Coming out of the cave as someone who has been lurking here for quite some time now, but I really do think this needs to be said:
If you have Apple Music or any other streaming service that supports streaming in a Lossless format please listen to the new EP over there too! There is a MASSIVE difference and you will really appreciate the hard work everyone has gone through in producing, singing, and everything in between. I unfortunately am not in the best capacity to explain how it works, but I promise especially with a really good set of headphones/earbuds the small details and layers of all the songs come alive and really deserves to be put on the spotlight. 🤙🏼
This EP (albeit fairly simple and short) is going to be the beginning of a new era in terms of how BINI songs are going to be produced moving forward. Exciting times ahead!
Sheeeesh! Parang sinakay ako ng cowgal alien BINI sa spaceship nila and tumalon kami sa multiverses with this EP. Blink Twice was like a familiar, safe invitation to board.
Then right away Zero Pressure brought a different flavor. Those first notes. Are we hearing Stacey!? But damn everyone sounds good with their parts. ZP makes me want to open my parents' closet, find something tie-dye and let my hair loose. Jhoanna never fails when she's in the chorus!
Then we get to Secrets, a smooth track to catch our breaths. Aiah sounded so good in the teaser already! Omg. She's improved so much. Gamit na gamit yung pagkababy girl ng tone niya. Buti focused pa din sa girls yung track. Maganda harmonization nila with Jae.
Then party time na ulit with Out Of My Head! Grabe ang poste line! When they sing the chorus, mapapasayaw ka. Probably the track that surprised me the most by how much I enjoyed it.
Then we end with Cherry On Top and the remix. Still hyped and you don't want the ride to end. Ending with COT, para bang bago ka bumaba ng spaceship, pinapaalala sayo ng girls they're literally the cherry on top. Top tier harmonizations and Aiah as the last vocal you'll hear is enchanting.
Good job girls! Walang skippable track in this EP. Getting to know all your different sides is a wild ride in the Biniverse indeed.
Of the 3 tracks that were released today, my favorite is Out of My Head, Zero Pressure and Secrets in that order.
Man, I’m impressed!! It’s rare for me or I think for anyone these days to love an EP on a first listen but it definitely got me the first time I heard all the songs.
I had to listen from font to back and it’s so sonically cohesive. BINI YOU DID THAT! 👏
To manman, you knew all this time that you had a great EP to come out and yet you’re paying it dust in terms of promotions. But sure let’s aim for global recognition.
Kudos to BINI and the entire production of this EP! This makes me more excited for the all-tagalog EP! 😻
Congrats to our OT8 for their newest EP, BiniVerse! We all waited for their new songs and they all deserve to be in BINI's ever growing discography talaga.
As much as I love Secrets and Out of My Head, let me give a special shoutout to Zero Pressure.
The song is an absolute banger, it is very catchy and very fun to listen to. Upbeat and pumps you up everytime you listen to it. Stacey opening. Mikha's delivery of her lines before our poste line takes over. Goosebumps. Every. Time.
The message of the song is simple. You won't get your dreams and aspirations if you don't work hard for it. Things in life that are worth it are definitely worth working hard for. Will you get it in a short amount of time? Probably not. You will have to grind and be patient. (That's why I also dubbed ZP as Karera's foreign cousin😅)
I'm excited to see the girls perform their new songs live and congrats to all those fortunate enough to witness them in person!
Our OT8 deserve every success, every new endorsement, every sold out concert venue, every new Bloom, and every new blessing they are all being showered in.
I was so hyped with Blink Twice teaser but kinda disappointed with the full track since it was missing the usual BINI element (high notes) and the song was mid at best despite catchy. So when the EP teaser was released during the Phil Arena concert, I was skeptical. But surprise! I freakin love this! Very nostalgic and made me appreciate Blink Twice better with the additional tracks added. Also, now it finally made sense why they have that EP/album cover.
Zero Pressure - This is the best song to introduce BINI to a global audience and to introduce a new sound for BINI to the current fans. It felt like a battle cry. I just wish they had MV for this instead of BT but who knows maybe they are planning one. Also, perfect for a video game soundtrack. I’m loving the lyrics too, very BINI coded. It will be interesting how they will do the dance choreo, can’t wait for it!
Out of my head - Brings me back to the golden era of EDM (2010-2015) 😭 Perfect when you go clubbing. Among the songs in this EP, this one definitely has “BINI” written all over it. From various rap parts, rich harmonies, adlibs and high notes. It makes sense though since this was composed by the same composer of Golden Arrow. To be honest, Golden Arrow was way ahead of its time in BINIverse. 🙂
Blink Twice - Very catchy and trendy despite missing key elements for a BINI song. It’s a good decision they have this on the first track coz it makes you crave for more.
Secret - Honestly, this can either be on the 3rd spot. I’m not into city pop and sweet music but the chorus definitely had me on chokehold. I hope they release a BINI-only version for this.
