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Ace Banzuelo’s ‘Muli’ tops OPM weekly chart on Spotify Philippines

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Ace Banzuelo’s “Muli” is officially the No. 1 most streamed OPM song in Spotify Philippines this week. Handout " src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/entertainment/06/01/ace-banzuelo.jpg"/><figcaption>Ace Banzuelo’s “Muli” is officially the No. 1 most streamed OPM song in Spotify Philippines this week. Handout </figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA – Singer Ace Banzuelo is taking digital music platforms by storm as his single “Muli” reached the top spot in the Spotify Philippines chart this week. </p><p>“Muli” has become the most streamed OPM song in the platform aside from placing third in the Spotify Top 200 Philippines. It also ranked second in the Viral 50 Philippines chart. </p><p>Banzuelo’s music is also faring well outside the country, peaking at No. 6 on Spotify Viral 50 Global and No. 3 on Spotify UAE Viral 50. </p><p>“I absolutely have no idea about its virality,” the producer and singer-songwriter said. “The authentic support to the song was really surprising, because it started with regular people. There were no big promotional activities for this song, just the fans, and I truly love them for that.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qNIo-wQ2Abs?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p>While the song was released two years ago, the eloquently produced track has found renewed popularity online due to the song’s organic amount of support on short-form video app, TikTok, as well as other social media platforms. </p><p>Aside from racking up places in different charts, “Muli” is also included in two major playlists – Hot Hits Philippines and Tatak Pinoy, a flagship OPM playlist.</p><p>To date, “Muli” has racked up more than 5 million streams on Spotify alone, with an increase of more than 3.2 million streams after gaining traction on TikTok. </p><p>Written, produced, mixed, and mastered by Banzuelo, the song set itself apart from the formulaic ‘hugot’ ballads with its subtle electronic production and more eclectic influences. </p><p>The chart-topping electro ballad incorporated heart-wrenching lyrics that go hard about the realities of both life and romance.</p><p>“‘Muli’ speaks of eternal faithful love. The song talks about one’s incapability of moving on despite surpassing multiple challenges in life,” Banzuelo revealed. </p><p>Banzuelo is also gearing up for the release of his first full-length debut album this year. <br/> </p>

Ace Banzuelo is taking digital music platforms by storm as his single “Muli” reached the top spot in the Spotify Philippines chart this week. 