Get in the Zone explained

Get in the Zone
Type:studio
Artist:SB19
Cover:Album 'Get In The Zone' cover.jpg
Alt:Get In The Zone album cover
Recorded:2018–2019
Length:33:12
Label:Sony Music
Next Title:Pagsibol
Next Year:2021

Get in the Zone is the debut studio album by Filipino boy band SB19, released on July 31, 2020, by Sony Music. It contains six original compositions, an electronic remix, and two instrumentals.

Background and development

In a press conference, ShowBT CEO Robin Geong discussed to inform the media for what's in store for SB19 in 2020. One of the events that was scheduled was the group's debut album release.[1] The music production for SB19's first full album has come to completion and was originally planned to be released in March 2020. Most of the songs were written before the release of "Go Up", but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they need to find time when to drop it.[2]

The album is an incorporation of all the things that the group has experienced during their trainee days which they "put all the emotions that they went through into their music" and hoped that they got to inspire people with their story.[3] Lyrically, the album speaks of the creative and personal journey of the group which reflected on the different emotions showed in the tracks—happiness, hopefulness, inspiration, sadness, and sorrow.[4] The members of the group were involved in the process of making the album, collaborating with their producers in South Korea, through their agency ShowBT. Pablo was credited for writing the lyrics of all the tracks in the album.

Release and promotion

On July 19, 2020, SB19 uploaded a poster captioned "Coming" with an invitation envelope illustration.[5] It was then concluded that the post was pertaining to the album release after the band posted the album release schedule.[6] A day after, they held a Q&A activity in collaboration with Twitter to communicate with their fans to hype up the album.[7] Teasers were uploaded from July 22, 2020 until July 27, 2020 and finally releasing the track list on July 29, 2020.[8] Get in the Zone was release worldwide on July 31, 2020 through Sony Music as a digital album, with the band hosting an album release party broadcast on their YouTube channel.[9] On October 9, 2020, they released an animated music video for the title track "Hanggang sa Huli" directed by the member Justin.[10] The title track was performed mostly on the events they are guests of such as in the Awit Awards 2020 and Wish 1075 digital concert.[11] [12] On November 21, the band held their first ever global online concert hosted by Global Live in which they performed all the tracks in the album with additional new performances.[13] [14] On December 7, the physical copies of the album were released in a CD format to purchase through Lazada or Facebook in conjunction with the official launching of their online store.[15] [16]

Singles

"Tilaluha" was released on October 26, 2018, as a debut single[17] and also later re-released under their new record label on February 1, 2020. The music video was released one day earlier than the official release date on all major music platforms. Despite its least reception to the majority,[18]

The second single, "Go Up", was originally released on July 19, 2019 under ShowBT Philippines with the music video dropped after 10 days. The song received lukewarm reception until they uploaded its dance practice on YouTube which was shared by fans on Twitter and Facebook. The video received positive feedbacks from people because of the group's synchronized dance moves which eventually became viral on social media.[19] This happening made SB19 gained a rising popularity. Later on December, SB19 signed a contract with Sony Music Philippines to expand their reach into the market.[20] With their new record label, two of their songs were re-released which includes "Go Up" on January 23, 2020. SB19 recorded a total of five entries on the Billboard charts after Next Big Sound, Emerging Artists, and Social 50.[21]

The third single, "Alab (Burning)", was released on the day of Christmas, December 25 in 2019, as the first official single under the group's new record label Sony Music Philippines, Inc.[22] SB19 announced the new single after selling out their first major concert on Cuneta Astrodome.[23] The track was produced by Han Tae Soo which entails about finding true love and doing whatever it takes to win that person over. A lyric video was uploaded on their YouTube channel a day after, and finally drops the music video on January 10, 2020.[24]

The album's title track, "Hanggang sa Huli", served as the fourth official single off Get in the Zone. It received the most promotion across shows, guesting, and concerts. On October 1, 2020, SB19 announced the date of the premiere of its official music video through a release date teaser and schedule.[25] [26] The music video, directed & written by the group's member Justin and animated by Julian Bacani (JuJuArts),[27] was premiered on October 9, 2020 on their YouTube channel.[28]

