Tingin
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| Single by Cup of Joe featuring Janine Teñoso | ||||
| from the EP Patutunguhan | ||||
| Language | Filipino | |||
| English title | Look | |||
| Released | April 23, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 3:42 | |||
| Label | Viva | |||
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| Producer(s) | Shadiel Chan | |||
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| Janine Teñoso singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Tingin" on YouTube | ||||
| Lyric video | ||||
| "Tingin" (Lyric Video) on YouTube | ||||
"Tingin" (lit. 'Look') is a single by Filipino band Cup of Joe from their extended play (EP) Patutunguhan (transl. Destination) (2023). Written by Raphaell Ridao, Gian Bernardino, Vixen Gareza, Redentor Ridao (brother of Raphaell) and Janine Teñoso who also featured the song. According to Teñoso, the song expresses the feeling of being captivated by someone's presence, where every moment shared is cherished and marked by the light they bring into each other's lives. It was released on April 28, 2023, through Viva Records.
The song achieved strong streaming performance and debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart on October 27, 2023, marking both its first week on the chart and its peak position. Its entry contributed to a new milestone, with 17 Filipino acts charting simultaneously, breaking the previous record for the most local artists appearing on the chart at once.[1] As of November 2023, the song had surpassed 22 million streams on Spotify. It also became the top-performing song by an OPM band on several Spotify editorial playlists in the Philippines.[2]
Background and release
After signing with Viva Records in mid-2019, Cup of Joe began production on their debut extended play (EP) Patutunguhan (transl. Destination), which was featured on Billboard Philippines' list of top albums and EPs of 2023.[3] The EP includes a mix of new and previously released songs, such as "Patutunguhan" (2023) and "Wag Na Lang" (2023), along with earlier singles like "Tataya" (2023), "Estranghero" (2022), and "Mananatili" (2022).[4] The band described "light" as the central theme of the extended play,[5] Patutunguhan Live Manila, held at Viva Cafe in Quezon City in September 2023.[6]
Followed by the release "Tataya", the single "Tingin" was released on April 28, 2023, collaboration with Janine Teñoso and later included as the opening track of Cup of Joe's debut EP Patutunguhan, which came out on June 30.[1] Followed by her collaboration with Arthur Nery on "Pelikula" (lit. 'Movie') was released in 2021, Teñoso became a "chartbreaker" with "Tingin", alongside with the band.[7]
Composition and lyrics
"Tingin" is a alternative pop[8] song featuring atmospheric and dreamy pop instrumentals[9] with a length of three minutes and forty-two seconds long. It was written by Raphaell Ridao, Gian Bernardino, Vixen Gareza, Redentor Ridao and Janine Teñoso.[10] In Billboard Philippines, stated that the lyrics depict the perspective of someone who, despite the chaos of the world around them, remains completely focused on the person they love, unaffected by any distractions.[11] The song was produced by Shadiel Chan.[10]
According to the band, the single has resonated with a wide audience, particularly among Generation Z listeners while also appealing to millennials, contributing to its mainstream success.[12] Reflecting on the experience, the band stated, "It's still surreal. While we're thrilled that so many people connect with our music, creating it is our artistic expression, not just about chasing hits. We pour our hearts and stories into the lyrics."[13]
Music video
The official music video for "Tingin" was released by Cup of Joe's YouTube channel on October 23, 2023. It was directed by Jay-Ar Villarojas, who also directed the music video for "Straydogs" by Felip, member of the Filipino boy band SB19. The video depicts three perspectives, focusing on Teñoso and Cup of Joe vocalists Gian Bernardino and Raphaell Ridao. Each is shown experiencing personal struggles before ultimately coming together for a rooftop jam session, followed by a stage performance.[14]
Live performances
Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso's performance of "Tingin" on the Wish 107.5 Bus was uploaded on July 17 to YouTube.[15] In March 2025, the band performed "Tingin" during their Silakbo concert tour in Cebu.[16] The band served as the opening act for Lola Amour's concert at the Circuit Makati Event Grounds in April 2024, where they performed "Tingin".[17] On October 15, Cup of Joe performed at Billboard Philippines: Mainstage, the first anniversary show, held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, where they played their chart-breaking single "Tingin" with the entire arena singing along.[18]
Commercial performance
