Born to Win (song)

{{Infobox song

| name = Born to Win

| cover = BornToWinBiniCoverArt.jpeg

| alt =

| border = yes

| caption = Official Single Cover

| type = Single

| artist = BINI

| album = Born to Win

| EP =

| language = English

| written =

| published =

| released = {{Start date|2021|06|04|df=yes}}

| format =

| recorded = 2021

| studio =

| venue =

| genre = Electropop

| length = 2:53

| label = Star Music

| lyricist = {{hlist|RYVNG(StupidSquad)|Maynine(StupidSquad)|Eva Louhivuori}}

| composer = {{hlist|RYVNG(StupidSquad)|Maynine(StupidSquad)}}

| producer =

| prev_title = Da Coconut Nut

| prev_year = 2020

| title =

| next_title = Kapit Lang

| next_year = 2021

| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|cUMH4XhQTGI|"Born to Win"}}}}

}}

"Born to Win" is the debut single of the Filipino girl group Bini.{{cite web|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/bini-release-debut-single-born-to-win-star-music-p-pop-philippines-june-2021|title=BINI claim their place in P-pop with debut single 'BORN TO WIN' - listen|access-date=2021-06-16|website=bandwagon.asia|date=4 June 2021 |language=en}} It was released on 4 June 2021 as a digital single by Star Music.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/04/21/bini-drops-debut-single-born-to-win|title=BINI drops debut single 'Born to Win'|access-date=2021-06-16|website=news.abs-cbn.com|language=en}} MU Doctor Studio collaborated with Helsinki-based artist/composer Eva Louhivuori, who has worked also with Gugudan and Mirei Toyama;{{cite web|url=https://www.manilastandard.net/showbitz/music-concerts/357097/bini-goes-for-the-gold.html|title=BINI goes for the gold|access-date=2021-06-16|website=manilastandard.net|date=14 June 2021 |language=en}} and RYVNG and Maynine of StupidSquad for the composition and arrangement of the song; mixing, mastering, and digital editing were done by Jang Tae In at Seoul Archive, who has worked also with BGYO's "The Light".{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/29/21/p-pop-bgyos-debut-single-the-light-is-finally-here|title=P-pop: BGYO's debut single 'The Light' is finally here|access-date=2021-02-04|website=news.abs-cbn.com|language=en}}

The official track surpassed 100,000 streams on Spotify, 17 days after its release.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tNO3vJC9zlHy2IJOx34ga|title=BINI's Born to Win|access-date=2021-06-21|publisher=lspotify.com|language=en}} The music video of "Born to Win" has received more than 200,000 YouTube views on its first 24 hours of release, making it the fastest among the debut music videos of any P-pop group.{{cite web|author=Lion's Den|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/06/binis-born-to-win-music-video-reaches-over-400k-views-on-youtube/|title=BINI's "Born to Win" music video reaches over 400k views on YouTube|date=15 June 2021 |access-date=2021-06-16|publisher=lionheartv.net|language=en|archive-date=2021-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108071302/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/06/binis-born-to-win-music-video-reaches-over-400k-views-on-youtube/|url-status=live}}

Background and release

"Born to Win" premiered on Star Music's YouTube channel late night of 3 June 2021 in the Philippines as a lyric video{{cite web|url=https://myx.global/bini-borntowin/|title=BINI (Born to Win) Lyric Video & Launch 6/11 on KTX|access-date=2021-06-16|website=myx.global|date=8 June 2021 |language=en}} and on 4 June 2021, it was officially released worldwide via digital download.

Shooting for the official music video was partly held in the mountains of Rizal.{{cite web |date=July 23, 2021 |title=BINI, nag-hiking, tumawid sa ilog para sa kanilang music video na "Born to Win" |trans-title=Bini hiked, crossed a river for their music video “Born to Win” |url=https://www.brigadanews.ph/bini-nag-hiking-tumawid-sa-ilog-para-sa-kanilang-music-video-na-born-to-win/ |access-date=22 July 2024 |publisher=Brigada News FM |language=fil}} The video was released on 11 June 2021 through BINI's official YouTube channel.

