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"Mapa" (stylized in all uppercase; lit. 'map'; a portmanteau of mama and papa) is a song recorded by the Filipino boy band SB19 for their first extended play (EP), Pagsibol (2021). The band's leader, Pablo, wrote the song alone and co-produced it with South Border's Jay Durias and record producer Simon Servida. A soulful-pop track, it is a tribute to parents, with lyrics honoring and expressing gratitude for their sacrifices and likening their presence to a map for those lost. "Mapa" was released by Sony Music Philippines on May 16, 2021, as the second single from the EP, after "What?" (2021).
| "Mapa" | ||||
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 Original cover | ||||
| Single by SB19 | ||||
| from the EP Pagsibol | ||||
| Language | Tagalog | |||
| Released | May 16, 2021 | |||
| Studio | Pablo's home studio (Manila) | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:35 | |||
| Label | Sony Philippines | |||
| Songwriter | John Paulo Nase | |||
| Producers |
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| SB19 singles chronology | ||||
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| Lyric video | ||||
| "Mapa" on YouTube | ||||
Upon release, "Mapa" was met with positive reviews from music critics, who praised Pablo's songwriting, the song's theme, and its emotional and expressionist nature. Retrospectively, Billboard Philippines ranked the single as among the best songs from the band's discography. It was a commercial success for the group; the single amassed over 15 million plays on YouTube within its first month of release and garnering 25 million streams on Spotify by the end of 2021. "Mapa" was among the most-searched songs globally on Google Search that year.
SB19 have since performed the song on numerous television shows, award ceremonies, music festivals, and concerts, including on the set lists of two of their world tours WYAT (Where You At) Tour (2022) and Pagtatag! World Tour (2023–2024). "Mapa" received three Awit Awards, including Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist and Best Vocal Arrangement. SB19 re-recorded a jazz and indie folk version of "Mapa" with Ben&Ben, subtitled "Band Version", and released it as a single on June 27, 2021, accompanied by a music video depicting them performing the song at the Manila Metropolitan Theater.
Background and release
Composition and lyrics
"Mapa" is 4 minutes and 35 seconds in length.[1] Pablo wrote the song by himself and collaborated with South Border's Jay Durias and record producer Simon Servida for the production,[2] with whom Pablo produced the majority of Pagsibol.[2][3] The song was recorded at Pablo's home recording studio located in his Sampaloc, Manila residence.[3] Hyun Jeong Jo of Koko Studio Korea mixed the track, while it was mastered at 821Sound in South Korea.[4]
Reception
Accolades
"Mapa" received multiple awards from local award-giving bodies. At the 2022 Awit Awards, the song earned three nominations for Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist, Song of the Year, and Best Vocal Arrangement,[5] winning two, in addition to being awarded Most Streamed Song in a non-competitive category.[6] At the 14th PMPC Star Awards for Music, the single received the Song of the Year award.[7]
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Awit Awards | 2022 | Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist | Won | [5][6] |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Most Streamed Song | Won | |||
| Best Vocal Arrangement | Won | |||
| PMPC Star Awards for Music | 2024 | Song of the Year | Won | [7] |
Live performances and other use
Credits and personnel
Locations
- Recorded at Pablo's home recording studio, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
- Mixed at Koko Sound Studio, Goyang, South Korea
- Mastered at 821Sound, Seoul, South Korea
Musicians
- John Paulo Nase – vocals, songwriter, producer
- Felip Jhon Suson – vocals
- Josh Cullen Santos – vocals
- Justin de Dios – vocals
- Stellvester Ajero – vocals
- Jay Durias – producer, piano
- Simon Servida – producer
Technical
- Hyun Jeong Jo – mixer
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 16, 2021 | Original | Sony Philippines | [1] | |
| August 23, 2024 | Live from the First Take | [8] |
Band version
| "Mapa (Band Version)" | ||||
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| Single by SB19 and Ben&Ben | ||||
| Language | Tagalog | |||
| Released | June 27, 2021 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:30 | |||
| Label | Sony Philippines | |||
| Songwriter | John Paulo Nase | |||
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| Ben&Ben singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Mapa (Band Version)" on YouTube | ||||
Composition and production
Reception
Music video
Accolades
At the 2022 Awit Awards, "Mapa (Band Version)" was nominated for Record of the Year category.[5]
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Awit Awards | 2022 | Record of the Year (with Ben&Ben) | Nominated | [5][6] |
Credits and personnel
Musicians
- John Paulo Nase – vocals, songwriter
- Felip Jhon Suson – vocals
- Josh Cullen Santos – vocals
- Justin de Dios – vocals
- Stellvester Ajero – vocals
- Paolo Benjamin Guico – vocals, producer, arrangement
- Miguel Benjamin Guico – vocals, producer, arrangement
- Patricia Lasaten – vocals, producer, arrangement
- Agnes Reoma – vocals, producer, arrangement
- Poch Barretto – vocals, producer, arrangement
- Keifer Cabugao – vocals, producer, arrangement
- Toni Muñoz – vocals, producer, arrangement
- Jam Villanueva – vocals, producer, arrangement
- Andrew de Pano – vocals, producer, arrangement
- Jean-Paul Verona – producer
Technical