SB19 announces track list of upcoming album 'Wakas at Simula'
MANILA, Philippines — Kings of P-pop SB19 has officially announced the release of their much-awaited full-length album, “Wakas at Simula.”
Available on all music streaming platforms beginning this Friday, March 27, the project marks a pivotal moment in their career, symbolizing both the end of one creative chapter and the beginning of another.
Coming off the global success of their Simula at Wakas World Tour and their upcoming appearance at the Lollapalooza Festival this year, the sophomore album further cements SB19’s role at the forefront of P-Pop’s growing presence on the international stage.
“Wakas at Simula closes the chapter of proving ourselves,” SB19 said in a press statement. “In the beginning, we were focused on finding our place, building our identity, and earning people’s trust. This album honors that journey while also guiding us into a more grounded and intentional version of SB19.”
SB19 shared that with this album, they’re learning to take bolder steps without overthinking every move.
“Our years of experience have given us the confidence to create and share what feels true to us, even if we are still growing. At the same time, this marks a new beginning. We hope to express ourselves more openly, explore deeper and more relatable themes, and move forward with clarity, care, and creative freedom, ready to face new challenges together.”
Rooted in themes of duality and transformation, “Wakas at Simula” brings together the group’s acclaimed EP trilogy — “Pagsibol,” “Pagtatag” and “Simula at Wakas” —while unveiling six new tracks that expand their pop sound with greater confidence and sonic experimentation. The album also highlights international collaborations, featuring C-Pop icon JOLIN on “Emoji” and Japanese group BE:FIRST on the dance-pop track “Toyfriend,” signaling a clear move toward broader cross-cultural reach.
SB19’s Stell considered the collaboration with international artists a valuable learning experience for both the acclaimed P-Pop quintet and 1Z, giving them insights into how established labels outside the country operate in scale and strategy.
“Since SB19 built its own system from the ground up, one that is pro-artist and pro-team, these collaborations helped us see how we can refine and evolve that approach. The impact goes beyond music, as it opens opportunities for 1Z to grow and adapt to global practices. At the end of the day, it highlights how a young team can build meaningful connections and continue learning while expanding on a global stage,” he said.
Other new songs in the album traverse a wide sonic spectrum: from the understated elegance of R&B track “Memories” to the experimental, industrial textures of “Everblack,” the P-Pop royalty’s combined influences take the record to exciting new places in terms of production and songwriting.
Complementing the new tracks are reworked versions from the P-Pop powerhouse’s 2021 EP, Pagsibol. The re-recorded songs embody SB19’s artistic and emotional growth, where the delivery has become more intentional and personal, shaped by their lived experiences.
“When we first recorded them, we were coming from a place of hunger and hope, performing based on how we initially understood and absorbed the lyrics,” SB19 said. Now, with more experience and perspective, the emotions naturally run deeper, and the lyrics carry greater meaning. It was not about changing the songs completely but allowing them to grow with us.”
The release of their sophomore album will culminate in a major live event, the Wakas at Simula Concert, happening on April 18, at the SMDC Festival Grounds. It will serve as the finale to their Simula at Wakas tour, which supported the release of their three-part EP.
While the group will not be holding a world tour this time around, they will be playing shows across North America, Europe, and the Middle East in the latter half of the year, including major international festivals such as Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA and more to be announced.
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