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[[File:ALAMAT.png|thumb|ALAMAT is a nine-member sing-dance-rap boy group by VIVA Entertainment.]]
'''ALAMAT''' is a nine-member sing-dance-rap boy group by [[VIVA Entertainment]] that debuted in February 14, 2021 with their single, [[Kbye]]. They take pride as a '''multilingual boy group'''- singing 7 local languages in the Philippines ([[Ilokano]], [[Kapampangan]], [[Tagalog]], [[Bikolano]], [[Bisaya]], [[Hiligaynon]], and [[Waray]]). The group consists of Taneo, Mo, Tomas, R-Ji, Kin, Valfer, Alas, Gami and Jao.

== Members ==
The group is composed of nine members aged 18 to 22 years old. They came from different provinces in the Philippines and were put together through an online audition held by their company.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ALAMAT MEMBERS
!
!NAME
!BIRTHDATE
!POSITION
!ETHNICITY
|-
|1
|Taneo
|May 31, 2000
|Leader, Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Visual
|Ilocano/Kalinga
|-
|2
|Mo
|January 30, 2000
|Leader, Main Rapper, Main Vocalist
|Half-Filipino (Zamboanga), Half-Black American
|-
|3
|Tomas
|June 27, 1998
|Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, Panganay (Eldest)
|Bicolano
|-
|4
|R-Ji
|November 8, 1999
|Lead Vocalist, Visual
|Waray-Waray
|-
|5
|Kin
|June 17, 2000
|Visual, Lead Vocalist
|Tagalog
|-
|6
|Valfer
|June 21, 2000
|Lead Rapper, Sub-vocalist
|Hiligaynon
|-
|7
|Alas
|March 28, 2001
|Lead Rapper
|Mindanawon/Bisaya
|-
|8
|Gami
|January 28, 2002
|Main Vocalist
|Bisaya
|-
|9
|Jao
|December 26, 2002
|Main Dancer, Sub-vocalist, Visual, Bunso (youngest)
|Kapampangan
|}

== Group Concept, Fandom Name, Official Color, Mascot ==

=== Group Concept ===
The group was formed by renowned director JP Laxamana with the goal of "normalizing the use of regional languages in mainstream music". <ref>{{Cite web|last=Salterio|first=Leah C.|date=2021-02-18|title=New boy group Alamat launches debut single, sings in seven local languages|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/18/21/new-boy-group-alamat-launches-debut-single-sings-in-seven-local-languages|access-date=2021-03-03|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}</ref> From this vision, the idea of a
[[File:ALAMAT_Logo.jpg|thumb|ALAMAT Official Logo]]
multilingual boy group was created. The group's name also has its own meaning. If translated to English, 'ALAMAT' means '[[Myth]]' or '[[Legend]]'. These are stories about one's culture that are either passed down from generation to generation to be preserved, or to simply just spark a child's imagination. Another meaning behind the group name is its aim to become a master or an idol (as the word 'alamat' is often used to describe a figure who greatly impacted a field or made a name). These two things are the things behind their group name. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-12|title=Pinoy pride: Newest boy group 'Alamat' merges pop music and local heritage|url=https://randomrepublika.com/pinoy-pride-newest-boy-group-alamat-merges-pop-music-and-local-heritage/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=Random Republika|language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Fandom Name ===
In November 26, 2020, the group announced through a Facebook Livestream their official fandom name which is '''''<nowiki/>'Magiliw'<nowiki/>''.''' In Filipino, the word means ''<nowiki/>'affectionate'.'' Significantly, the word is often associated to the national anthem of the Philippines ([[Lupang Hinirang]]) as the word '<nowiki/>''magiliw'<nowiki/>'' is used to describe the nation on the song's first line (''"Bayang Magiliw")''. The group mentioned during the live that they believe Filipinos are naturally magiliw to one another, regardless of color or race. They aim to use their infuence through their music in spreading the act of being 'magiliw'.<ref>{{Citation|title=ALAMAT on Facebook Watch|url=https://www.facebook.com/official.alamat/videos/667736060527388/|language=en|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref> To further show their appreciation and love to their fans, they also performed a song ''"Alam N'yo Ba?" (English: "Do you know?")'' live during the broadcast''.''

