a message about becoming successful by committing to small and incremental tasks, comparing it to the process of mining and refining gold. Thanks for a wonderful reaction. Happy new year! 🎉all the best.
Hello! I am a Blooms or a Bini fan, but I suggest reacting to SB19's ILAW! One of their best songs ever performed in Wish Bus! There's no rap in there. Just pure vocals and emotions
Gento has double meaning here, slang word of "Ganito" which means "Like this" and "Ginto" for "Gold". Hence you won't easily see Gold like this, you have to work hard to get Gold like this! This song is not only a banger but has a deep meaning in it
Actually they did a really good job with the word play its really smart and witty.. from ginto to gento 😊😊 but the overall concept is great no doubt why it goes viral and it didnt age a bit since then its still trendy... Mark my words this song well transcend through time 😊😊 10, 20 yrs may pass but it is still good!!!
Their performance for the AAA 2023, that was FIRE!!!! all the asian artists are getting awarded in AAA, so all kpop idols were there watching too. The Gento and Mapa on The First Take, that was phenomenal!!!
The lyrics of SB19's "GENTO" are rich with metaphors, wordplay, and themes of hard work, individuality, and rising above challenges. At its core, the song reflects the group's journey and the dedication required to achieve success. Here's a detailed analysis, incorporating the creative wordplay behind "GENTO": --- The Dual Meaning of "GENTO" The word "GENTO" translates to "like this" in Filipino, but Pablo, SB19’s leader and composer, cleverly reimagined it to carry a dual meaning. Beyond its literal translation, "GENTO" becomes a metaphor for gold, symbolizing rarity, value, and the difficulty of achieving excellence. By combining these meanings, Pablo sends a powerful message: SB19 is "like this"-like gold, extraordinary and hard to shape. This analogy emphasizes that success, much like mining and refining gold, requires immense effort, resilience, and perseverance. --- Verse Breakdown and Themes 1. "I want some, I get some, no later / I woke up and baked that potato" These lines symbolize determination and proactive effort. The metaphor of "baking a potato" suggests putting in the necessary work to achieve something worthwhile. 2. "Got carbed to shape me for major / But I stay me, not mediocre" "Carbed" refers to fueling oneself (like with carbohydrates) for greater challenges. The artist emphasizes self-improvement while staying authentic and avoiding mediocrity. 3. "Look at me, tell me what you see / All Gucci? But the real question is 'Who's really me?'" This highlights the superficial judgments people make based on appearances ("Gucci" symbolizes luxury). The deeper question is about true identity and self-awareness. 4. "Marumi, marumi, marumi, ew, kadiri" The repetition of "dirty" in Filipino underscores societal judgment and the grit required to rise above it. 5. "'Di ko na kailangan lumunok ng bato, hindi mala-Darna 'to" Meaning: This references the Filipino superhero Darna, who swallows a magical stone to transform into her super-powered form. The artist declares that they don't need external aid or a magical shortcut to achieve greatness. Their strength comes from within, emphasizing self-reliance and hard work. 6. "Aandar ang makina ko, tanging mekaniko ay ako, 'la nang moni-Moniko" Meaning: The artist likens themselves to a self-sufficient machine, where they are both the engine ("makina") and the mechanic ("mekaniko"). "Moni-Moniko" refers to depending on others or waiting passively; here, the artist asserts they don't rely on anyone to make progress, reinforcing independence and control over their destiny. 7. "Sa daming pinagdaanan, nagpatong na'ng story ko" Meaning: This highlights the accumulation of experiences and challenges the artist has faced. Their life story is layered with struggles, each adding depth and strength to their journey, making them who they are today. 8. "Usyoso mga tsismoso, 'lika't pumanhik na rito, uh!" Meaning: This addresses gossipers and spectators ("usyoso" and "tsismoso") who criticize or pry into the artist's life. The invitation to "come up here" is both a challenge and a taunt, implying that critics are beneath them and will never understand their level of success without experiencing the same struggles. 9. "Sa likod ng mga tagong paghikbi, kayamanan kong hapdi" Meaning: The artist reveals that behind hidden tears ("tagong paghikbi") lies a wealth of pain ("kayamanan kong hapdi"). This suggests that their suffering and challenges are the foundation of their growth and success, transforming pain into strength. 10. "Panis 'to, laging alisto" Meaning: "Panis" is slang for something outclassed or left behind. The artist confidently asserts that their opponents or doubters pale in comparison to their readiness ("alisto") and excellence. 11. "Kahit pa si Mephisto, tiklop 'pag nag-beast mode na bihis ko" Meaning: Mephisto, a figure from mythology and pop culture, symbolizes an adversary or a deal with the devil. The artist claims that even the most cunning or powerful opponents (like Mephisto) would fold ("tiklop") when they unleash their full potential ("beast mode") in their polished form ("bihis"). 