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"Zero Pressure"
Eight girls wearing futuristic, silver outfits, with serious expressions on their faces.
Promotional image
Song by Bini
from the EP Biniverse
Language
  • English
ReleasedFebruary 27, 2025
Genre
Length2:50
LabelStar Music
Composer(s)
  • Elle Campbell
  • Melanie Fontana
  • Michael "Lindgren" Schulz
  • Skylar Mones
Producer(s)
  • Michael "Lindgren" Schulz
  • Skylar Mones
Music video
"Zero Pressure" on YouTube

"Zero Pressure" is a song recorded by the Filipino girl group Bini. Combining elements of 1980s synth-pop and funk, the song lyrically focuses on ambition and the value of hard work. Star Music released it on February 27, 2025, as part of the extended play (EP) Biniverse.

On May 16, Bini released an official performance video for the song, marking their first since "Pantropiko". Filmed at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, the video features choreography by Renan and Kitkan, who had previously worked with other girl groups such as Aespa, I-dle, and XG. The song itself was written during the same songwriting camp that produced "Cherry on Top".

Background and release

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In February 2025, during the first show of their Biniverse World Tour at the Philippine Arena, Bini announced that they would release their first all-English extended play (EP), Biniverse.[1] The EP was released a few weeks later, on February 27, and included the previously released singles "Cherry on Top" and "Blink Twice", as well as new tracks such as "Zero Pressure".[2]

On May 16, Bini released an official performance video for "Zero Pressure", their first since "Pantropiko".[3] It was shot at A:Museum in Ayala Malls Manila Bay and features choreography by Renan and Kitkan, who had previously choreographed for other girl groups such as Aespa, I-dle, and XG.[4] Among other sources, ABS-CBN News and ABS-CBN Corporate have described "Zero Pressure" as a single.[3][5][a] The post-credits scene of the video features a teaser for Bini's succeeding song, "Shagidi".[6]

Composition and lyrics

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"Zero Pressure"
An 18-second sample of "Zero Pressure", where the chorus and the lyric "Zero pressure, zero diamonds" can be heard.
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"Zero Pressure" is two minutes and fifty seconds long.[7] It is a 1980s-inspired synth-pop song[8] with a funk influence.[9] Its lyrics talk about ambition and perseverance.[8] The song was written by Skylar Mones, Michael "Lindgren" Schulz, Melanie Fontana, and Elle Campbell, with vocal arrangement by Anna Achacoso-Graham.[7] Schulz and Mones produced the song, with vocal production by Greg Shilling, mixing by Dan Naim, mastering by Leon Zervos, and surround mixing by Waxie G. Joaquin.[7][10] The song was composed at the same songwriting camp where "Cherry on Top" was created,[4] and recorded by Chris "Moophs" Lopez.[7]

In an interview with Genius' Sofia Sayson, Bini member Colet explained that the song, especially the lyric "Zero pressure, zero diamonds", reflects Bini's journey as a group, emphasizing that, like diamonds, their growth required enduring pressure, hard work, and persistent searching.[11]

Reception

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Following its release on May 16, the performance video topped the YouTube Philippines Trending for Music, surpassing one million views.[12] Billboard Philippines described "Zero Pressure" as a "breezy, feel-good anthem that radiates confidence, freedom, and self-love" and praised its "vibrant" energy and "empowering" message. The track was included in the magazine's fan-voted list of the best songs of 2025.[9] Todd Inoue of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote that the song was a more "sophisticated" sound for the group.[13]

In other media

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In May 2025, Jake "Boaster" Howlett of the professional esports team Fnatic danced to "Zero Pressure" during his walk-off at the Valorant Champions Tour Grand Finals.[14][15]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Apple Music and Tidal.[7][10]

  • Bini – vocals
  • Anna Achacoso-Graham – vocal arrangement
  • Waxie G. Joaquin – surround mixing
  • Chris "Moophs" Lopez – recording
  • Dan Naim – mixing
  • Leon Zervos – mastering

Notes

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  1. ^ However, like "Salamin, Salamin" (transl. Mirror, Mirror), "Zero Pressure" did not get a standalone release.

References

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  1. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (February 17, 2025). "Bini's upcoming 'Biniverse' EP features collab with eaJ, English tracks". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (February 27, 2025). "Bini Welcome Us Right into Their 'BINIVerse' – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on February 27, 2025. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "BINI's 'Zero Pressure' performance video dominates YouTube's 'Trending for Music'". ABS-CBN News. May 22, 2025. Archived from the original on June 14, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "BINI's 'Zero Pressure' performance video tops YouTube's Trending for Music". The Freeman. May 23, 2025. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025.
  5. ^ "BINI's "Zero Pressure" performance video tops YouTube's 'Trending for Music'". ABS-CBN Corporate. May 22, 2025. Archived from the original on June 14, 2025.
  6. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (May 27, 2025). "Bini Get Playful on their Upcoming Tour Single 'Shagidi'". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c d e "Zero Pressure – Song by BINI". Apple Music. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025.
  8. ^ a b "P-pop power! SB19, BINI drop new single, EP". Rappler. February 28, 2025. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  9. ^ a b "The Top Music Releases Of 2025 (So Far) — According To Billboard Philippines' Readers". Billboard Philippines. June 9, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "BINIverse / Bini / Credits – TIDAL". Tidal. November 3, 2023. Archived from the original on May 30, 2025. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  11. ^ Sayson, Sofia (April 1, 2025). "Into the BINIverse: How BINI Is Taking P-Pop Global". Genius. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025.
  12. ^ "BINI's 'Zero Pressure' performance video tops YouTube trending chart". Manila Standard. May 22, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
  13. ^ Inoue, Todd (June 11, 2025). "P-pop sensation Bini to bring Pinay pride to San Francisco". San Francisco Chronicle. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025. Its current English-forward singles 'Zero Pressure' and 'Blink Twice' reveal an even more sophisticated sound that draws from millennium pop, classic synth pop and chill R&B.
  14. ^ Martinez, Gavin (May 20, 2025). "WATCH: Fnatic's Boaster dances to BINI's 'Zero Pressure'". The Philippine Daily Inquirer (US Bureau). Archived from the original on June 13, 2025.
  15. ^ Freeman, Jack (June 4, 2025). "Fnatic Boaster meets BINI after walk out to their song". Esports News UK. Archived from the original on June 13, 2025.
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