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BE:US
Studio album by
BGYO
ReleasedNovember 3, 2022
Recorded2022
GenrePop
Length31:21
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
LabelStar Music
BGYO chronology
The Light
(2021)		 BE:US
(2022)		 BGYO
(2025)
Singles from BE:US
  1. "Tumitigil Ang Mundo"
    Released: July 13, 2022
  2. "Magnet"
    Released: October 20, 2022
  3. "PNGNP"
    Released: November 3, 2022

Be Us (stylized as BE:US) is the second studio album of Filipino boy band BGYO. It was released on November 3, 2022, through Star Music, a year after its predecessor, The Light (2021). The album's lyrical content was inspired from BGYO's Filipino roots and conferred tribute to the Original Pilipino Music which conveyed a modern-day concept of love and way of courting.[1] Be Us is primarily a pop record, encompassing hip hop, EDM, and disco genres with elements of synth-pop, funk, and R&B which contains eight original tracks including the pre-album release single Tumitigil Ang Mundo, the lead single Magnet, the key track "PNGNP", the song written and composed by BGYO member Mikki entitled "Laro" and four more songs—"Game On", "Be Us", "Panahon", "Extraordinary".[1]

The album debuted and peaked at number 1 on iTunes Albums Chart in 5 countries—Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia—and also charted in other 10 territories—Vietnam, Australia, Turkey, Kuwait, Oman, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Canada and US.[2] Following the release of the album, BGYO delivered an extraordinary feat of having 2 albums and 32 tracks on iTunes Philippines Charts at the same time, the first Filipino act to do so.[3]

Background

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The release of Tumitigil Ang Mundo on July 13, 2022, marked the new chapter on BGYO's music career. The track was announced as the first single from their sophomore album.[4] During the group's guest appearance on the Philippines television show It's Showtime, group leader Gelo made a confirmation that BGYO were working on a new album.[5] Speaking about the album in an interview with Miguel Dumaual, BGYO excitedly described the record as an "extraordinary, the best, kakaiba (unique), untouchable and exciting".[6] On a separate interview with NextShark, Mikki revealed that the group really experimented their sound on the new album.[7]

Music and lyrics

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The album's lyrical content transcends to the group's Filipino roots by paying homage to the Original Pilipino Music which conveyed a modern-day concept of love[8] and way of courting.[1]

Songs

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The album opens with a glitchy and confrontational, "Game On".[9] Nicholson Baird of VMan labeled the second track, "Magnet", "a punchy pop song, showing off suave vocals which are backed by strong synths" and describing it as a "modernized dancefloor bangers of 90s boy bands".[10] BGYO shared that "[Magnet] talks about fate...a magnetic connection that's hard to resist or control, if you are meant to be together, love will always find its way back, just like a magnet".[10] Dryedmangoez.com classified the title track "Be Us", as "a sweet and romantic summery pop track, with a more laid-back vibe".[11] JE CC of the Lionheartv.net described the fourth track "Tumitigil Ang Mundo", as "the fusion of disco and pop vibes turns the new track into a certified P-POP throbber, that is hard to resist jiving along once the play button is pressed".[12] Michael Major of Broadway World characterized the fifth track "Panahon" as a "bona fide ballad", expressing "as emotive drums enter behind the group harmonizing, you can feel the depth of the emotions on display, as they reach ever further towards their goal of romance personified. He also compared the sixth and the key track "PNGNP", under Drake era saying "driven by a vocal sample, dewy synths, and an energy that's both palpably sexual and fully human".[9] Dryedmangoez.com categorized the seventh track "Laro" as "a good example of how fun it is to hear Filipino lyrics and distinct Filipino cultural traits or aspects in a modern pop song" and emphasized the eighth track "Extraordinary", saying "closes out the album very well..that [has] confident and defiant swagger..leaves a lasting impression on you as you wrap up the album".[11]

Release and promotion

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On October 10, 2022, the group's official social media account uploaded a video teaser with the album's name, the lead single and the key track; also announcing the release date.[13] Ten days later, the lead single "Magnet" was officially released.[14] A year after The Light, Be Us was released worldwide on November 3, 2022, in conjunction with a music video of "PNGNP".[15] As part of the album campaign, the group embarked on a US promo tour.[16]