12. "Hindi naman talaga madali, aminin ko pa man o hindi / Sa likod ng mga tagong paghikbi, kayamanan kong hapdi" The artist acknowledges the difficulties they’ve faced, suggesting that hidden struggles and pain have shaped their success ("my wealth is my suffering"). 13. "No rush, I can do this all day / Twenty-four mentality like Kobe" This refers to the late basketball player Kobe Bryant's legendary "Mamba Mentality," emphasizing relentless effort and dedication. 14. "Heto na nga, wala nang magdada-dada / 'Pag ako ang umangat, deretso sigaw, 'Baba, baba'" This reflects a confident rise to success and silencing critics who doubted the artist's potential. 15. "Halukayin mo na parang gento / 'Wag kang hihinto sa ordinaryo" "Halukayin" (dig) likens the pursuit of greatness to mining gold ("gento"), urging perseverance and rejecting mediocrity. --- The Song’s Message 1. Resilience and Hard Work The metaphor of "gold" highlights the effort needed to achieve greatness. Like mining, success requires relentless digging through challenges. 2. Authenticity and Self-Worth SB19 stays true to their roots while embracing their uniqueness, reminding listeners to value their individuality. 3. Inspiration for Listeners By describing their journey, SB19 motivates fans to strive for their own "gento," encouraging persistence in the face of adversity. --- Conclusion "GENTO" is more than a song; it's a declaration of SB19's artistry, resilience, and uniqueness. Pablo’s reimagining of the word transforms it into a symbol of gold, encapsulating the group's message of perseverance and self-worth. Just as gold is rare and requires immense effort to refine, the song celebrates the idea that greatness is achieved through hard work, grit, and authenticity. It’s an empowering anthem that resonates with listeners, reminding them that success is a journey, not a destination, and that true brilliance lies in the effort behind the shine.
@@dokidokiboiionce you become an sb19 fan, an A’tin it really require critical deep thinking. Sb19 wants its listeners to find their own meaning in their songs . It really is fun to be an A’tin and we are so excited the boys are going to drop their comeback album any time soon. Sb19 makes music that may not always be everyone’s cup of tea but they have such a diverse discography that you can become a fan; find the songs you can vibe to then sooner than later you find out you are jamming and becoming a fan to a song like Gento. So In love with them and praying fervently they get the international exposure that they so deserve. The world needs to hear these talented boys.
In SB19's song "GENTO," the word carries a double entendre, meaning both "gold" and "like this." This creates a clever phrase we're "GOLD LIKE THIS" captures both meanings simultaneously.
Bazinga which got nomination in Billboard Top Social Artist and MTV Europe Musical awards Best Southeast Asian Act is a good watch, MV and Wish Bus. There is also a dance rehearsal am sure you would really love.❤ Happy New Year. One of my new fave reactors
SB19 is my favorite ppop group and in general of all the boy groups that exist, because they all sing, dance, rap, compose and are very charismatic. I love them 🥰🥰. Can you react to another girl group from the Philippines, G22, Pablo from SB19 composed the song Unlimited for them.
Justin belts the "money note" during their early promotions for "Gento" only once or twice because it strains his vocals. The natural raspiness the song requires is challenging for him to sustain, unlike Pablo, whose naturally raspy voice handles it more comfortably. This strain often causes Justin's voice to crack, making it crucial for him to avoid poor vocal techniques. Given recent releases, Justin and Stell have taken on the role of the unofficial vocal line, while Josh, Ken, and Pablo focus more on the rap line.
Vocals: 1. Stell (Main Vocalist) 2. PABLO (Lead Vocalist) 3. Ken (Bass Lead Vocalist) 4. Justin (Sub-Vocalist) 5. Josh (Sub-Vocalist) Rap: 1. PABLO (Main Rapper) 2. Ken (Lead Rapper) 3. Josh (Lead Rapper) 4. Stell (Sub-Rapper) 5. Justin (Sub-Rapper) Dances: 1. Ken (Main Dancer) 2. Stell (Lead Dancer) 3. Josh (Lead Dancer) 4. Justin (Sub-Dancer) 5. Pablo (Sub-Dancer) Visuals: Justin (Main Visual); Justin is the only official visual member of the group, he is also the youngest
In the present they are all lead vocals and lead dancer. No sub vocal or sub dancer. Their songs are equally given to each members. There's no main visual also since they all looked all visually good, it all depend now who you prefer among the five. Those titles been given only when they started so to easily distinguish its rule which no longer applicable in the present
@gemini7820 It is depending in their range voice if they will be the main, lead or Sub-Vocalist, and Pablo giving Josh and Justin more lines habang tumatagal, kaya hindi mo talaga masasabing Sub-Vocalist sila kahit na totoo naman, Sub-Dancer sina Pablo at Justin, since parehas sila noon na hirap matuto ng dance step, pero nagagawa pa ring sumayaw
@gemini7820 Sina Josh at Stell lang ang Lead Dancers sa kanila, ang mga lead dancer kasi ay laging nasa harapan, sobrang dalas lang nila mapunta sa likuran, habang ang Main Dancer (Ken) patas minsan nasa harap minsan nasa likod, pero sila laging nasa gitna kapag dance break (Depende iyon sa choreographer)
I think you definitely watch the SB19 Half a Decade Concert it's a fire you'll definitely blown away they performed Gento, I Want You and Crimzone at the beginning!!
