"Titibo-Tibo" (transl. Boyish) is a song recorded by Filipino singer Moira Dela Torre for her debut studio album Malaya.[1] It was composed by Libertine Amistoso and it is only interpreted by Moira.[2] The song won at the competition Himig Handog 2017 at the end of November held on ASAP.[2] It was released for digital download and streaming on February 18, 2018, through Star Music. This song also topped that charts for 2 weeks on the Philippine Hot 100.
| "Titibo-Tibo" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Moira Dela Torre | ||||
| from the album Malaya | ||||
| Released | February 18, 2018 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | Star Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Libertine Amistoso | |||
| Moira Dela Torre singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Titibo-Tibo" on YouTube | ||||
The song was all about a boyish girl who changed her personality and acts girly after meeting and fall in love with a guy. Amistoso said that the song was based on her true life experiences.[3][4]
Live performances edit
Dela Torre performed "Titibo-Tibo" for the first time at Himig Handog pre-finals on October 15, 2017, and October 16, 2017, followed by the grand finals on November 26, 2020, on ASAP. It was the most viewed performances on Himig Handog 2017.[5][6]
On December 10, 2017, Dela Torre performed "Titibo-Tibo" on Asap Chillout.[7]
During her grand album launch on Eastwood Mall Open Park, she also performed "Titibo-Tibo" on March 11, 2018.[8][9]
On December 19, 2018, she performed the song on Myx Philippines.
During One Music X Abu Dhabi along with Filipino artists Inigo Pascual, Maris Racal, Aegis, KZ Tandingan, Maja Salvador, Moira performed "Titibo-Tibo" with her guitarist husband Jason Marvin Hernandez.[10]
At her successful "Braver" concert, she performed the song, as well as her other hit songs "Sundo", "Saglit", and "Torete".[11]
On February 1, 2018, she performed "Titibo-Tibo" on a radio station Wish 107.5.[12]
Music video edit
The music video shows how boyish changed her life and personality after she met a guy that made her heart beat. Moira walks as it continues a story of a boyish from her elementary to college days. The music video was released on November 4, 2017, on ABS-CBN Star Music's official YouTube Channel. As of December 20, 2020, the video has garnered over 4 million views.[13]
Notable covers edit
- On March 7, 2020, Jessie Gonzales performed and sang "Titibo-Tibo" on a reality television singing competition, The Voice Teens 2.[14]
- On December 2, 2017, Andel had a chance to sing with Moira Dela Torre on a variety show Little Big Shots.[15]
Queenay Mercado covers edit
| "Titibo-Tibo" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Queenay Mercado | ||||
| from the album Tagpuan | ||||
| Released | July 16, 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:22 | |||
| Label | StarPop | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Libertine Amistoso | |||
| Producer(s) | Jonathan Manalo | |||
| Queenay Mercado singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Titibo-Tibo" on YouTube | ||||
Media usage edit
- A version of the song with the original lyrics was used in an Ellips advertisement featuring Moira and Jason.[16]
Awards edit
| Year | Awards ceremony | Award | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a Female Recording Artist | Won |
| People's Voice Favorite Song | Won | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Myx Music Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| Awit Awards | People's Voice Favorite Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| Record of the Year | Nominated |
Chart History edit
| Chart (2017) | Peak
Position |
|---|---|
| Philippine Hot 100 (Billboard Philippines) | 1 |
References edit
- ^ "Moira Dela Torre Talks Life on Top of Billboard Philippines Chart: Interview". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ a b "'Titibo-Tibo' interpreted by Moira wins Himig Handog 2017". ABS-CBN News. 2017-11-26. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Story behind hit song "Titibo-tibo" on "MMK"". LionhearTV. 2018-06-14. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "'Himig Handog' songwriting competition winner 'Titibo-tibo' stirs controversy over problematic depiction of lesbians | Coconuts Manila". Coconuts. 2017-11-28. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Moira dela Torre celebrates 24th birthday with a bang!". One Music PH. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "'Titibo-Tibo' is Himig Handog 2017 best song". Manila Standard. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "ASAP Chillout: Moira dela Torre sings 'Titibo-Tibo' - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Moira Dela Torre sings "Titibo-Tibo" | Malaya Grand Album Launch". Retrieved 2020-12-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Moira to hold grand album launch". One Music PH. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Inigo Pascual, Maris Racal, KZ Tandingan, Aegis, Moira Dela Torre & Maja Salvador in Abu Dhabi". Expat Media. 2018-11-10. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "IT WAS A MAGICAL NIGHT! MOIRA DELA TORRE'S BRAVER CONCERT IS A SUCCESS". Cornerstone Entertainment. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Moira Dela Torre performs the bubbly 'Titibo-Tibo' live on Wish 107.5 Bus". Wish FM 107.5. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Titibo-tibo - Moira Dela Torre (Music Video) | Himig Handog 2017". Retrieved 2020-12-20 – via YouTube.
- ^ "'The Voice Teens 2': 4-chair turner from Hong Kong wows with 'Titibo-Tibo' cover". ABS-CBN News. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "'Little Big Shots': Boy fulfills dream of recording song with Moira dela Torre". ABS-CBN News. 2017-12-02. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Moira Dela Torre's Only One". Retrieved 2020-12-20 – via YouTube.