Live performances

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BGYO's first ever live performance[17] of "Tumitigil Ang Mundo" happened at the Mall of Asia via "Tugatog Music Festival", on July 15, 2022[18] and on the "BE YOU: The World will Adjust Benefit Concert", on July 22, 2022.[19] In 23 July, they also performed "Tumitigil Ang Mundo" at the Resorts World Manila as a part of the Star Magic's kick-off for the "Beyond The Stars Concert Tour".[20] On October 29, 2022, BGYO performed "Magnet" for the first time at the Hallyuween 2022.[21] The group showcased it from the Orleans Arena during the ASAP Natin 'To Las Vegas Concert in matching black and silver outfits.[22] BGYO made their Wish USA Bus debut on November 11, 2022[23] with a three-song setlist consisting of tracks from the album—"Be Us", "PNGNP" and "Magnet"—as part of the group's US Press Tour.[24] The group also showcased the setlist at the Time Square and Union Square in New York City.[25] On 19 November, the group was featured[26] on MYX Hits Different.[27]

On May 12, 2023, BGYO staged the BE:US Live Album Showcase at the SM North EDSA Skydome in Quezon City as part of the album's promotion and the group's second-anniversary activities.[28] The event featured performances of material from BE:US alongside games and audience-interaction segments.[29]

Reception

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Francesca Verceles-Zara of andasian.com shared in an article saying, "I really loved the album and it definitely felt like you're [BGYO] settling into your [BGYO] own sound".[30] Dryedmangoez.com expressed in an article saying, "I definitely enjoy this album a little more than their debut..I can see how much they've grown and developed".[11]

Track listing

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All song credits are adapted from Tidal,[31] unless otherwise noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Game On"Geca MoralesJonathan Manalo4:02
2."Magnet"John Michael Conchada of FlipMusic
Julius James "Jumbo" De Belen of FlipMusic		Bojam of FlipMusic3:35
3."Be Us"Christopher James Moore Lopez
Nhiko Sabiniano
3:56
4."Tumitigil Ang Mundo"Frederico Miguel Claveria (Hiphop Uncles) of Flipmusic
Marcial Domingo Antonio (Hiphop Uncles) of Flipmusic
Julius James "Jumbo" De Belen of FlipMusic		Bojam of FlipMusic4:08
5."Panahon"Matthew Rey Chang of FlipMusic
Julius James "Jumbo" De Belen of FlipMusic		Bojam of FlipMusic4:10
6."PNGNP"Brian Barboso
Theo Martel		Kidwolf3:45
7."Laro"Mikki ClaverJonathan Manalo3:58
8."Extraordinary"Frederico Miguel Claveria (Hiphop Uncles) of Flipmusic
Marcial Domingo Antonio (Hiphop Uncles) of Flipmusic
Julius James "Jumbo" De Belen of FlipMusic		Bojam of FlipMusic3:47
Total length:31:21

Release history

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Country Date Format Label
Various November 3, 2022 Airplay, Digital download, streaming, video streaming Star Music

