FILIPINO artists, whose excellent works made the Original Pinoy Music (OPM) scene thrive, were honored at the 10th Wish Music Awards (WMA) on Sunday, January 19.
The awarding ceremony was held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, which was graced by seasoned and rising local artists including P-pop powerhouses SB19 and BINI.
SB19, known as the “Kings of P-pop,” dominated the 10th WMA with two awards for the group, three awards for Stell, and one title each for Felip, Josh Cullen, and Pablo.
The phenomenal quintet bagged the “Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year” and “Wish Song Collaboration of the Year” for their rendition of “Ilaw” and their hit song “KALAKAL,” respectively.
“KALAKAL” is SB19’s collaboration song with OPM icon Gloc-9, whose real name is Aristotle Pollisco.
Kalakal by SB19, Gloc9 won Wish Song Collaboration of the Year#republicasia #Philippines #Spotifyph #10thwishmusicawards #SB19 #GLOC9 #KALAKAL pic.twitter.com/4a72rtmLUk
— republicasia (@republicasiadot) January 19, 2025
“Grabe ‘yung collaboration na ‘to. To be with a legendary artist such as Sir Aris, isang karangalan na po ito,” Josh Cullen said as SB19 accepted the “Wish Song Collaboration of the Year” trophy.
“Pero para po sa award na ‘to, sobrang laki po ng binigay niyong achievement for this one,” he added.
BINI, the “Nation’s Girl Group,” bagged three awards, including “Wish Pop Song of the Year” for its hit summer song “Pantropiko.”
“Ito po ‘yung una naming award this year and that’s even more special, maraming salamat po! Napakaganda ng simula po ng taon natin,” BINI’s leader Jhoanna said.
Stacey, on the other hand, said they were “very honored and grateful” to receive the title.
Pantropiko by BINI won Pop Song of the Year #republicasia #Philippines #Spotifyph #10thwishmusicawards #Bini #Biniph pic.twitter.com/6fcBtZo92J
— republicasia (@republicasiadot) January 19, 2025
Meanwhile, the viral collaboration song, “Sining,” between Gen Z singer-songwriter Dionela and the country’s “R&B Prince” Jay R took home the “Wish R&B Song of the Year” title.
"Sining" by Dionela ft. Jay R won R&B Song of the Year#republicasia #Philippines #Spotifyph #10thwishmusicawards #Dionela #Sining pic.twitter.com/2KXCYniu8j
— republicasia (@republicasiadot) January 19, 2025
Full list of winners
Here is the full list of winners at the 10th WMA:
- Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year – “Karera” by BINI
- Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year – “Ilaw” by SB19
- Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year – “Guiding Star” by Jay R
- Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year – “Orasa” by Dilaw
- Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year – “Tugmang Preso” by Loonie
- Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year – “Ikaw Pa Rin Ang Pipiliin Ko” by Cup of Joe
- Wishclusive Contemporary R&B Performance of the Year – “Babala” by Yeng Constantino
- Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year – “Gusto” by Zack Tabudlo and Al James
- Wish Pop Song of the Year – “Pantropiko” by BINI
- Wish Ballad Song of the Year – “Di Ko Masabi” by Stell
- Wish R&B Song of the Year – “Sining” by Dionela (feat. Jay R)
- Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year – “Kanako” by Felip
- Wish Hip-hop Song of the Year – “Get Right” by Josh Cullen
- Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year – “Umaycan” by Noel Cabangon
- Wish Contemporary R&B Song of the Year – “Segundo, Siguro” by Arthur Nery
- Wish Song Collaboration of the Year – “KALAKAL” by SB19 and Gloc-9
- Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year – Stell of SB19
- Wish Group of the Year – BINI
- Wish Artist of the Year – Pablo of SB19
Special Awards
- KDR Icon of Musical Excellence – Ogie Alcasid
- KDR Icon of Music and Philanthropy – apl.de.ap, founder of Apl.de.Ap Foundation International
- Wishers’ Choice – Stell of SB19
Spotify Awards
- Spotify KALYE Song of the Year – “Babaero” by gins&melodies (feat. Hev Abi)
- Spotify KALYE Artist of the Year – Hev Abi
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