Limasawa Street
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| Released | May 12, 2019 | |||
| Studio | Spryta Productions Inc. (Mandaluyong, Metro Manila) | |||
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| Length | 51:04 | |||
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Limasawa Street is the debut studio album by Filipino indie folk/folk pop band Ben&Ben. It was released on May 12, 2019 by Sony Music Philippines. In 2020, Limasawa Street was certified double-platinum.[1]
Background
Led by twins Paolo Guico and Miguel Guico, Ben&Ben announced on social media that they will be releasing their debut album in May 2019 after topping various streaming platforms and radio charts with hit singles “Kathang Isip,” “Ride Home” and “Maybe the Night”.[2][3]
“Limasawa Street” is derived from the Butuanon word "Masawa" meaning light and is also the name of a street that holds a special place in one of the Ben&Ben members’ heart, grounded with a deeply personal story that offers the comforts of life and home. Paolo shared, “We wanted the album to represent a place of light by singing about hopeful perspectives in troubling situations.”[4]
In November 2019, during a press interview, Ben&Ben mentioned that the band's team are currently discussing about a possibility of releasing a deluxe version of "Limasawa Street".[5][6]
Singles
"Mitsa (Salamat)" is a love song and a reminder at the same time. It teaches us how our time and love didn’t go to waste despite the relationship coming to an end. “Salamat” in the title teaches us that even if the fire could no longer burn, we must remain grateful for the feelings, memories, and lessons that it gave us.
Paolo Guico, UDOU (February 2019)[7]
The first single "Mitsa (Salamat)" was released 3 months before the album was launched. “Mitsa” means candlewick.
The second single "Pagtingin" and the third single "Araw-Araw" from the album were released on May 2, 2019.[8]
Track listing
All songs were written by Paolo Guico and Miguel Guico except where noted.[9]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Limasawa Street" (Steve Lilywhite Mix) | 3:46 | |
| 2. | "Pagtingin" | P. Guico | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Fall" | 4:01 | |
| 4. | "Talaarawan" |
| 3:35 |
| 5. | "Hummingbird" | 4:25 | |
| 6. | "Mitsa (Salamat)" | 4:26 | |
| 7. | "Baka Sakali" (featuring Ebe Dancel) | 3:19 | |
| 8. | "Lucena" | 3:41 | |
| 9. | "Sampaguita" | 3:09 | |
| 10. | "War" | Cabugao | 3:48 |
| 11. | "Godsent" | M. Guico | 4:38 |
| 12. | "Roots" | 3:14 | |
| 13. | "Araw-Araw" | M. Guico | 5:14 |
| Total length: | 51:04 | ||
Personnel
Ben&Ben
- Miguel Benjamin Guico - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Paolo Benjamin Guico - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
- Poch Barretto - lead guitar
- Jam Villanueva - drums
- Agnes Reoma - bass
- Patricia Lasaten - keyboards
- Toni Muñoz - percussion, backing vocals
- Andrew de Pano - percussion, backing vocals
- Keifer Cabugao - violin, backing vocals
Additional personnel
- Nicolai Maybituin - creative director [12]
- Jean Paul Verona - producer
- Johnoy Danao - producer
- Rene Serna - sound engineer
See also
References
- ^ "Ben&Ben's album 'Limasawa Street' just went double platinum". GMA News Online. August 24, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "Ben&Ben to release new debut album 'Limasawa Street'". CNN Philippines. May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ "Ben&Ben want to be your beacon of hope". CNN Philippines. May 14, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ "Ben&Ben's debut album 'Limasawa Street' with 13 songs comes to life after 3 months". Conan Daily. May 10, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ Rappler.com. "Here's the story behind Ben&Ben's new single 'Masyado Pang Maaga'". Rappler. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ "Ben&Ben drops 'Masyado Pang Maaga' after 'Limasawa Street'". Conan Daily. November 1, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ "Valentine's Day arrived, and so did Mitsa (Salamat) by Ben&Ben!". UDOU. February 15, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ "Filipino band Ben&Ben viral on Twitter after release of two new songs". InterAksyon. May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ "Ben&Ben shares official tracklist for debut album "Limasawa Street"". One Music PH. April 13, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ "Limasawa Street by Ben&Ben on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ "Limasawa Street". Spotify. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
- ^ "Ben&Ben's Limasawa Street: A track-by-track guide by creative director Nicolai Maybituin". Bandwagon Asia. May 6, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
