Go Up

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"Go Up"
Single by SB19
from the album Get in the Zone
Language
ReleasedJuly 26, 2019 (2019-07-26)
Recorded2018
Genre
Length3:09
LabelSony Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Oh Won Lee
SB19 singles chronology
"Tilaluha"
(2018)
"Go Up"
(2019)
"Alab (Burning)"
(2019)
Music video
"Go Up" on YouTube

"Go Up" is a song recorded by Filipino boy band SB19, released on July 19, 2019, as the second single of their debut album Get in the Zone. It was written by Oh Won Lee, Glow and SB19 member Pablo. [1] It won Song of the Year in Myx Music Awards and Pop Performance of the Year in Wish Music Awards.

Background and release[edit]

After the lukewarm reception of their debut single "Tilaluha", SB19 had almost decided to quit and go on separate ways.[2] Josh shared reasons which is about how hard for performers in the country to earn money for a living as well as the stress in training.[3] They dedicate everything they experienced on their second single "Go Up" which they described as their "last shot".[4] Each of the members dedicated for whom they go up for: Justin goes up for himself first so that he can start helping others; Ken goes up for his goals; Stell said he goes up for his family because of their unending support; Josh goes up for himself sharing his terrible childhood history; Pablo go up for himself, family, and everyone who believes in him.[5]

"Go Up" was composed by Oh Won Lee and Glow, with lyrics by SB19 member Pablo. Oh Won Lee and Glow also arranged the song, and Oh Won Lee is also credited as producer. The recording, mixing and mastering were done at RealBros Sound Studio in South Korea.

"Go Up" was released on July 19, 2019. It was released first by the group before "Alab (Burning)" instead even it was already finished recording.[6] After a couple of months being released, "Go Up" received very minimal reception and the group already decided to stop. However, on September 2, 2019, a fan posted the dance practice video on Twitter and Facebook,[7] promoting the group and saying that she "didn't feel any cringe at all" while listening to the song. Her post quickly gained traction, and after that, SB19 became viral giving them their career breakthrough.[8]

Ito yung nagstart ng everything, kung ano man yung meron kami ngayon. Mayroon kaming A'TIN dahil sa 'Go Up'. [...] Kung hindi po nagwork, maggigive up na kami pero fortunately pinagpala po kami at nakilala po yung grupo namin...natupad na pangarap. (This started everything, whatever we have today. We have A'TIN because of 'Go Up'. [...] If it didn't work, we would have given up, but fortunately, we were blessed and our group became known...a dream come true.)

Cover versions and usage[edit]

Torch sisters, a group of five young American girls, did a sing and dance cover of "Go Up" in Tagalog language.[10] In the second episode of BBTV, Ben&Ben's YouTube series, the band did a "Spin the Wheel" challenge to other OPM songs but to random music genres where they performed "Go Up" in reggae version.[11] JM Yosures performed the song as a contest piece in Tawag ng Tanghalan in which he was declared as the champion; later, he sang it again on Sunday noontime show ASAP.[12] A version of the song with modified lyrics was used by Netflix Philippines for Netflix PH "Catch Up" featuring the group[13] while Lucky Me Philippines used modified lyrics for "Go Cup" jingle promoting Hot Cheese Ramyun and Jjamppong noodle flavors.[14]

Another modified version was used for Pizza Hut entitled "Make it Great" using the melody

Live performances[edit]

The song was performed in various areas in the Philippines as one of the setlist of the group in their nationwide Get in the Zone concert.[15] SB19 performed "Go Up" live on the 5th Wish Music Awards in which the song won the Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year.[16][17] On October 11, 2020, they performed in the YouTube Fan Fest stage virtually with "Love Goes" and "Go Up" remixes.[18] Included also in the setlist on their first online concert are songs in the Get in the Zone with "Go Up" as an encore show.[19] On 2020 year-end, the group performed "Hanggang sa Huli",[20] "Alab",[21] "Go Up",[22] "Ikako",[23] and Pepsi commercial jingle "Sundin ang Puso"[24] at Bye2020 concert.[25]

Credits and personnel[edit]

Credits adapted from the song's official listings on YouTube and Tidal.[26][27]

  • Oh-Won Lee – composer, arranger, producer, vocal direction, bass
  • Glow – composer, arranger
  • John Paulo Nase – lyrics, vocals
  • Geong Seong Han – executive producer
  • Stellvester Ajero – vocals
  • Justin de Dios – vocals, album art (with Xi-Anne Avanceña)
  • Josh Cullen Santos – vocals
  • Felip Jhon Suson – vocals
  • Ha-yong Ji - chorus
  • Ju-hyong Lee - piano
  • Won-sang Lee - guitar

