The P-pop groups SB19 and BINI have been dominating the nominations for the 2024 Awit Awards. SB19 leads the pack with a total of 12 nominations. Their latest EP, “Pagtatag!“, is up for Album of the Year. Moreover, their hit single “GENTO” is in the running for six awards. These include Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Performance by a Group.
BINI, another standout in this year’s awards, has garnered recognition across multiple categories. Notably, they are contenders for Record of the Year with their track “Pantropiko.” In addition to this, they have also secured a nomination for Song of the Year. The girl group is also in the running for Best Performance by a Group. Their accomplishments extend further with nominations for Best Inspirational Recording, Best Pop Recording, Best Music Video, and Best Engineered Recording.
Lola Amour and Other Notable Nominees
Other notable nominees include Lola Amour, who has seven nominations including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for their song “Raining in Manila.” The full list of nominees can be found here.
The Awit Awards is a prestigious music award in the Philippines that recognizes excellence in the music industry. The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on December 1, 2024.
Growing Popularity of P-pop
The dominance of P-pop groups in this year’s Awit Awards nominations is a testament to the growing popularity of the genre in the Philippines. P-pop, which is a fusion of Filipino and Western pop music, has been gaining traction in recent years, with groups like SB19 and BINI leading the way.
The Awit Awards is a great opportunity to celebrate the best of Filipino music. We can’t wait to see who will take home the trophies this year.
References:
- https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/21/p-pop-groups-dominate-awit-awards-2024-sb19-leads-with-12-nominations-1127
- https://www.philstar.com/music/2024/08/21/2379529/sb19-bini-lola-amour-lead-2024-awit-awards-nominees
- https://entertainment.inquirer.net/572459/sb19-bini-lola-amour-juan-karlos-lead-awit-awards-2024-finalists