Lola Amour, BINI, and SB19 Emerge as Winners at the 37th Awit Awards

Lola Amour took home the most prestigious awards at the 37th Awit Awards, while P-pop stars like BINI and SB19 bagged several wins.

Held at the Music Museum in San Juan on December 7, the awards ceremony led by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry (PARI) recognized up-and-coming artists and the biggest names in the music industry.

Funk-pop band Lola Amour added four more accolades to their list of achievements, winning Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Recording with their song “Raining in Manila.” They also won Best Novelty Recording for their song “Waiting Here Sa Pila.”

To celebrate the milestone, the seven-piece band expressed their gratitude to everyone who has supported them throughout their journey.

 

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“Never knew this song would get to where it is now. Incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make this happen!” the band captioned their Instagram post. “And to everyone who supported us along the way! Thank you guys, and hoping to have more milestones with you all 👀”

P-pop stars like BINI and SB19 were recognized at the awards ceremony. The popular P-pop group secured Best Performance by a Group and Best Dance/Electronic Recording for their viral track “Gento,” while the nation’s girl group took home five trophies.

The “Cherry on Top” singers thanked the awards-giving-body and their fans on X (formerly Twitter) for being part of their music success.

“Thank you, @AwitAwards, for these incredible honors,” the girl group wrote. “To our BLOOMs and everyone who has been our lagi (constant) on this journey, MARAMING SALAMAT SA INYO (Thank you so much)!”

Meanwhile, the “Gento” hitmakers wrote: “Salamat @AwitAwards para sa mga karangalan. Kami ay walang sawang lilikha ng musika para sa lahat (Thank you, @AwitAwards, for the honors. We will tirelessly continue to create music for everyone).”

Former IV of Spades frontman Unique Salonga won Album of the Year with his album “Daisy.” Previously, Filipino-Japanese singer-songwriter Ena Mori won the same award for her album “Don’t Blame The Wild One!”

Here is the full list of winners:

Album of the Year: “Daisy” by Unique Salonga

Record of the Year: “Raining In Manila” by Lola Amour

Song of the Year: “Raining In Manila” by Lola Amour

Best Performance by a Group: “Gento” by SB19

Best Performance by a New Solo Artist: “Hawak Mo” by Lyka Estrella

Best Performance by a New Group: “Pasabay” by Uncle Bob’s Funky Seven Club

Best Collaboration: “Walang Pumapalakpak” by Gloc-9 feat. Gary Valenciano

Best Dance/Electronic Recording: “Gento” by SB19

Best Global Collaboration Recording: “Come In Out Of The Rain” by Troy Laureta, Sheryn Regis, Wendy Moten

Best Ballad Recording: “Tapusin Na Natin ‘To” by Juan Karlos feat. Paolo Benjamin

Best Rock/Metal Recording: “XXV” by Greyhoundz feat. Gloc 9

Best Alternative Recording: “Ere” by Juan Karlos

Best Traditional Contemporary Folk Recording: “Gabay” by syd hartha

Best Rap/Hip-Hop Recording: “Bad Type” by Shanti Dope

Best Jazz Recording: “Tawid Bago Tingin” by Debonair District

Best Instrumental Recording: “Beyond The Rizal Sky” by Alvin Cornista

Best World Music Recording: “Luzviminda” by Chocolate Factory

Best Recording by a Child or for Children: “Magmasid, Bayang Hinirang” by Young Voices of The Philippines

Best Regional Recording: “Lubi Lubi” by Faye Yupano and Project Yazz

Best Christmas Recording: “Isang Taong Lumipas” by Ryan Cayabyab, Emmy Cayabyab, Krina Cayabyab, and Toma Cayabyab

Best Original Soundtrack Recording: “Sa Duyan ng Bayan (Sindihan Song inspired by Gomburza)” by Noel Cabangon, Ebe Dancel, and Gloc-9

Best Novelty Recording: “Waiting Here Sa Pila” by Lola Amour and Michael V.

Best Inspirational Recording: “Seek first” by Quest

Best Pop Recording: “Raining in Manila” by Lola Amour

Best R&B Recording: “Oksihina” by Dionela

Best Engineered Recording: “Bibitaw Na”

Best Musical Arrangement: “Dirty Linen Theme”

Best Vocal Arrangement: “G.K.Y.A.M”

Best Remix Recording: “Autodeadma Remix” feat. Wooseok

Best Cover Art: “Rebirth” by Brandon P. Garcia, Gabby Alipe, and John Dinopol

Best Music Video: “Wild Tonight” by Josh Cullen

People’s Voice Category

Breakthrough Artist of the Year: BINI

Favorite Music Video of the Year: “Karera” by BINI

Favorite Record of the Year: “Pantropiko” by BINI

Favorite New Group Artist: Yes My Love

Favorite Album of the Year: “Somber” by Belle Mariano

Favorite Collaboration: “Treading Waters” by Sarah Geronimo with Bamboo

Favorite Song of the Year: “Pantropiko” by BINI

Favorite Solo Artist: “Habang Buhay” by Sarah Geronimo

Favorite Group Artist: BINI

Favorite New Solo Artist: Cedric Escobar

Dangal ng Musikang Filipino Awardee: Parokya Ni Edgar

Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Ramon Chuaying. Buddy de Vera, Danilo Olivares (Posthumous)
Digital Platform Awardee: “Uhaw” by Dilaw (Most Streamed Recording) and Ben&Ben (Most Streamed Artist)