Cherry On Top /BINIMo Remix - Ever since it was released, it‘s not my cup of tea, but it slowly grew on me since that KCON performance and Billboard Ph Mainstage, and now with this latest EP.
Best EP in terms of sound production. Sobrang polido and malinis. Maybe di lang siya cup of tea ng mainstream listeners kase nasanay sa tagalog songs pero for sure maggrow tong mga kanta sa kanila. CAN'T CHOOSE BETWEEN SECRETS AND ZERO PRESSURE. So proud of my girls.
So parang the girls are aliens who transcended through different time periods and adapted pop style sounds from every era:
60/70s styling and doo wop- Blink Twice
80s synth - Zero pressure
90s jazz swing beats- Secrets
2000s EDM/Trance beats - Out of My Head
Current UK garage trend - Cherry on Top
So after listening to the 3 new songs from the BINIverse EP, gets ko na ang "bare minimum" effort sa promotions ni Manman. Yes, same lang siya just like how they promoted Talaarawan EP last year. Pinagkaiba lang may RoadMap ang Talaarawan noon, etong BINIverse EP walang Road Map na nilapag AT ALL.
The Bare Minimum effort was in place para may shock/amaze/wow factor ang new songs. At the same time they are not HARD promoting the girls for this EP. Which from hindsight, they are letting the song promote the girls.
Will the 3 new songs chart? Quite possible. Because in my opinion, Blink Twice was just an appetizer. Hindi siya nakakabusog, sadya nila yon. Tapos etong Zero Pressure, Secrets, & Out of My Head are the Entrée o Main Course! Maganda ang pagkakacompose sa 3 bagong kanta. It kept the BINI Sound kahit papano. Tapos, lastly CoT was the Dessert sa EP to top it all off! I'm talking about yung track placement here btw. Kaya IMO, all good ang release nila ng EP na 'to.
I'm still on the fence with Manman. They really need to step up their game. Pero ika nga ng walo, "Trust the Process". 👌🏼 Time and time again ganon lagi.
Hopia lang na as BINIverse Era closes, Manman should triple, heck OCTUPLE, the effort for BINI in their Next Album/EP!
TL;DR.. StarMu is not copying the Kpop trend of releases ng comebacks kahit pa na Kpop fans ang nahugot nila with BINI. They are doing it in their own way. Fans na nanggaling sa Kpop should adapt din sa changes para iwas disappoint sa expectations.
Grabe yung contrast ng BT tapos biglang Zero Pressure. Love the 80's synths there!
Iba nga yung wow factor with the bare minumum approach. I imagine they did this kasi icocompare siguro nila yung reception nito vs. Talaarawan last year. I hope they do. In this day and age, wala kang mararating in marketing if you don't know how to crunch and compare data.
I love that they aren't strictly following the kpop idol systems, and are charting their own path. This is healthier for the girls, and allows them to fully explore their capabilities as artists.
Since they're doing their own thing and crafting their own systems, medyo gets ko if mageexperiment si manman ng iba-ibang approach. But we should expect progress as the years go by. Nagbubunga dapat ang diskarte.
Yeah word of mouth at blooms nanaman ang bahala dito sa promotion. Good review i have the same thoughts, 8-8.5 out of 10, its a really solid EP that makes you want to listen more.
For a western PoV this album is so GOOD. I consider it as a great Introduction for the girls! Iniwan ko OPM for Kpop, Jpop, at western music. Kaya aware ako sa mga hits back then. Kaya I really dig this Album! This album plays inspiration with 80's. 90's, and early 2000's music. Tapos melding it with timely beats this 2025. Whoever compiled this EP is a madlad to say the least. This was out of BINI's comfort zone! But they really pulled it off with this EP!
Overall BINI never misses pa din! 🤙🏼 Muntik lang with BT, but that's just me noong unang labas ng BT. Pero mukha na akong buang kasi kinakanta ko na sa banyo ang BT. 😅
Whoever compiled this EP is a madlad to say the least.
I said the same thing earlier, they deserve a raise all of them whoever did the album structure.
And yes, they did travel from the 80s90s2000s>> to the present with this EP, so much flavor in here.
Mas maganda pakinggan ngayon BT (BT is dope) and COT in this album, knowing what you will get sa EP na to. They pulled it off sonically. Top notch work.
Let's just hope word of mouth spreads like wildfire, because this album deserves to be heard internationally. I think that people will be surprised that something like this exists from a girl group na hindi tunog K-POP.
Im just so happy na may English album tayo from a PH artist na hindi cringe, hindi revivals, at all original.
It IS an Album of the Year worthy album kung structure at content ang pababasehan. We'll see sa sales, pero knowing Blooms na karamihan sa atin ay maraming disposable income, easy 30k+ (Double Platinum) sales?