This song besides MAPA has raised the popularity of SB19 especially overseas even more. Since it became a dance challenge, specially when Korean artists also started to dance to it. They did a dance challenge with Ateez and they also performed this song together with their songs with &team on AAA 2023 (where gento is the main song) They also performed this on two morning television shows in US during their world tour. Hope you can check their other songs too. Pablo really makes a masterpiece songs and we all are here for it
FYI, this song was an approved entry for Grammy considerations. We are hoping for the day that an SB19 song will be nominated and eventually win an award.
Gento on The First Take is a must watch!!! 😊 Mapa on The First Take, too. Gento live stage performance in Taiwan’s Atom Boyz 2 is also a good one. Btw, thanks for this reaction. And let me just say, SB19 has a wide range of discography. But for this song, Pablo’s lyricism and wordplay is sooo good. The line distribution is fire, too. The rap trio, Josh Pablo and Ken, with Stell and Justin’s vocals are giving- sooo so good. Gento is indeed the song!!!
Ohhhhhhhh if you think Ken always had a short blond hair, you'll be in for a treat if you see him in his solo song BULAN Music Video. You'll see two looks on him but I know what'll KO you guys.
While yer at it, check his dance practice of Bulan and that dance collab with AC Bonifacio to the tune of Cris Brown’s Gimme That. Ken is known as Felip when he does solo.
A must-watch live performance of SB19 is their AAA Performance of their hit songs, they performed alongside a Korean-Japanese boy group called &Team(Note: CHOOSE THE LIVE BROADCAST VERSION for a better view and sound quality)
I can't get enough of you guys' reaction!!!! I think the next best step is to react to Mapa lyric video then Mapa First Take. But Gento First Take is also a must watch. So excited for your journey! There is so much more to SB19 to discover. They are a vocal powerhouse.
I agree, their outfits are epic. They wore them once in their live show performance but I never saw them wear them again ever on their million times performing this song live. The dance cover went viral since 2023 and is still to this date going viral for the last 2 years .
Honestly subscribed for your SB19 reactions 🙈 We've been waiting for this!!!!!!! You both are so adorable and never fails to make me laugh with your genuine reaction and feelings (especially for Ken❤❤ he is not my bias but definitely the wrecker 😩) congrats on 10k subs! Here's to many more! 🥂
Gento and I Want You are from the same album. That's why they have the same hairstyle. But when you watch other MVs like Kalakal, visuals are so satisfying. But if you want to see more of Ken/Felip (his true name), you can watch his solo songs. Even is solo cover of Moving Closer is the Wish bus is so satisfying. Right now, I can still remember how Ken said during their debut days that he was not confident with his voice because he said he cannot reach high notes coz here in the Philippines, great singers are known for their high range. That's why, Pablo always encouraged him to sing more and gave him parts that feature his deep voice, his capability to sing high notes and became one of the most iconic parts of their songs. Anyways, I so love your honest reactions to their songs. They may not be perfect especially in some live videos, but vocals are so satisfying to watch and it shows great improvement from their debut days. I am just a casual listener before but became an A'tin because of their versatility. Their song ranges from rap, ballads, retro, even techno, etc. They don't just have great vocals and rapping styles but they were first great dancers. They write their songs, before they had their choreographer, it was Stell and Ken who made most of their choreos. Pablo is such a great writer/composer as he wrote most of their songs. Josh, that "the anime hair" 😅 is not just good in rapping and dancing but write songs too (even directed and produced his own songs). Justin (that blond hair guy is not just good for his visuals but also a creative director. (He directed What, Moonlight, Mapa Lyric MV and his own solo MVs). Stell, that heavenly voice (self taught), was a great dancer and choreographer. It's so satisfying to see him dance with such an energy coming from him. And his version of Lion King's "Circle of life" and All by Myself had gone viral. Their live AAA performance with &Team is a must watch. They performed that song after their issue on the legal status of their name SB19, so after a short hiatus of not being able to use their name, they are so eager to perform (We call it in Filipino as "gigil" to perform). Their performance also in the famous Japanese show the First Take is one of the most recommended because of the raw vocals and different arrangement they did on Gento and Mapa. I've said so much 😅😅😅 but Thank you for this RV. I'm happy you are taking notice of Filipino artists, our pride.
