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Revision as of 07:30, 17 August 2024

Not to be confused with the songs by the Itchyworms and by Vice Ganda.

"Akin Ka Na Lang"
Official music video thumbnail
Single by Morissette
from the album Himig Handog P-Pop Love Song (2014) and Morissette
ReleasedAugust 15, 2014 (2014-08-15)
GenreOPM
Length4:18
LabelStar Music
Songwriter(s)Francis Kiko Salazar
Producer(s)Francis Kiko Salazar
Morissette singles chronology
"Begin"
(2013) 		"Akin Ka Na Lang"
(2014) 		"Run Like A Warrior"
(2015)
Audio sample
"Akin Ka Na Lang"
Music video
"Akin Ka Na Lang" on YouTube

"Akin Ka Na Lang" (transl. "Please Be Mine") is a Filipino song first recorded by singer and songwriter Morissette. It was written by Francis Kiko Salazar for the Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs songwriting competition (2014).[1] The song reached the finals of the competition but did not receive an award.[2] Nevertheless, it became a popular ballad in the Philippines.[3][4][5] It was released as a bonus track on Morissette's 2015 eponymous debut album.

Personnel

Credits adapted from YouTube:[6]

Live performances

In 2014, Morissette sang "Akin Ka Na Lang" on the variety show ASAP.[7] In 2018, she sang the song again on ASAP together with Ogie Alcasid and fans from Malaysia, South Korea and the United Kingdom.[8][4] In 2019, Birit Queens (Angeline Quinto, Morissette, Klarisse De Guzman and Jona) reunited to celebrate Morissette's birthday, singing the song.[9][10]

In 2017, Morissette performed "Akin Ka Na Lang" at MYX Philippines in an acoustic version.[11] In 2018, she sang the song on Wish 107.5, which helped the song to gain popularity. As of October 2023, this live performance on the wish bus had accumulated 168 million views on YouTube.[12][13] In 2018, at Morissette's concert at Araneta Coliseum, Regine Velasquez made a guest appearance, singing "Akin Ka Na Lang" with her.[14][15]

Music video

The official music video of "Akin Ka Na Lang" was released on August 31, 2014, directed by Colegio de San Juan de Letran. As of July 2022, it had garnered more than 33 million views on YouTube.[16]

Other versions

In 2015, an acoustic version of the song was released.[17] In the same year, "Akin Ka Na Lang" became part of the official soundtrack of two TV series: Pasión de Amor and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano.[18][19] In 2020, Morissette released a Latin version of the song.[20]

Cover versions

Cover versions of the song have been performed by Katrina Velarde[21] and Jex de Castro.[22] In 2022, Gigi De Lana's rendition of the song became part of the official soundtrack of the ABS-CBN television series A Family Affair.[23]

Accolades

Awards and nominations for "Akin Ka Na Lang"
Year[a] Award Category Result Ref.
2014 Himig Handog Best Song Nominated [24]
Aliw Awards Best New Artist Nominated [25]
2015 Awit Awards Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist Nominated [26]
MOR Pinoy Music Awards Best New Artist Won [27]
PMPC Star Awards for Music Song of the Year Nominated [28]
2019 Wish 107.5 Music Awards Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year Won [29]
[30]
Wishclusive Elite Circle — Bronze Won
Wishclusive Elite Circle — Silver Won
Wishclusive Elite Circle — Gold Won
2020 Wishclusive Elite Circle — Platinum Won [31]
Wishclusive Elite Circle — Diamond Won

Charts

Chart performance for "Akin Ka Na Lang"
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Philippines (Philippine Top 20)[32] 11
Philippines (Philippine Hot 100)[33] 84

Notes

  1. ^ Indicates the year of the ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.

