Mapa (song) explained

Mapa
Cover:Mapa CoverArt.jpg
Type:single
Artist:SB19
Ep:Pagsibol
Recorded:2021
Genre:
Label:Sony Philippines
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Prev Year:2021
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"Mapa" is a song recorded by Filipino boy band SB19, released on May 16, 2021,[1] by Sony Music, as the second pre-release digital single off their extended play Pagsibol.[2] The song was written by the band's leader Pablo, who also co-produced the song, together with Jay Durias of South Border and by Simon Servida, who also serves as the personnel behind the band's previous single "What?".[3] The song was released between Mother's Day and Father's Day as a tribute to all parents.[4] It has placed fifth on Google's most searched songs globally in 2021.[5]

Recording

Even before the pandemic happened and during their concert tour, SB19 had lesser time to be with their families which prompted the group to record a pop song for their parents. Pablo quoted in a press conference as saying that "We released this song to show gratitude and appreciation for [our parents for] helping us survive all the challenges and difficulties that we've encountered growing up".[6] The songwriting was initiated through a Q&A with each of the members by asking what they would like to say to their parents. The song's production was mostly done virtually with the co-producer, Simon Servida, and Pablo communicating only via Instagram.

Composition and lyrics

"Mapa" has been described as "rousing ballad" synonymous to a "Japanese ballad that can be very well used as a closing song for an anime series".[7] [8] GMA News called it a soulful ballad similar to "Tilaluha" and "Hanggang Sa Huli".[9] The melody was inspired from a lullaby that Pablo's mother would sing to him when he was a child.[7] In terms of music notation, the song is composed in the key of A major, when it last chorus is B-flat major with a tempo of 130 beats per minute, and has a length of 4:35.[10]

Before the release, a brief snippet of the lyrics "La-ta-ra-ta-ra, la-ta-ra-ta-ra" sung by Pablo was revealed at the end of the logo trailer. Lyrically, the song title is a combination of the Tagalog words "mama" and "papa" and the lyrics are described as "heart-wrenching"[11] and "incredibly moving". Pablo wrote the lyrics to "inspire people to be appreciative of everything that our parents did for us and to give back" and an implication that parents serve as guidance and direction in life.[12] Daily Tribune described that the lyrics evoked the representation of son and parents "in tight embrace" which depicted to be a "love letter" to mothers and fathers.[13]

Release and promotion

Two months after the release of "What?", SB19 in an interview spoiled the release of their next single would be in May.[14] On May 3, 2021, they posted on their social media about the new song with the information of the release date.[15] Four days later, the title of the song "Mapa" was revealed to the public.[16] A scheduler was shared that started with SB19 sharing a letter to their parents on the first day while the fans' turn on the next day.[17] The logo for the song represented by a compass with a paper airplane was revealed through a 19-minute video trailer posted on YouTube. On the next five days, they posted lyric cards accompanied by a Twitter "mention party" with each band members.[18] "Mapa" was sent to digital streaming and download platforms on May 16, 2021, complemented with a lyric video. The song was performed for the first time through a music showcase broadcast on Facebook and YouTube.[19]

Commercial use

On May 23, 2021, it was performed on national television on ASAP.[20] A making film was uploaded on YouTube a week after release of the band version. In November 2021, this song was used as a jingle for Purefoods' omnibus Christmas ad with altered lyrics and a different arrangement.

In 2022, this song was used as part of a weekly task by the teen housemates in , where SB19 performed alongside the teen housemates in their final performance.

Band version

Mapa (Band Version)
Cover:MapaBVcoverart.png
Alt:The "Mapa" text appears horizontally on top in black, with a crescent moon and a sun on the middle, and the logo of SB19 and Ben&Ben appears on the bottom part of the cover art in black, over a multi-colored grayish, brownish backdrop.
Type:Song
Artist:SB19 and Ben&Ben
Language:Tagalog
Recorded:2021
Genre:Alternative folk
Label:Sony Philippines

A full-band rendition of the song was released on June 27, 2021, through Sony Music. It was recorded by SB19 and Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben, and produced by SB19, Ben&Ben, Mark Villar, and Jean-Paul Verona. It marks the first collaboration between SB19 and Ben&Ben.[21] The performance video was shot at the reopened art deco-inspired Manila Metropolitan Theatre after six years of restoration.[22]

Recording and composition

According to their label, SB19 had the idea to do a band version of the song with Ben&Ben. Having admiration for each other, both groups agreed immediately to the idea of collaboration.[23] They released concept photos, depicting members of both groups on sets with old furniture and books, throughout before the release as teasers.[24]