As they say Gento is having it's own Gentour as some Kpop artist and more would do a bit of it. I think AAA (Asia award opening) performance with a bit medley of their other songs or their Anniversary performance last year. There is a dance rehearsal for this song together with their dancers so it looks like a mega dance crew.
SB19 has an incredible lineup of bangers and heartfelt ballads that you absolutely need to check out! I’m so excited to hear your thoughts and reactions to their music. Also, I highly recommend watching their live performances on the Wish Bus-it’s the perfect way to appreciate their amazing vocals and the emotional delivery of their songs. Thank you so much for sharing SB19 content, and I’m looking forward to seeing more.. 😊
ILAW is a great ballad. They also collabed with the band Ben&Ben for a live version of MAPA. And I think ya'll will appreciate the vocals of both of these.
Thank you for the RV, loving you both. Try to watch Gento and MAPA in First Take, and they have a Collab with &Team in AAA ( Asia Artist Award) Happy New Year!
can't wait for you to discover their ballads.. Maybe try their First Take (Gento and Mapa) and their AAA 2023 performance.. thanks for reacting to the Kings of PPop: Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin 😊
If you want more of their vocals, please check their First Take performance of Gento and Mapa with subtitles.. and would suggest “Ilaw” on wish bus.. but it doesn’t have the subtitles so you might want to watch the lyric video first before the wish bus video.. another highly recommended performance would be Bazinga and Mana on wish bus then once u are done with both videos, would highly suggest their AAA (Asian Artist Awards) performance where they have a collab with &Team 😊 thank you ❤
They're very versatile artists they do a lot of genres like Pop, Ballad, EDM, R&B, and many more. They're also have their own solos you might want to explore them all🫶
6:20 yup. With this group you need to see like 5 songs to know EXACTLY how versatile they are and until you watched MAPA, ILAW, LIHAM, Hanggang sa Huli and Tilaluha, I can confidently say you still have A LOT to see to be able to know why they are hailed as the PPOP Kings.
Pls react to Liham and Ilaw by SB19. The lyric videos have english subtitles while their Wishbus performance gave me the chills. They also did Gento and MAPA on The First Take 😁 - another must watch.
Sb19 every song of them if they song live and every live they make same twist they dont make same in a MV or their previous live ... Thats what i like them and we call them the MONSTER OF LIVE AND PPOP KINGS... Like for example of thier performs live . and we call it was a salvage of thier performance but not dout 100% 😊😊 even they said it was technical deffect but sb19 they full off even 3times they repeat even they make acapellan the song to make good resut in performing for the audince coz they wait until the sb19 to perform and gave them 101% satisfacture😊😊 and thats ATIN no doubt of then how are sb19 so talented.. Thank you so much for your RV and for knowing sb19 who thier are.... Happy new year to all give love and share of love..
The song "Go Up" went viral after their dance rehearsal video was uploaded on Twitter, garnering widespread attention both locally and internationally. Later, "GENTO" became a massive hit, further elevating their fame. Its dance moves also went viral on TikTok, solidifying their popularity along with the success of their other hit songs.
Thank you again for this🥰 for Live performance we recommend the AAA 2023. You'll gonna laaaavvv ettt🫨🫨🫨😎 there's some turbulence about their group name that time and the AAA was their first performance after settling the chaos So you could really feel their GIGIL (aggressive overwhelming emotion) like ahhhh😬🤨🫨😆
highly recommending these! Bazinga and MANA on wish bus live Gento and Mapa on THE FIRST TAKE by the way MANA and MAPA are both different songs you can say they're are polar opposites
SB19 positions [Current Positions] Josh; Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Kuya (Oldest) Pablo; Leader, Main Rapper, Main Composer/Songwriter, Lead Vocalist, Sub-Center, Sub-Dancer Stell; Main Vocalist, Main Choreographer, Lead Dancer, Center, Sub-Rapper Ken; Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper Justin; Main Visual, Creative Director, Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Dancer, Sub-Rapper, Bunso (Youngest).
Happy New Year, lovelies! SB19 performed in GMA network's NYE's celebration. And they did a very wonderfu live performanances of What?, Nyebe, Gento and Crimzone. They were the highlight of the event held in SM Mall of Asia concert grounds and attended by 250K plus people. Hope you can check it out.