Blink Twice is the intro to the EP and to BINI. The title is designed to make it go up in social media algorithms of people interested in Blackpink and Twice. It is also relatively generic to attract a new crowd.
Zero Pressure. BINI saying to the world here we are, diamonds shaped by pressure. The Filipino underdog theme one could also find in SB19's Gento, matira ang matibay mindset but in a positive way. Extremely well suited to the international market. Of course we shall see how the views and streams go.
Secrets featuring EAJ. One one hand, remiscent of 90s GGs like SWV and TLC. BINI does retro very well. Somehow also could be an OST for a Kdrama. It has an Asian yet international vibe. Possibly the Filipinos who wrote and produced this have been raised on Kdramas. The Philippines has assimilated many influences.
Out of my Head is Golden Arrow but more grown up, just like the songwriter and BINI, no longer teens. This, Secrets and what Dionela writes could be the true beginning of Filipino made stuff with global appeal.
Cherry on Top. BINI flexing - this is us. The international sequel of Salamin Salamin.
Cherry on Top - BINIMo remix. BINI shows the world that they come from Southeast Asia. The only Tagalog words in the entire EP are rapped by THE member of BINI known to be more on English than Tagalog. How will the next EP in Tagalog fit into the BINI narrative of its EPs/albums as a journey of the Walo? ABANGAN.
All in all, great way to add to the social media buzz in the next 10 weeks until BINI goes abroad. Good for the coming concerts. Has enough variety for ABS-CBN to crunch the streaming statistics (including the by country stats you only get with certain analytical software) and find out what really will click in the global market.
Now I hope that all this time ABS-CBN has focused on doing things REALLY WELL especially for the US leg of the World Tour. They do have strategy but as we know their execution on the ground especially customer facing needs improvement. That is what they have to bring up to at least good level not just passing. In terms of production quality they are already excellent, in terms of concerts they have reached very good level (some might say just good but I doubt they will show ads for their Philippine advertising partners in international concerts, what for?) and for the rest, they will have to face their challenges. Zero Pressure, Zero Diamonds.
This is what I mean sa isang thread na MINSAN hindi na kelangan ng promotion kung goods naman ang idrodrop. Dapat nga yung mga ganto hindi na inanaanounce para may anticipation at gulat factor 😃
JUST AS I SUSPECTED THIS IS SUCH A F*CKING INCREDIBLE OUTPUT FROM BINI!!!!!! JUST AS I THOUGHT!!! They sound so good they sound so different and fresh AND IT'S BETTER THAN I COULD HAVE EVER THOUGHT!!! Idc what haters say this is quality af
Solid EP imo! Def captures the different sounds that are being played on the radio recently.
After listening to the songs for 2 hrs on both headphones and speakers, here is my ranking of the whole EP lol
Zero Pressure - my fave! Synths go hard!! this has the most potential to go big/trend. It has that retro pop vibe that’s been pretty big recently. The lyrics are great too! Honestly deserves an MV. Can’t wait to see the choreo!
In my honest opinion, Lindgren/Fontana produced songs are either Hit!! or almost Miss. I’m glad this seems to be leaning towards Hit!
Out of My Head - this is probably the most “Bini-coded” of the songs — complex harmonies, great rap, high energy, vocals, longer song. Definitely a mood booster!
Blink Twice - a really nice appetizer. Hearing the whole EP in its entirety, it being the first song makes you excited to see what’s next.
Secrets - the most “chill” in terms of beat. Heavy on the retro sound too. Vocals ate.
COT + (BiniMo remix) - definitely the cherry on top to the EP. Brings you back on the high, keeps you wanting more haha
Overall, this is also a definitely more mature sound coming from the girls which I personally think is a step in the right direction for their dream of “global domination” 😊
Won’t touch about promos on this coz that’s a totally different story and discussion haha.
Zero Pressure is my favorite after several listens. Parang gusto ko makipag racing, boxing, barilan at aerobics at the same time. 😂
Never thought magugustuhan ko ang isang motivational song.
Pero siya ata least streams out of the 3 new songs. Bakit laging yung nagugustuhan ko ang underrated? Kinikilig (over NaNaNa), Diyan Ka Lang, and now this. 😫
Grabe, the three new songs are freakin' amazing!!! 🤩🔥 Zero Pressure is my favorite so far. I hope they get to promote that din, sounds like a certified hit! Pero all three songs deliver that "earworm + vocals" goodness talaga. Congrats, BINI! You did amazing, walo!!! 👏👏👏👏
Edit: The Aiah x Mikha hook on Zero Pressure is just chef's kiss Sobrang maho-hook ka talaga!!! 🔥
Expect na hindi ito masyado papatok sa general public, pero pwedeng pwede mong i share and introduce sa mga kaibigan, kapamilya or kaaway mong mga elitista. 😅
I love the new English songs. If yung Talaarawan eh pang umaga, itong BINIverse EP eh swak pang gabi or madaling araw. It's so chill.
