Trailblazing Filipino group SB19 announces the release of the highly anticipated full-length album, Wakas at Simula—a turning point record that encapsulates the closure of one creative era and the launch of its new chapter. Following the global success of their Simula at Wakas World Tour and the announcement of their stint at the upcoming Lollapalooza Festival this year, the sophomore album positions SB19 at the vanguard of P-Pop’s continued rise on the international stage.
“Wakas at Simula closes the chapter of proving ourselves,” SB19 explains in a press statement. “In the beginning, we were focused on finding our place, building our identity, and earning people’s trust. This album honors that journey while also guiding us into a more grounded and intentional version of SB19.”
SB19 shares that with this album, they’re learning to take bolder steps without overthinking every move. “Our years of experience have given us the confidence to create and share what feels true to us, even if we are still growing. At the same time, this marks a new beginning. We hope to express ourselves more openly, explore deeper and more relatable themes, and move forward with clarity, care, and creative freedom, ready to face new challenges together.”
Conceptually anchored in duality and transformation, Wakas at Simula unifies the group’s trilogy of acclaimed EPs (Pagsibol, Pagtatag, and Simula at Wakas) while introducing six new tracks that push the boundaries of pop music with newfound confidence and sonic adventurism. Notably, the album features collaborations with Queen of C-Pop JOLIN (a Household name in the Mandarin-speaking world) on “Emoji” and Japanese group BE:FIRST on the dance-pop track “Toyfriend,” showcasing a deliberate expansion for cross-cultural appeal.
SB19’s Stell considers the collaboration with international artists a valuable learning experience for both the acclaimed P-Pop quintet and 1Z, giving them insights into how established labels outside the country operate in scale and strategy. “Since SB19 built its own system from the ground up, one that is pro-artist and pro-team, these collaborations helped us see how we can refine and evolve that approach. The impact goes beyond music, as it opens opportunities for 1Z to grow and adapt to global practices. At the end of the day, it highlights how a young team can build meaningful connections and continue learning while expanding on a global stage.”
Other new songs in the album traverse a wide sonic spectrum: from the understated elegance of R&B track “Memories” to the experimental, industrial textures of “Everblack,” the P-Pop royalty’s combined influences take the record to exciting new places in terms of production and songwriting.
Complementing the new tracks are reworked versions from the P-Pop powerhouse’s 2021 EP, Pagsibol. The re-recorded songs embody SB19’s artistic and emotional growth, where the delivery has become more intentional and personal, shaped by their lived experiences.
“When we first recorded them, we were coming from a place of hunger and hope, performing based on how we initially understood and absorbed the lyrics,” SB19 admits. Now, with more experience and perspective, the emotions naturally run deeper, and the lyrics carry greater meaning. It was not about changing the songs completely but allowing them to grow with us.”
The release of their sophomore album will culminate in a major live event, the Wakas at Simula Concert, happening on April 18, 2026, at the SMDC Festival Grounds. It will serve as the finale to their Simula at Wakas tour, which supported the release of their three-part EP (Pagsibol, Pagtatag, and Simula at Wakas). While the group will not be holding a world tour this time around, they will be playing shows across North America, Europe, and the Middle East in the latter half of the year, including major international festivals such as Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA, and more to be announced!
Tracklist:
1. VISA
2. Memories
3. Toyfriend
4. Everblack
5. Emoji
6. Wakas
7. What? (Wakas At Simula)
8. MAPA (Wakas At Simula)
9. Mana (Wakas At Simula)
10. Bazinga (Wakas At Simula)
11. Ikako (Wakas At Simula)
12. SLMT (Wakas At Simula)
13. GENTO
14. I WANT YOU
15. CRIMZONE
16. ILAW
17. LIHAM
18. FREEDOM
19. DAM
20. Time
21. 8TonBall
22. Quit
23. Shooting for the Stars
24. DUNGKA!
SB19’s Wakas at Simula will be released this Friday, March 27, 2026, on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Pre-save it here.
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