Sorry po but its 70K in the concert grounds (Source: Dobol B TV Jan 1, 2025 Livestream), 250K on youtube and over 500K online po (heard somewhere). Peace.
Hi! I love your RVs on SB19 so far. Gento literally means like this. It is also play on words. It is similar to ginto, which means gold. The song is about persevering in digging deep into yourself to produce the best, they do not stop at the ordinary. It is also a song to haters to reflect on their actions. 🩵
again, you guys are adorable whenever you do reactions 😆😆😆 just an fyi: pablo’s hair has its own following. we LOVE his long hair and especially when it’s in a man-bun 😊😊😊 gento isn’t even a diss /diss/ song. you guys should react to BAZINGA and KALAKAL and react to WHAT? as well 😊😊😊 watch their other wishbus performances too p.s. ken always slays, and i’m not ken-biased 😂 edit: anime hair is josh 🤭 and the other blonde is justin oh and stell was a guest in a DF concert and sang All By Myself 😊😊😊 and of course he /ate/ and left no crumbs. pablo, stell and justin have pet cats too, ken has a clothing line and josh is a semi-pro gamer
If you want the high notes and jamming watch their songs..."crimzone"-it's talk about blood,sweat and tears(they are hardworking humans)..and the "Bazinga"(their song for the haters nad bashers).. actually they have many great songs..and take note Pablo is the composer.
We love SB19 not just because of their talents, we also love them a lot because of their personalities. They are so funny and articulate when they speak.I am also a VIP (Bigbang Fandom) for almost 14 years and one of the reason why I got into the zone it's because they are like Bigbang tbh, the attitude, talents, and being a live monsters. And SB19 also mentioned that aside from BTS, their inspiration is Bigbang as well. You could also watch their interviews like Toni Talks, The Juans Podcast with SB1I, Interview with Vice Ganda, Etc. You could also watch their ballad songs. Their music is versatile, they produced and choreo their songs especially when they were just starting. New follower here! ♥ I've already watched them how many times to perform live. I am a concert goer and we hope to see you soon here as well. Thank you for supporting our MAHALIMA ♥
Gento performance video, The First Take. They also performed this at the Fusion Festival 2023 where there was a tech issue halfway thru and they sang it a capella. It happened twice! They were only able to complete it the 3rd try. Lip sync left the earth that night 😂😂😂
Gento is a slang word in tagalog for like this. but they also refer to Ginto which means GOLD. Pablo is a great or should we all say he is a genius and likes playing with tagalog and english words.
Wish bus seating arrangement from left to right: ken/felip, justin, stell, pablo, josh Also I'd like to recommend you react to their Gento- FIRST TAKE performance (as well as MAPA), they made a completely different arrangement and you'll be able to hear their raw voices and the layers when they harmonize.
Happy New Year! HBD to Kitty. Luv luv luv your reactions. ❤❤❤ Please do more SB19 reactions. The song “ilaw” on wishbus is recommended. It is a ballad with some powerful vocals.
a message about becoming successful by committing to small and incremental tasks, comparing it to the process of mining and refining gold. Thanks for a wonderful reaction. Happy new year! 🎉all the best.
Gento and mapa on THE FIRST TAKE
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Check out their AAA (Asian Artists Awards 2023) performance. Happy New Year! 🎉
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Hello! I am a Blooms or a Bini fan, but I suggest reacting to SB19's ILAW! One of their best songs ever performed in Wish Bus! There's no rap in there. Just pure vocals and emotions
Gento has double meaning here, slang word of "Ganito" which means "Like this" and "Ginto" for "Gold". Hence you won't easily see Gold like this, you have to work hard to get Gold like this! This song is not only a banger but has a deep meaning in it
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Actually they did a really good job with the word play its really smart and witty.. from ginto to gento 😊😊 but the overall concept is great no doubt why it goes viral and it didnt age a bit since then its still trendy...
Mark my words this song well transcend through time 😊😊
10, 20 yrs may pass but it is still good!!!
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So aptly put! I finally found the simplest, yet spot on description of what Gento is all about 😊
I know you love Vocals so here are some songs you can check out. MAPA, ILAW, LIHAM, TILA LUHA and NYEBE
you forgot Hanggang sa huli :)
Yes, yes, please do the SB19 ballads! 😄
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@@bevilove1006 ohh yeah i was about to add it. One of my fave too
Let's gooo😊
Their performance for the AAA 2023, that was FIRE!!!! all the asian artists are getting awarded in AAA, so all kpop idols were there watching too.
