Mahal Na Kita Explained

Mahal Na Kita
Border:yes
Type:Single
Artist:BGYO
Ep:Bola Bola Original Soundtrack[1]
Language:Filipino
Recorded:2022
Studio:The Purple Room, Quezon City
Genre:Pop
Length:3:26
Label:Star Music
Producer:Manalo
Prev Title:Kundiman
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Up!
Next Year:2022

"Mahal Na Kita" is a song recorded by Filipino boy band BGYO released on March 25, 2022, as the official soundtrack of iWantTFC's digital Philippine teen romantic comedy miniseries Bola Bola.[2] The song was written and composed by BGYO member Akira Morishita and Jonathan Manalo. The song became part of Spotify's "Tatak Pinoy" playlist.[3]

Composition and lyrics

"Mahal Na Kita" is a love ballad that runs for a total of three minutes and twenty-six seconds. The song is set in common time with a tempo of 92 beats per minute and written in the key of A♯/B♭ major.[4] The lyrics were written in Filipino about falling in love with someone that we consider beautiful inside and out.

Background and release

The audio teaser of "Mahal Na Kita" was first heard on 21 March 2022 released by Star Music on different social media platforms.[5] On 25 March 2022 the track was released, accompanied by the lyric video uploaded on YouTube.[6]

Reception

Rafael Baustista of Nylon Manila shared in an article "BGYO in a whole new sound. The boys sound so good on the song and the vibe really suits them well".[7] Astig.PH mentioned in an article "the boys of BGYO, are proving that the "Pinoy harana" is alive and well, with a modern spin, in "Mahal Na Kita".[8]

Promotion

Television

On 31 July 2022, "Mahal Na Kita" officially debuts on television through the Philippines musical variety show ASAP Natin 'To stage.[9]

Other versions

"Mahal Na Kita" marks the debut single of Akira Morishita as he also released a solo version of the track that is also included in the Bola Bola Original Soundtrack.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ian F. Fariñas. Iba't ibang kwento ng pag-ibig sa EP ng "Bola Bola". 2022-03-26. 2022-05-24. journalnews.com.ph. Filipino. https://web.archive.org/web/20220524045128/https://journalnews.com.ph/ibat-ibang-kwento-ng-pag-ibig-sa-ep-ng-bola-bola/. 2022-05-24. live.
  2. Web site: Charmie Joy Pagulong. Francine Diaz as actress in the eyes of her leading men. 2022-04-08. 2022-05-23. philstar.com. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20220523101120/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/04/08/2172944/francine-diaz-actress-eyes-her-leading-men. 2022-05-23. live.
  3. Web site: BGYO "Mahal Na Kita" soundtrack featured on Spotify's "Tatak Pinoy" Playlist. 2022-04-18. 2022-05-24. whatalife.ph. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20220524052933/https://www.whatalife.ph/bgyo-mahal-na-kita-on-spotify-tatak-pinoy-playlist/. 2022-05-24. live.
  4. Web site: Mahal Na Kita Song Metrics. songbpm.com. 2022-05-23. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20220523100715/https://songbpm.com/@bgyo/mahal-na-kita-JPOuuUUyV6. 2022-05-23. live.
  5. Web site: BGYO, Akira Morishita, and KD Estrada to sing for "Bola Bola" OST. 2022-03-21. ppopwave.com. 2022-05-23. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20220523105227/https://ppopwave.com/2022/03/21/bgyo-akira-morishita-and-kd-estrada-to-sing-for-bola-bola-ost/. 2022-05-23. live.
  6. Web site: Star Music releases 'Bola Bola' OST featuring BGYO, KD Estrada, and Akira Morishita. 2022-03-25. ppopwave.com. 2022-05-23. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20220523105726/https://ppopwave.com/2022/03/25/star-music-releases-bola-bola-ost-featuring-bgyo-kd-estrada-and-akira-morishita/. 2022-05-23. live.
  7. Web site: Rafael Bautista. POP CULTURE THE ROUND-UP: NEW MUSIC DROPS OF THE WEEK THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR RADAR. 2022-03-25. 2022-05-23. nylonmanila.com. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20220523103422/https://nylonmanila.com/new-music-drops-mar-19-25/. 2022-05-23. live.
  8. Web site: Spotify Philippines highlights many newcomer and classic OPM gems. 2022-04-25. 2022-05-24. astig.ph. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20220524043047/https://astig.ph/spotify-philippines-opm-gems/. 2022-05-24. live.
  9. News: BGYO serenades ASAP viewers with 'Mahal Na Kita' performance. 2022-07-31. Newsen. ABS CBN Entertainment. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20220802085510/https://ent.abs-cbn.com/asap/videos/bgyo-serenades-asap-viewers-with-mahal-na-kita-performance-332146. 2022-08-02. live. 2022-08-02.