Track listing

Notes

Credits and personnel

Release history

Release history and formats for Get in the Zone!Region!Date!Format!Label!Ref
VariousJuly 31, 2020Sony Music[29]
PhilippinesDecember 7, 2020CDSony Music Philippines[30]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-02-10. Here's What You Can Expect From SB19 This 2020. 2020-12-08. When In Manila. en-US.
  2. Web site: SB19's debut album is a story of their inspiring journey. September 29, 2020. Rappler. July 30, 2020 . en.
  3. Web site: July 31, 2020. This is the day: SB19 finally drops debut album 'Get in the Zone'. September 30, 2020. Manila Bulletin. en-US.
  4. Web site: SB19 to release first full album 'Get in the Zone' on July 31. September 29, 2020. cnn. en. September 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200930165330/https://cnnphilippines.com/life/entertainment/Music/2020/7/22/sb19-album-release.html. dead.
  5. Web site: @SB19Official. 2020-12-08. Twitter. en.
  6. Web site: @SB19Official. 2020-12-08. Twitter. en.
  7. Web site: SB19 First Twitter Q&A. 2021-05-09. Twitter. en.
  8. Web site: SB19 Unveils Track List For Debut Album 'Get In The Zone'. 2020-12-08. myx.abs-cbn.com. en.
  9. Web site: 2020-08-03. Get in the Zone SB19 hosts release party for debut album . 2020-12-08. BusinessMirror. en-US.
  10. Web site: Watch: SB19 releases animated music video for 'Hanggang Sa Huli'. 2020-12-08. GMA News Online. October 12, 2020 . en.
  11. Web site: SB19, Zild, KZ Tandingan and Gary V among performers at the 2020 Awit Awards. 2020-12-08. Rappler. August 28, 2020 . en.
  12. Web site: 2020-08-16. Wish 107.5 Celebrates Six Years of Music and Milestones with Moira Dela Torre, SB19, Munimuni, And More through 'Notes of Hope' Digital Concert. 2020-12-08. Wish FM 107.5. en-us.
  13. Web site: Gallardo. Ricky. 2020-11-23. SB19 flies high with global virtual concert Ricky Gallardo. 2020-12-08. BusinessMirror. en-US.
  14. News: A virtual rendezvous with SB19. en. Manila Standard. 2020-12-08.
  15. Web site: 2020-12-07. New SB19 merch restock is testing our wallet and patience. 2020-12-08. Scout Magazine. en-US.
  16. Web site: 2020-12-07. SB19 opens online store, here's how to get their official merch. 2020-12-08. SB19 opens online store, here's how to get their official merch. en.
  17. Web site: October 26, 2018. Watch: SB19 debuts 'Tilaluha' MV feat. BNF's Harang and Ms. Korea Philippines 2018 . September 29, 2020. en-US.
  18. Web site: SB19: The future of Pinoy-pop is here. September 30, 2020. PEP.ph. en.
  19. Web site: September 4, 2019. SB19, all-Pinoy boy group who trained in South Korea, goes viral. September 29, 2020. ABS-CBN News. en.
  20. Web site: Look: SB19 signs with Sony Music. September 29, 2020. push.abs-cbn.com. en.
  21. SB19. 2020-10-22. Billboard.
  22. Web site: SB19 Inks deal with Sony Music, releases first official single Alab. September 29, 2020. Manila Concert Junkies.
  23. Web site: SB19 releases new single, 'Alab'. September 29, 2020. Rappler. December 25, 2019 . en.
  24. Web site: January 10, 2020. Dyan. Zarzuela. Watch: SB19 Will Make You Feel Kilig In 'Alab' Music Video. September 29, 2020. COSMO.PH. en-ph.
  25. Web site: Huling Kabanata - @SB19Official. October 2, 2020. Twitter. en.
  26. Web site: 'Hanggang Sa Huli' MV Release Schedule - @SB19Official. October 2, 2020. Twitter. en.
  27. Web site: 2020-10-26. Behind the Lens: JujuArts on creating and animating SB19's 'Hanggang Sa Huli' music video. 2020-10-27. Behind the Lens: JujuArts on creating and animating SB19's 'Hanggang Sa Huli' music video. en.
  28. Web site: [MV] SB19 - Hanggang Sa Huli]. October 9, 2020. SB19.
  29. Web site: July 31, 2020. SB19 drops their highly anticipated debut album, 'Get in the Zone'. September 29, 2020. InqPOP!. en.
  30. Web site: SB19 - Get In The Zone CD Album. 2021-06-02. www.lazada.com.ph.