Why is SB19 VISA tops Spotify PH Best OPM Song of the Year So Far?
“SB19's VISA was one of the songs this year that sparked conversations online about a very Filipino frustration — or a frustration shared by people from countries with weaker passports: VISA applications and barriers to international mobility. Filipinos are celebrating the fact that it's a topic that has always been discussed, but rarely sung about — until now. Fans connected with the emotional reality of VISA applications, the uncertainty, scrutiny, and a constant need to prove oneself. Many also noted the VISA / bisa word play. While VISA refers to a travel document, bisa in Filipino means power or influence. Listeners interpreted the song as questioning why Filipino talent often requires foreign validation before receiving recognition. And this unconventional topic is paired with a unique production approach. The melody and instrumental choices are bold, unorthodox, and not usually heard in P-POP tracks. The brass, the percussions, even the ad-libs, done by the boys are not something you'd expect to hear. The layered production might sound all over the place at first, but it blends together seamlessly after. This confusion mirrors the message of the song — that frustrating feeling of navigating systems outside of our control.”
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