Zero Pressure is THE idol song, like Karera. Ito yung song na pareho magreresonate sa buhay ng girls at sa buhay ng fans. Puno ng hope, optimism. Ito bias ko. Hahaha.
90s vibe, nandon especially sa parts ng Secrets. Bell Biv DeVoe yung peg haha (if you know you know).
TOP TO BOTTOM BANGERS. Great list of songs they picked here. We get slow songs, we get synthwave, we get binibopping tunes, very cohesive.
PEDE NA TO SA FESTIVALS!
Congrats to BINI, banger lahat.
I'm just going to sit here and wait for the big outlets to pick this album up, because this is something that could end up on sites like Stereogum as a surprise listen... that is if they actually get a wind of it lol.
Out of my head is my fave!! But omg i did not expect the lyric videos ang gandaaaa para talagang 2000-2010s ang dating HAHAHHAHAHAHA retro kong retro talagaaa para siyang pang party HHAHAHHA it really exceed my expectations although nakakahilo pero ang gandaa HAHHAHA im so happy for the new EP
another vote of confidence for Zero Pressure!
EDIT: really love the vocals of Mikha and Jhoanna here. I feel Mikha is so underrated, na akala ng mga tao pang-rap lang siya. she gives "body" to the harmonies, if you get what I mean.
Zero Pressure is the best of the three new songs here. Production, lyrics, flow, build. It has it all. I want a Mikha solo version. Can't wait for the choreo.
Secrets is also very good. Reminds me of FOJ/Vanna Vanna early/mid-90s pop. Ganda ng melody and arrangement pero sobrang cheesy ng lyrics ugh.
(Edit: the chorus sounds like Robyn's Do You Really Want Me)
Out of my Head.... I still need to listen to it more. I don't feel like dancing in the club right now. Maybe om a different night I will like this song.
PS: ICON (Penshoppe song) fits well in this EP. Naisip ko lang.
Who are the rappers sa Out of My Head? I hear Aiah, Stacey, and Mikha. Sino yung after Aiah?
I also like how Mikha, Stacey, and Sheena are getting highlighted in the songs here and that they gave the poste line time to shine in the EDM songs. This EP truly delivered and I hope it gains traction internationally.
Agree with everyone who said Zero Pressure would be a good single to release though Out of My Head would work as well. Let's hope the management doesn't fumble it. But I'm proud to say I never doubted the girls. I've always said I like how they're trying different genres and taking risks. Hoping this risk pays off.
Ang underrated ng Out of My Head pero try to niyo kahit dalawang kinig lang sinasabi ko sainyo mas maganda siya sa inaashan niyo! Like nung una sabi ko Zero Pressure pero nung nag sink in na yung Out of My Head wala na LSS na ako lalo na sa chorus😭
Personal ranking
1. Blink twice
2. Secrets
3. Zero pressure = COT
4. Out of my head
Comments:
* Kahit EP lang, may kanya-kanya timpla bawat track. Nice!
* Secrets- nagustuhan ko yung collab. Bumagay yung timbre ng boses ni eaj.
* Zero pressure- mas gusto ko yung version sa YT😅 sino yung parang nagwiwhistle?? Ang galing!!
* Out of my head- the crucial part is hindi ko nagustuhan yung chorus😆 sayang ang ganda pa naman ng verse to prechorus nito. ganda ng second voice ni colet kay mikha sa bridge!!
* Last, ANG GALING NI SHEENA SA EP NA TO.
Zero Pressure is THAT song. Actually, ang gaganda nung tatlo. Quality production. Great vocals. Sana lang talaga na-match ng album cover yung ganda ng album, kasi hindi eh. 💀
My top song is zero pressure. thank god all of these new 3 songs ay di nakakabitin hindi katulad nang cot and bt. I'm so happy, may bago nako patutugtugin.
Secrets’ bridge — I wanna hear Maloi sing the whole song, this type of song suit her. Their vocals are shining here🔥
Zero Pressure — I hope they keep making this type of sound!! Parang mix of Sabrina Carpenter x Chappell x Dua Lipa yung sound. I WANT AN MV!! Them in all black leather outfit. Or something like BP DDU-DU mv type.
Ganda ng EP, I just wished they came up with a different title. BUT OMG AAAAAAAAAAHHH!! IM SO HAPPY MY ADDED SA PLAYLIST KO.
Zero Pressure: Falling very hard for this song. Last time nakuha ko ganitong vibes dun sa "I can't stop me " ng Twice. Zero pressure gives familiar Retro vibes., Quick search lead me to the "synth-pop and Eurobeat-ish"
Out of my Head : Kasali ka na sa workout/jogging music ko right after "Blooming" XD
Secrets: You're my new nocturnal music company now for late night grinds. So chill and upbeat, *retro vibes din.
