Jump to content

Dungka!

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Dungka!"
A photo of numerous loudspeakers stacked on top of one another; the song's title, "Dungka!", is superimposed on the photo in bold orange font
Promotional graphic
Song by SB19
from the EP Simula at Wakas
LanguageTagalog
ReleasedApril 25, 2025 (2025-04-25)
Genre
Length3:35
LabelSony Philippines
Songwriter(s)John Paulo Nase
Producer(s)
  • John Paulo Nase
  • Joshua Daniel Nase
Music video
"Dungka!" on YouTube

"Dungka!" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song recorded by the Filipino boy band SB19 for their third extended play (EP), Simula at Wakas (2025). The band's leader, Pablo, wrote the song and co-produced it with his brother Joshua Daniel Nase. It is an experimental, techno, hyperpop, and noise music diss track aimed at haters, with lyrics demanding them to leave, uttering the phrase "doon ka" (lit. 'go over there'). "Dungka!" is listed as the sixth track on the EP, which Sony Music Philippines released on April 25, 2025.

"Dungka!" received favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented Pablo's songwriting and his use of wordplay. The song was an entry to record charts; it peaked at number 21 on the Philippines Hot 100 and number 7 on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales. The accompanying music video, directed by Kerbs Balagtas, featured Filipino culture and depicted the band in the streets showing allegiance to their community while opposing an antagonist who threatened the locals. SB19 promoted the song with live performances, including during their television appearance on It's Showtime, and included it on the set list of their Simula at Wakas World Tour (2025).

Background and release

[edit]

The Filipino boy band SB19 released their first extended play (EP), Pagsibol (lit. 'growth'), in 2021,[1] exploring genres such as pop rock, hip-hop, and EDM, departing from the dance-pop production from their debut studio album, Get in the Zone (2020).[1][2] Pablo, the band's leader, revealed in an interview with Zach Sang that Pagsibol and their future releases are part of a trilogy, the others being Pagtatag! (lit. 'strengthening') and Simula at Wakas (lit. 'beginning and end').[3] In 2023, the group released their second EP, Pagtatag!, the trilogy's second installment.[4] The EP includes the single, "Gento" (2023),[5] which scored their first entry to two record charts,[6][7] including in the Philippines, where the single peaked at number eight.[7] The following year, they confirmed during the premiere night for Pagtatag!: The Documentary (2024) that they are currently working with Simula at Wakas.[8]

On January 31, 2025, SB19 published a trailer via their social media accounts. In it, they revealed the title of their third EP, Simula and Wakas, and announced its release date.[9] The EP's lead single, "Dam", was released ahead of the EP on February 28,[10] achieving commercial success.[11][12] On April 7, the band announced the EP's track list, along with the names of the songwriters and producers involved in the record. Out of seven tracks in the EP, "Dungka!" is listed as track six.[13] Sony Music Philippines released Simula at Wakas on April 25 through digital download and streaming formats.[14][15][16]

Composition and lyrics

[edit]
"Dungka!"
"Dungka!" is a diss track with lyrics urging haters to go away. Music critics noted the song's loud production.
Problems playing this file? See media help.

"Dungka!" is 3 minutes and 35 seconds in length.[16] Pablo, the band's leader, wrote the song by himself and co-produced it with his brother Joshua Daniel Nase; they also mixed and mastered the song together.[17] The song's title, "Dungka!", is a wordplay derived from the Tagalog phrase "doon ka", which translates to "go over there" in English, a motif that served as a refrain in the song's lyrics.[18] Musically, the song is characterized by experimental, techno, hyperpop, and noise genres,[14][15][19] accompanied by catchy pounding beats.[18][20] Rome Saenz of Billboard Philippines described the song's production as "blaring [and] sharp",[21] while Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila and Preview's Kyla Villena describing it as "loud".[19][22]

Lyrically, "Dungka!" is interpreted as a diss track against SB19's haters,[23][24] responding to the criticisms and name-calling imposed on them,[22] and those who are doubting their capabilities.[25] In the lyrics, the phrase "doon ka" is prominent, a common Filipino expression that signifies displeasure,[20] which was used in the song to convey that negativity and undesirable people are unwelcome and should leave.[18][22][26] Other lyrics also follow a similar theme, like "Kung 'di mo 'to gusto, tumabi ka d'yan" (lit. 'If you do not like this, move out of the way'), further insisting that their critics should go away.[23][25]

Reception

[edit]

