MANILA, Philippines – Filipino groups SB19 and Ben&Ben emerged as the top winners in the Awit Awards 2022 on Wednesday, November 23, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay.
P-pop powerhouse SB19 was the most awarded act, receiving seven wins, including Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist, Most Streamed Artist, and Best Pop Recording for “Bazinga.”
They were followed by indie folk-pop band Ben&Ben, who bagged five awards, including as Album of the Year for their 2021 release Pebble House, Vol 1: Kuwaderno.
Meanwhile, Zack Tabudlo won Song of the Year for “Binibini” while Leanne & Naara’s “Anticipation” was named Record of the Year.
Other winners include KZ Tandingan, Noel Mendez, Zild, and Belle Mariano.
The ceremony, which was live streamed through MYX Global’s YouTube channel, was hosted by MYX VJs Edward Barber and Samm Alvero. It featured performances from Paolo Sandejas, Sam Concepcion, Maymay Entrata, Janine Berdin, band Lola Amour, P-pop group ALAMAT, and more.
Here’s the full list of winners:
Record of the Year
“Anticipation,” Leanne & Naara
Album of the Year
Pebble House Vol. 1: Kuwaderno, Ben&Ben
Song of the Year
“Binibini,” Zack Tabudlo
Best Collaboration
“Sabel,” Ben&Ben feat. KZ Tandingan
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist
“MAPA,” SB19
Best Instrumental Performance
“Cutting Candy,” Noel Mendez feat. Rancis de Leon, Jack Rufo, Bobby Taylo
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist
“Kyusi,” Zild
Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist
“11:59,” KZ Tandingan
Best Music Video
“Lunod,” Jerrold Tarog/Ben&Ben/Zild/Juan Karlos
Best Cover Art
“Kalawakan,” Paul Ramirez/Paul Pablo
Best Engineered Recording
“Blink,” Fran “The Ringmaster” Lorenzo/Clara Benin
Most Streamed Artist
SB19
Most Streamed Song
“MAPA,” SB19
Favorite Group Artist
BGYO
Best Christmas Recording
“Halo-Halo,” The Itchyworms
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play
“Di Ka Nag-Iisa,” Anne “Sisa” Jamito and Lordvino “Bassilyo” Ignacio/Jonathan Manalo/Regine Velasquez
Best Ballad Recording
“Manatili,” Ebe Dancel
Best Rock/Alternative Recording
“Mahirap Mahalin,” Valley of Chrome
Best Pop Recording
“Bazinga,” SB19
Breakthrough Artist
Belle Mariano
Favorite Song
“Sigurado,” Belle Mariano
Favorite Male Artist
Darren Espanto
Favorite Female Artist
Maymay Entrata
Best Inspirational Recording
“Ako Naman Muna,” Angela Ken
Best Jazz Recording
“Cutting Candy,” Noel Mendez feat. Rancis de Leon, Jack Rufo, Bobby Taylo
Best Novelty Recording
“Chub@by,” Grin Department
Best Dance Recording
“Bazinga,” SB19
Best R&B Recording
“Anticipation,” Leanne & Naara
Best Rap/Hip Hop Recording
“Lagi Na Lang (feat. Gloc-9),” JRLDM
Best Vocal Arrangement
“MAPA,” SB19
Best Regional Recording
“Asa Naman,” Maris Racal
Best Global Recording
“What?,” SB19
Best World Music Recording
“Sabel,” Ben&Ben/KZ Tandingan
Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording
“Wag Kang Aalis,” Ice Seguerra
Best Musical Arrangement
“Upuan,” Ben&Ben
Best New Artist in a Collaboration
“Get Me Down,” LouisVint and Juliana Celine
Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist
“Operation 10-90,” Shockra
Best Performance by a New Male Recording Artist
“Mamahalin,” Angelo Garcia
Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist
“Ako Naman,” Jessica Villarubin
– Rappler.com