=== Official Color ===
[[File:ALAMAT_Aki.jpg|thumb]]
The official color of the fandom is brown. This represents the natural skintone of the Filipinos.

=== Mascot ===
Unlike other pop groups, ALAMAT has its own mascot named '''''Aki Alamid''.''' Aki is based from a local animal called ''<nowiki/>'musang'<nowiki/>'' or ''<nowiki/>'alamid'<nowiki/>'', also known as the [[Asian palm civet]] which is

native to the country and its South and Southeast Asian neighbors. Aki carries three significant items representing the three major island groups of the country ([[Luzon]], [[Visayas]], and [[Mindanao]]). <ref>{{Cite web|title=ALAMAT|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=173955981115015&id=114435083733772|access-date=2021-03-03|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref> For Luzon, Aki wears a ''tabungaw hat''-- a hat made of tabungaw vegetable and used by the farmers of the Northern Luzon. Visayas is represented by Aki through the [[Bahag (garment)]] of [[Lapu-Lapu]] as seen in the Statue of Sentinel Freedom in [[Rizal Park]]. Mindanao is represented by the [[Waling-waling]], a flower endemic to Mindanao and is called the ''<nowiki/>'Queen of Philippine Flowers'''.

== Discography ==

=== Pre-debut ===
Prior to their debut, ALAMAT has been active in their Youtube channel and social media accounts. The group released web series following their lives as trainees, daily lives, and how the group was formed. These videos are posted on their official Youtube channel <ref>{{Cite web|title=ALAMAT - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnUfJpp-Fg8X2TnuH_JD7w|access-date=2021-03-03|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+Pre-debut Reality Series
!Title
!Number of Episodes
|-
|Balay Alamat (on-going)
|5
|-
|Alamat ng Alamat
|14
|}
The group also released a series of performance videos showcasing some members' individual talents. <ref>{{Citation|title=TANEO - take it off [dance]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlmHi7baoSA&list=PL4YnAOOpxeo0U9yKEf6CNLqN_adDLQ_S2|language=en|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
|+Individual Performance Videos
!Title
!Performance
!Member
!Date Released
|-
|"Take It Off"
|Dance
|Taneo
|January 12, 2021
|-
|"Racial Discrimination"
|Rap
|Mo
|January 6, 2021
|-
|"Proud Ilonggo"
|Rap
|Valfer
|December 29, 2020
|-
|"Rude Gyal Swing"
|Dance
|Jao
|December 23, 2020
|-
|"Mindanao Rap"
|Rap
|Alas
|December 17, 2020
|}
They released two cover videos<ref>{{Citation|title=ALAMAT - Hindi Tayo Pwede [cover]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozwIUgXC4i4&list=PL4YnAOOpxeo3ITidi8RtWsoFhDQm11RmW&index=3|language=en|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=ALAMAT - Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig [cover]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lus5jLWLuKM&list=PL4YnAOOpxeo3ITidi8RtWsoFhDQm11RmW&index=2|language=en|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref> featuring their take on two popular OPM hit songs.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Pre-debut Covers
!Title
!Original Artist
!Date Released
|-
|"[[Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig]]
|[[Jaya (singer)]]
|January 15, 2021
|-
|"[[Hindi tayo pwede]]"
|[[The Juans]]
|November 18, 2020
|}
[[File:ALAMAT_Kbye.jpg|thumb|ALAMAT's "Kbye"]]

