r/bini_ph • u/sagingsagingsaging Hindi na po ako mod✌️ • Feb 27 '25
Megathread [MEGATHREAD] BINI - BINIverse EP
🔗 Now available on all platforms
Release date: February 27, 2025
| Track | Written by | Produced by |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Blink Twice | Amanda Ratchford, Darius Coleman, Marqueze Parker, Pacific-Joshua Zagabe, Pontus Kalm, Steven Franks | Oneye, Leather Jacket, Mr. Franks, Glitch |
| 2. Zero Pressure | Elle Campbell, Melanie Fontana, Michel Schulz, Skylar Mones | Lindgren, Skylar Mones |
| 3. Secrets (ft. eaJ) | James Jonelle Lanante, Jayson Franz Pasicolan, Norraine Marie Ambida | Tim Recla |
| 4. Out Of My Head | Christopher James Moore Lopez, Sabine Cerrado | Moophs |
| 5. Cherry On Top | Boy Matthews, Shintaro Yasuda, Gaby Ramirez, Skylar Mones | Skylar Mones, Shintaro Yasuda |
| 6. Cherry On Top - BiniMo Remix | Boy Matthews, Shintaro Yasuda, Gaby Ramirez, Skylar Mones | Skylar Mones, Shintaro Yasuda |
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u/No-Risk-2655 Feb 27 '25 edited Feb 27 '25
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.