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"Tingin"
Single by Cup of Joe featuring Janine Teñoso
LanguageFilipino
English titleLook
ReleasedApril 23, 2023 (2023-04-23)
Length3:42
LabelViva Records
Songwriter(s)
  • Raphaell Ridao
  • Gian Bernardino
  • Vixen Gareza
  • Redentor Ridao
  • Janine Kris Teñoso
Producer(s)Shadiel Chan
Cup of Joe singles chronology
"Tataya"
(2023) 		"Tingin"
(2023) 		"Lahat ng Bukas"
(2024)
Janine Teñoso singles chronology
"Pelikula"
(2021) 		"Tingin"
(2023) 		"Apat na Buwan"
(2024)
Music video
"Tingin" on YouTube
Lyric video
"Tingin" (Lyric Video) on YouTube

"Tingin" (lit. 'Look') is a single by Filipino band Cup of Joe from their extended play (EP) Patutunguhan (2023). Written by Raphaell Ridao, Gian Bernardino, Vixen Gareza, Redentor Ridao (brother of Raphaell) and Janine Teñoso who also featured the song. According to Teñoso, the song expresses the feeling of being captivated by someone's presence, where every moment shared is cherished and marked by the light they bring into each other's lives. It was released on April 28, 2023, through Viva Records.

The song achieved strong streaming performance and debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart on October 27, 2023, marking both its first week on the chart and its peak position. Its entry contributed to a new milestone, with 17 Filipino acts charting simultaneously, breaking the previous record for the most local artists appearing on the chart at once.[1] As of November 2023, the song had surpassed 22 million streams on Spotify. It also became the top-performing song by an OPM band on several Spotify editorial playlists in the Philippines.[2]

Background and release

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After signing with Viva Records in mid-2019, Cup of Joe began production on their debut extended play (EP) Patutunguhan (lit. 'Destination'), which was featured on Billboard Philippines' list of top albums and EPs of 2023.[3] The EP includes a mix of new and previously released songs, such as "Patutunguhan" (2023) and "Wag Na Lang" (2023), along with earlier singles like "Tataya" (2023), "Estranghero" (2022), and "Mananatili" (2022).[4] The band described "light" as the central theme of the EP, a message that was also highlighted during their first fan gathering, Patutunguhan Live Manila, held at Viva Cafe in Quezon City in September 2023.[5][6]

Followed by the release "Tataya", the single "Tingin" was released on April 28, 2023, collaboration with Janine Teñoso and later included as the opening track of Cup of Joe's debut EP Patutunguhan, which came out on June 30.[7] Followed by her collaboration with Arthur Nery on "Pelikula" (lit. 'Movie') was released in 2021, Teñoso became a "chartbreaker" with "Tingin", alongside with the band.[8]

Composition and lyrics

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"Tingin" is three minutes and forty-two seconds long.[9] It was written by Raphaell Ridao, Gian Bernardino, Vixen Gareza, Redentor Ridao and Janine Teñoso. The song has been describing as an alternative pop, featuring atmospheric and dreamy pop instrumentals.[10][11] In Billboard Philippines, stated that the lyrics depict the perspective of someone who, despite the chaos of the world around them, remains completely focused on the person they love, unaffected by any distractions.[11] The song was produced by Shadiel Chan.[9]

According to the band, the single has resonated with a wide audience, particularly among Generation Z listeners while also appealing to millennials, contributing to its mainstream success.[12] Reflecting on the experience, the band stated, "It’s still surreal. While we’re thrilled that so many people connect with our music, creating it is our artistic expression, not just about chasing hits. We pour our hearts and stories into the lyrics."[13]

Music video

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The official music video for "Tingin" was released by Cup of Joe's YouTube channel on October 23, 2023. It was directed by Jay-Ar Villarojas, who also directed the music video for "Straydogs" by Felip, member of the Filipino boy group SB19. The video depicts three perspectives, focusing on Teñoso and Cup of Joe vocalists Gian Bernardino and Raphaell Ridao. Each is shown experiencing personal struggles before ultimately coming together for a rooftop jam session, followed by a stage performance.[14]

A lyric video was released on May 2, 2023. As of July 2025, the lyric video has accumulated over 40 million views on YouTube.[15]

Live performances

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Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso's performance of "Tingin" on the Wish 107.5 Bus was uploaded on July 17 to YouTube.[16] In March 2025, the band performed "Tingin" during their Silakbooncert Tour in Cebu. Guest artists Keanna Mag and Sheena Belarmino also made special appearances.[17] The band served as the opening act for Lola Amour's concert at the Circuit Makati Event Grounds in April 2024, where they performed "Tingin".[18]