Composition and lyrics

"Born to Win" is a full-length English song that runs for a total of two minutes and fifty-three seconds.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ph/album/born-to-win-single/1568976927|title=BINI Born to Win - Single|access-date=2021-06-16|website=music.apple.com|language=en}} The song is set in common time with a tempo of 108 beats per minute and written in the key of A minor.{{Cite web|url=https://songbpm.com/@bini/born-to-win-Nr4qlQBmPW|title=Born to Win Song Metrics|website=songbpm.com|access-date=2021-06-22|language=en}} The lyrics were written by Eva Louhivuori, RYVNG and Maynine of StupidSquad. The chorus was contributed by Sophia Pae.

The Manila Standard called "Born to Win" "an elegant, yet fierce electronic-pop track with strong melodic hooks, while showing off the group’s crisp vocals that speaks about courage, strength, and determination". Lionheartv.net described the track as "an electronic-pop tune where BINI sings about seizing the moment and rising above challenges".

Reception

Lionheartv.net praised the single, stating that "BINI begins its new era with a bang, for its empowering single Born to Win". The Manila Standard described the song as part of "BINI's story [that] continues to unfold, pushing boundaries, and going for gold". Surej Singh of NME called the song "purportedly an inspirational anthem touching upon self-confidence and overcoming the obstacles thrown at us".{{cite web|author=Surej Singh|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/watch-bini-music-video-born-to-win-2963232|title=BINI share CGI-heavy teaser clips for debut music video "Born to Win"|access-date=2021-06-16|publisher=nme.com|date=2021-06-08|language=en}} JE C.C. of Dailypedia labeled the single as "the best new song about maturity, "Born to Win" imparts how experiences make you the better version of yourself".{{cite web|author=JE C.C.|url=https://www.dailypedia.net/2021/07/8-empowering-new-opm-songs-about-self-worth-and-reaching-for-dreams/|title=8 Empowering New OPM Songs about Self-worth and Reaching for Dreams|publisher=dailypedia.net|date=2021-07-13|access-date=2021-07-15|language=en}}

Promotion

=Virtual event=

As part of the online concert, "BINI: The Launch",{{cite web|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/p-pop-girl-group-bini-debut-launch-online-showcase-star-music-tickets-ktx-ph-june-2021|title=P-pop group BINI to make official debut this June, here's how to get tickets to the launch|date=10 May 2021 |access-date=2021-06-16|publisher=bandwagon.asia|language=en}} viewers were delighted with the sneak live performance of "Born to Win" before the official release of the music video.{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-born-to-win-music-video|title=WATCH: BINI officially debuts in "Born to Win" music video|date=11 June 2021 |access-date=2021-06-16|publisher=rappler.com|language=en}} On 29 August 2021, the group performed "Born to Win" on "Happy Hallyu Day 5: A Virtual Fest".For citations about "The Baddest" performance on "Happy Hallyu Day 5: A Virtual Fest".

{{cite web|author=Jonathan Hicap|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/17/happy-hallyu-day-in-ph-turns-5/|title=Happy Hallyu Day in PH turns 5|date=2021-08-17|website=mb.com.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829073754/https://mb.com.ph/2021/08/17/happy-hallyu-day-in-ph-turns-5/|archive-date=2021-08-29|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-29}}
{{cite web|url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/08/25/kcc-pkci-bring-happy-hallyu-day-5-a-virtual-fest/|title=Happy Hallyu Day in PH turns 5|date=2021-08-25|website=businessmirror.com.ph|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829074910/https://businessmirror.com.ph/2021/08/25/kcc-pkci-bring-happy-hallyu-day-5-a-virtual-fest/|archive-date=2021-08-29|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-29}}
{{cite web|author=Eccentricyethappy|url=https://www.pinoyseoul.com/2021/08/happy-hallyu-day-turns-5-virtual-fest.html|title=Happy Hallyu Day Turns 5, Virtual Fest on August 28-29|date=2021-08-23|website=pinoyseoul.com|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829075308/https://www.pinoyseoul.com/2021/08/happy-hallyu-day-turns-5-virtual-fest.html|archive-date=2021-08-29|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-29}}

