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"Cherry on Top"
Single by Bini
LanguageEnglish
ReleasedJuly 11, 2024 (2024-07-11)
GenreBubblegum pop
Length2:55
LabelStar Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Shintaro Yasuda
  • Skylar Mones
Bini singles chronology
"Salamin, Salamin"
(2024) 		"Cherry on Top"
(2024)
Audio sample
"Cherry on Top"
Music video
"Cherry on Top" on YouTube

"Cherry on Top" is a song by the Filipino girl group Bini. It was released as a digital single on July 11, 2024, through Star Music. "Cherry on Top" is a bubblegum pop song produced by Shintaro Yasuda and Skylar Mones, along with compositions by Boy Matthews, Gaby Ramirez, Shintaro Yasuda and Skylar Mones. It was created during a writer's camp in 2023, with Bini members Colet and Maloi participating in the songwriting process.

The song topped the iTunes Philippines Top Songs chart and became the top trending music video on YouTube, garnering two million views in less than 24 hours after its release. The single debuted at number eight on the Spotify Philippines' Weekly Top Songs chart, accumulating three million streams, and entered the Billboard Philippines charts two weeks later, peaking at sixth on the Philippines Hot 100 and fourth on the Top Philippine Songs chart.

Background

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On November 17, 2023, Bini released the second pre-release single "Pantropiko" (Tropical) to promote their then-upcoming EP Talaarawan (Diary).[1] Regarded as a sleeper hit, the track gained viral traction the next year as a "summer anthem", culminating in topping Spotify's Daily Top Songs chart in the Philippines on April 18, 2024.[1] The subsequent commercial success of Talaarawan and its third single "Salamin, Salamin" (Mirror, Mirror), both released on March 8, 2024, contributed to the group's milestone of becoming the Filipino group with the most monthly listeners on Spotify.[2] "Pantropiko" and "Salamin, Salamin" both peaked at number one on Billboard's Philippines Songs chart on April 27 and June 8, 2024, respectively.[3][4]

Following the successful promotion of Talaarawan, Bini announced the release of the standalone digital single "Cherry on Top" on June 10, 2024.[5][6]

Composition and lyrics

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"Cherry on Top" has been described to be an "all-English" bubblegum pop song targeted towards Bini's global audience.[7][8] It features "playful and confident" lyrics about embracing one's uniqueness, tackling the "unique personality of a person that one could never get enough [of]".[8][9]

The song was produced by Shintaro Yasuda and Skylar Mones and composed by Boy Matthews, Gaby Ramirez, Shintaro Yasuda, and Skylar Mones.[7] It was created in a collaboration during a writer's camp in 2023, with Bini members Colet and Maloi involved in the creative process.[10]

Music video

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The music video features the group in shades of pink and red outfits as they walk along a busy street. It transitions to a choreographed performance set against a pastel pink backdrop adorned with cherry illustrations and a graffiti wall displaying the song's title.[11][12]

Several elements of Filipino culture are referenced throughout the video. These include pagmamano, a balikbayan box, and Filipino snacks such as banana cue and halo-halo. The video also depicts a typical morning scene in the Philippines, featuring items such as walis tingting (hard broom) and pandesal dipped in coffee.[13] The video was directed by Kerbs Balagtas and filmed at the PonteFino Residences in Batangas City.[14][15]

Promotion and release

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Bini first teased the single "Cherry on Top" in early June 2024 through their social media platforms.[6] The promotion also included a photoshoot clip with the caption, "All eyes on us! Our upcoming single 'Cherry on Top' is serving soon!"[5] Another teaser later released on Instagram featured the group singing in their signature bubblegum pop style, with lyrics that describe them as sweet and spicy, embodying the phrase "Cherry on Top".[16] Bini released the official teaser for the "Cherry on Top" music video on July 1, 2024.[17]

Prior to the song's official release, Bini performed the single for the first time during their first solo concert Biniverse, which ran for three nights from June 28 to June 30, at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City.[18][19] A snippet of the song was also previewed on the mobile rhythm game Superstar Philippines, allowing fans to play the first sixty seconds of the song in-game starting July 1, 2024. Bini became the first international artist after the K-pop group Exo to have a song previewed in the Superstar game series.[20][21]

The single, along with its music video, was released on July 11, 2024.[9][22] It was revealed to be part of an upcoming future album.[9] Later that month, on July 27, Bini performed the song at KCON 2024 in Los Angeles, which marked the first act by a Filipino pop group at the event.[23]

On October 3, 2024, Bini collaborated with Indonesian singer Agnez Mo to release "Cherry on Top (BiniMo Remix)" alongside an accompanying music video. The collaboration emerged after the group met Mo at both a studio in Los Angeles and Billboard Korea's K Power 100 launch event in Seoul.[24]

Commercial performance

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Following its release on July 11, "Cherry on Top" topped iTunes Philippines' Top Songs chart. In addition, it became the top trending music video on YouTube.[7] Less than 24 hours since its release, the music video garnered over two million views on the platform.[12] The song made a top-ten debut on Billboard Philippines charts two weeks after its release, placing eighth on the Philippines Hot 100 and fifth on the Top Philippine Songs.[25][26] It peaked, respectively, at number six and number four on the same charts.[27][28]