The Gento and Mapa on The First Take, that was phenomenal!!!
Lol at the "that's anime hair!"
Wait til you notice his eyebrows that have a life of their own 🤣
That’s Josh btw ☺️ we also call him Ssob - because he’s the boss lol
The lyrics of SB19's "GENTO" are rich with metaphors, wordplay, and themes of hard work, individuality, and rising above challenges. At its core, the song reflects the group's journey and the dedication required to achieve success. Here's a detailed analysis, incorporating the creative wordplay behind "GENTO":
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The Dual Meaning of "GENTO"
The word "GENTO" translates to "like this" in Filipino, but Pablo, SB19’s leader and composer, cleverly reimagined it to carry a dual meaning. Beyond its literal translation, "GENTO" becomes a metaphor for gold, symbolizing rarity, value, and the difficulty of achieving excellence. By combining these meanings, Pablo sends a powerful message: SB19 is "like this"-like gold, extraordinary and hard to shape. This analogy emphasizes that success, much like mining and refining gold, requires immense effort, resilience, and perseverance.
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Verse Breakdown and Themes
1. "I want some, I get some, no later / I woke up and baked that potato"
These lines symbolize determination and proactive effort. The metaphor of "baking a potato" suggests putting in the necessary work to achieve something worthwhile.
2. "Got carbed to shape me for major / But I stay me, not mediocre"
"Carbed" refers to fueling oneself (like with carbohydrates) for greater challenges. The artist emphasizes self-improvement while staying authentic and avoiding mediocrity.
3. "Look at me, tell me what you see / All Gucci? But the real question is 'Who's really me?'"
This highlights the superficial judgments people make based on appearances ("Gucci" symbolizes luxury). The deeper question is about true identity and self-awareness.
4. "Marumi, marumi, marumi, ew, kadiri"
The repetition of "dirty" in Filipino underscores societal judgment and the grit required to rise above it.
5. "'Di ko na kailangan lumunok ng bato, hindi mala-Darna 'to"
Meaning: This references the Filipino superhero Darna, who swallows a magical stone to transform into her super-powered form. The artist declares that they don't need external aid or a magical shortcut to achieve greatness. Their strength comes from within, emphasizing self-reliance and hard work.
6. "Aandar ang makina ko, tanging mekaniko ay ako, 'la nang moni-Moniko"
Meaning: The artist likens themselves to a self-sufficient machine, where they are both the engine ("makina") and the mechanic ("mekaniko"). "Moni-Moniko" refers to depending on others or waiting passively; here, the artist asserts they don't rely on anyone to make progress, reinforcing independence and control over their destiny.
7. "Sa daming pinagdaanan, nagpatong na'ng story ko"
Meaning: This highlights the accumulation of experiences and challenges the artist has faced. Their life story is layered with struggles, each adding depth and strength to their journey, making them who they are today.
8. "Usyoso mga tsismoso, 'lika't pumanhik na rito, uh!"
Meaning: This addresses gossipers and spectators ("usyoso" and "tsismoso") who criticize or pry into the artist's life. The invitation to "come up here" is both a challenge and a taunt, implying that critics are beneath them and will never understand their level of success without experiencing the same struggles.
9. "Sa likod ng mga tagong paghikbi, kayamanan kong hapdi"
Meaning: The artist reveals that behind hidden tears ("tagong paghikbi") lies a wealth of pain ("kayamanan kong hapdi"). This suggests that their suffering and challenges are the foundation of their growth and success, transforming pain into strength.
10. "Panis 'to, laging alisto"
Meaning: "Panis" is slang for something outclassed or left behind. The artist confidently asserts that their opponents or doubters pale in comparison to their readiness ("alisto") and excellence.
11. "Kahit pa si Mephisto, tiklop 'pag nag-beast mode na bihis ko"
Meaning: Mephisto, a figure from mythology and pop culture, symbolizes an adversary or a deal with the devil. The artist claims that even the most cunning or powerful opponents (like Mephisto) would fold ("tiklop") when they unleash their full potential ("beast mode") in their polished form ("bihis").
12. "Hindi naman talaga madali, aminin ko pa man o hindi / Sa likod ng mga tagong paghikbi, kayamanan kong hapdi"
The artist acknowledges the difficulties they’ve faced, suggesting that hidden struggles and pain have shaped their success ("my wealth is my suffering").
13. "No rush, I can do this all day / Twenty-four mentality like Kobe"
This refers to the late basketball player Kobe Bryant's legendary "Mamba Mentality," emphasizing relentless effort and dedication.
14. "Heto na nga, wala nang magdada-dada / 'Pag ako ang umangat, deretso sigaw, 'Baba, baba'"
This reflects a confident rise to success and silencing critics who doubted the artist's potential.
