Wakas at Simula
| Wakas at Simula | ||||
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| Released | March 27, 2026 | |||
| Length | 96:22 | |||
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| Label | Sony Philippines | |||
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| Singles from Wakas at Simula | ||||
Wakas at Simula (lit. 'End and Beginning') is the second studio album by Filipino boy band SB19. The album was released on March 27, 2026, by Sony Music Philippines. It contains tracks from their trilogy of extended plays Pagsibol, Pagtatag!, Simula at Wakas and six new original tracks.
Background
[edit]The Filipino boy band SB19 released their first EP, Pagsibol, in 2021,[1] exploring genres such as pop rock, hip-hop, and EDM, departing from the dance-pop production from their debut studio album, Get in the Zone (2020).[1][2] Pagsibol became part of a trilogy of EPs, which focuses on the evolution of the band's artistry.[3] In 2023, the group released their second EP, Pagtatag!, the trilogy's second installment.[4] After taking a break to focus on their solo careers,[5] in 2025, SB19 released Simula at Wakas, the trilogy's third and final installment.[6][7] All the main tracks for their trilogy of EPs would be included in Wakas at Simula.[8] According to the band, all songs from their EP Pagsibol was re-recorded as part of their new perspective developed over five years.[9]
Release and promotion
[edit]On January 1, 2026, SB19 announced that the band would stage Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale on April 18, 2026, at the SMDC Festival Grounds in Parañaque.[10] On February 20, they released the first single "Visa".[11] On February 28, 2026, SB19 announced that their next album, titled Wakas at Simula, would be released on March 27, 2026.[12] On the same day as the album's release, they released the second single "Emoji".[13][14]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Visa" | John Paulo Nase |
| 3:43 |
| 2. | "Memories" |
| Alawn | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Toyfriend" (with Be:First) |
| Alawn | 3:21 |
| 4. | "Everblack" |
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| 3:11 |
| 5. | "Emoji" (with Jolin Tsai) |
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| 4:01 |
| 6. | "Wakas" |
|
| 5:26 |
| 7. | "What?[a]" | J.P. Nase |
| 5:16 |
| 8. | "Mapa[b]" | J.P. Nase |
| 4:10 |
| 9. | "Mana[b]" | J.P. Nase |
| 4:05 |
| 10. | "Bazinga[b]" | J.P. Nase |
| 3:15 |
| 11. | "Ikako[b]" | J.P. Nase |
| 3:56 |
| 12. | "SLMT[b]" | J.P. Nase |
| 3:17 |
| 13. | "Gento" | J.P. Nase |
| 3:52 |
| 14. | "I Want You" |
| Rigo | 3:43 |
| 15. | "Crimzone" |
| Servida | 3:49 |
| 16. | "Ilaw" | J.P. Nase |
| 4:52 |
| 17. | "Liham" | J.P. Nase |
| 6:24 |
| 18. | "Freedom" |
| Ohwon Lee | 3:31 |
| 19. | "Dam" |
|
| 3:29 |
| 20. | "Time" |
|
| 3:44 |
| 21. | "8TonBall" |
| Alawn | 3:28 |
| 22. | "Quit" |
|
| 4:43 |
| 23. | "Shooting for the Stars" | Rigo | Rigo | 3:56 |
| 24. | "Dungka!" |
|
| 3:35 |
| Total length: | 96:32 | |||
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)[15] | 41 |
| Japanese Download Albums (Billboard Japan)[16] | 38 |
| Japanese Top Albums Sales (Billboard Japan)[17] | 34 |
| Japanese Western Albums (Oricon)[18] | 15 |
| UK Album Downloads (Official Charts)[19] | 31 |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Lago, Amanda (June 22, 2021). "SB19's New EP Pagsibol Is Truly Their Own". Rappler. Archived from the original on March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ↑ de Cartagena, Angelo (July 23, 2021). "Breaking New Ground, SB19 Takes Root and Grows". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ↑ Abad, Ysa (June 12, 2023). "SB19 Strengthens Their Identity in Pagtatag! EP". Rappler. Archived from the original on November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ↑ Basbas, Franchesca Judine (May 2, 2023). "SB19 to Return with New EP Pagtatag!, Announce 2023 World Tour". Bandwagon Asia. Archived from the original on March 5, 2025. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ↑ Saenz, Rome (March 3, 2025). "SB19 Are Declaring Their Victory with 'Dam': 'It's Not Just a Movement, It's a Revolution'". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on March 7, 2025. Retrieved March 7, 2025.
- ↑ Roxas, Jaira (April 25, 2025). "Riskier than ever, SB19 releases new EP 'Simula At Wakas'". Rappler. Archived from the original on January 6, 2026. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
- ↑ Saenz, Rome (January 31, 2025). "SB19 Are Creating New Beginnings with Upcoming EP Simula at Wakas". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on January 31, 2025. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
- ↑ Deveza, Reyma (March 23, 2026). "SB19 details 24-track 'Wakas at Simula' album ahead of release". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on March 28, 2026. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
- ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (March 28, 2026). "SB19 Welcome A New Era Of Their Artistry With 'Wakas At Simula'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
- ↑ Roxas, Jaira (January 3, 2026). "Ready for 2026: SB19 announces Trilogy Concert Finale in Manila". Rappler. Archived from the original on March 24, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ Yap, Jade Veronique (February 20, 2026). "SB19 drops new single 'Visa'; Ninong Ry, Poca make cameo in MV". GMA Integrated News. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
- ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (March 2, 2026). "SB19 Announce New Album 'Wakas at Simula'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on March 28, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ "SB19 enters metaverse in 'Emoji' MV ft. JOLIN | GMA News Online". www.gmanetwork.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ NOWnews今日新聞 (March 27, 2026). "SB19新專輯合作蔡依林!她親參與創作、拍MV 粉絲狂喊:夢幻組合". NOWnews今日新聞 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Archived from the original on March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Oricon Top 50 Digital Albums: 2026-04-06" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on April 1, 2026. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Japan Download Albums – April 1, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 2, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Japan Top Albums Sales – August 12, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Oricon Top 30 Western Albums: 2026-08-17" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart on 3/4/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 4, 2026.