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"Gento" is three minutes and 52 seconds long.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2023 |title=Gento – Single by SB19 on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/album/gento-single/1687091630 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614150924/https://music.apple.com/ph/album/gento-single/1687091630 |archive-date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=June 14, 2023 |publisher=[[Apple Music]] (PH)}}</ref> [[Pablo (musician)|Pablo]] wrote the song and produced it alongside his brother Joshua Daniel Nase and Simon Servida,<ref name="abscbngentocredits" /> the latter being whom the boy band had worked with for their first EP, ''Pagsibol'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Ron |date=September 30, 2021 |title=SB19's Pablo talks about the work that went into 'Pagsibol' on 'Behind the Song' podcast |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/behind_the_song_podcast/81103/sb19s-pablo-talks-about-the-work-that-went-into-pagsibol-on-behind-the-song-podcast/story |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626163834/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/behind_the_song_podcast/81103/sb19s-pablo-talks-about-the-work-that-went-into-pagsibol-on-behind-the-song-podcast/story |archive-date=June 27, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2023 |publisher=[[GMA Network]] |language=en-PH}}</ref> Heo Chan-goo of Knob Sound Korea handled the [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]] and [[Mastering (audio)|mastering]].<ref name="abscbngentocredits" />
"Gento" is three minutes and 52 seconds long.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 20, 2023 |title=Gento – Single by SB19 on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/album/gento-single/1687091630 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614150924/https://music.apple.com/ph/album/gento-single/1687091630 |archive-date=June 14, 2023 |access-date=June 14, 2023 |publisher=[[Apple Music]] (PH)}}</ref> [[Pablo (musician)|Pablo]] wrote the song and produced it alongside his brother Joshua Daniel Nase and Simon Servida,<ref name="abscbngentocredits" /> the latter being whom the boy band had worked with for their first EP, ''Pagsibol'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Ron |date=September 30, 2021 |title=SB19's Pablo talks about the work that went into 'Pagsibol' on 'Behind the Song' podcast |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/behind_the_song_podcast/81103/sb19s-pablo-talks-about-the-work-that-went-into-pagsibol-on-behind-the-song-podcast/story |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626163834/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/behind_the_song_podcast/81103/sb19s-pablo-talks-about-the-work-that-went-into-pagsibol-on-behind-the-song-podcast/story |archive-date=June 27, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2023 |publisher=[[GMA Network]] |language=en-PH}}</ref> Heo Chan-goo of Knob Sound Korea handled the [[Audio mixing (recorded music)|mixing]] and [[Mastering (audio)|mastering]].<ref name="abscbngentocredits" />