Following its release on April 28, 2023, "Tingin" debuted at number 25 on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart dated October 27, 2023, also marking its peak position. The song contributed to a record-setting week with 17 Filipino acts charting simultaneously on the Philippines Songs chart.[1] By August 10, 2024, the single entered the top 10 of the Billboard Philippines Top Philippine Songs chart, climbing to number 10.[19]
Cup of Joe's overall chart history, the single later climbed to number 4 on the Philippines Hot 100, reached number 5 on the Top Philippine Songs chart, and peaked at number 7 on the Philippines chart under the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).[20] At the inauguration of the Official Philippines Chart on February 19, 2025, the single was recognized as the ninth Local Song of the Year.[21]
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[10]
- Cup of Joe — performer, arranger
- Janine Teñoso — performer, songwriting
- Raphaell Ridao – songwriting
- Gian Bernardino – songwriting
- Vixen Gareza – songwriting
- Redentor Ridao – songwriting
- Shadiel Chan — producer, mixing engineer, recording engineer
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[22] | 4 |
| Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[23] | 4 |
| Philippines (IFPI)[20] | 7 |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Wish Music Awards | Wish Song Collaboration of the Year | Won | [24] |
References
- ^ a b c Juan, Ratziel San (October 27, 2023). "Cup Of Joe And Janine Teñoso Chart A Milestone Together". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on October 27, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Liwanag, Punch (November 21, 2023). "Cup Of Joe is No. 1 streamed OPM group on Spotify". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Fernandez, Jenny (December 15, 2023). "Cup Of Joe Share More Details On February 2024 Concert". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Gil, Baby A. "Cup of Joe scores with Tingin". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Deala, Joanna (September 12, 2023). "Cup of Joe performs new songs during first-ever fan gathering". RepublicAsia Media, Inc. Archived from the original on September 12, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Vibas, Danny (December 23, 2023). "Meet Baguio pride Cup of Joe". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Angan, Kara (January 25, 2024). "Janine Teñoso To Release New Single, 'Hulaan'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Gil, Baby A. "What's brewing from Cup of Joe?". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Go, Mayks (July 2, 2025). "The Longest-Charting Songs On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Tingin - Song Cup of Joe & Janine Teñoso", Apple Music, April 28, 2023, retrieved July 3, 2025
- ^ Go, Mayks (July 2, 2025). "The Longest-Charting Songs On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Modern Media Group Inc. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Alcantara, Carissa (December 23, 2023). "What Cup of Joe says about their music journey: 'Parang up until now po hindi pa rin po kami sanay'" [It's like up until now, we're still not used to it]. Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Wang, Nickie (January 3, 2024). "A phenomenal year for Cup of Joe". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Juan, Ratziel San (October 24, 2023). "Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso Release Music Video of 'Tingin'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ "Cup of Joe and Janine Teñoso perform "Tingin" LIVE on Wish 107.5 Bus". Viva Records Corporation. July 19, 2023. Archived from the original on July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ amgomez (April 3, 2025). "Cup of Joe brings SILAKBO: The concert tour 2025 to Cebu". Cebu Daily News. Archived from the original on April 3, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Roque, Nika (April 14, 2024). "10 epic moments from the Lola Amour album concert that will go down in OPM history". GMA Network Online. Archived from the original on April 14, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Go, Mayks (November 6, 2024). "Cup Of Joe To Hold 'SILAKBO' Solo Concert This February 2025". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Go, Mayks (August 21, 2024). "Cup Of Joe, Janine's 'Tingin' Rises On The Top Philippine Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on August 21, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ a b "The official Southeast Asia Chart | Weekly Chart". The Official Southeast Asia. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Payo, Jasmine (February 19, 2025). "BINI tops local artists in The Official Philippines Chart". Rappler. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ^ "Philippines Songs (Week of December 30, 2023)". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 27, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ "Top Philippine Songs (Week of July 26, 2025)". Billboard Philippines. July 23, 2025. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
- ^ Angan, Kara (January 14, 2024). "Full List Of Winners Of The 2024 Wish Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2025.