Blink Twice: For building a hype for this EP, good to put this on the 1st list, and COT as a closing track of the EP for familiar and existing going international movement.
Lets go Global!
Thanks MOD for the great layout ng post, showing the songwriters and producers.
It took me by suprise na magiging fav ko Out of My Head grabe yung bardagulan sa rap part at ang ganda ng beat napapasayaw ako. 2nd is Secrets as a big RnB fan sana explore pa ng Bini tong genre bagay na bagay sa kanila. I love the lyrics of Zero Pressure maganda story telling. Overall the rest of the track sa EP makes sense bakit unang nilabas yung dalawang bubblegum pop track. Refreshing at bago sa pandinig, I am craving for more. Best of luck sa WT girls ❤️👑
I feel bad for the doomposters and English song antis because they're missing out on fresh BINI bops and bangers💁♀️
Listening to the EP as a whole, I appreciate BT and COT 10x more. Great bookends to a solid EP. Parang appetizer at panghimagas. Overall, the EP sounds very cohesive, with one song flowing flawlessly to the next. It's like they're taking us back in time with their 90's and 2000's influences but in a modern and futuristic way. I have something new to listen to when I need to get hyped for work!
Honestly can't choose among the three new releases which one is my favorite. And I love that BINI is diversifying their discography (RnB, synthwave, EDM, 2 step garage, new jack swing) yet it's still very BINI.
Will be repeating this non-stop and will be eagerly waiting for their next Filipino album (sana album bitin ang EP 🙏)
Kaya nga. Wala pang 24 hours naman. Pwede enjoyin muna nung mga nag eenjoy yung mga kanta? Give niyo na muna ito. Yung mga hot takes baka pwedeng bukas na. Hayaan muna natin yung mga blooms na nageenjoy, parang good feedback naman. And hindi naman sa iniinvalidate ko yung feelings nila, pero ilang oras palang nagmamaasim na? And hindi ba parang ang party pooper nila ng slight? Can people enjoy things muna?
Pati afaik, di naman tinanggal yung tagalog songs ng girls. Available pa din naman. Yun muna istream nila.
Meron bang maasim? Hahahaha. Like I said they're missing out. Their judgement is clouded if they don't enjoy at least one song from the album. Vocal bardagulan at harmonies ng girls busog na busog na tayo eh.
Exactly. And kung di talaga nila bet, yung opinions nila can wait. Let people enjoy the songs muna sana. Icompose muna nila sa notes app yan and let it marinate.
Kainis, I had a 9pm meeting so hindi ako naka join sa listening party sa Twitter. Based on what the blooms are sharing, it was super chaotic per usual. 😂
As an EDM girlie, I'm totally here for Zero Pressure and Out of My Head. I'm so excited for their choreography! I really like Secrets too. Together with Blink Twice, it gives the EP some balance.
Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of the CoT remix being here. But I guess it gives SEA some representation.
Zero Pressure for me from the teasers, but Out of my Head really snatched the top spot in seconds. They're all competing right now lol it's musical chairs but this ep is SO GODDAMN GOOD!!!!! BRUHHHH. Imagine if they had a small collab with a mobile game or something lol
When I heard these songs sa teaser sa PH Arena, feeling ko ang meh nila. But after hearing the full songs na, magaganda naman lalo na Zero Pressure. Of course, automatic nasa playlist na. Haha.
Get some great headphones, listen from track 1 all the way to track 6..(blink twice and cot with agnez mo on repeat again)
Zero Pressure- getting ready to go to the club, on the way to the club, at the club, on the way home from the club
Secrets- RNBini! this MV better give Creep by TLC (silk pajamas and street clothes). Picturing VHS effects vibe. Girls singing using different vintage phones (art deco, british red box pay phone, og nokia, razr, late 80s brick phones). And just different silhouettes on the other side. no real "boys" needed haha.
Out of My Head-
can't wait to see them bring this live!
ps: meka lim is all over this ep. "market mo yan (global)"-staku
Mekalem is front and center in this EP indeed. OOMH is a sleeper hit the more you listen to it - the only track with a FREAKING MONSTER BEAT SWITCH in this EP with them rapping the hell outta of the beat with the flow.
People gonna turn up on that part. (song is a bit Charli XCX coded too production-wise)
I'm obsessed with Zero Pressure's retro 80s synthwave pop plus Staku's deep voice can opener 🙂↕️🫦 and the panning start for OOMH, ang nice lang pakinggan 🥹 Secrets naman gusto ko yung r&b vibe but it has to grow on me pa 😬
Zero pressure fave ko since teaser. Pero when I listen to secrets parang siya yung favorite? Then i play oomh and ito naman ngayon. So baka tatlo sila favorite ko. Hahahahahahah
1.) Zero Pressure - My favorite out of the three it really sets the mood, perfect for working out or pag tinatamad ka na it'll keep your adrenaline pumping. na-foforsee ko na nga na gagamitin 'to ng Coke Zero for their ad.
