Limasawa Street

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Limasawa Street
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Studio album by
Ben&Ben
ReleasedMay 12, 2019 (2019-05-12)
StudioSpryta Productions Inc.
(Mandaluyong, Metro Manila)
Genre
Length51:04
Label
Producer
Ben&Ben chronology
Ben&Ben EP
(2016) 		Limasawa Street
(2019) 		Pebble House Vol. 1: Kuwaderno
(2021)
Singles from Limasawa Street
  1. "Mitsa (Salamat)"
    Released: February 14, 2019
  2. "Pagtingin"
    Released: May 2, 2019
  3. "Araw-Araw"
    Released: May 2, 2019

Limasawa Street is the debut studio album by Filipino indie folk/folk pop band Ben&Ben. It was released on May 12, 2019 by Sony Music Philippines. In 2020, the album was certified double-platinum.[1]

Background[]

Led by twins Paolo Guico and Miguel Guico, Ben&Ben announced on social media that they will be releasing their debut album in May 2019 after topping streaming platforms and radio charts with singles "Kathang Isip", "Ride Home" and "Maybe the Night".[2][3]

Limasawa Street is derived from the Butuanon word 'masawa' which means 'light', and is also the name of a street that is special in one of the Ben&Ben members, grounded with a "deeply personal story that offers the comforts of life and home".[4] Paolo shared, "We wanted the album to represent a place of light by singing about hopeful perspectives in troubling situations."[5] In November 2019, during a press interview, Ben&Ben mentioned that the band's team are currently discussing about a possibility of releasing a deluxe version of the album.[6][7]

Singles[]

"Mitsa (Salamat)" is a love song and a reminder at the same time. It teaches us how our time and love didn’t go to waste despite the relationship coming to an end. “Salamat” in the title teaches us that even if the fire could no longer burn, we must remain grateful for the feelings, memories, and lessons that it gave us.

Paolo Guico, UDOU (February 2019)[8]

The first single "Mitsa (Salamat)" was released 3 months before the album was launched. 'Mitsa' translates to candle wick.

The second single "Pagtingin" and the third single "Araw-Araw" from the album were released on May 2, 2019.[9]

Track listing[]

All songs were written by Paolo Guico and Miguel Guico except where noted.[10]

Limasawa Street [11][12]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Limasawa Street" (Steve Lilywhite Mix)
  • M. Guico
  • P. Guico
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Steve Lilywhite
  • Ben&Ben
3:46
2."Pagtingin"
  • P. Guico
  • M. Guico
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
3:48
3."Fall"
  • M. Guico
  • P. Guico
4:01
4."Talaarawan"
  • P. Guico
  • M. Guico
  • T. Muñoz
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
3:35
5."Hummingbird"P. Guico
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
4:25
6."Mitsa (Salamat)"
  • P. Guico
  • M. Guico
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
4:26
7."Baka Sakali" (featuring Ebe Dancel)
  • M. Guico
  • P. Guico
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
3:19
8."Lucena"
  • M. Guico
  • P. Guico
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
3:41
9."Sampaguita"
  • M. Guico
  • P. Guico
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
3:09
10."War[a]"K. Cabugao
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
3:48
11."Godsent"K. Cabugao
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
4:38
12."Roots"P. Guico
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
3:14
13."Araw-Araw"
  • P. Guico
  • M. Guico
  • Jean-Paul Verona
  • Ben&Ben
5:14
Total length:51:04
  1. ^ The song is performed by Keifer Cabugao, the song's writer and the band's violinist.

Personnel[]

Ben&Ben[]

  • Miguel Benjamin Guico - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Paolo Benjamin Guico - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Poch Barretto - lead guitar
  • Jam Villanueva - drums
  • Agnes Reoma - bass
  • Patricia Lasaten - keyboards
  • Toni Muñoz - percussion, backing vocals
  • Andrew de Pano - percussion, backing vocals
  • Keifer Cabugao - violin, backing vocals

Additional personnel[]

  • Nicolai Maybituin - creative director [13]
  • Jean Paul Verona - producer
  • Johnoy Danao - producer
  • Rene Serna - sound engineer

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Ben&Ben's album 'Limasawa Street' just went double platinum". GMA News Online. August 24, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "Ben&Ben to release new debut album 'Limasawa Street'". CNN Philippines. May 7, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  3. ^ "Ben&Ben want to be your beacon of hope". CNN Philippines. May 14, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  4. ^ PH, One Music. "Ben&Ben brings light and hope in debut album, "Limasawa Street"". One Music PH. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "Ben&Ben's debut album 'Limasawa Street' with 13 songs comes to life after 3 months". Conan Daily. May 10, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  6. ^ Rappler.com. "Here's the story behind Ben&Ben's new single 'Masyado Pang Maaga'". Rappler. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  7. ^ "Ben&Ben drops 'Masyado Pang Maaga' after 'Limasawa Street'". Conan Daily. November 1, 2019. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  8. ^ "Valentine's Day arrived, and so did Mitsa (Salamat) by Ben&Ben!". UDOU. February 15, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  9. ^ "Filipino band Ben&Ben viral on Twitter after release of two new songs". InterAksyon. May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  10. ^ "Ben&Ben shares official tracklist for debut album "Limasawa Street"". One Music PH. April 13, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  11. ^ "Limasawa Street by Ben&Ben on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  12. ^ "Limasawa Street". Spotify. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  13. ^ "Ben&Ben's Limasawa Street: A track-by-track guide by creative director Nicolai Maybituin". Bandwagon Asia. May 6, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.

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