Ben&Ben were mainly involved with the process having complete musical and creative freedom to arrange the song, only giving comments to improve some parts. Pablo and Ben&Ben keyboardist Pat Lasaten were directly coordinating and constantly giving updates. The main arrangements were mainly conceptualized by Lasaten and fellow electric guitarist member Poch Barreto. The label manager quoted that "Arrangement-wise, we wanted to make it distinct from the original, adding fun rhythms and grand sections. We felt that doing this added weight, and served to support the powerful vocal performance of both acts."[25]

The new version of "Mapa" was filled with jazzy sound, orchestral details, "inviting harmonies", and expansive arrangements. Pablo described it as a "rich and happy kind of vibe" song compared to the original version which is "more mellow".[26]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal, lyric video and official video.[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Idris . A. Azim . 2021-05-17 . SB19 honour parents in new emotive single 'MAPA' . 2024-07-15 . NME . en-GB . July 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240715070739/https://www.nme.com/news/music/sb19-honour-parents-in-new-emotive-single-mapa-2941894 . live .
  2. Web site: SB19 to release new song this May. May 10, 2021. Rappler. May 10, 2021. en. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510064637/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sb19-release-new-song-mapa-may-2021. live.
  3. Web site: May 12, 2021 . Here's everything you need to know about SB19's upcoming sophomore album . May 28, 2021 . bandwagon.asia . en . June 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210612234311/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sb19-upcoming-single-sophomore-album-ikalawang-yugto-what-mapa-showbt-2021 . live .
  4. SB19’s new single pays tribute to 'Ma' and 'Pa' UB . 2021-05-16 . GMA Integrated News . 2024-07-15 . YouTube . May 17, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210517085643/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ4DtLfknL8 . live .
  5. Web site: McIntyre. Hugh. SB19, BTS, Olivia Rodrigo And Lil Nas X Rule Google's Most-Searched Songs Of 2021. December 8, 2021. Forbes. en. December 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209194818/https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2021/12/08/sb19-bts-olivia-rodrigo-and-rule-googles-most-searched-songs-of-2021/?sh=70eb21d11944. live.
  6. Web site: Francisco. Avram. May 20, 2021. PPop Group SB19 Releases 'MAPA', A Heartfelt Song Dedicated to Parents. May 28, 2021. This is Hype!. en-US. May 24, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210524022642/https://www.thisishype.ph/ppop-group-sb19-releases-mapa-a-heartfelt-song-dedicated-to-parents/. live.
  7. Web site: As Thanks To Parents All Around The World, SB19 is Back with The Vocals on Emotional Ballad 'MAPA'. May 28, 2021. Rank. en-US. May 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210520152607/https://www.rankthemag.ph/music-recording-thanks-to-parents-all-around-the-world-sb19-is-back-with-the-vocals-on-emotional-ballad-mapa/. live.
  8. Web site: May 18, 2021. REVIEW: SB19 Pays Homage to Parents with Inspiring Ballad, 'MAPA'. May 28, 2021. LionhearTV. en-US.
  9. Web site: SB19's new single pays tribute to 'Ma' and 'Pa'. May 28, 2021. GMA News Online. May 16, 2021. en. June 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210606060818/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/showbiz/chikaminute/787706/sb19-s-new-single-pays-tribute-to-ma-and-pa/story/. live.
  10. Web site: Key, BPM of MAPA By SB19 Musicstax. May 28, 2021. musicstax.com. en. July 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240715070858/https://musicstax.com/track/mapa/6Fz2TpxUD0YvAPsuG8nDMJ. live.
  11. Web site: May 20, 2021. Look Back, March Forward: SB19 Powers Through a New Era with MAPA. May 28, 2021. Wonder. en-US. July 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240715070738/https://wonder.ph/popculture/sb19-mapa-comeback/. live.