=Television=

Bini performed the full length of "Born to Win" for the first time live on ASAP Natin 'To on 13 June 2021.{{cite web|url=https://pinoy.newsth.asia/watch-bini-performs-debut-single-born-to-win-on-asap-1646.html|title=WATCH: BINI performs debut single "Born to Win" on ASAP|access-date=2021-06-16|website=pinoy.newsth.asia|language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/06/11/celebrate-freedom-with-live-all-star-performances-on-asap-natin-to/|title=Celebrate freedom with live all-star performances on ASAP Natin 'To|access-date=2021-06-16|website=mb.com.ph|language=en}} On 3 July 2021, the group performed the song on It's Showtime for the first time.{{Cite web|title=WATCH: BINI heats up Showtime stage with their performance of "Born to Win"|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/videos/watch-bini-heats-up-showtime-stage-with-their-performance-of-born-to-win-309062|access-date=2021-07-03|website=ent.abs-cbn.com|language=en-US}}

On 19 September 2021, Bini teamed up with BGYO on a ASAP Natin 'To performance with The Light and "Born to Win".{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/19/21/watch-bgyo-bini-share-asap-stage|title=WATCH: BGYO, BINI share "ASAP" stage|website=news.abs-cbn.com|date=2021-09-19|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920054429/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/19/21/watch-bgyo-bini-share-asap-stage|archive-date=2021-09-20|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-20}} On 26 September 2021, the group performed the song in the coronation of the Miss Universe Philippines 2021.{{cite magazine|url=https://mega.onemega.com/p-pop-groups-showcased-their-new-songs-in-miss-universe-philippines/|title=P-Pop Groups Showcased Their New Songs In Miss Universe Philippines|magazine=Mega Style|date=2021-10-29|access-date=2021-11-08|archive-date=2021-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108074450/https://mega.onemega.com/p-pop-groups-showcased-their-new-songs-in-miss-universe-philippines/|url-status=live}}

Music video

Prior to the release of "Born to Win" official music video, teasers were posted throughout social media platforms.

The music video was presented in an electrifying sequences and various futuristic settings. It was produced by YouMeUs MNL, directed by Amiel Kirby Balagtas and written by Edgar Dale Reciña, who worked also with BGYO's He's Into Her.{{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/04/21/watch-bgyo-releases-mv-for-hes-into-her|title=WATCH: BGYO releases MV for 'He's Into Her'|website=news.abs-cbn.com|access-date=2021-06-16|language=en}} The opening scene features a solar eclipse with a narrative flash-forward scenes of Jhoanna, Maloi, Aiah, Gwen, Stacey, Colet, Mikha and Sheena then leads to a luminous cube-shaped vessel, carrying the group, descending onto a rock formation interspersed with dance sequences choreographed by Star System of Cube Entertainment headed by Kim Hyunjin, who worked with K-Pop acts such as Hyuna, 4Minute, CLC, and (G)I-dle.

It was a well-received music video as it trended on YouTube on the day of its release.{{cite web|url=https://filipino.news/2021/06/12/binis-debut-music-video-born-to-win-breaches-100k-views-on-youtube-hours-after-release/|title=BINI's debut music video 'Born to Win' breaches 100K views on YouTube hours after release|access-date=2021-06-16|website=filipino.news|date=12 June 2021 |language=en}}

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the description of BINI's "Born to Win" music video:

Lyrics by: Eva Louhivuori / Nordic Music Partners
Composed by: RYVNG(StupidSquad), Maynine(StupidSquad), Eva Louhivuori
Arranged by: RYVNG(StupidSquad), Maynine(StupidSquad)
Chorus by: Sophia Pae
Digital Editing by: Jang Tae In
Mixing & Mastering by: Jang Tae In at SEOUL ARCHIVE

In popular culture

On 18 June 2021, Bini introduced a "Born to Win" dance challenge via TikTok.{{cite web|url=https://www.tiktok.com/@bini_ph/video/6974700558233980161?|title=BINI Born to Win Dance Challenge|access-date=2021-06-21|website=tiktok.com|language=en}}
On 23 September 2021, the song played in the preliminaries of the Miss Universe Philippines 2021.