References

  1. ^ "Composer shares story behind 'Himig Handog' entry 'Akin Ka Na Lang'". Star Cinema Admin. Star Cinema. September 9, 2014. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "Complete List of Winners: Himig Handog 2014 P-pop Love Songs". The Summit Express. September 28, 2014. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "WATCH: Angelica Hale teaches Cheryl Porter 'Akin Ka Na Lang'; Morissette reacts to cover". ABS-CBN News. November 26, 2022. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "ASAP Throwback: Morissette Amon sings 'Akin Ka Na Lang' with her fans worldwide". ABS-CBN Entertainment. December 4, 2022. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Cruz, James Patrick (August 19, 2022). "NCT Dream's Renjun sings Morissette Amon's 'Akin Ka Na Lang'". Interaksyon. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "Akin Ka Na Lang - Morissette (Music Video)". Star Music. August 31, 2014. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2024 – via YouTube.
  7. ^ "Morissette Amon sings 'Akin Ka Na Lang' on ASAP". ABS-CBN Entertainment. September 7, 2014. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  8. ^ Benoza, Paulea (December 10, 2018). "WATCH: Morissette Amon performs "Akin Ka Na Lang" with foreign fans". ABS-CBN Push. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  9. ^ "WATCH: The blazing birthday performance of the Asia's Phoenix Morissette". ABS-CBN Entertainment. June 2, 2019. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  10. ^ "ASAP Birit Queens make a comeback on Morissette's birthday celebration!". ABS-CBN Entertainment. June 2, 2019. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  11. ^ "MORISSETTE - Akin Ka Na Lang (MYX Live! Performance)". MYX Global. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  12. ^ "Morissette performs "Akin Ka Na Lang" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus". Wish 107.5. February 7, 2018. Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  13. ^ "Morissette is the first and only 'Solo Female Singer' in the Philippines who reached 100 Million + views TWICE in 2019 on YouTube". Twitter. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  14. ^ "Asia's Phoenix Morissette Soars High, Stuns Jam-Packed Big Dome in First Major Solo Concert". Wish 107.5. February 22, 2018. Archived from the original on May 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  15. ^ "WATCH: Morissette weeps at concert as Regine joins her for duet". ABS-CBN News. February 21, 2018. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  16. ^ "Akin Ka Na Lang – Morissette (Music Video)". Star Music. Archived from the original on August 13, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2022 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ "Morissette – Akin Ka Na Lang (Acoustic) (2015)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  18. ^ Magbanua, Djan (August 26, 2016). "Morissette 2 taon pa lang bumibirit na". Bandera News Philippines. Archived from the original on July 9, 2019. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  19. ^ Mate, Lanie (June 28, 2018). "Coco binubuhay din ang OPM". Pang-Masa. PhilStar Global. Archived from the original on July 11, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  20. ^ "Morissette – Akin Ka Na Lang (Latin Version) (2020)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  21. ^ "Katrina Velarde belts out - Akin Ka Na Lang MORISSETTE / The Music Hall June 22, 2019". John Anthony Luna. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  22. ^ "Akin Ka Na Lang — Jex De Castro". Viva Records. Archived from the original on September 8, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  23. ^ "'A Family Affair' cast bumida sa 'ASAP Natin 'To' stage". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  24. ^ Angel, Dark (June 23, 2014). "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2014: Top 15 Finalists". Philippine News. Archived from the original on March 13, 2017. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  25. ^ "Aliw Awards 2014 finalists revealed". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on March 18, 2023. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  26. ^ "Awit Awards - 2015 finalists". Awit Awards. Archived from the original on August 24, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  27. ^ "MOR names this year's winners for Pinoy Music Awards". Star Cinema. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  28. ^ "Morissette, Yeng, KZ, Sheryl Cruz, Kim Chiu, Michael P, and Daniel competing for Song of the Year in Star Awards for Music". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  29. ^ "4th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners". Wish 107.5. January 15, 2019. Archived from the original on January 19, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  30. ^ Bodegon-Hikino, Kara (January 17, 2019). "Here are the winners of the 4th Wish 107.5 Music Awards". Bandwagon Asia. Archived from the original on May 17, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  31. ^ "5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners". Wish 107.5. January 19, 2020. Archived from the original on January 29, 2020. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  32. ^ "Billboard Philippine Top 20". Billboard Philippines. September 11, 2017. Archived from the original on November 17, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  33. ^ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. September 25, 2017. Archived from the original on January 15, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
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