  12. Web site: May 17, 2021. SB19 honour parents in new emotive single 'MAPA'. May 28, 2021. NME. en. July 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240715070744/https://15.taboola.com/tb?oid=15&pubnm=bandlab-nme&unitType=244&tbloc=&pageType=text&pstn=Mid%20Article&uuip=Feed%20-%20Mid%20Article&cisrf=undefined&cirf=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nme.com%2Fnews%2Fmusic%2Fsb19-honour-parents-in-new-emotive-single-mapa-2941894&encoded=1&uid=177b3696-d3d1-4721-9e75-a444e855674f-tuctd8e503f&variant=-1001786174399&callback=&cb=1721027264335&tagid=&cntry=US&platform=1&sesid=8b02f73c13afb4ed3203ab24b30fa43e&itemid=/news/music/sb19-honour-parents-in-new-emotive-single-mapa-2941894&viewid=1721027263631&geolat=&geoing=&deviceifa=&appid=&sd=v2_8b02f73c13afb4ed3203ab24b30fa43e_177b3696-d3d1-4721-9e75-a444e855674f-tuctd8e503f_1721027263_1721027263_CNawjgYQ6tJMGI_536mLMiABKAEw4QE4kaQOQIuwDkjz2NgDUKcGWABgAGjN7r2U2IfQhcUBcAE&ri=cf86177891bb41ce0825d67953ab1ddc&appname=&cdb=&gdprApplies=false&rid=&sii=&oee=true&tpubid=1255786&uis=2&fagg=1&ccpaDns=false&ccpaPrivacy=1NN-&region=CA&hasGDPRConsent=false&tcfVersion=&cmpStatus=2&tnetid=1255774&prcnt=&layer=&normp=1&gvv=9864&gvv50=9864&gvv61=17311&gvv62=. live.
  13. Web site: Concepcion. Pocholo. May 21, 2021. Listening closely to SB19. May 28, 2021. Daily Tribune. en-US. May 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210522003102/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/05/22/listening-closely-to-sb19/. live.
  14. SB19 shared details about WHAT? and their upcoming album! 995PlayFM . 2021-04-29 . 2024-07-15 . YouTube . May 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210513180116/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDbqvjRB4_s . live .
  15. Web site: May 10, 2021 . SB19 tease new single, 'MAPA,' share #DearMAPA letters – watch . May 10, 2021 . bandwagon.asia . en . May 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510190310/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-teaser-new-single-song-mapa-comeback-dearmapa-letters-twitter-watch-music-video-showbt-sony-music-may-2021 . live .
  16. Web site: February 25, 2021 . SB19 announce new song, 'What ?' . May 10, 2021 . bandwagon.asia . en . May 10, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510190309/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sb19-announce-new-song-what-comeback-ikalawang-yugto-atin-p-pop-2021 . live .
  17. Web site: Balleras. Care. May 9, 2021. SB19 honors parents ahead of 'Mapa' release. May 10, 2021. Daily Tribune. en-US.
  18. Web site: SB19 "Mapa" Lyric Card #1. May 15, 2021. Twitter. en. May 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210515202900/https://twitter.com/sb19official/status/1392072825901502464. live.
  19. Web site: SB19 to release new song this May. May 13, 2021. Rappler. May 10, 2021. en. May 10, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210510064637/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sb19-release-new-song-mapa-may-2021. live.
  20. Web site: May 23, 2021. WATCH: SB19 performs new single 'Mapa' on 'ASAP'. May 23, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en. May 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210523071148/https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/05/23/21/watch-sb19-performs-new-single-mapa-on-asap. live.
  21. Web site: Gallardo. Ricky. July 5, 2021. SB19, Ben & Ben redefine music collaboration Ricky Gallardo. July 7, 2021. BusinessMirror. en-US. December 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211221163537/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/07/05/sb19-ben-ben-redefine-music-collaboration/. live.
  22. Web site: Llemit. Kathleen A.. SB19, Ben&Ben 'MAPA' collab marks 2 historic feats. July 7, 2021. Philstar.com. July 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230710173713/https://www.philstar.com/music/2021/06/29/2108935/sb19-benben-mapa-collab-marks-2-historic-feats. live.
  23. Web site: June 28, 2021. 'Ganu'n siguro pag soulmate!' Ben&Ben and SB19 had instant 'chemistry,' says Paolo. July 7, 2021. ABS-CBN News. en. July 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709225356/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/28/21/ganun-siguro-pag-soulmate-benben-and-sb19-had-instant-chemistry-says-paolo. live.
  24. Web site: Cruz. Dana. June 24, 2021. SB19, Ben&Ben's collab version of 'MAPA' drops on June 27. July 7, 2021. INQUIRER.net. en.
  25. Web site: June 28, 2021. SB19 and Ben&Ben collaborate on band version of 'MAPA'. July 7, 2021. NME. en. July 9, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709190137/https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/sb19-and-benben-collaborate-on-band-version-of-mapa-2979450. live.
  26. Web site: Sallan. Edwin P.. July 1, 2021. WATCH SB19 and Ben&Ben video for 'MAPA' reaches 2M views in six days Edwin P. Sallan. July 7, 2021. BusinessMirror. en-US.
  27. Web site: MAPA - Credits. May 16, 2021. Tidal. en. May 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210516114750/https://listen.tidal.com/album/183671310/credits. live.

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