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 Manila Standard Showbiz (November 10, 2022). "BGYO drops new album "Be: Us", tops iTunes' album chart in 5 countries". Newsen. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Manila Standard.
  2. ↑ RENZNEIL ROBLES (November 7, 2022). "BGYO goes aboard new musical heights with its second album, "BE:US"". Newsen. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Village Pipol.
  3. ↑ JE CC (November 7, 2022). "BGYO occupies 32 spots on iTunes PH; tops multiple overseas charts following the release of the sophomore album "BE:US"". Newsen. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022 – via LionhearTV.
  4. ↑ RAFAEL BAUTISTA (July 14, 2022). "IT'S YOUNG LOVE AND FUN TIMES WITH BGYO'S NEW SONG, "TUMITIGIL ANG MUNDO"". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  5. ↑ Citations about BGYO's confirmation on their second album:
  6. ↑ Miguel Dumaual (August 1, 2022). "BGYO on their 'extraordinary' 2nd album, navigating fame, and living up to 'Aces of P-pop' title". Newen. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022 – via ABS CBN News.
  7. ↑ William Yuk (November 4, 2022). "Meet BGYO, the P-pop boy band with a sound that's "originally Filipino"". Music. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2022 – via Next Shark.
  8. ↑ "BGYO professes love in latest album". Newen. November 16, 2022. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022 – via Daily Tribune.
  9. 1 2 Michael Major (November 3, 2022). "Filipino Boy Band BGYO Shares New Album 'Be Us'". Music. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022 – via Broadway World.
  10. 1 2 Nicholson Baird (October 21, 2022). "BGYO RELEASES NEWEST SINGLE "MAGNET"". Music. Archived from the original on October 26, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022 – via VMan.
  11. 1 2 3 "MUSIC MONDAY PRESENTS FILIPINO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2022 – BGYO'S "BE: US"". dryedmangoez.com. November 11, 2022. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  12. ↑ JE CC (July 14, 2022). "A Review on BGYO's Time Stopping Vibe in 'Tumitigil ang Mundo'". lionheartv.net. Archived from the original on September 17, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  13. ↑ Scott Ng (October 11, 2022). "BGYO announce sophomore album "BE:US" and lead singles "Magnet" and "PNGNP"". Music. Archived from the original on November 13, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022 – via NME Asia News.
  14. ↑ Scott Ng (October 21, 2022). "BGYO release comeback single "Magnet" with slick new music video". Music. Archived from the original on October 26, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2022 – via NME Asia News.
  15. ↑ Christian Bonoan (November 3, 2022). "BGYO Releases New Album "BE:US" & New Music Video "PNGNP"". Music. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022 – via MYX Global.
  16. ↑ "BGYO professes love in new album 'Be: Us'". Music. November 3, 2022. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022 – via LionhearTV.
  17. ↑ "Here's How Tugatog Music Festival Made One Night Last Forever". parcinq.com. July 20, 2022. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  18. ↑ RAFAEL BAUTISTA (July 18, 2022). "5 PERFORMANCES FROM THE TUGATOG MUSIC FESTIVAL THAT HAD US SCREAMING". nylonmanila.com. Archived from the original on July 21, 2022. Retrieved July 21, 2022.
  19. ↑ "SM Mall of Asia Arena lit up with the brightest lights as the Philippines welcomes back Red Velvet!". philippineconcerts.com. July 23, 2022. Archived from the original on July 23, 2022. Retrieved July 23, 2022.
  20. ↑ For the citations about BGYO as part of the "Beyond The Stars Concert Tour kick-off at the Resorts World Manila,
  21. ↑ Citations of "Magnet" live performance in Hallyuween 2022, as follows:
  22. ↑ "BINI, BGYO conquer stage of Orleans Arena in Las Vegas". Entertainment. November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022 – via ABS CBN News.
  23. ↑ Steve Angeles (November 14, 2022). "SB19, BGYO, BINI hop on board the Wish USA Bus". TFC News Chino, California. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022 – via ABS CBN News.
  24. ↑ "#PPopRise: SB19, BINI, BGYO Promote OPM Music During US Press Tour". Daily News. November 14, 2022. Archived from the original on November 14, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2022 – via The Beat Asia.
  25. ↑ "Grayson Villanueva, H.E.R, SB19, Belle Mariano, Maymay, BGYO, BINI, and many more". Music News. December 2, 2022. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022 – via MYX Global.
  26. ↑ "Season 1 Episode 11 – BGYO". Series. December 2, 2022. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved December 3, 2022 – via MYX Global.
  27. ↑ "MYX Hits Different". Series. November 19, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2022 – via iWant TFC.
  28. ↑ Choa, Kane Errol (April 25, 2023). "BGYO ready to own the stage in Be Us album showcase". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 2, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  29. ↑ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (May 16, 2023). "BGYO shows appreciation to fans in interactive album showcase". GMA News Online. Archived from the original on September 22, 2026. Retrieved September 16, 2026.
  30. ↑ Francesca Verceles-Zara (November 4, 2022). "BGYO BAGYO{!} A P-POP FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH". Music. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022 – via &Asian.
  31. ↑ "Be Us – Album Credits". Star Music. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022 – via Tidal.
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