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"Shagidi"
Single by Bini
Language
  • English
  • Filipino
ReleasedJune 5, 2025 (2025-06-05)
Genre
Length3:28
LabelStar Music
Songwriter(s)
  • Angela Ken Rojas
  • Anna Achoso–Graham
  • Courtlin Edwards
  • Jbach
  • Marqueze Parker
  • Tommy Brown
Producer(s)
  • Greg Shilling
  • Leather Jacket
  • Tommy Brown
Bini singles chronology
"Blink Twice"
(2025) 		"Shagidi"
(2025)

"Shagidi" is a song recorded by the Filipino girl group Bini as a special single for their Biniverse World Tour 2025. Written by Angela Ken, Anna Achoso-Graham, Courtlin Edwards, JBach, Marqueze Parker, and Tommy Brown, "Shagidi" is a playful and upbeat track inspired by the Filipino children's game, Shagidi Shapopo. The game was introduced and played by ABS-CBN artists Angela Ken, Angia Laurel, and Maymay Entrata alongside various producers during an ABS-CBN music camp held in Davao City in 2024. The song was released by Star Music on June 5, 2025.

Background and release

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In February 2025, Bini released the single "Blink Twice" along with its music video.[1] During their Grand Biniverse: The Valentine Repeat concert on February 15, the group announced that the song is part of an extended play (EP) titled Biniverse, which was released on February 27.[2] On March 24, Bini released "Blink Twice (Dos Veces Remix)" featuring Spanish-Mexican singer Belinda.[3] The group later performed the song live on Good Day New York on June 3.[4]

Following the success of "Blink Twice", Bini announced the release of a special tour single "Shagidi".[5] Bini member Maloi Ricalde designed the cover artwork for the single.[6] A teaser for the song was shown in the post-credits scene for the music video of the Bini single "Zero Pressure" in May 2025.[5] Star Music released "Shagidi" on June 5 through digital download and streaming formats.[7]

Composition

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"Shagidi"
A 14-second sample of "Shagidi", where a portion of the chorus can be heard.
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"Shagidi" is two-minute and twenty-eight seconds long.[8] Musically, it blends the genres of dancehall[9] and pop,[6] with a hip-hop influence. Off-kilter, staccato drum patterns are featured throughout the song, a defining characteristic of dancehall and other genres that derive from reggae. The bridge also incorporates 808 bass.[9]

Lyrically, it draws inspiration from the Filipino children's game Shagidi Shapopo,[10] in which one player calls the moves and the others must follow in sync. Bini's official social media accounts described the song as "a rhythmic game of follow-the-leader".[7] It was written by Angela Ken, Anna Achoso-Graham, Courtlin Edwards, JBach, Marqueze Parker, and Tommy Brown, who also produced the song along with Chris López, Dan Naim, Greg Shilling, Leather Jacket, and Leon Zervos. The song combines cultural elements with modern pop sensibilities, reflecting both Filipino identity and international appeal.[10] "Shagidi" was created after ABS-CBN artists Angela Ken, Angia Laurel, and Maymay Entrata taught the game with its nonsense words to various producers in 2024 at an ABS-CBN music camp in Davao City. The playful interaction became the inspiration for a recording session with the song's composers the following day.[6]

Live performances

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At Bini's homecoming event marking the end of the Biniverse World Tour 2025 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on June 29, 2025, titled "Here With You" Homecoming Fan Meet, Bini conducted their first performance of "Shagidi".[11] On July 5, they performed the song at the Puregold OPM Con 2025 held at the Philippine Arena, alongside Kaia's Charlotte, SB19's Stell, and G22's Alfea.[12] On July 20, they also performed the song at the Star Magic All-Star Games, which were held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City to conclude the show.[13]

Reception

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Reviews

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Julienne Loreto of Pop Journal gave "Shagidi" a positive review, describing the song as "punchy, energetic, and fast-paced". They wrote that the layering on the chorus imbues it with an "addictively delirious, anthemic" energy and prevents it from sounding "grating", concluding that the song is "one of Bini's best releases in the past year."[9] GMA Network's Hazel Jane Cruz called the song "campy".[7] Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila said that "Shagidi" is an "interesting listen".[14]

Commercial performance

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Following its release on June 5, the music video debuted at number four on YouTube Philippines trending for music and accumulated over half a million views.[15] The song charted at number 73 on the UK Singles Downloads[16] and number 76 on the UK Single Sales.[17]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted by Apple Music.[8]

  • Bini – vocals
  • Angela Ken Rojas – songwriter
  • Anna Achoso-Graham – songwriter
  • Chris "Moophs" Lopez – recording engineer
  • Courtlin Jabrae Edwards – songwriter
  • Dan Naim – mixing engineer
  • Greg Shilling – vocal producer
  • Jbach – songwriter
  • Leather Jacket – producer
  • Leon Zervos – mastering engineer
  • Marqueze Parker – songwriter
  • Tommy Brown – songwriter, producer

Charts

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Chart performance for "Shagidi"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[16] 73
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[17] 76

References

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  1. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (February 13, 2025). "Bini Drop Highly Anticipated Comeback Single 'Blink Twice' – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  2. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (November 19, 2024). "Bini Announce 'Grand Biniverse: The Valentine Repeat' and Comeback Single 'Blink Twice'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  3. ^ Mier, Tomas (March 14, 2025). "Belinda and Girl Group Bini Bring Cross-Cultural 'Girl Power' to New Collab". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  4. ^ "Bini makes US morning show debut on Fox 5's 'Good Morning New York'". GMA News Online. June 3, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Saulog, Gabriel (May 27, 2025). "Bini Get Playful on their Upcoming Tour Single 'Shagidi'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c "Bini debuts new tour single 'Shagidi' inspired by local children's game". Manila Standard. June 5, 2025. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c Cruz, Hazel Jane (June 6, 2025). "BINI releases new single 'Shagidi'". GMA Network. Archived from the original on July 3, 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Shagidi – Song by Bini". Apple Music. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  9. ^ a b c Loreto, Julienne. "Pop Review: Bini Releases New Single, Shagidi". Pop Journal. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Bini Introduces Special Tour Single 'Shagidi'". One Music PH. ABS-CBN. June 5, 2025. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  11. ^ "BINI thrills fans with never-before-seen live performances, surprises". ABS-CBN News. June 30, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  12. ^ "United under one roof: Generations of OPM together in the Philippine Arena". GMA Entertainment. July 12, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  13. ^ Sabio, Nikka (July 22, 2025). "Kapamilya stars bring their A-game to Star Magic All Star Games 2025". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved July 22, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Bautista, Rafael (June 9, 2025). "The Round-Up: New June Bops You May Have Missed". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on July 3, 2025.
  15. ^ "Bini single 'Shagidi' trends on YouTube PH; hits over 500K views". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN. June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Official Singles Download Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
  17. ^ a b "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
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