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P-pop kings SB19, whose song 'VISA,' was named among the best OPM songs of 2026 so far by the editorial team of Spotify Philippines. Photo from SB19's X account

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Spotify picks 50 best OPM songs of 2026 so far

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178333114249620260706 (2).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>P-pop group SB19, whose song &#x27;VISA,&#x27; was named among the best OPM songs of 2026 so far by the editorial team of Spotify Philippines. Photo from SB19&#x27;s X account</div>Spotify has launched a new playlist curating its picks for the best OPM songs of the year so far.Curated by Spotify Philippines&#x27; editorial team, the playlist titled &quot;Editors’ Picks: Best OPM Songs of the Year So Far&quot; includes 50 tracks that are unranked.&quot;These are the tracks that stood out for their songwriting, musicality, distinctiveness, and cultural impact — capturing not just what people are streaming, but what is defining the sound and spirit of OPM so far this year,&quot; Spotify said in a press release.Chesca Tan, lead editor for Spotify Philippines, said: &quot;What we&#x27;re hearing in OPM right now are artists who sound like no one but themselves.&quot;&quot;The songwriting is sharper, the sound and production is more adventurous, and the influences are coming from everywhere. As editors, we&#x27;re immersed in the artists, communities, and conversations shaping Filipino music every day — and this list reflects it,&quot; Tan said.<div><iframe data-testid="embed-iframe" style="border-radius:12px" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/37i9dQZF1DWUdkroDCDpBY?utm_source=generator&amp;si=99aa545b25a947a0" width="100%" height="352" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Below are the songs that made the list:“VISA” by SB19“Since Day One” by Skusta Clee, Flow G“Desperado” by Arthur Nery“Moolah” by SCOOP DOGG, Daarth“Unang Kilig” by BINI“GILIW (feat. Al James, Kyla)” by Fern., Al James, Kyla“i know u by heart” by NEW LORE“Saan-saan” by John Sam“19 Underground” by ena mori“We Were There (kabataan ko&#x27;y sayo)” by Paul Monserrate“Pwede Ka Ba?” by Frank Ely“Lambing” by Lola Amour“My Girls” by SHNTI, FEIFEI“TABI” by XONARA“MOVES” by Nik Makino, Shao Lin“CHANGES” by Denise Julia“Tunay” by Zack Tabudlo, Nateman, Robledo Timido, Paul N Ballin“nananabik” by rhodessa“Pagmamahal” by HEY JUNE!“Sanderiana” by Jenzen Guino“Teleserye” by SHANNi“Papel (Kinikimkim to)” by Yden, Patrick Hizon“Trip Lang (feat. Raymund Marasigan)” by ONE CLICK STRAIGHT, Raymund Marasigan“Aswang Sa Maynila” by fitterkarma, Novocrane“Mundo” by Guddhist Gunatita“The Helly What” by Kartell&#x27;em, Sica, Waiian, Wavyier, Ne7in, Nickname“Tabi!” by dwta“Kupido” by The Red Strings“’Di Minamadali” by Trisha Denise, Soc Villanueva, Thyro Alfaro“dito muna tayo” by syd hartha, TONEEJAY“LOBAT” by Costa Cashman“TUMATAK” by Barq“Kay Dali Mong Ibigin” by Noah Alejandre, Scottie Doesn&#x27;t Know“Sana” by iluna, arklo“Sindi” by Arthur Miguel“baka bukas” by Angela Ken“Alanganin” by Le John“Sangkalangitan” by Da Possibilities“Kalamidad” by ORIGIN, El Manu“ngunit hindi sapat” by Elhé, gabby parafina“Panatag” by Adie“muscle memory” by Clara Benin“Ikaw Talaga.” by Patrick Kristoffer“Kanlungan” by Jarea, Jeremy G“Play” by Jason Dhakal“Ipaalam Sana” by Yudino, Paradoxx“Saglit” by kiddotin“Choke Slum” by 1096 Gang“Winston Reds 2” by Mac Mafia“WALANG HIYA” by Hev Abi

Spotify has launched a new playlist curating its picks for the best OPM songs of the year so far.

Spotify has launched a new playlist curating its picks for the best OPM songs of the year so far.