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SB19 and IV of Spades emerged among the biggest contenders for the 39th Awit Awards, with both acts scoring multiple nominations in the awards’ top categories.

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<p>MANILA — SB19 and IV of Spades emerged among the biggest contenders for the 39th Awit Awards, with both acts scoring multiple nominations in the awards’ top categories.</p><p>SB19 earned nods for Album of the Year for “Simula at Wakas,” while “Dam” is in the running for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. IV of Spades, meanwhile, landed multiple nominations for “Andalucia,” “Aura,” “Konsensya” and “Monster.”</p><p>The 39th Awit Awards Grand Awards Ceremony is set for Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.</p><p>Nominees for the Album of The Year are &quot;Silakbo&quot; (Cup of Joe),  &quot;Andalucia&quot; ( IV of Spade), &quot;Simula at Wakas&quot; (SB19), &quot;Kolorcoaster&quot; (Maki), &quot;:Love on Loop&quot; (Lola Amour), and &quot;Lab Songs ng Mga Tanga&quot; (Janine Berdin).</p><p>Vying for the Record of the Year are &quot;Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II&quot; (Fitterkarma), &quot;Dam&quot; ( SB19), &quot;Saranggola&quot; (Ben&amp;Ben), &quot;Konsensya&quot; (IV of Spades), &quot;Ikigai&quot; (Dionela Featuring Loonie), and &quot;Monster&quot; (IV of Spades).</p><p>Meanwhile, &quot;Aura&quot; (IV of Spades), &quot;Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II&quot;  (Fitterkarma), &quot;DUNGKA!&quot; (SB19), &quot;Kabisado&quot; (IV of Spades), &quot;Kahel Na Langit&quot; (Maki), and &quot;Ikigai&quot; (Dionela Featuring Loonie) are nominated for Song of the Year.</p><p>Directed by Nico Faustino and Paolo Valenciano, the ceremony honors achievements in Filipino recorded music.</p><p>Here’s the full list of Awit Awards 2026 nominees:</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1786067446730AWIT AWARDS NOMINATION.jpg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>Here&#x27;s the full list of Awit Awards 2026 nominees: </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>GRAND AWARDS</strong></div><div><strong>Album of the Year:</strong></div><p>Silakbo -- Cup of Joe</p><p>Andalucia -- IV of Spade</p><p>Simula at Wakas -- SB19</p><p>Kolorcoaster -- Maki </p><p>Love on Loop -- Lola Amou</p><p>Lab Songs ng Mga Tanga -- Janine Berdin</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Record of the Year:</strong></div><p>Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II -- Fitterkarma</p><p>Dam -- SB19</p><p>Saranggola -- Ben&amp;Ben</p><p>Konsensya -- IV of Spades </p><p>Ikigai -- Dionela Featuring Loonie </p><p>Monster -- IV of Spades</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Song of the Year:</strong></div><p>Aura -- IV of Spades </p><p>Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II -- Fitterkarma</p><p>DUNGKA! -- SB19</p><p>Kabisado -- IV of Spades</p><p>Kahel Na Langit -- Maki</p><p>Ikigai Dionela Featuring Loonie</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best New Artist: </strong></div><p>Pieces -- Gab Cabangon </p><p>Grief Cake -- New Lore</p><p>Baduy (Single) -- VVink, DJ Love (Sherwin Tuna) Feat. Pio Balbuen</p><p>Bendahe -- Jamiela</p><p>O&#x27; Kay Tamis -- It All Started in Ma</p><p>Panaginip -- nicole </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Producer of the Year:</strong></div><p>Brian Lotho</p><p>IV of Spades</p><p>Shadiel Chan</p><p>John Paulo Nase</p><p>Joshua Daniel Nase</p><p>Dionela</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Songwriter of