Limasawa Street

Limasawa Street is the debut studio album by Filipino indie folk/folk pop band Ben&Ben. It was released on May 12, 2019 by Sony Music Philippines.

Limasawa Street
Studio album by
Ben&Ben
ReleasedMay 12, 2019 (2019-05-12)
StudioSpryta Productions Inc.
(Mandaluyong, Metro Manila)
Genre
Length51:04
Label
Producer
Ben&Ben chronology
Ben&Ben EP
(2016)		 Limasawa Street
(2019)
Singles from Limasawa Street
  1. "Mitsa (Salamat)"
    Released: February 14, 2019
  2. "Pagtingin"
    Released: May 2, 2019
  3. "Araw-Araw"
    Released: May 2, 2019

Background

Led by twins Paolo Guico and Miguel Guico, Ben&Ben announced on social media that they will be releasing their debut album in May 2019 after topping various streaming platforms and radio charts with hit singles “Kathang Isip,” “Ride Home” and “Maybe the Night”. [1][2]

“Limasawa Street” is derived from the Butuanon word "Masawa" meaning light and is also the name of a street that holds a special place in one of the Ben&Ben members’ heart, grounded with a deeply personal story that offers the comforts of life and home. Paolo shared, “We wanted the album to represent a place of light by singing about hopeful perspectives in troubled situations.”[3]

In November 2019, during a press interview, Ben&Ben mentioned that the band's team are currently discussing about a possibility of releasing a deluxe version of "Limasawa Street".[4][5]

Singles

The first single "Mitsa (Salamat)" was released 3 months before the album was launched. “Mitsa” means candle wick.

"Mitsa (Salamat)" is a love song and a reminder at the same time. It teaches us how our time and love didn’t go to waste despite the relationship coming to an end. “Salamat” in the title teaches us that even if the fire could no longer burn, we must remain grateful for the feelings, memories, and lessons that it gave us.

— Paolo Guico, on the meaning of the song.[6]

The second single "Pagtingin" and the third single "Araw-araw" from the album were released on May 2, 2019. [7]

Track listing

All songs were written by Paolo Guico and Miguel Guico except where noted. [8]

Limasawa Street [9][10]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Limasawa Street" (Steve Lilywhite Mix) 3:46
2."Pagtingin"P. Guico3:48
3."Fall" 4:01
4."Talaarawan"
  • P. Guico
  • M. Guico
  • Muñoz
3:35
5."Hummingbird" 4:25
6."Mitsa (Salamat)" 4:26
7."Baka Sakali" (featuring Ebe Dancel) 3:19
8."Lucena" 3:41
9."Sampaguita" 3:09
10."War"Cabugao3:48
11."Godsent"M. Guico4:38
12."Roots" 3:14
13."Araw-Araw"M. Guico5:14
Total length:51:04

Personnel

Ben&Ben
  • Miguel Benjamin Guico - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Paolo Benjamin Guico - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Poch Barretto - lead guitar
  • Jam Villanueva - drums
  • Agnes Reoma - bass
  • Patricia Lasaten - keyboards
  • Toni Muñoz - percussion, backing vocals
  • Andrew de Pano - percussion, backing vocals
  • Keifer Cabugao - violin, backing vocals

Additional personnel
  • Nicolai Maybituin - creative director [11]
  • Jean Paul Verona - producer
  • Johnoy Danao - producer
  • Rene Serna - sound engineer

See also

References
  1. "Ben&Ben to release new debut album 'Limasawa Street'". CNN Philippines. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  2. "Ben&Ben want to be your beacon of hope". CNN Philippines. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  3. "Ben&Ben's debut album 'Limasawa Street' with 13 songs comes to life after 3 months". Conan Daily. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  4. Rappler.com. "Here's the story behind Ben&Ben's new single 'Masyado Pang Maaga'". Rappler. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
  5. "Ben&Ben drops 'Masyado Pang Maaga' after 'Limasawa Street'". Conan Daily. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
  6. "Valentine's Day arrived, and so did Mitsa (Salamat) by Ben&Ben!". UDOU. 15 February 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  7. "Filipino band Ben&Ben viral on Twitter after release of two new songs". InterAksyon. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  8. "Ben&Ben shares official tracklist for debut album "Limasawa Street"". One Music PH. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  9. "Limasawa Street by Ben&Ben on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  10. "Limasawa Street". Spotify. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  11. "Ben&Ben's Limasawa Street: A track-by-track guide by creative director Nicolai Maybituin". Bandwagon Asia. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
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