Accolades

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scope="col" \| Award ! scope="col" \| Year{{efn\|Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}} ! scope="col"\| Category ! scope="col"\| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"\| {{Abbr\|Ref.\|Reference(s)}}
rowspan="2" scope="row" \| Awit Awards \| rowspan="2" \| 2022 \| Best Music Video \| {{nom}} \| rowspan="2" \|{{Cite news \|date=2022-09-26 \|title=PARI partners with MYX in announcing 35th AWIT Awards Nominees \|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/26/pari-partners-with-myx-in-announcing-35th-awit-awards-nominees/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927061913/https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/26/pari-partners-with-myx-in-announcing-35th-awit-awards-nominees/ \|archive-date=2022-09-27 \|access-date=2022-09-27 \|work=Manila Bulletin}}
Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist \| {{nom}}
scope="row" \| Rawr Awards \| 2021 \| Song of the Year \| {{nom}} \| {{Cite web \|date=October 17, 2021 \|title=RAWR Awards is all set for Another Bigger, Broader Scope of Awards this 2021 \|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/10/rawrawards2021/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019125943/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/10/rawrawards2021/ \|archive-date=October 19, 2021 \|access-date=October 19, 2021 \|publisher=LionhearTV}}
scope="row" \| Wish Music Awards \| 2021 \| Wish Pop Song of the Year \| {{nom}} \| {{Cite web \|date=2021-11-15 \|title=Here's how you can vote for your favorite artists at the 34th Awit Awards \|url=https://www.wish1075.com/7th-wish-music-awards-nominees-official/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115042223/https://www.wish1075.com/7th-wish-music-awards-nominees-official/ \|archive-date=2021-11-15 \|access-date=2021-11-15 \|work=Wish 107.5}}

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|+ {{sronly|Awards and nominations received by Bini}}

scope="col" | Award

! scope="col" | Year{{efn|Indicates the year of ceremony. Each year is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.}}

! scope="col"| Category

! scope="col"| Result

! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}

rowspan="2" scope="row" | Awit Awards

| rowspan="2" | 2022

| Best Music Video

| {{nom}}

| rowspan="2" |{{Cite news |date=2022-09-26 |title=PARI partners with MYX in announcing 35th AWIT Awards Nominees |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/26/pari-partners-with-myx-in-announcing-35th-awit-awards-nominees/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927061913/https://mb.com.ph/2022/09/26/pari-partners-with-myx-in-announcing-35th-awit-awards-nominees/ |archive-date=2022-09-27 |access-date=2022-09-27 |work=Manila Bulletin}}

Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist

| {{nom}}

scope="row" | Rawr Awards

| 2021

| Song of the Year

| {{nom}}

| {{Cite web |date=October 17, 2021 |title=RAWR Awards is all set for Another Bigger, Broader Scope of Awards this 2021 |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/10/rawrawards2021/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019125943/https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/10/rawrawards2021/ |archive-date=October 19, 2021 |access-date=October 19, 2021 |publisher=LionhearTV}}

scope="row" | Wish Music Awards

| 2021

| Wish Pop Song of the Year

| {{nom}}

| {{Cite web |date=2021-11-15 |title=Here's how you can vote for your favorite artists at the 34th Awit Awards |url=https://www.wish1075.com/7th-wish-music-awards-nominees-official/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115042223/https://www.wish1075.com/7th-wish-music-awards-nominees-official/ |archive-date=2021-11-15 |access-date=2021-11-15 |work=Wish 107.5}}

Notes

References

Category:Bini (group) songs

Category:2021 songs

Category:2021 debut singles

Category:Star Music singles

Category:English-language Filipino songs