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BINI x “ASAP” icons: The collabs that set the stage for the OT8’s world domination era

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<p>BINI is slowly but surely taking over the world. From their history-making set as the first Filipino group to perform at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio to their Global Spin Live appearance at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, the girls have been stacking international milestones one after another. </p><p>BINI’s &#x27;world domination&#x27; era is no longer just a dream on the horizon—it’s happening now. But a global rise this big took years of grinding, growing, and yes, learning from the very best that OPM has to offer. Before BINI&#x27;s music resonated across borders, they first shared the &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/asap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>ASAP</em></u></strong></a>&quot; stage with some of the biggest names in Philippine music, from industry icons to fellow Gen Z artists </p><p>Because it truly took a village to make BINI bloom for global stardom, let&#x27;s marinate in the senti feels and look back at the &quot;ASAP&quot; collabs that helped lay the groundwork for the girls&#x27; world-ready artistry. </p><p>In 2021, still pre-debut, the girls (Jhoanna, Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, and Sheena) hit the &quot;ASAP&quot; set with none other than Gary Valenciano for a rendition of &quot;Ngiti.&quot; If there was a baptism of fire for a girl group built on the promise of versatility, this was it—to perform with Mr. Pure Energy, an icon who has spent decades setting the gold standard for what it means to truly command a stage. You either rise to the moment, or you get swallowed by it. But BINI rose right there with him, with steady vocals and clean choreography.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1020" height="574" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XX4NAav8BOc" title="Gary V collaborates with BINI! | ASAP Natin &#x27;To" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>After their official launching, BINIs&#x27; debut single &quot;Born to Win&quot; was showcased on &quot;ASAP&quot; alongside sibling group BGYO, who brought their own debut track &quot;The Light&quot; to the same performance. The two groups cut from the same cloth (same rigorous selection process and training) fully owned the stage with confidence.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1020" height="574" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NxSDGKaed70" title="BGYO and BINI join forces for a jaw-dropping performance! | ASAP Natin &#x27;To!" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>More than the vocal skills, BINI loves putting their dance prowess front and center, which made their &quot;Karakaraka&quot; number with AC Bonifacio, one of the most formidable dancers of their generation, a celebration of diverse Gen Z talent. Plus, we couldn&#x27;t get enough of the stunning set, with a thin layer of water covering the floor and creating awesome splashes as the girls moved.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1020" height="574" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k1TZbXKdisQ" title="BINI and AC Bonifacio&#x27;s refreshing collab on ASAP Natin &#x27;To | ASAP Natin &#x27;To" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>BINI took on a masterclass in charming the crowd when they shared an “ASAP” prod with Belle Mariano for their teen bop “Na Na Na.” With the OT8 and Belle all glowing with a soft, pretty, and magnetic (guess we could keep the adjectives coming) presence, the performance was so endearing to watch, it almost felt hypnotic. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1020" height="574" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bknk7TawHVg" title="Belle collaborates with BINI | ASAP Natin &#x27;To" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>It was certainly memorable for BINI to sing with Zsa Zsa Padilla for her earworm “Mambobola,” a track she originally released in 1986 and one of her well-loved hits from her early years in the music scene. On the “ASAP” stage, the song found new life, with BINI bringing a fresh, youthful spark that complemented the Divine Diva&#x27;s signature vocals. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1020" height="574" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zExrfodZTbw" title="Zsa Zsa and BINI will capture your heart with &#x27;Mambobola&#x27; collab | ASAP Natin &#x27;To" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>&quot;Pantropiko,&quot; as well know, completely changed the game for BINI. This was the anthem that really pushed their career into overdrive, the one that turned into a phenomenon, so much so they were given a &quot;Pantropiko Day&quot; on &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/asap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>ASAP</em></u></strong></a>.&quot; BINI was only the second act to receive that kind of spotlight, following Sarah Geronimo’s iconic “Tala” era. </p><div><br/></div><p>The &quot;Pantropiko&quot; collab turned into a sun-soaked, feel-good summer celebration as fellow performers like AC Bonifacio, Jameson Blake, Jeremy G, Ken San Jose, Joao Constancia, Chie Filomeno, Gela Atayde, Maymay Entrata, and Darren Espanto joined in, alongside fans from all over the world.  </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1020" height="574" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/31cokO5lhe0" title="BINI turns up the heat with &#x27;Pantropiko&#x27; performance | ASAP Natin &#x27;To" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>We end this list with BINI performing their track “Secrets,” originally a collaboration with Korean-American artist eaJ. On the “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/asap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>ASAP</em></u></strong></a>” stage, Darren stepped in for the duet—and the combination just worked. </p><div><br/></div><div><iframe width="1020" height="574" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DKs1WxZT1ss" title="BINI and Darren open ASAP with a special performance of &quot;Secrets&quot; | ASAP" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><br/></div><p>BINI is finally living the dream—because they genuinely love what they do and who they get to do it with. They’re not afraid to share the spotlight, which, in an industry where collaboration is the lifeblood, will surely keep them blooming wherever their passion takes them.  </p>

<p>It took a village to prepare BINI for the world stage—and these "ASAP" collaborations were a big part of it.</p>

It took a village to prepare BINI for the world stage—and these "ASAP" collaborations were a big part of it.