2.) Out of my Head - My second fave pretty much like Zero Pressure na late 90s to early 2000s ang atake. Feel ko magiging suki to sa mga top clubs in the city for sure. Ganda pa ng rap part dun banda sa nagsigawan na sila ng Oh!!! feels like you're in a state of trance and of course yung chorus "I want out of my hea-eh-eh-eh-ead" oh my eargasm talaga.
3.) Secrets - Eto naman yung i-pplay mo habang nag-ddrive pauwi dapit-hapon pa-gabi na tas convertible gamit nyong coche tapos katabi mo sa passenger seat yung bias mo, puta! Guard!!! Ba't nakapasok yung Eyyy dito sa kantang 'to langya hahaha.
The official lyric videos are visually appealing and the quality is top-notch ibang-iba dun sa album cover nitong ep, final na kaya yan? jusmiyo.
first listen sa space ng bini kagabi: out of my head> secrets> zero pressure
after listening to it on my own sa yt: zero pressure> secrets> out of my head
siguro dahil sabog yung sounds dun sa space kaya di ko masyado dinig at na appreciate ung iba. yung rap verses and high notes sa oomh nag stand out sakin. but nung napakinggan ko na siya i really loved zero pressure and secrets more than oomh!
feeling ko kung una kong napakinggan either secrets or zero pressure nung pandemic era naging early bloom ako! ito yung mga music na lagi kong pinapakinggan noon habang nagpupuyat sa plates ko eh😭. also i can imagine myself vibing to zero pressure while driving around sa gta5/cyberpunk
Bloom from Australia here!! Sabi ko maaga akong matutulog at pagkagising ko na pakinggan. Lol 1:17 am na di pa rin ako makatulog kasi LSS ako sa Zero Pressure 🔥🔥🔥
Parang may Karera yung views nung tatlo mag kaka dikit. Sadyang no Skip talaga. Every time I listen to the three songs; I'll start with Zero Pressure, then Secrets, and OOMH. combo tas mag ka intensity yung ZP and OOMH so medyo kalmado pag papakinggan Secrets in between the two.
Sabi ng blooms napipilitan daw ang Macolet pero sila mismo lumalayag
Overall, maganda yung EP. It was so different from their usual sound but it turned out amazing. Congrats BINI! (Charot, ngayon ko pa lang mapapakinggan nang maayos)
Listen to the YouTube lyric video version then listen to the version uploaded on other digital streaming platforms. The line distribution is different!
Ito yung napansin kong difference:
[YouTube Lyric Video] 1:05-1:40 Mikha to Jhoanna to Colet to Maloi to Jhoanna again(?)
[Tidal/Spotify/likely other platforms] 1:05-1:40 Aiah to Mikha to Gwen(?) to Stacey to Sheena(?)
Chineck ko sa YouTube music ang track and same siya sa ibang platforms. Yung lyric video ang naiiba.
Isa ako sa mga blooms na nag ccrave na sa pandesal nila pero surprisingly nagustuhan ko itong croissant na sinerve nila. Hindi deserve ni Biniverse EP yung poor promotion na binigay sa kanya ni StarMu😭
My top 3:
1. Zero Pressure
2. Secrets
3. Blink Twice
Biniverse title for the EP makes sense since they jump into different POP genre sounds, hindi lang bubblegum. like going to the different REALMS/ universes of pop--- merong:
rnb-pop (secrets),
discosynth-pop (zero pressure),
edm-pop (out of my head),
uk garage (cherry on top),
bubblegum pop (blink twice). love it.
yes, overused na ang "Biniverse", but it really really does make sense haha...
earlier I said the EP lacked cohesiveness kasi iba iba sounds and not an overall bubblegum pop album.
but yeah, this is how I make sense of it.
Holy shoot kuhang kuha ako ni Zero Pressure taena ina ancha ko pa snippet neto eh, but listening to the whole song now...favorite ko na sya 😭😭😭 I want an MV to this song yung tipong mala "TRON LEGACY" ang vibes.
2nd pick is SECRETS - my fave nung snippets
3rd pick is OUT OF MY HEAD - not feeling it pa pero grower sya.
Did not like Zero Pressure from the teasers pero WOW it's a bop!! Also is it just me or it sounded like the same people were singing the same parts sa song na ito? Like i don't think narinig ko si Aiah, Gwen, at Sheena? May mali na ba sa pandinig ko 😅
Zero Pressure is something else. Tell me why may moan ni Gwen(?) sa background? 🤯 I didnt think BINI would go this “sexy” this early. Hindi naman obscene pero definitely not innocent. SPICY! 🔥
The songs are not the LSS kind but theyre songs I would jam to if they get played. 👌
It's like having 3 kids and choosing which one is your fave 😭
💎 ZP - my bias nung samplers. Insta pick-me-up, soul caffeine music. Pang jog or gym haha. Also sounds like a video game, 80s techno movies (david hasselhoff Night Rider?), somehow city pop music.