=== Debut: "KBye" ===
In February 14, 2021, the group officially debuted with their self-composed digital single, "Kbye" <ref>{{Citation|title=ALAMAT - 'kbye' (Official M/V)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7vPP-yIhY0|language=en|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref>. Despite the day for lovers, "Kbye" features a phenomenon that is trending among young couples nowadays: ghosting. It tells the tale of a man who's beloved left without saying goodbye. As described in an article written by [[Vice Media]]:<blockquote>P-pop group ALAMAT’s debut single “kbye” captures the universality of heartbreak with hip-hop and sounds inspired by traditional Filipino music. <ref>{{Cite web|title=ALAMAT, the Boy Band Singing About Ghosting in Seven Filipino Languages|url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7ajxz/filipino-boy-band-alamat-kbye-ppop|access-date=2021-03-03|website=www.vice.com|language=en}}</ref></blockquote>"Kbye" remained true to the group's unique concept- that is to incorporate traditional Filipino cultural aesthetics to modern one. The aesthetics of this debut revolved around 'fiesta' and garnered a lot of attention due to the use of ethnic costumes merged into contemporary clothing which were designed by renowned Filipino designer Bang Pineda. Likewise, the music video incorporated several Filipino symbols such as [[Jeepney]] and stylized ''samalamig'' (cool, colored juices) containers that is also used on the single's cover. The choreography also featured a famous traditional dance, [[Maglalatik]] where Filipino men put coconuts on their bodies. Lastly, the incorporation of traditional instruments such as the [[Kulintang]] and a [[Bandurria]] ensemble added more unique flavor to "kbye".

The group then released a dance practice video <ref>{{Citation|title=ALAMAT - 'kbye' (Dance Practice Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S36PaUndpVs|language=en|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref>, live acoustic performance <ref>{{Citation|title=ALAMAT - 'kbye' (Live Acoustic Performance)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZPp01eKduk|language=en|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref>, and raw dance footage video <ref>{{Citation|title=ALAMAT - 'kbye' (raw dance footage from M/V)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwAxBh5pdWs|language=en|access-date=2021-03-03}}</ref> It debuted at the [[Myx]] Daily Top 10 chart at #10 in February 19<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://twitter.com/alamat_trendsph/status/1362548300960784385|url=https://twitter.com/alamat_trendsph/status/1362548300960784385|access-date=2021-03-03|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref> and peaked at #6 <ref>{{Cite web|title=VOTE|url=https://myx.global/vote/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=MYX Global|language=en-US}}</ref> The song has since then been on the chart from February 19 until this article was published.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Debut Single
!Title
!Date Released
|-
|"Kbye"
|February 14, 2021
|}

== Achievements ==
Since their debut, ALAMAT has received numerous positive impressions from both local and international Youtube personalities for their unique concept and sound; including internationally-acclaimed theatre actress, singer and performer [[Lea Salonga]]. She described the group's debut as "fabulous". <ref>{{Cite web|last=Madarang|first=Catalina Ricci S.|date=2021-02-18|title='Fabulous': Lea Salonga all praise for P-pop group Alamat's performance in 'kbye' music video|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/celebrities/2021/02/18/185818/fabulous-lea-salonga-all-praise-for-p-pop-group-alamats-performance-in-kbye-music-video/|access-date=2021-03-03|website=Interaksyon|language=en-US}}</ref>

Starting from February 19, 2021 up to this date, ALAMAT's "Kbye" has been consistently charted in [[Myx]] Daily Top Ten, peaking at #6.

In February 23, 2021, they debuted at the [[Pandora (streaming service)]] Predictions Chart at #2. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Log into Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fofficial.alamat%2Fposts%2F150733686877329|access-date=2021-03-03|website=Facebook|language=en}}</ref>

In March 2, 2021 <ref>{{Cite web|title=https://twitter.com/ppopbillboard/status/1366693513736318976|url=https://twitter.com/ppopbillboard/status/1366693513736318976|access-date=2021-03-03|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref>, ALAMAT debuted in [[Billboard]]'s [[Next Big Sound]] chart at #2. This is the highest peak position a PPop act has debuted on the said chart.

== References ==
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