Musically, "Gento" is a bold mix of [[Pop music|pop]] and [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], accompanied by an [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] [[Break (music)|break]];<ref name="nylon">{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=May 19, 2023 |title=SB19 strike gold as they show how it's done in 'Gento' |url=https://nylonmanila.com/sb19-comeback-gento/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.md/9vsPM |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon Manila]] |language=en-PH}}</ref> others describe the song as an EDM pop track. The song featured clapping sounds and strong [[Bass (sound)|bass]] beats in its production.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Gianan |first=Chlarine |date=May 22, 2023 |title=Why SB19’s 'Gento is a golden release today |url=https://mega-onemega.com/why-sb19s-gento-is-a-golden-release-today/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626155301/https://mega-onemega.com/why-sb19s-gento-is-a-golden-release-today/ |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=Mega |publisher= |language=en-PH}}</ref> The lyrics take inspiration from transformational change and allude to SB19's continued growth and effort since their debut.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="nylon" /> It provides a message about rise and resilience through incremental tasks in achieving further success and triumph, comparing it when mining and [[Refining (metallurgy)|refining]] gold,<ref name="nylon" /><ref name=":2" /> pointing out that success is as rigorous as excavating them: "''Di ka basta-basta makakakita ng gento''." [You don't just see something like this.]<ref name=":3" /> The lyrics incorporate a [[word play]] of similar words "{{lang|fil|ginto}}" ({{Literal translation|gold}}) and "{{lang|fil|ganito}}" ({{Literal translation|like this}}),<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Madarang |first=Catalina Ricci |date=May 19, 2023 |title=SB19 delivers powerful new dance track ‘Gento’ ahead of new EP |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2023/05/19/251585/sb19-delivers-powerful-new-dance-track-gento-ahead-of-new-ep/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626160046/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2023/05/19/251585/sb19-delivers-powerful-new-dance-track-gento-ahead-of-new-ep/ |archive-date=June 27, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2023 |website=[[The Philippine Star]] |language=en-PH}}</ref> which was used interchangeably throughout the song, along with other rhyming words.<ref name="nylon" />
Musically, "Gento" is a bold mix of [[Pop music|pop]] and [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], accompanied by an [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] [[Break (music)|break]];<ref name="nylon">{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=May 19, 2023 |title=SB19 strike gold as they show how it's done in 'Gento' |url=https://nylonmanila.com/sb19-comeback-gento/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.md/9vsPM |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=[[Nylon (magazine)|Nylon Manila]] |language=en-PH}}</ref> others describe the song as an EDM pop track.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> The song featured clapping sounds and strong [[Bass (sound)|bass]] beats in its production.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Gianan |first=Chlarine |date=May 22, 2023 |title=Why SB19’s 'Gento is a golden release today |url=https://mega-onemega.com/why-sb19s-gento-is-a-golden-release-today/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626155301/https://mega-onemega.com/why-sb19s-gento-is-a-golden-release-today/ |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |access-date=June 26, 2023 |website=Mega |publisher= |language=en-PH}}</ref> The lyrics take inspiration from transformational change and allude to SB19's continued growth and effort since their debut.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="nylon" /> It provides a message about rise and resilience through incremental tasks in achieving further success and triumph, comparing it when mining and [[Refining (metallurgy)|refining]] gold,<ref name="nylon" /><ref name=":2" /> pointing out that success is as rigorous as excavating them: "''Di ka basta-basta makakakita ng gento''." [You don't just see something like this.]<ref name=":3" /> The lyrics incorporate a [[word play]] of similar words "{{lang|fil|ginto}}" ({{Literal translation|gold}}) and "{{lang|fil|ganito}}" ({{Literal translation|like this}}),<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Madarang |first=Catalina Ricci |date=May 19, 2023 |title=SB19 delivers powerful new dance track ‘Gento’ ahead of new EP |url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2023/05/19/251585/sb19-delivers-powerful-new-dance-track-gento-ahead-of-new-ep/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626160046/https://interaksyon.philstar.com/hobbies-interests/2023/05/19/251585/sb19-delivers-powerful-new-dance-track-gento-ahead-of-new-ep/ |archive-date=June 27, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2023 |website=[[The Philippine Star]] |language=en-PH}}</ref> which was used interchangeably throughout the song, along with other rhyming words.<ref name="nylon" />


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"Gento"
Single by SB19
from the EP Pagtatag!
Language
  • English
  • Tagalog
ReleasedMay 19, 2023 (2023-05-19)
Genre
Length3:52
LabelSony Music Philippines
Songwriter(s)John Paulo Nase
Producer(s)
  • John Paulo Nase
  • Joshua Daniel Nase
  • Simon Servida
SB19 singles chronology
"Nyebe"
(2022) 		"Gento"
(2023) 		"I Want You"
(2023)
Music video
"Gento" on YouTube

"Gento" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song recorded by Filipino boy band SB19. Produced by its songwriter Pablo, with Joshua Daniel Nase and Simon Servida, the song was released by Sony Music Philippines on May 19, 2023, as the lead single from their second extended play (EP), Pagtatag! (2023). A pop–hip hop track, its lyrics contain a symbolic comparison of hardships and continued effort in obtaining success with mining gold, hinting over the boy band's music career.

"Gento" received positive reviews from music critics, praising its catchy lyricism, vocals, and versatility. SB19's first sales hit, the song charted on Billboard's US World Digital Song Sales and Philippines Songs charts, peaking at number eight and 11, respectively. An accompanying grungy-themed music video was directed by Kerbs Balagtas, depicting the members mining for gold. The boy band followed the song's release with a live performance on All-Out Sundays, and the song was featured on the set list of their Pagtatag! World Tour (2023).