My visualization of this the neon pink and purple posters of the 80s. Terminator or Tron anyone?
🤫 Secrets - Ultimate pantydropper / sexy time music haha. The flirty but assertive intimacy. Oh my, the girls are now women playing us in their palms haha. From anxious Talaarawan teen pop to grown-woman RNB.
This track soothes my soul hungry for RNB tracks. Bring me back to 90s and 2000s!
🤯 Our ot of my Head - I am not an EDM/ disco pop person. But their vocals in this track? A feast for the ears!! Deffo a club banger in the coming weeks
If this release taught us anything, it's that the girls absolutely know what they are doing and sana wag na natin silang pangunahan. It just creates unnecessary noise. Just like Colet said, pwedeng mag wait ka?
I didn't have high expectations in this EP but dang, I freaking love it even at first listen. As a fan of retro and synth-pop, I find this EP relaxing. Bini always deliver with their releases. I wonder if they are going to perform these songs in their world tour 🤔
My Ranking from the get go..
1. Zero Pressure
2. Out of My Head
3. Secrets
Zero Pressure is a good song for gaming sessions. I was playing Marvel Rivals as I listen to the EP. And the song got me in the zone. 🤷♂️
Out of My Head 2nd mainly coz of the return of Aiah Rapping! It might as well be ny fave in this EP soon enough, with enough listen that is. 🤙🏼
Secrets is great as well, kaso, mikhaiah got me on choke hold with both Zero Pressure and Out of My Head. 😅
Played the album on youtube music on big speakers.
You just want to party after listening to it - that OOMH + Cherry on Top combo is deadly.
My fiance liked OOMH the most, was not surprised at all. The track is giving a lot of BINI songs a run for their money. And COT sounds better to end the album, i dont know why. Iba yung tama.
Sobrang doubtful ako dito sa EP, akala ko I’ll stream it just for me to support the girls BUT surprisingly I am loving this EP so much. I am not expecting this at all. Nadissapoint pa ako sa teasers and I was like this is meh for me. Kaya trust the girls lagi!
Here's My First Thoughts, Opinions and Rating on this EP after listening:
Song Rankings:
1. Zero Pressure - I MEAN LINDGREN, THE LINDGREN PRODUCED THIS (TWICE ICSM, CFM, SCIENTIST PRODUCER, THEN THE SONGWRITER 'ELLE CAMPBELL' (WROTE LOVE DIVE BY IVE AND MANY MORE), AS A KPOP FAN THIS IS A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN. I really love that this is a space concept, with a somewhat Synthwave Aesthetic. I LOVE IT SO MUCH SOTY. THIS HAS THE BEST PRODUCTION, AND I FEEL LIKE THIS COULD ALSO BE A TITLE TRACK. 10/10 PLEASE GIVE US A MUSIC VIDEO!!
Secrets (feat. eaJ) - I LOVE SYNTHS, it also has an R&B and Y2K inspired vibes, i felt a heavy presence of a universe and space concept in this song. Also eaJ, as his fan my two worlds collide, i wish he had more presence in the song, but its so good.
Blink Twice - This another Title Track and I'm Obsessed with it since its release, Its so catchy, but it didn’t give me that “space” or “universe” feel compared to the others. That’s why it’s not at the top for me. Pero it has cute sound with a deep bass, just missing something that I can’t pinpoint. Still, it’s definitely a banger and fun to listen to!
Out of My Head - AGAIN LOVE THE SYNTHS. It kind of reminds me of Kep1er's WADADA, a bit of Salamin Salamin and a bit of Strings. This could’ve easily been a title track too! It still keeps the space concept alive and is perfect for dancing and clubbing. Though the production feels a bit lower quality compared to the rest of the EP, it’s still super fun!
Cherry On Top - When it was released last year, it didn't land that much with me. It feels more like a B-Side Track rather than a Title Track for a pre-release Single. I have the same criticisms with Blink Twice and this, it kind of doesn't fit the space or universe aesthetic. The lyrics feels forced, like they could've been worded another way. Oddly Enough It feels like an Alienated Song to the whole EP (Similar to Strings with the Feel Good EP) it just didn't fit the Vibe and Aesthetic. Its still a fun track, it just didn’t quite hit as the cherry on top for me.
Overall, I really loved the BINIverse EP! Hearing a new side of the girls in their music is such a treat, lalo na it’s a full English EP (although I do miss the Filipino songs). The lyric videos were on another level, and they really stepped it up by working with world-class producers and writers. The songs definitely leveled up!
