry On Top [Official MV Teaser 2 ] ]. July 10, 2024 . BINI Official . July 12, 2024 . . July 12, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240712111713/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKJQFyNbGrk . live .
  11. News: Gatchalian . Ched Rick . WATCH: BINI's irresistible charm in 'Cherry on Top' music video . July 11, 2024 . . July 11, 2024.
  12. Web site: BPM and key for Cherry On Top by BINI Tempo for Cherry On Top . July 12, 2024 . SongBPM . en . July 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240714125807/https://songbpm.com/@bini/cherry-on-top-ik01s . live .
  13. 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.
  14. News: Mallorca . Hannah . July 12, 2024 . BINI delivers sweetness, spice with new single 'Cherry on Top' . July 12, 2024 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. en. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712174711/https://entertainment.inquirer.net/566023/bini-delivers-sweetness-spice-with-new-single-cherry-on-top. live.
  15. News: Carbonilla . Hans. July 11, 2024. BINI's 'Cherry on Top' puts the P in P-pop. Here's why . 2024-07-12 . Philippine Daily Inquirer. en. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712175034/https://usa.inquirer.net/153049/all-the-pinoy-culture-references-in-binis-newest-song-cherry-on-top. live.
  16. Web site: Caoile. Gizelle . July 11, 2024 . BINI Serves up Fun in 'Cherry on Top' Music Video – Out Now - When In Manila . July 12, 2024 . When in Manila. en-US. July 11, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240711175940/https://www.wheninmanila.com/bini-cherry-on-top-mv/. live.
  17. News: Bautista . Rafael . 2024-07-18 . ICYDK, YOU CAN VISIT THESE IRL LOCATIONS THAT WERE USED AS BINI MUSIC VIDEO SETS . July 22, 2024 . . en. July 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240722214210/https://nylonmanila.com/visit-these-locations-bini-music-video-sets/. live.
  18. 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 .
  19. 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.
  20. Web site: Weekly Top Songs Philippines - July 18, 2024 . 2024-07-22 . Spotify Charts . en . August 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803103010/https://charts.spotify.com/charts/view/regional-ph-weekly/2024-07-18 . live .
  21. 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.
  22. Web site: Saulog . Gabriel . 2024-07-24 . BINI's "Cherry On Top" Debuts On The Top Philippine Songs Chart . 2024-07-25 . Billboard Philippines . en-US . August 3, 2024 . 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/ . live .
  23. 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 .
  24. 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 . Teen Vogue . en-US.
  25. Web site: Philippines Hot 100 (Week of August 17, 2024) . live . http://web.archive.org/web/20240815071937/https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/philippines-hot-100/08-17-2024/ . August 15, 2024 . August 16, 2024 . . en-PH.
  26. Web site: 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.