Mahika
| "Mahika" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Adie and Janine Berdin | |
| Language | Tagalog |
| English title | Magic |
| Released | May 11, 2022 |
| Recorded | 2022 |
| Genre | OPM, Pop Ballad |
| Length | 3:14 |
| Label | O/C Records |
| Composer(s) | Adie Garcia and Janine Berdin |
| Producer(s) | Adie |
| Music video | |
| "Mahika" on YouTube | |
"Mahika" (transl. Magic) is a song composed and recorded by Adie and Janine Berdin, both Filipino singer-songwriters. It was produced by Garcia and was released on May 11, 2022, through O/C Records.
By the end of 2022, Mahika was hailed for being the longest climb to the top spot for 17 weeks on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart before making it to number one. This has made Adie's co-singer / co-composer, Janine Berdin, as the first Filipina singer to reach the summit.[1][2]
Background
This was the first song collaboration between Garcia and Berdin. Both young singers and composers had already been doing very well in their solo careers until they composed and recorded the song "Mahika". [3] With its catchy melody and lyrics, the song became very popular topping in the hit lists of Billboard Philippines, YouTube, Spotify, etc.
On August 23, 2023, Rollingstone Magazine's: Tara Aquino, wrote and listed Mahika as one of the songs to Keep on Your RADAR. And added that the song is a perfect example of the acoustic ballads that Filipino musicians do best.[4]
Composition
"Mahika" lyrics was composed by both Garcia and Berdin. As they wrote, This was inspired by the feeling people have when they get butterflies the first time one encounters moments that seem magical.[5][4]
Music video
The official music video was released on August 6, 2022 featuring Audrei Garcia and Chloe Anne Reyes.
Live performances and other versions
They performed Mahika, alongside Ace Banzuelo and Moira Dela Torre, also singing their single sang Muli during the ASAP Natin 'To - Oct 16, 2022 episode.[6]
They also performed a live acoustic version of Mahika on the "Wish Bus" which has trended during the first weeks of release on YouTube.[7]
Notable cover versions
Known cover and performance of the song Mahika were from Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz during the JulieVerse concert on November 26, 2022.[8]
Chart performance
"Mahika" was notably on the number one spot for the last months of the year 2022 on Billboard Philippines.[9]
By the end of 2022, Spotify reported a total of more than 85 million streams for Mahika.[10]
Track listings
- Digital download[11]
- "Mahika" – 3:21
Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Philippines (Billboard)[9] | 1 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award | Results | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8th Wish Music Awards | Wish Song Collaboration of the Year | Won | [12][13] |
| 2023 | 4th VP Choice Awards | OPM Song of the Year | Won | [14] |
See also
References
- ^ Gil, Baby A. "Mahika makes magic for Adie and Janine Berdin". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ^ Cusson, Michael (2022-02-15). "Philippines Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
- ^ Gil, Baby (July 25, 2022). "Mahika makes magic for Adie and Janine Berdin". Philstar. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Aquino, Tara (August 23, 2022). "Be Sure to Keep These Songs on Your RADAR". Rollingstone. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Adie drops uplifting new song". Manila Bulletin. May 16, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ "Adie, Ace Banzuelo join Moira dela Torre, Janine Berdin at 'ASAP'". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
- ^ "Adie and Janine Berdin perform "Mahika" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus". Retrieved 20 April 2023.
- ^ "Julieverse: Mahika cover". GMANetwork.com. November 27, 2022. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Cusson, Michael (December 27, 2022). "Philippines Songs December 31, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2022.
- ^ "Mahika". Spotify.
- ^ "Mahika - Single by Adie and Janine Berdin". Spotify. Retrieved January 3, 2023.
- ^ "8th Wish Music Awards". Wish 107.5. Nov 23, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ Borromeo, Emmy (2023-01-22). "8th Wish Music Awards Winners, Highlights, and More". Wish FM 107.5. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
- ^ Robles, Renzniel (March 30, 2023). "VP Choice Awards 2022 unveils the nominees for the TV Entertainment Category!". Retrieved January 29, 2023.