(From left) SB19, Maki, and TJ Monterde. Photographs: X/@SB19Official, @clfrnia_maki, and @tjmusicmonterde
SB19, Maki, and TJ Monterde are carrying the glory of OPM as the one Filipino nominees within the upcoming Music Awards Japan 2025, which can happen in Might in Kyoto.
The P-pop powerhouse is nominated for Particular Award: Oshi-Katsu Request Artist of the 12 months, whereas Maki’s “Dilaw” and Monterde’s “Palagi” earned nods for the Better of Listeners Selection: Worldwide Tune class, as revealed on the awards-giving physique’s web site.
Becoming a member of SB19 within the pool of nominees are J-pop teams Nogizaka46, JO1, and INI, in addition to Ok-pop artists V (of BTS) and Tomorrow X Collectively, to call a number of.
SB19 is among the many nominees for Particular Award: Oshi-Katsu Request Artist of the 12 months on the 2025 Music Awards Japan. Picture: Music Awards Japan’s official web site
In the meantime, Maki and Monterde’s songs are nominated alongside aespa’s “Whiplash” and “Supernova”, NewJeans’ “Supernatural” and “How Candy”, LE SSERAFIM’s “Good Night time” and “Loopy”, Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.”, Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True”, Seventeen’s “Shohikigen”, and ILLIT’s “Magnetic”, amongst others.
Maki’s “Dilaw” and TJ Monterde’s “Palagi” are nominated for Better of Listeners’ Selection: Worldwide Tune on the 2025 Music Awards Japan. Picture: Music Awards Japan’s official web site
Held in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Economic system, Commerce, and Trade (METI), the 2025 version of the Music Awards Japan might be held on Might 21 and 22 on the ROHM Theatre in Kyoto, Japan. World followers can watch the ceremony on the Japan Music Awards’ YouTube channel.
In keeping with its official web site, winners might be chosen by means of a “rigorous voting course of with over 5,000 voting members” consisting of music professionals, abroad music awards judges, and music critics.
SB19 — composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin — is ready to launch their third EP “Simula at Wakas” on April 25. The quintet will kick off their “Simula at Wakas” world tour on the Philippine Area on Might 31 and June 1.
Born Ralph William Datoon, Maki gained mainstream reputation after his music “Saan?” went viral on social media. He went on to launch a string of hit songs, together with “Dilaw” and “Namumula.” The singer-songwriter earlier introduced that he’ll drop his upcoming album “Kolorcoaster.”
Monterde began his singing profession in 2013, the place he’s identified for his songs “Relationship Tayo,” “Ikaw At Ako,” and “Tulad Mo,” nevertheless it was the 2023 music “Palagi” that catapulted him into widespread recognition.
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