"Dungka!" received favorable reviews from music critics, many of whom complimented Pablo's songwriting. Writing for The Philippine Star, Kathleen Llemit noted Pablo's preference for using wordplay, adding that she considers it a "testament [of his] songwriting skills".[20] Ann Jenireene Gomez of the Daily Tribune described the use of wordplay "witty" and a "cheeky way to shoo away negative energy",[26] while Dayne Aduna of VMan Southeast Asia regard it as a playful way to alter an everyday Filipino phrase.[18] The song's noisy production was also a key topic, with critics noting that, despite it sounding loud, Nylon Manila's Rafael Bautista opined that the noise still resonates in a good way.[19] Rome Saenz of Billboard Philippines considered the song "irresistibly catchy", despite its noisy production.[21] Inquirer's Pauline Miranda also compared it with the group's 2021 single "Bazinga", which she referred to as its "more fun [and] unbothered brother".[24] Bandwagon's Hidzir Junaini opined that "Dungka!" is a surprising track in the EP,[15] while Bautista finds it as one of the tracks that stood out from Simula at Wakas.[19]

Commercially, "Dungka!" was an entry for SB19 on record charts upon the release of Simula at Wakas. In the Philippines, the song entered two Billboard Philippines charts, debuting and peaking at number 21 on the Philippines Hot 100 and number 14 on the Top Philippine Songs during the week of May 10, 2025.[27][28] In the same week, the song debuted and peaked at number seven on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart, marking their third entry on the chart, following "Gento" (2023) and "Dam" (2025).[27]

Music video and promotion

[edit]

Kerbs Balagtas directed the accompanying music video for "Dungka!",[26][29] which was surprise-released on April 25, 2025, on YouTube, the same day as the release of Simula at Wakas.[20] The music video is themed around street credibility and is set in the chaotic streets of Metro Manila,[19][30] depicting SB19 showing their allegiance to the local community.[30] They were circumventing around the antagonist, played by social media personality Ghost Wrecker, who taunts and threatens the locals,[19][22][30] with people later coming together to oppose him.[19][31] The video also showed activities relevant to the Filipino culture, including Zumba, street food, activism, street basketball, karaoke, ten-twenty,[18][26][32] and band members participating in a battle rap.[19][22] The group also gathered together to raise social awareness, raising posters and signs with text including "Iangat ang sining na Pilipino" (lit. 'Elevate Filipino art') and "Sining ang sandata sa kulturang mapagpalaya" (lit. 'Art is the weapon in a liberating culture').[23][25]

A photo of a crab
A scene from the video, where the antagonist eats a crab, was interpreted by critics as a symbol for crab mentality among people.

The music video received favorable reviews for depicting Filipino culture.[26][30] It was regarded as a tribute to individuality, community, diversity, and everyday life, while calling out negativity and raising one's voice for change.[19][31] Writers highlighted a scene from the video where the antagonist was eating a crab, which they interpreted as a symbol for crab mentality among people.[19][22][25] The video featured a large number of celebrity cameos,[22][33] with Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila considering it the band's "most star-studded music video".[19] Aside from Ghost Wrecker, the ensemble cast includes comedian Vice Ganda, actress and singer Maymay Entrata, Ben&Ben members Pat Lasaten and Agnes Reoma, rappers Shehyee and Smugglaz, cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao, gamer Jayat, and social media personalities Kween Yasmin, Malupiton, Mimiyuuuh, and Sassa Gurl,[22] all of whom the band had collaborated with to help spread a message about diversity and uniqueness among people,[19][29][31] including those in the LGBTQ community.[25]

SB19 promoted "Dungka!" with live performances. Following the release of the EP on April 25, the band arranged a flash mob in Taguig and performed the song with "Dam".[34] The group followed it with a television performance of the song on April 26 during their appearance on the variety show It's Showtime.[35] On May 7, they appeared on the Wish 107.5 Bus, where they performed a three-song set list comprising "Dungka!".[36] In support of the EP, SB19 embarked on their third world tour, the Simula at Wakas World Tour (2025), with the song included on its set list.[37]

Credits and personnel

[edit]

Credits are adapted from the song's music video.[17]

Charts

[edit]

Weekly charts

[edit]
Weekly peak chart positions for "Dungka!"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[38] 21
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[28] 14
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[39] 7

Monthly charts

[edit]
Monthly peak chart positions for "Dungka!"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Philippines (Top P-pop Songs)[40] 3