Background and release

SB19 embarked on their first concert tour with WYAT (Where You At) Tour in 2022.[1] During a press conference on December 15, 2022 for their homecoming concert, Pablo revealed that the boy band would release a new body of work soon, which will revolve around the word "pagtatag" (lit. 'establishment').[2] Other members also revealed that their upcoming release would explore different music genres and life experiences.[2]

On April 29, 2023, SB19 released a trailer revealing the title of their second extended play (EP), Pagtatag!, and its release date on June 9.[3][4] It marks the boy band's new material since the release of their first EP, Pagsibol, in 2021.[5] The boy band announced that the EP would be preceded by a single to be released on May 19, although they didn't reveal the title immediately.[3] The boy band announced the title of the EP's lead single as "Gento" on May 10, and was made available for pre-save on streaming platforms.[6] Ultimately, "Gento" was released on May 19, 2023, through Sony Music Philippines.[7]

Composition and lyrics

Gold goes through a tough process to become what it is. Just like us, we also went through a lot. We worked hard and poured our blood, sweat, and tears into where we are now.

— Ken on "Gento", Rappler[8]

"Gento" is three minutes and 52 seconds long.[9] Pablo wrote the song and produced it alongside his brother Joshua Daniel Nase and Simon Servida,[10] the latter being whom the boy band had worked with for their first EP, Pagsibol (2021).[11] Heo Chan-goo of Knob Sound Korea handled the mixing and mastering.[10]

Musically, "Gento" is a bold mix of pop and hip hop, accompanied by an EDM break;[12] others describe the song as an EDM pop track.[7][8] The song featured clapping sounds and strong bass beats in its production.[13] The lyrics take inspiration from transformational change and allude to SB19's continued growth and effort since their debut.[7][12] It provides a message about rise and resilience through incremental tasks in achieving further success and triumph, comparing it when mining and refining gold,[12][8] pointing out that success is as rigorous as excavating them: "Di ka basta-basta makakakita ng gento." [You don't just see something like this.][13] The lyrics incorporate a word play of similar words "ginto" (lit. 'gold') and "ganito" (lit. 'like this'),[14] which was used interchangeably throughout the song, along with other rhyming words.[12]

Reception

Upon the song's release, "Gento" is described as catchy, particularly its word play;[15] Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila added that despite the song's playfulness, it did not affect the song's message, effortlessly weaving several words in its lyrics.[12] Multiple sources, including the Daily Tribune, BusinessMirror, and GMA Network, noted that the song highlights the boy band's strength and versatility and that they continued to "test the limits with their unconventional sound and unbounded talent".[16][17][18] Writing for Mega magazine, Chlarine Gianan praised the boy band's vocals and rap, stating they have put it on the "next level", and the song's lyricism manifests seamless transitions between English and Tagalog, further holding up its catchiness and appeal.[13]

Commercially, SB19 made their debut on two of Billboard's music charts with "Gento" and became their first song to be a sales hit.[19] Following the release of Pagtatag!, "Gento" debuted at number eight on the US World Digital Song Sales chart,[19] and at number 17 on the Philippines Songs chart,[20] with SB19 presumably the first Filipino band to earn a spot on the former.[19] Ultimately, the song peaked at number 11 on the Philippines Songs chart.[21]

Promotion

The music video for "Gento" was directed by Kerbs Balagtas and was released the same day as the song on YouTube.[12][22] The video is grungy-themed,[15] which depicts SB19 mining for gold, as well as delivering a choreography in a quarry.[14] About two weeks after its release, it garnered over three million views.[23]

To promote "Gento", SB19 performed the song on All-Out Sundays on May 21, 2023.[24] They included the song on the set list of their second concert tour, Pagtatag! World Tour (2023).[25]

Controversy

In a live episode of It's Showtime, dated June 10, 2023, the crew refused to play the song following a request during the interview portion of one of the show's segments, which startled hosts Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis.[26] Ganda jokingly expressed how playing "Gento" on the show will now require a fee, which Curtis responded with, "Really? Isn't playing the song on the show a good promo[tion] for the music industry? It's a pity."[26]

