While We Are Young (song)
"While We Are Young" is a collaboration single of Filipino singer-songwriter Keiko Necesario and Filipino rapper Quest. The track was originally released on 30 June 2017 as part of Keiko Necesario's sophomore album Escape and has surpassed 800,000 streams on Spotify from the day of its release.[1][4] It was re-released on 1 August 2018 by Stages Sessions, as part of the official motion picture soundtrack of the film Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa Wifi.[2]
| "While We Are Young" | ||||
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| Single by Keiko Necesario featuring Quest | ||||
| from the album Escape (2017),[1] Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa Wifi (Official Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2018)[2] | ||||
| Language | English | |||
| Released | 30 June 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | pop,[3] electro-folk | |||
| Length | 3:51 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Keiko Necesario | |||
| Producer(s) | Nick Lazaro (la balls Studio) | |||
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| Quest singles chronology | ||||
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| Official audio | ||||
| "While We Are Young" on YouTube | ||||
Composition and lyrics edit
"While We Are Young" runs for a total of three minutes and fifty-one seconds. The song is set in common time with a tempo of 116 beats per minute and written in the key of D major.[5] The lyrics were written in English by Keiko Necesario and the rap parts by Quest.[6]
Wish 107.5 described "While We Are Young" as "an electro-folk pop track [that] is an ode to taking chances, rising above frustrations, and chasing after one’s biggest dreams".[7]
Reception edit
Wish 107.5 expressed that "While We Are Young [as] glowing with perkiness and vigor [that] should definitely sit on the top your summer playlist".[7]
Promotion edit
Live performances edit
On 29 July 2018, Keiko performed "While We Are Young" on Penshoppe Fancon Crowd.[8]
Radio edit
On 18 August 2017, Keiko and Quest performed the song on Wish 107.5 Bus.[7]
Credits and personnel edit
Credits adapted from YouTube:
- Lyrics by: Keiko Necesario
- RAP by: Quest
- Photo by: Michael Gonzales of Mayad.
- Song produced by: Nick Lazaro (la balls Studio)
- LOGO by: Sid Bunye
BGYO version edit
| "While We Are Young" | ||||
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| Single by BGYO | ||||
| Language | English | |||
| Released | 18 June 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
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| Length | 4:00 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Keiko Necesario | |||
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| Lyric video | ||||
| "While We Are Young" on YouTube | ||||
"While We Are Young" is the first revival single by the Filipino boy group BGYO. The official track was released on 18 June 2021[9] as a Digital Single by Star Music.[10] It was produced as part of the 4th Season of Coke Studio Philippines' Itodo Mo Beat Mo.[11]
Composition edit
BGYO's version of "While We Are Young" runs for a total of four minutes.[12] The song is set in common time with a tempo of 120 beats per minute and written in the key of F♯/G♭ minor.[13]
Background and release edit
BGYO's version of "While We Are Young" was first revealed in the first episode of Coke Studio Philippines' Itodo Mo Beat Mo on 17 May 2021.[14] On 18 June 2021, the track was officially released as a single via digital download accompanied by a lyric video uploaded by Star Music on YouTube.[9]
Reception edit
Arambulo Live shared "BGYO made sure to put their own spin on the cover by speeding up the track a bit and including awesome dance moves!"[11]
In popular culture edit
- On 26 July 2018, Filipina actress Sue Ramirez covers the song on Wish 107.5 Bus.[15] She also performed the song on the virtual launch of Kawaii Whitening Soap, on 10 June 2021.[16]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Escape (EP)". open.spotify.com. 30 June 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Ang Babaeng Allergic Sa Wifi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". easystreetonline.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "While We Are Young by Keiko Necesario feat. Quest (Filipino Rapper) on WhoSampled".
- ^ "Keiko Necesario Embraces Change With 'Powerful' New EP, "Escape"". billboard.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "While We Are Young Song Metrics". songbpm.com. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
- ^ "5 Reasons We're Excited for Upcoming Movie "Ang Babaeng Allergic sa Wifi"". wheninmanila.com. 6 August 2018. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "Here are 10 Wishclusives to Soundtrack your Summer!". wish1075.com. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "WATCH: Keiko Necesario, Khalil Ramos perform 'Billie Jean"". philstar.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ a b "While We Are Young BGYO Single". top-charts.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "While We Are Young BGYO Single". deezer.com. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ a b "BGYO Performs Keiko Necesario's "While We Are Young" On COKE STUDIO PH". arambulolive.com. 19 May 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "BGYO While We Are Young Single". spotify.com. 18 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "BGYO While We Are Young Song Metrics". songbpm.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "BGYO, Keiko Necesario release original track 'Runnin'". headtopics.com. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "Sue Ramirez covers Keiko Necesario's 'While We Are Young' live on Wish 107.5 Bus". wish1075.com. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "Sue Ramirez scores new beauty brand endorsement". Manila Standard. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
External links edit
- While We Are Young on YouTube