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Lago, Amanda (June 22, 2021). "SB19's New EP Pagsibol Is Truly Their Own". Rappler. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  2. ^ de Cartagena, Angelo (July 23, 2021). "Breaking New Ground, SB19 Takes Root and Grows". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  3. ^ SB19 (November 22, 2022). "SB19 – WYAT (Where Ya At), Bazinga, Touring America, Creative Process & More". Zach Sang Show (Interview). Interviewed by Zach Sang. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Basbas, Franchesca Judine (May 2, 2023). "SB19 to Return with New EP Pagtatag!, Announce 2023 World Tour". Bandwagon. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  5. ^ Basbas, Franchesca Judine (May 19, 2023). "SB19 Find Gold in New Single 'Gento'". Bandwagon. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  6. ^ "SB19 Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 31, 2023. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "SB19 Chart History (Philippines Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 26, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
  8. ^ SB19 (November 22, 2022). "SB19's New Project and Collabs!". The Philippine Star (Interview). Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025 – via Facebook.
  9. ^ Saenz, Rome (January 31, 2025). "SB19 Are Creating New Beginnings with Upcoming EP Simula at Wakas". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  10. ^ "SB19 Releases Comeback Single 'Dam'". GMA Integrated News. February 28, 2025. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  11. ^ Martinez, Gavin (March 11, 2025). "SB19's 'Dam' Clinches No. 1 Spot in Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart". Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  12. ^ Go, Mayks (March 13, 2025). "SB19 Make Their Big Debut on the Philippines Hot 100 with 'Dam'". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  13. ^ "SB19 Drops Track List for Simula at Wakas EP". GMA Integrated News. April 7, 2025. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  14. ^ a b Saulog, Gabriel (April 25, 2025). "SB19 Look Towards the Future on Their Latest EP Simula at Wakas – Listen". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on June 4, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  15. ^ a b c Junaini, Hidzir (April 25, 2025). "SB19 Releases Phenomenal Finale of EP Trilogy Simula at Wakas Alongside Poignant Music Video for 'Dungka!' & 'Time'". Bandwagon. Archived from the original on June 4, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Simula at Wakas – EP by SB19 on Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). April 25, 2025. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  17. ^ a b SB19 Official (April 25, 2025). SB19 'Dungka!' Music Video (Music video). Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ a b c d e Aduna, Dayne (April 26, 2025). "SB19's 'Dungka!' Is a Joyful Portrait of Filipino Life—And a Sharp Middle Finger to Negativity". VMan Southeast Asia. Archived from the original on June 4, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  19. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Bautista, Rafael (April 28, 2025). "SB19's Epic 'Dungka!' Music Video Was Packed AF—And We're Here For It". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on June 4, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  20. ^ a b c d Llemit, Kathleen (April 25, 2025). "SB19 Drops 3rd EP Simula at Wakas, 'Dungka' MV Features Vice Ganda, Maymay Entrata". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  21. ^ a b Saenz, Rome (April 29, 2025). "SB19 Celebrate Growth, Grit, and Glory in New EP Simula at Wakas – Review". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  22. ^ a b c d e f g h Villena, Kyla (May 1, 2025). "All the Cameos in SB19's 'Dungka!' Music Video". Preview. Summit Media. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  23. ^ a b c Roxas, Yanni (April 27, 2025). "SB19's 'Dungka!' of Haters and Trapos". Bulatlat. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  24. ^ a b Miranda, Pauline (April 25, 2025). "All Our Feels Through Each Track of SB19's New EP Simula at Wakas". Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  25. ^ a b c d e Xianna, Bengo (April 28, 2025). "SB19 Showcases Filipino Culture and Highlights Important Themes in Their 'Dungka!' MV". Pop!. Inquirer Group of Companies. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  26. ^ a b c d e Gomez, Ann Jenireene (April 26, 2025). "SB19 Levels Up with Celeb-packed 'Dungka' MV". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  27. ^ a b Saenz, Rome (May 7, 2025). "Every Song From SB19's Simula at Wakas Enter the Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. ISSN 2984-9861. Archived from the original on June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  28. ^ a b "SB19 Chart History (Billboard Philippines Top Philippine Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  29. ^ a b "SB19 Surprises Fans with Release of Music Videos for 'Dungka', 'Time'". ABS-CBN News. April 25, 2025. Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  30. ^ a b c d Pareño, Elijah (April 25, 2025). "5 Moments SB19 Rewrote the Rules of P-pop Worldbuilding". Rolling Stone Philippines. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  31. ^ a b c Liong, Janelle; Adel, Rosette (April 25, 2025). "Who's Who: Celebrities, Social Media Personalities in SB19's 'Dungka' MV". Interaksyon. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  32. ^ Roque, Nika (April 25, 2025). "SB19's 'Dungka!' Music Video Features Cameos from Vice Ganda, Sassa Gurl, Pat and Agnes, and More!". GMA Integrated News. Archived from the original on April 26, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  33. ^ Geli, Bianca (April 26, 2025). "SB19 Has a Star-Studded MV for 'Dungka!'". GMA Network. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  34. ^ Nicart, Lyka (April 28, 2025). "SB19 Surprises Fans with Flash Mob Performances". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  35. ^ "Truly, the Kings of P-pop!". The Philippine Star. April 26, 2025. Archived from the original on April 26, 2025. Retrieved April 26, 2025 – via Facebook.
  36. ^ "SB19 Makes Historical Return on the Wish Bus!". ABS-CBN News. May 14, 2025. Archived from the original on June 3, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
  37. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (June 1, 2025). "SB19 Kicks Off 'Simula at Wakas' World Tour with Sold-Out Philippine Arena Show". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 2, 2025. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  38. ^ "SB19 Chart History (Billboard Philippines Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  39. ^ "SB19 Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  40. ^ "This Week's Top 10 P-Pop Songs on the #BillboardPHHot100 Chart". Billboard Philippines. June 7, 2025. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025 – via Facebook.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dungka!&oldid=1294892441"