Following the incident, SB19 received foul comments regarding the controversy,[26] calling the boy band "greedy".[27] Twitter users began raising concern, summoning discussions regarding music royalties and the hosts' remarks.[26] Furthermore, the phrase "respect local artists" trended on Twitter, with singer Sam Concepcion and record producer Thyro Alfaro participated in the discussion, expressing support for SB19.[26]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted from ABS-CBN News.[10]

Charts

Weekly peak chart positions for "Gento"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Philippines (Billboard)[28] 11
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[29] 8

References

  1. ^ "SB19 announces WYAT world tour dates". Rappler. September 5, 2022. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Antonio, Josiah (December 15, 2022). "SB19 shares new details on upcoming album". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "SB19 drops trailer for EP Pagtatag! and teases world tour". Rappler. April 30, 2023. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  4. ^ "SB19 announces Pagtatag! music era and world tour". GMA Network. May 1, 2023. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
  5. ^ Llemit, Kathleen (April 30, 2023). "SB19 releases new EP Pagtatag trailer". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  6. ^ "SB19 to release new single 'Gento' this May". Bandwagon Asia. May 10, 2023. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Basbas, Franchesca Judine (May 19, 2023). "SB19 find gold in new single 'Gento'". Bandwagon Asia. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c Abad, Ysa (June 12, 2023). "SB19 strengthens their identity in Pagtatag! EP". Rappler. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 15, 2023 suggested (help)
  9. ^ "Gento – Single by SB19 on Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c "SB19 releases new single 'Gento'". ABS-CBN News. May 19, 2023. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 14, 2023.
  11. ^ Lim, Ron (September 30, 2021). "SB19's Pablo talks about the work that went into 'Pagsibol' on 'Behind the Song' podcast". GMA Network. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
  12. ^ a b c d e f Bautista, Rafael (May 19, 2023). "SB19 strike gold as they show how it's done in 'Gento'". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  13. ^ a b c Gianan, Chlarine (May 22, 2023). "Why SB19's 'Gento is a golden release today". Mega. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  14. ^ a b Madarang, Catalina Ricci (May 19, 2023). "SB19 delivers powerful new dance track 'Gento' ahead of new EP". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
  15. ^ a b "SB19 drops catchy new single 'Gento' with grungy music video". GMA Integrated News. May 19, 2023. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
  16. ^ "SB19 goes for gold with new single 'Gento'". Daily Tribune. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  17. ^ "SB19 drops new single, 'Gento'". BusinessMirror. May 21, 2023. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  18. ^ "SB19 drops new single 'Gento'". GMA Network. May 21, 2023. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  19. ^ a b c McIntyre, Hugh (June 1, 2023). "SB19 charts their first Billboard sales hit with 'Gento'". Forbes. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 14, 2023 suggested (help)
  20. ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of June 17, 2023)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite magazine}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
  21. ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of June 24, 2023)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite magazine}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
  22. ^ "P-pop supergroup SB19's 'Gento' music video hits 1 million views". ABS-CBN News. May 22, 2023. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; May 22, 2023 suggested (help)
  23. ^ Lau, Evelyn (May 31, 2023). "Who are SB19, the Filipino boy band gaining worldwide popularity?". The National. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
  24. ^ "All-Out Sundays: SB19, ibinahagi ang pinagmulan ng bagong single na 'Gento'!". GMA Network. May 23, 2023. Archived from the original on June 16, 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 15, 2023 suggested (help)
  25. ^ Lee, Izzy (June 25, 2023). "SB19 kicks off 'Pagtatag' world tour with Big Dome concert". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
  26. ^ a b c d e Calanog, Dale (June 11, 2023). "SB19 song triggers discussion on music royalties: 'Respect local artists'". Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 14, 2023 suggested (help)
  27. ^ Taculao, Patricia (June 11, 2023). "'Respect Local Artists' trends on Twitter, sparks debates about song royalties". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on June 15, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 14, 2023 suggested (help)
  28. ^ "SB19 Chart History (Philippine Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite magazine}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
  29. ^ "SB19 Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 27, 2023. Retrieved June 27, 2023. {{cite magazine}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; June 26, 2023 suggested (help)
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