the Year:</strong></div><p>John Paulo Nase</p><p>Joshua Daniel Nase</p><p>Blaster Silonga</p><p>Daniel Zildjian G. Benitez</p><p>Tim Dionela</p><p>Lola Amour</p><p>Joao De Leon</p><p>Marlon Peroramas</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>PERFORMANCE AWARDS</strong></div><div><strong>Best Performance by a Solo Artist:</strong></div><p>What If I Miss You for The Rest of My Life -- Janine Berdin</p><p>Kahel Na Langit -- Maki </p><p>Clue -- Noel Cabangon</p><p>Nasusunog (Pants on Fire) -- Dwta</p><p>Healing (Someday I Might Fly) -- Rico Blanco</p><p>Nandito Ako -- Rob Deniel</p><p>Sayo -- Jay R</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Performance by a Group:</strong></div><p>Dam -- SB19</p><p>Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II -- Fitterkarma</p><p>Monster -- IV of Spades</p><p>Saranggola -- Ben&amp;Ben </p><p>Shagidi -- BINI</p><p>Dahan -- Over October</p><p>Telepono -- One Click Straight</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Collaboration Performance:</strong></div><p>Umaaligid -- Sarah Geronimo, SB19</p><p>Telepono Feat. Clara Benin -- One Click Straight, Clara Benin</p><p>Ikigai -- Dionela Featuring Loonie</p><p>Ahon -- December Avenue feat. Morisette</p><p>Kailan Ka Uuwi -- Juan Karlos &amp; Flow G</p><p>Pahinga -- James Reid &amp; Tj Monterde </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>GENRE AWARDS</strong></div><div><strong>Best Ballad Recording:</strong></div><p>Ahon -- December Avenue Feat. Morissette </p><p>Time -- SB19</p><p>What If I Miss You for The Rest of My Life -- Janine Berdin</p><p>Ano Ba Talaga Tayo -- The Juans Feat. Janine Berdin</p><p>Nagmahal Lang Ako -- KZ Tandingan </p><p>With You -- Lola Amou</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Pop Recording:</strong></div><p>DUNGKA! -- SB19</p><p>Saranggola -- Ben&amp;Ben</p><p>Dam -- SB19 </p><p>Dahan -- Over October</p><p>Langit Lupa -- Dwta</p><p>Shagidi -- BINI</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Rock/Metal Recording:</strong></div><p>Rupture -- Typecast</p><p>MSK -- KJWA</p><p>Biktima -- Chicosci</p><p>Boys Night Out -- Wilabaliw</p><p>Grace -- Faspitch</p><p>Rarara -- Dilaw</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Alternative Recording:</strong></div><p>Telepono -- One Click Straight </p><p>Pag-Ibig Ay Kanibalismo II -- Fitterkarma </p><p>Antoxic -- Janine Berdin</p><p>All U Wanna Do -- Barbie Almalbis </p><p>Dahan -- Over October</p><p>Kahel Na Langit -- Maki</p><p>Misbehave -- Lola Amour</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best World Music Recording:</strong></div><p>Hardin -- Luna, Apollo, Alfredo Engay Jr</p><p>Love on Loop -- Lola Amour</p><p>Titingin-Tingin -- Sitti</p><p>Sounds of Splashing Stones -- Hattus</p><p>The Mighty People -- Hemp Republic </p><p>Linlang -- Hemp Republic</p><p>Reprise -- The Ridleys</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Traditional/Contemporary Folk Recording:</strong></div><p>Malalim Ang Gabi -- Project Yazz</p><p>Sumpa -- Fitterkarma</p><p>Gunigunita -- Natun</p><p>Hardin -- Ila </p><p>Nosi Ba Lasi -- Ej De Perio</p><p>Pwede Bang Mamaya? -- Angela Ken</p><p>Sayaw -- Ila</p><p>Tahimik Na Buhay Kapiling Ka -- Amiel Sol</p><p>Tukso -- Halina</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Dance/Electronic Recording:</strong></div><p>DUNGKA! -- SB19</p><p>La Loba -- Ena Mori</p><p>Misbehave -- Lola Amour</p><p>8TonBall -- SB19</p><p>Moshpit -- Novocrane</p><p>Umaaligid -- Sarah Geronimo, SB19</p><p>Walang Kaba -- Marina Summers</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Rap/Hip-hop Recording:</strong></div><p>Ikigai -- Dionela Featuring Loonie</p><p>Halimaw -- Gloc-9 (Feat. Abaddon, Smugglaz, Hero) </p><p>Ambag -- Gloc-9 (Feat. Shockra) </p><p>Kailan Ka Uuwi -- Juan Karlos, Flow G</p><p>Take It to The -- Roof Playertwo, Lola Amour</p><p>Anak Ka ng Pu -- Morobeats </p><p>Man in The Merror -- Waiian</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Jazz Recording:</strong></div><p>Reto Na Naman -- Zia Quizon</p><p>The Awakening -- Kiss The Bride </p><p>Life at 29 -- Leanne &amp; Naara </p><p>Sidecar -- Alvin Cornista</p><p>Let Our Love -- nicole Asensio, Solo .Cal</p><p>Talipanan Sunset -- Alvin Cornista</p><p>Yamot/Ennui -- Project Yazz</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best R&amp;B Recording:</strong></div><p>Ikigai - Dionela Featuring Loonie </p><p>Ayaw Baya -- Arthur Nery</p><p>Stand Up -- Kyla </p><p>Baby, Wag Mo &#x27;Kong Ismallin ( Medium Ako) -- Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas</p><p>Katabi -- BINI</p><p>Life at 29 -- Leanne &amp; Naara</p><p>Magic -- Jason Dhakal</p><p>Palayo sa Mundo - Jolianne, Arthur Nery </p><p>Para Pilitin Ka -- Jikamarie &amp; Skusta Clee </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>SPECIAL RECORDING AWARDS</strong></div><div><strong>Best Regional Recording:</strong></div><p>Basin Puhon -- Earl Agustin </p><p>Makananu Kang Luguran -- Chocolate Factory</p><p>Ayaw Baya -- Arthur Nery</p><p>Binibining Bicolana -- Overheat Ft. Ernest</p><p>DPTA -- Pupa</p><p>Pawi -- Midnasty</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Christmas Recording:</strong></div><p>Season of Smiles (2025 Edition) -- The Itchyworms</p><p>Love, Joy, Hope -- Various Artists</p><p>Every Christmas -- Catriona Gray </p><p>Heartbroken Christmas -- Jay R &amp; Mica Javier</p><p>Sa Paskong Ito -- Legion of Mary Community Choir</p><p>Season&#x27;s Breeze -- Tim Pavino</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Musical Theater Recording:</strong></div><p>Celebrate -- Gerald Santos</p><p>Gregoria Lakambini -- GREGORIA LAKAMBINI (ORIGINAL CAST)</p><p>Lost in Time Ice Seguerra</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Original Soundtrack Recording:</strong></div><p>Ang Himala Ay Nasa Puso -- Juan Karlos</p><p>Suob (From &quot;Meet, Greet &amp; Bye&quot;) -- Juan Karlos</p><p>Gregoria Lakambini -- GREGORIA LAKAMBINI (ORIGINAL CAST RECORDING)</p><p>Bagong Tadhana -- Julie Anne San Jose </p><p>Simoy -- Rob Deniel</p><p>Babala -- Jayda</p><p>Hanapin Ang Sarili -- Morissette </p><p>Sandalan (From  “Manila’s Finest”) -- Piolo Pascual</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Recording by a Child or for Children:</strong></div><p>Dalangin --Quinn Holmes</p><p>Kokobom -- Imogen</p><p>Pangarap Ko - Yass Estrera</p><p>To Be Close To Jesus -- Young Voices of The Philippines</p><p>Ang Bituin -- Sean Bernardez</p><p>Maabot Ko -- Alexa Mendoza</p><p>Sisikat Bukas -- Mj Alcano</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Novelty Recording:</strong></div><p>Baduy (Single) -- VVINK, DJ Love (Sherwin Tuna) feat. Pio Balbuena</p><p>Madapaka -- Kim Molina </p><p>More Tawa, More Saya -- Michael V, Manilyn Reynes, Boobay, Matt Lozano, Buboy Villar</p><p>Bongga -- Vinas Deluxe </p><p>Arizona B -- Arizona Brandy</p><p>Bente -- Moy V. Ortiz</p><p>Ikaw Ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko -- Rob Deniel </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Inspirational Recording:</strong></div><p>Nandiyan Ka -- Ice Seguerra </p><p>Simula -- Julie Anne San Jose</p><p>Bless Our Darkness -- Bukas Palad Music Ministry Featuring Ayee Guanio, Ali Figueroa</p><p>You Are My Shepherd -- Bukas Palad