"Tingin" was featured in the Ang Mutya ng Section E event, where OPM artists Earl Agustin, Rob Deniel, Amiel Sol, and GAT also performed.[19] On October 15, Cup of Joe performed at Billboard Philippines: Mainstage, the first anniversary show, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The band performed their chart-breaking single "Tingin", with the entire arena singing along.[20]

Commercial performance

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Following its release on April 28, 2023, "Tingin" debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart dated October 27, 2023, also marking its peak position. The song contributed to a record-setting week with 17 Filipino acts charting simultaneously on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart.[1] By August 10, 2024, the single entered the top 10 of the Billboard Philippines Top Philippine Songs chart, climbing to number 10.[21] In Cup of Joe's overall chart history, the single later climbed to number 4 on the Philippines Hot 100, reached number 5 on the Top Philippine Songs chart, and peaked at number 7 on the Philippines chart under the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).[22]

As of November 2023, the single had surpassed 22 million Spotify streams. More recent data from early July 2025 indicates it had amassed around 270 million plays on Spotify, remaining one of Cup of Joe's most streamed tracks.[23]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[9]

  • Cup of Joe — performer, arranger
  • Janine Teñoso — performer

Songwriter and production

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  • Janine Teñoso – songwriting
  • Raphaell Ridao – songwriting
  • Gian Bernardino – songwriting
  • Vixen Gareza – songwriting
  • Redentor Ridao – songwriting
  • Shadiel Chan — producer, mixing engineer, recording engineer

Charts

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Chart performance for "Tingin"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Philippines (Hot 100)[24] 4
Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[25] 5
Philippines (IFPI)[22] 7

Accolades

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Awards and nominations for "Tingin"
Year Award Category Result Ref.
2024 Wish Music Awards Wish Song Collaboration of the Year Won [26]

References

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  1. ^ a b Juan, Ratziel San (October 27, 2023). "Cup Of Joe And Janine Teñoso Chart A Milestone Together". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Liwanag, Punch (November 21, 2023). "Cup Of Joe is No. 1 streamed OPM group on Spotify". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  3. ^ Fernandez, Jenny (December 15, 2023). "Cup Of Joe Share More Details On February 2024 Concert". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  4. ^ Gil, Baby A. "Cup of Joe scores with Tingin". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  5. ^ Deala, Joanna (September 12, 2023). "Cup of Joe performs new songs during first-ever fan gathering". RepublicAsia Media, Inc. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  6. ^ Vibas, Danny (December 23, 2023). "Meet Baguio pride Cup of Joe". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  7. ^ Juan, Ratziel San (October 27, 2023). "Cup Of Joe And Janine Teñoso Chart A Milestone Together". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  8. ^ Angan, Kara (January 25, 2024). "Janine Teñoso To Release New Single, 'Hulaan'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  9. ^ a b c "Tingin - Song Cup of Joe & Janine Teñoso", Apple Music, April 28, 2023, retrieved July 3, 2025
  10. ^ Gil, Baby A. "What's brewing from Cup of Joe?". Philstar.com. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Go, Mayks (July 2, 2025). "The Longest-Charting Songs On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  12. ^ Carissa, Alcantara (December 23, 2023). "What Cup of Joe says about their music journey: 'Parang up until now po hindi pa rin po kami sanay'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  13. ^ Wang, Nickie (January 3, 2024). "A phenomenal year for Cup of Joe". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  14. ^ Juan, Ratziel San (October 24, 2023). "Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso Release Music Video of 'Tingin'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  15. ^ Cup of Joe (May 2, 2023). Cup of Joe, Janine Teñoso - "Tingin" (Official Lyric Video). Retrieved July 2, 2025 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ "Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso perform "Tingin" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus". vivavicor.com. July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  17. ^ amgomez (April 3, 2025). "Cup of Joe brings SILAKBO: The concert tour 2025 to Cebu". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  18. ^ ROQUE, NIKA (April 14, 2024). "10 epic moments from the Lola Amour album concert that will go down in OPM history". GMA News Online. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  19. ^ Requintina, Robert (June 11, 2025). "OPM artists Earl Agustin, Rob Deniel, Amiel Sol, and GAT reveal which major music stars they want to open for". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  20. ^ Go, Mayks (November 6, 2024). "Cup Of Joe To Hold 'SILAKBO' Solo Concert This February 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  21. ^ Go, Mayks (August 21, 2024). "Cup Of Joe, Janine's 'Tingin' Rises On The Top Philippine Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  22. ^ a b "The official Southeast Asia Chart | Weekly Chart". The Official Southeast Asia. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  23. ^ "Cup of Joe - monthly listeners and total stream count". Music Metrics Vault. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  24. ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of December 30, 2023)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  25. ^ Gomez, Aldren (October 16, 2024). "Week of October 19, 2024 - Billboard Philippines". Billboard. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  26. ^ Angan, Kara (January 14, 2024). "Full List Of Winners Of The 2024 Wish Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
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