Accolades[edit]

Awards and nominations for "Go Up"
Year Award Category Result Ref.
2020 Myx Music Awards Song of the Year Won [28]
2020 Push Awards Original Song of the Year Nominated [29]
Wish Music Awards Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year Won [30]

Release history[edit]

Region Date Format Label Ref
Various July 19, 2019 ShowBT Philippines [31][32]
February 2, 2020 Sony Music [33]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "SB19 - Go Up Credits on Tidal". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  2. ^ Tabanera, Lily Grace (December 21, 2019). "OMG, There Was A Point When SB19 *Almost* Split Up". cosmo.ph. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  3. ^ "SB19 opens up about almost splitting up in the past in 'The Korea Times' feature". Push. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  4. ^ "Pinoy boy group SB19, 1K beses na nag-insayo ng 'Go Up' dance moves". Balitambayan. November 23, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "SB19: Pinoy band with K-pop sound is winning fame—and perhaps making history". Inquirer Lifestyle. 2019-09-20. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  6. ^ "Why SB19 is the Pinoy boy group to watch out for". cnn. Archived from the original on March 9, 2020. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  7. ^ "Korea-trained Filipino boy group SB19 goes viral for this reason". PEP.ph. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  8. ^ "SB19, all-Pinoy boy group who trained in South Korea, goes viral". ABS-CBN News. 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  9. ^ "Behind the songs: SB19". Rappler. 22 February 2020.
  10. ^ "You have to watch these American girls slaying SB19's 'Go Up'". Village Pipol Magazine. 2020-05-24. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  11. ^ "WATCH: Ben&Ben does reggae version of SB19's 'Go Up!". 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  12. ^ "New 'TNT' champion JM Yosures kinanta ang 'Go Up' ng SB19 sa 'ASAP'". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). 2021-02-07. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  13. ^ Netflix PH "Catch Up" 2019 with SB19 | Netflix, retrieved 2021-03-13
  14. ^ Lucky Me! Go Cup Korean flavors with SB19, retrieved 2021-03-13
  15. ^ "SB19 look back on the Manila leg of their Get In The Zone Nationwide Concert Tour – watch". SB19 look back on the Manila leg of their Get In The Zone Nationwide Concert Tour – watch. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  16. ^ SB19 performs "Go Up" Live on Wish 107.5, retrieved 2021-05-10
  17. ^ "Ben&Ben, Clara Benin, IV of Spades, Reese Lansangan, SB19, and more win at the 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards". Ben&Ben, Clara Benin, IV of Spades, Reese Lansangan, SB19, and more win at the 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards. 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  18. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "SB19 thrills audiences with first YouTube Fan Fest performance". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  19. ^ ""Unstoppable force kami pag kasama namin ang A'TIN. " SB19 surprise fans with energetic performances in their first-ever online concert - gig report". "Unstoppable force kami pag kasama namin ang A'TIN. " SB19 surprise fans with energetic performances in their first-ever online concert - gig report. 2020-11-23. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  20. ^ SB19 - 'Hanggang Sa Huli' Live Performance at #BYE2020 20201231 [HQ], retrieved 2021-05-10
  21. ^ SB19 - 'ALAB' Live Performance at #BYE2020 20201231 [HQ], retrieved 2021-05-10
  22. ^ SB19 - 'Go Up' Live Performance at #BYE2020 20201231 [HQ], retrieved 2021-05-10
  23. ^ SB19 - 'ikako' Live Performance at #BYE2020 20201231 [HQ], retrieved 2021-05-10
  24. ^ SB19 - 'Sundin Ang Puso' Live Performance at #BYE2020 20201231 [HQ], retrieved 2021-05-10
  25. ^ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (2020-12-10). "BYE2020: Big names in local music set to perform at a massive virtual concert". Interaksyon. Retrieved 2021-05-10.
  26. ^ SB19 - GO UP music video, retrieved 2021-03-13
  27. ^ "SB19 - Go Up Credits on Tidal". listen.tidal.com. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  28. ^ "ABS-CBN Corporate". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  29. ^ "PUSH Awards 2020". Push. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  30. ^ "Ben&Ben, Clara Benin, IV of Spades, Reese Lansangan, SB19, and more win at the 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards". Ben&Ben, Clara Benin, IV of Spades, Reese Lansangan, SB19, and more win at the 5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards. 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  31. ^ "SB19 makes history as first Filipino act nominated in Billboard Music Awards – The Manila Times". www.manilatimes.net. 30 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  32. ^ "SB19 - Go Up". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  33. ^ Go Up, retrieved 2021-05-09