15. "Halukayin mo na parang gento / 'Wag kang hihinto sa ordinaryo"
"Halukayin" (dig) likens the pursuit of greatness to mining gold ("gento"), urging perseverance and rejecting mediocrity.
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The Song’s Message
1. Resilience and Hard Work
The metaphor of "gold" highlights the effort needed to achieve greatness. Like mining, success requires relentless digging through challenges.
2. Authenticity and Self-Worth
SB19 stays true to their roots while embracing their uniqueness, reminding listeners to value their individuality.
3. Inspiration for Listeners
By describing their journey, SB19 motivates fans to strive for their own "gento," encouraging persistence in the face of adversity.
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Conclusion
"GENTO" is more than a song; it's a declaration of SB19's artistry, resilience, and uniqueness. Pablo’s reimagining of the word transforms it into a symbol of gold, encapsulating the group's message of perseverance and self-worth. Just as gold is rare and requires immense effort to refine, the song celebrates the idea that greatness is achieved through hard work, grit, and authenticity. It’s an empowering anthem that resonates with listeners, reminding them that success is a journey, not a destination, and that true brilliance lies in the effort behind the shine.
@@TravelBondFamily wow, thank you for such a thought-out and in-depth analysis of the lyrics!! It was amazing to read!!! 💖💖💖
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@@dokidokiboiionce you become an sb19 fan, an A’tin it really require critical deep thinking. Sb19 wants its listeners to find their own meaning in their songs . It really is fun to be an A’tin and we are so excited the boys are going to drop their comeback album any time soon. Sb19 makes music that may not always be everyone’s cup of tea but they have such a diverse discography that you can become a fan; find the songs you can vibe to then sooner than later you find out you are jamming and becoming a fan to a song like Gento. So In love with them and praying fervently they get the international exposure that they so deserve. The world needs to hear these talented boys.
GENTO ( like this )
GINTO ( gold )
Yeah the lyrics are sick! Out of this world!
In SB19's song "GENTO," the word carries a double entendre, meaning both "gold" and "like this." This creates a clever phrase we're "GOLD LIKE THIS" captures both meanings simultaneously.
Different Visual, Voice Range, Style, Personality and Aura but they blend perfectly together.
Bazinga which got nomination in Billboard Top Social Artist and MTV Europe Musical awards Best Southeast Asian Act is a good watch, MV and Wish Bus. There is also a dance rehearsal am sure you would really love.❤ Happy New Year. One of my new fave reactors
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AAA is a must! they danced with &Team there
SB19 is my favorite ppop group and in general of all the boy groups that exist, because they all sing, dance, rap, compose and are very charismatic. I love them 🥰🥰.
Can you react to another girl group from the Philippines, G22, Pablo from SB19 composed the song Unlimited for them.
Justin belts the "money note" during their early promotions for "Gento" only once or twice because it strains his vocals. The natural raspiness the song requires is challenging for him to sustain, unlike Pablo, whose naturally raspy voice handles it more comfortably. This strain often causes Justin's voice to crack, making it crucial for him to avoid poor vocal techniques. Given recent releases, Justin and Stell have taken on the role of the unofficial vocal line, while Josh, Ken, and Pablo focus more on the rap line.
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Vocals:
1. Stell (Main Vocalist)
2. PABLO (Lead Vocalist)
3. Ken (Bass Lead Vocalist)
4. Justin (Sub-Vocalist)
5. Josh (Sub-Vocalist)
Rap:
1. PABLO (Main Rapper)
2. Ken (Lead Rapper)
3. Josh (Lead Rapper)
4. Stell (Sub-Rapper)
5. Justin (Sub-Rapper)
Dances:
1. Ken (Main Dancer)
2. Stell (Lead Dancer)
3. Josh (Lead Dancer)
4. Justin (Sub-Dancer)
5. Pablo (Sub-Dancer)
Visuals:
Justin (Main Visual); Justin is the only official visual member of the group, he is also the youngest
In the present they are all lead vocals and lead dancer. No sub vocal or sub dancer. Their songs are equally given to each members. There's no main visual also since they all looked all visually good, it all depend now who you prefer among the five. Those titles been given only when they started so to easily distinguish its rule which no longer applicable in the present
@gemini7820 Just like what I said, justin is the only member that got a official position of Visual
@gemini7820 It is depending in their range voice if they will be the main, lead or Sub-Vocalist, and Pablo giving Josh and Justin more lines habang tumatagal, kaya hindi mo talaga masasabing Sub-Vocalist sila kahit na totoo naman, Sub-Dancer sina Pablo at Justin, since parehas sila noon na hirap matuto ng dance step, pero nagagawa pa ring sumayaw
@gemini7820 Sina Josh at Stell lang ang Lead Dancers sa kanila, ang mga lead dancer kasi ay laging nasa harapan, sobrang dalas lang nila mapunta sa likuran, habang ang Main Dancer (Ken) patas minsan nasa harap minsan nasa likod, pero sila laging nasa gitna kapag dance break (Depende iyon sa choreographer)
@gemini7820 At habang tumatagal mas lalong nagiging patas yung Line Distribution nila dahil na rin kay PABLO, it is because they are improving
First Take…Gento and Mapa… also AAA(Asian Artists Awards 2023) broadcast performance. All are live. And oh they also love cats.