Critical reception

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Writing for Billboard Philippines, Gabriel Saulog praised Bini for their "endless charm and flirtatious energy" and deemed the track a "certified bop", further describing it as "a sweet auditory sensation that will surely delight their rapidly growing fanbase of Blooms".[22]

The American bureau of the Philippine Daily Inquirer praised the song's music video for its depictions of Filipino cultural references despite its being aimed at international audiences.[13] The song was also listed on Teen Vogue's Best Songs of July 2024.[29]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[30]

  • Bini – vocals
  • Anna Graham – vocal arranger
  • Boy Matthews – songwriter
  • Chris Lopez – recording engineer
  • Dan Naim – mixing
  • Gaby Ramirez – songwriter
  • Greg Shilling – vocal producer
  • Leon Zervos – mastering
  • Shintaro Yasuda – songwriter, producer
  • Skylar Mones – songwriter, producer

Charts

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Weekly peak chart positions for "Cherry on Top"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[27] 6
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[28] 4

Accolades

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Awards and nominations received by Bini
Award Year Category Result Ref.
BreakTudo Awards 2024 International Music Video Pending [31]
Myx Music Awards 2024 Music Video of the Year Pending [32]

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Cherry on Top"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various July 11, 2024
Star Music [22]

References

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  1. ^ a b Gonzales, Gelo (April 21, 2024). "Summer of 'Pantropiko': The BINI craze continues". Rappler. Archived from the original on April 21, 2024. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "BINI Becomes P-Pop Group With Most Monthly Listeners". Billboard Philippines. March 19, 2024. Archived from the original on May 5, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  3. ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of April 27, 2024)". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 23, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  4. ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of June 8, 2024)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 4, 2024. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  5. ^ a b Antonio, Josiah (June 10, 2024). "BINI teases new single 'Cherry On Top'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Go, Mayks (June 11, 2024). "BINI Announce The Release Of New Single "Cherry On Top"". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
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  9. ^ a b c Gatchalian, Ched Rick (July 11, 2024). "Watch: BINI's irresistible charm in 'Cherry on Top' music video". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
  10. ^ Carbonilla, Hans (July 2, 2024). "BINI teams up with K-pop producers for 'Cherry on Top'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  11. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (July 12, 2024). "BINI delivers sweetness, spice with new single 'Cherry on Top'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "BINI's 'Cherry on Top' MV breaches 2M views in less than 24 hours". GMA News Online. July 12, 2024. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Carbonilla, Hans (July 11, 2024). "BINI's 'Cherry on Top' puts the P in P-pop. Here's why". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 8, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Caoile, Gizelle (July 11, 2024). "BINI Serves up Fun in 'Cherry on Top' Music Video – Out Now - When In Manila". When in Manila. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
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  17. ^ Antonio, Josiah (July 1, 2024). "Teaser: Music video for BINI's upcoming single 'Cherry on Top'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on July 6, 2024. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
  18. ^ Naredo, Camille (June 29, 2024). "BINI treats 'BINIverse' audience to first-ever performance of 'Cherry on Top'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  19. ^ Villanueva, Angelica (June 11, 2024). "BINI serves fans with new hit 'Cherry On Top'". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  20. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (June 26, 2024). "BINI To Preview "Cherry On Top" On Superstar Philippines App". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  21. ^ "BINI to drop 'Cherry on Top' snippet on mobile app Superstar Philippines". ABS-CBN News. June 26, 2024. Archived from the original on June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 29, 2024.
  22. ^ a b c Saulog, Gabriel (July 11, 2024). "BINI Deliver A Sweet Treat With "Cherry On Top" – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  23. ^ Tuazon, Nikko. "BINI makes P-Pop history with KCON LA 2024 performance". PEP.ph. Archived from the original on July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
  24. ^ "BINI Join Forces With Indonesian Singer Agnez Mo For "Cherry On Top" Remix". Billboard Philippines. October 4, 2024. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  25. ^ "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 27, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. July 24, 2024. Archived from the original on July 24, 2024. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  26. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (July 24, 2024). "BINI's "Cherry On Top" Debuts On The Top Philippine Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on August 3, 2024. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  27. ^ a b "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of August 17, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. August 14, 2024. Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  28. ^ a b "Top Philippine Songs (Week of August 17, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. August 14, 2024. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  29. ^ Delgado, Sara; Mcnab, Kaitlyn (July 12, 2024). "Best Songs of July 2024: ENHYPEN, Lana Del Rey & Quavo, & More". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  30. ^ "Cherry On Top – Song by BINI – Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  31. ^ "BreakTudo Awards 2024: Conheça os indicados" [BreakTudo Awards 2024: Meet the nominees]. BreakTudo Awards (in Portuguese). September 9, 2024. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  32. ^ Jessica Ann Evangelista (September 28, 2024). "BINI, SB19 among nominees in comebacking MYX Music Awards". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 6, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
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