Feel Good (Bini album)

Feel Good
Studio album by
Bini
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2022
Length27:12
Language
  • English
  • Filipino
LabelStar
Producer
Bini chronology
Born to Win
(2021) 		Feel Good
(2022) 		Talaarawan
(2024)
Singles from Feel Good
  1. "Lagi"
    Released: June 24, 2022
  2. "I Feel Good"
    Released: September 22, 2022

Feel Good is the second studio album by Filipino girl group Bini. It was released on September 20, 2022, by Star Music. The album features songs that were released as a single "Lagi" and "I Feel Good".

Background and release

Bini debuted after three years of training under Star Hunt Academy (SHA).[1] On September 28, 2021, the group announced the schedules and the release of their studio album Born to Win.[2] On October 22, 2024, Born to Win had reached 100 million streams on Spotify.[3]

Following the success of the album, Bini released their second album on September 29, 2022.[4] The group announced a launch showcase for the album on October 1 at the Sky Dome, SM North EDSA in Quezon City. All tickets came with a poster and copy of Feel Good. The showcase was rescheduled to October 27 for health reasons; tickets purchased for the original date were honored for the rescheduled event.[5][6]

"Lagi" was later included in the soundtrack for the 2022 romantic comedy film An Inconvenient Love,[7] as well as the 2024 romantic comedy series What's Wrong with Secretary Kim, the Philippine adaptation of the 2018 Korean series of the same name.[8] In August 2024, a remake of "Lagi" called "Rexona Lagi" was released for the roll-on deodorant brand Rexona, alongside a music video.[9]

In November 2024, Star Music collaborated with the record shop Backspacer Records to release limited-edition vinyl copies of Born to Win, Feel Good, and Talaarawan. The copies of Feel Good were pressed on solid hot pink vinyl.[10] In 2025, the vinyl records were reissued for sale in response to demand, with a limited pre-sale beginning on May 1, 2025.[11]

Composition

The album highlights themes of love, including falling in love, maintaining relationships and overcoming challenges, presented through five original songs and two bonus tracks. Its key track, "Strings" was co-written by the girl group alongside music director Jonathan Manalo and songwriter Robert Perema.[12] Its dark and serious tone marked a venture beyond the group's bubblegum pop repertoire.[13]

Critical reception

The album's component song, "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi" (Let's Not Go Home Yet), gained recognition among listeners, particularly the LGBT community for being a love song whose lyrics transcend gender boundaries, and was incorporated into the soundtrack of the 2022 romantic comedy film An Inconvenient Love.[14]

Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila wrote that Feel Good was a more polished product compared to Born to Win, Bini's debut album. He commended the diversity of genres to be found in Feel Good; on one hand, tracks like "Lagi" and "I Feel Good" offered a more refined version of Bini's signature bubblegum pop sound, while others like "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi", a "somber" ballad, showed a different side to the group.[15]

Commercial performance

Following its release on September 29, Feel Good topped several iTunes charts, such as New Music Daily, Future Hits, and Absolute OPM, with all of its tracks within the Top 15 on iTunes' Song chart. The album also featured on Spotify's New Music Friday Philippines and Radar PH playlists; it additionally secured the top position on the P-pop on The Rise playlist.[4]

Accolades

Awards and nominations for Feel Good
Ceremony Year Category Result Ref.
Awit Awards 2023 Album of the Year Nominated [16][17][18]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Billboard Philippines 2024 This Year's Must Have Records Placed [19]

Track listing

Feel Good track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."No Fear"Kendall "Theory" Williams
  • Simone Ermacora
  • Theory
3:27
2."Lagi"
  • Louie Canaria
  • Ramiru Mataro
Jonathan Manalo4:16
3."I Feel Good"
  • John Michael Conchada
  • Julius James "Jumbo" De Belen
Bojam3:48
4."Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi"
  • Glanina Camille Del Rosario
  • De Belen
Bojam4:57
5."Strings"
  • Bini
  • Manalo
  • Robert Parena
Manalo3:20
6."Lagi" (acoustic)CanariaManalo4:02
7."Strings" (dance version)
  • Bini
  • Manalo
  • Parena
Manalo3:20
Total length:27:13

Certifications

Certifications for Feel Good
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Philippines (PARI)[20] Gold 7,500*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for Feel Good
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 29, 2022
Star Music [4]
Philippines January 14, 2023 CD
December 7, 2024 Vinyl [21]

References

  1. ^ Cruz, Marinel (June 21, 2021). "All-girl group Bini formally launched after 3-year training". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on July 20, 2024. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Daniel Peters (September 30, 2021). "P-pop groups BINI and BGYO announce upcoming debut albums". nme.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  3. ^ "BINI's 'Born To Win' album reaches 100 million streams on Spotify". ABS-CBN. October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "BINI drops second studio album 'Feel Good'". Manila Bulletin. October 1, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  5. ^ Ng, Scott (September 13, 2022). "BINI announce launch showcase for sophomore album 'Feel Good'". NME. Archived from the original on January 4, 2025. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  6. ^ Soo, JX (September 29, 2022). "BINI reschedule album showcase due to health reasons". NME. Archived from the original on January 4, 2025. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  7. ^ Batislaong, Acer (November 15, 2022). "'An Inconvenient Love' Has A Soundtrack That Will Give You All The Feels". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim? (Original Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 17, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ^ "BINI slays the stage in their Grand BINIverse concert". ABS-CBN News. December 12, 2024. Archived from the original on December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (October 31, 2024). "BINI To Release Complete Discography On Vinyl". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on February 5, 2025. Retrieved February 5, 2025.
  11. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (April 28, 2025). "Bini Are Set To Reissue Their Discography On Vinyl – Here's How To Get A Copy". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on June 7, 2025. Retrieved June 7, 2025.
  12. ^ "BINI, inilabas na ang sophomore album na "Feel Good"". ABS-CBN. September 30, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2024. [BINI drops sophomore album "Feel Good"]
  13. ^ "WATCH: From sweet to fierce, BINI signals comeback with 'Strings' MV". ABS-CBN News. September 29, 2022. Archived from the original on December 3, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  14. ^ Sibal, Gianna. "The Times that BINI Proved They're a Gen Z Queer Ally Icon". Mega. Archived from the original on June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  15. ^ Bautista, Rafael (September 30, 2022). "BINI Said "Versatility" With Their New Album, 'Feel Good'". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on February 15, 2025. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  16. ^ Awit Awards (August 22, 2023). "Awit Awards 2023 Nominees (Approved Entries) – Batch 1". Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024 – via Facebook.
  17. ^ Liwanag, Punch (October 4, 2023). "36th Awit Awards finalists revealed". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on November 5, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  18. ^ Liwanag, Punch (August 22, 2023). "First batch of Awit Awards 2023 nominees revealed". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on August 22, 2023. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
  19. ^ "Essentials: This Year's Must Have Records". Billboard Philippines. Vol. 9. December 15, 2024. p. 39. ISSN 2984-9861. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
  20. ^ Felipe, MJ (August 12, 2024). "BINI surprised with gold and platinum certification awards for 'Feel Good,' 'Talaarawan'". ABS-CBN. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  21. ^ "Bini - Feel Good (Star Music and Backspacer Records)". Backspacer Records. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved February 18, 2025.
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