Shagidi

"Shagidi"
"Shagidi"
Single by Bini
Language	Filipino; English;
Released	June 5, 2025
Length	3:28
Label	Star Music
Songwriter(s)	Angela Ken Rojas; Anna Achoso–Graham; Courtlin Edwards; Jbach; Marqueze Parker; Tommy Brown;
Producer(s)	Greg Shilling; Leather Jacket; Tommy Brown;
Bini singles chronology

"Shagidi" is a song recorded by the Filipino girl group Bini as a special single for their Biniverse World Tour 2025. Written by Angela Ken, Anna Achoso-Graham, Courtlin Edwards, JBach, Marqueze Parker, and Tommy Brown, "Shagidi" is a playful and upbeat track inspired by the Filipino children’s game, Shagidi Shapopo. The game was introduced and played by ABS-CBN artists Angela Ken, Angia Laurel, and Maymay Entrata alongside various producers during an ABS-CBN music camp held in Davao City in 2024. The song was released by Star Music on June 5, 2025.

Background and release

In February 2025, Bini released the single "Blink Twice" along with its music video.^[1] During their Grand Biniverse: The Valentine Repeat concert on February 15, the group announced that the song is part of an extended play (EP) titled Biniverse, which was released on February 27.^[2] On March 24, Bini released "Blink Twice (Dos Veces Remix)" featuring Spanish-Mexican singer Belinda.^[3] The group later performed the song live on Good Day New York on June 3.^[4]

Following the success of "Blink Twice", Bini announced the release of a special tour single "Shagidi", which features cover artwork designed by Bini member Maloi Ricalde. A teaser for the song was shown in the post-credits scene for the music video of the Bini single "Zero Pressure" in May 2025.^[5]

Composition

"Shagidi"

A 14-second sample of "Shagidi", where a portion of the chorus can be heard.

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"Shagidi" is a two-minute and twenty-eight seconds^[6] dance track that takes inspiration from Shagidi Shapopo, a children’s chant and relay game which emerged sometime in the 1990s. It was written by Angela Ken, Anna Achoso-Graham, Courtlin Edwards, JBach, Marqueze Parker, and Tommy Brown, who also produced the song along with Chris López, Dan Naim, Greg Shilling, Leather Jacket, and Leon Zervos. The song combines cultural elements with modern pop sensibilities, reflecting both Filipino identity and international appeal.^[7]

"Shagidi" was created after ABS-CBN artists Angela Ken, Angia Laurel, and Maymay Entrata taught the game with its nonsense words to various producers in 2024 at an ABS-CBN music camp in Davao City. The playful interaction became the inspiration for a recording session with the song's composers the following day. The cover artwork for the single was designed by Bini member Maloi Ricalde.^[8]

Credits and personnel

Credits are adapted by Apple Music.^[6]

Bini – vocals
Angela Ken Rojas – songwriter
Anna Achoso-Graham – songwriter
Chris "Moophs" Lopez – recording engineer
Courtlin Jabrae Edwards – songwriter
Dan Naim – mixing engineer
Greg Shilling – vocal producer
Jbach – songwriter
Leather Jacket – producer
Leon Zervos – mastering engineer
Marqueze Parker – songwriter
Tommy Brown – songwriter, producer

References

^ Saulog, Gabriel (February 13, 2025). "Bini Drop Highly Anticipated Comeback Single 'Blink Twice' – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ Saulog, Gabriel (November 19, 2024). "Bini Announce 'Grand Biniverse: The Valentine Repeat' and Comeback Single 'Blink Twice'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ Mier, Tomas (March 14, 2025). "Belinda and Girl Group Bini Bring Cross-Cultural 'Girl Power' to New Collab". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ "Bini makes US morning show debut on Fox 5's 'Good Morning New York'". GMA News Online. June 3, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ Saulog, Gabriel (May 27, 2025). "Bini Get Playful on their Upcoming Tour Single 'Shagidi'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Shagidi – Song by Bini". Apple Music. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ "Bini Introduces Special Tour Single 'Shagidi'". One Music PH. ABS-CBN. June 5, 2025. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ "Bini debuts new tour single 'Shagidi' inspired by local children's game". Manila Standard. June 5, 2025. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[released-1] Saulog, Gabriel (February 13, 2025). "Bini Drop Highly Anticipated Comeback Single 'Blink Twice' – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[billboard1-2] Saulog, Gabriel (November 19, 2024). "Bini Announce 'Grand Biniverse: The Valentine Repeat' and Comeback Single 'Blink Twice'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on November 20, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[3] Mier, Tomas (March 14, 2025). "Belinda and Girl Group Bini Bring Cross-Cultural 'Girl Power' to New Collab". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[4] "Bini makes US morning show debut on Fox 5's 'Good Morning New York'". GMA News Online. June 3, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[5] Saulog, Gabriel (May 27, 2025). "Bini Get Playful on their Upcoming Tour Single 'Shagidi'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[applemusic-6] "Shagidi – Song by Bini". Apple Music. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[7] "Bini Introduces Special Tour Single 'Shagidi'". One Music PH. ABS-CBN. June 5, 2025. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[8] "Bini debuts new tour single 'Shagidi' inspired by local children's game". Manila Standard. June 5, 2025. Archived from the original on June 6, 2025. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

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