Music Ministry Featuring Karylle </p><p>Panghahawakan -- Jason Marvin</p><p>Pwede Bang Mamaya? -- Angela Ken</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Instrumental Recording:</strong></div><p>Sidecar -- Alvin Cornista</p><p>Talipanan Sunset --Alvin Cornista</p><p>The Awakening -- KTB</p><p>Charity -- Crwn</p><p>Ash Valentine -- Party Pace </p><p>Hindi Ako, Kundi Tayo -- Jason Quitane</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Global Collaboration Recording:</strong></div><p>Home -- Jason Dhakal, Oliver Cronin</p><p>Blink Twice -- BINI ft. Agnez Mo</p><p>The Moment -- Lola Amour, KOKORO of PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE</p><p>Kuryente -- ZIV, Jolianne</p><p>Without You -- AJ Rafael, Troy Laureta</p><p>EGO -- JAY R, SOUP PHA, JAY CHAN &amp; SEN PEDERS </p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>TECHNICAL AWARDS</strong></div><div><strong>Best Sound Engineered Recording:</strong></div><p>Monster -- IV OF SPADES</p><p>Silakbo -- Cup of Joe, Jovel Rivera, Abner Badua</p><p>Ako Naman Muna -- Syd Hartha</p><p>ANTOXIC -- JGREG, Ben Ayes, Janine Berdin</p><p>Ikigai -- Dionela </p><p>Ash Valentine -- Party Pace</p><p>MSK -- KJWAN</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Musical Arrangement:</strong></div><p>Ikigai -- Dionela</p><p>Monster -- Unique T. Salonga, Daniel Zildjian G. Benitez, Blaster Silonga, IV OF SPADES</p><p>DAM -- John Paulo Nase, Joshua Daniel Nase, Simon Servida</p><p>Suliranin --  Unique T. Salonga, IV OF SPADES</p><p>Saranggola -- Poch Barretto, Pat Lasaten, Agnes Reoma,Toni Muñoz, Jam Villanueva, Andrew De Pano, Keifer Cabugao, Paolo Benjamin, Miguel Benjamin</p><p>Telepono -- ONE CLICK STRAIGHT</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Vocal Arrangement:</strong></div><p>Ikigai -- Dionela</p><p>What if I miss you for the rest of my life -- JGreg, Xergio Ramos, Emil dela Rosa, TJ Castillon, Luke Casanova, Kirk Basilio, Janine Berdin</p><p>Kailan Ka Uuwi -- juan karlos, JGREG</p><p>Saranggola -- Poch Barretto, Pat Lasaten, Agnes Reoma, Jam Villanueva, Toni Muñoz, Andrew De Pano, Keifer Cabugao, Paolo Benjamin, Miguel Benjamin</p><p>Dahan -- Joshua Rafael Buizon, Joshua Caleb Lua, Janessa Geronimo, Joric Canlas, Anton Rodriguez</p><p>BLACK N’ WHITE -- Shadiel Chan</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Remix Recording:</strong></div><p>Hot Maria Clara (Club Mix) -- Fio</p><p>Sabi Ko Na (Remix) -- Yung Bawal </p><p>Daleng Dale -- Theo Martel </p><p>Walang Pake - Remi --  Theo Martel </p><p>Jumbo Hotdog (Budots Remix) -- DJ Love </p><p>Prisoner Of The Mind (Analog Remix) -- Marco De Leon </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Cover Art:</strong></div><p>Not That Girl (Album) -- Martin Honasan</p><p>Langit Lupa -- Elyandre Dagli, DAGLI FILMS</p><p>THE MIGHTY PEOPLE -- HAPPY NAVARRO</p><p>Aura -- IV OF SPADES and Shaira Luna</p><p>Simula at Wakas -- Louis Duran, Iana Forbes, 1032 labs</p><p>KOLORCOASTER (Album) -- Francine Beatrix Amor, Michael Angelo Corpuz, Pauline Villegas</p><p>LAB SONGS NG MGA TANGA -- Helena Troy Nonato</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Best Music Video:</strong></div><p>DUNGKA! -- Kerbs Balagtas</p><p>Aura -- Raliug</p><p>Dam -- Alanshiii</p><p>Diving -- R + T (Two Fold Media) </p><p>SHELTER OF THE BROKEN -- MARY LIZA DIÑO &amp; ICE SEGUERRA</p><p>kahel na langit -- Ingrid Ignacio &amp; Maki</p>

<p>SB19 and IV of Spades emerged among the biggest contenders for the 39th Awit Awards, with both acts scoring multiple nominations in the awards’ top categories.</p>

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