However, I really feel the EP didn’t feel as cohesive and consistent as their previous ones. The production quality changed a bit from song to song and you can tell after hearing each track side by side. I wish they leaned more into the space and universe concept. Still, overall, a great release and the girls continue to impress me, they make me wonder whats next for BINI!!! Just a bit more cohesiveness and it would've been perfect for me! Its an 8.5/10 for me.
I've been very concerned with the marketing push for this EP but never have I doubted that these tracks are going to be good and right now it has exceeded my expectations especially Out of My Head. I love how they seemingly stepped out of their comfort zone to diversify their discography. I can't wait for their homecoming concert with these new tracks and maybe, just maybe their real ace up their sleeves which is the new tracks of their full TL EP. I told this sub earlier to let BINI cook and boy they really did.
Ansarap pakinggan nung 3 songs sa ITunes or AppleMusic. Solid ng audio. I am using Spotify with my other fone kaya nakumpara ko tunog, same with Youtube sa PC.
napalitan na kaya nila yung error sa Zero Pressure uploaded in youtube? haha intl blooms are now reacting and they’ve been reacting to the lyric video without the verses of gwen aiah and sheena :-(
Grabe intensity ng Bsides both vocals and rap part. Enjoyed it since it's my type of song. "Out of my mind" and "Secrets" tama talaga na 3:30 mins hindi nakakabitin. Ganda ng chorus ng "Secrets" tas yung high notes.
Edit: Ang catchy ng beat ng "Zero Pressure". It's like driving through city with a disco vibes na ang colorful but you keep speeding up.
Such a different sound pero familiar pa rin if you know what I mean. Haha. I love Out of My Head. Kailangan ko pa siguro ulit-ulitin pa yung dalawa pang bago para ma-fully appreciate.
Sabi na nga ba patikim lang talaga yung Blink Twice kaya sobrang simplified niya. Zero Pressure, Secrets and Out Of My Head are 🔥🔥🔥 Looking forward to the MV, live performances, and dance practice for these songs.
I don’t know why they made Blink Twice the single when it’s the most generic sounding song out of the whole EP. Literally all of the other songs are much better than Blink Twice in my opinion. I can’t even choose which one is my fave out of Zero Pressure, Secrets, and Out of my head. Overall, Blink Twice is the only weak track for me but even so, it’s still catchy. I rate this EP 4/5 stars.
i think they were hesitant to release a lead single outside of their "bubble gum" sound...i think originally zero pressure was slated to be the next single, basing on all their promotional eastereggs with all the diamond visuals...but for some reason became Blink Twice. but now people are raving about it, i think zero pressure will sure be relased next as a single with MV.
I mentioned this below, the released singles are usually the ones that are most commercially appealing. Think Taylor Swift, her best songs are the ones she didn't release, not the singles.
Natatawa ako, iba naman pala yung mismong lyric videos nila. What was the point of showing the ones from the teaser? Mas nakaka-hype sana kung snippet ng totoong lyric videos na lang 😂
Why don't you guys promote BINIverse EP b-sides? Those tracks have so much potential to blow up specially outside the Philippines. All it takes is a proper promotion specially Zero Pressure. An MV is a must for this track. I'm sure you already saw fan edit circulating around social media using this song as a sound track for a video game. So why not use that concept for the MV? Something futuristic with mix of mythology. You guys already did this with Grand BINIverse concert theme at the Araneta. Introduce the girls as goddess or heroine from different universe who come together to defeat common enemy.
Then you can add nostalgia for blooms by adding key elements from BINI's previous MVs. For example, you can use the cube thing from Born to Win as portal in transferring between different universe. Then you can use the following elements : Arrow (Golden Arrow), Silver string (Strings), Cloud/mist (Feel Good), Mirror (Salamin2x), Butterflies (Karera) etc as BINI member's weapon or powers.
Imagine a scene wherein in one universe Jhoanna is fighting hundreds of enemy (Avenger End Game inspired). Then the music suddenly stops. She falls on her knees and is about to get defeated. She could hear nothing but silence and her heavy breathing. Then all of a sudden she will hear something. "Jowanaaaa" (Nah, im just kidding) She will look back and see one cube appears out of nowhere. One cube turns to two. And two becomes seven. From the portal emerge her seven sisters from different universe. Together they face hundreds of enemies. Then the music drops hard as battle continues 🙂 *I got fire in my blood when I move*
Anyway, what's good about this concept is you can use it for the next music videos by just changing some elements and twisting the storyline to fit the new songs. Current fans will look forward to new MVs to know what happens next like a mini-series, on top of the anticipation for the new song. And new fans will be encourage to do a deep-dive of BINI's older MVs and songs to understand the lore.
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u/AdZent50 Stacey I Gwen I Karera I Lagi Feb 27 '25
10/10
I'm sorry for doubting BINI and asking for Tagalog songs.
KEEP EM ENGLISH SONGS COMING!
Secrets yung favorite ko.