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Mana on wish bus is giving me CHILLS that has just lit up FIRE 🔥
SB19's Moonlight MV please then the dance practice video!!!! You'll love this!
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Wait till you see their iconic (old) MV's WHAT, WYAT and Bazinga.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I think you definitely watch the SB19 Half a Decade Concert it's a fire you'll definitely blown away they performed Gento, I Want You and Crimzone at the beginning!!
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Live vocals, stripped down
Listen to GENTO and MAPA on the FIRST TAKE.
They ate it!
This song besides MAPA has raised the popularity of SB19 especially overseas even more. Since it became a dance challenge, specially when Korean artists also started to dance to it. They did a dance challenge with Ateez and they also performed this song together with their songs with &team on AAA 2023 (where gento is the main song) They also performed this on two morning television shows in US during their world tour. Hope you can check their other songs too. Pablo really makes a masterpiece songs and we all are here for it
FYI, this song was an approved entry for Grammy considerations. We are hoping for the day that an SB19 song will be nominated and eventually win an award.
What insane to think is that they self managed group interms of writing,choreograph,direct concept and mv,and being ceo of their own label company
@@BAZINGA1724 literally SO crazy impressive 🤩
The creative director of Gento is Justin ❤🫶 and other their mv's like Moonlight and Room for Stell's mv 🔥
AAA Performance is such phenomenal , they also perform gento in FIRST TAKE, a Japanese show.
Thank you for featuring SB19❤
You should also try listening to their song Kalakal. All five of them are rapping in that song. 🫶🫶
Gento on The First Take is a must watch!!! 😊 Mapa on The First Take, too. Gento live stage performance in Taiwan’s Atom Boyz 2 is also a good one. Btw, thanks for this reaction.
And let me just say, SB19 has a wide range of discography. But for this song, Pablo’s lyricism and wordplay is sooo good. The line distribution is fire, too. The rap trio, Josh Pablo and Ken, with Stell and Justin’s vocals are giving- sooo so good. Gento is indeed the song!!!
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Anime hair is Josh 😊
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@@shielakaye THANK YOU omg i couldn't remember his name, but I definitely won't forget after this one!!
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Ohhhhhhhh if you think Ken always had a short blond hair, you'll be in for a treat if you see him in his solo song BULAN Music Video. You'll see two looks on him but I know what'll KO you guys.
While yer at it, check his dance practice of Bulan and that dance collab with AC Bonifacio to the tune of Cris Brown’s Gimme That. Ken is known as Felip when he does solo.
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KEN SOLO SONG PALAYO
Oh goodness. When you venture into the solo projs of the members, pls look out for Ken/Felip's PALAYO 😊
You have to watch their concert. Funcam, specially the AAA performance.
A must-watch live performance of SB19 is their AAA Performance of their hit songs, they performed alongside a Korean-Japanese boy group called &Team(Note: CHOOSE THE LIVE BROADCAST VERSION for a better view and sound quality)
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For better vocals. Gento - The first take
For live performance - AAA (Asia Artist Awards)
@@SuperPAPAsmear tangga! First the music video before first take
@@frisc0pn0ib0idone with the MV.. let's move on to "the First take" and AAA performance
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I can't get enough of you guys' reaction!!!! I think the next best step is to react to Mapa lyric video then Mapa First Take. But Gento First Take is also a must watch. So excited for your journey! There is so much more to SB19 to discover. They are a vocal powerhouse.
Yes gento is short for "ganito" that means "like this". Gento also sounds like "Ginto" that means "gold" 😉
Gento on First Take is on another level, that version is focused sole on their vocals.
SB19's ballads are firee specially on live performance. You may want to check them out.
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you guys have soooo many assignments. A'Tin gotcha! welcome to the rabbit hole! 😅 thanks for considering the boys❤
New subscriber here because of SB19. I am waiting for more SB19 RV. ❤
I agree, their outfits are epic. They wore them once in their live show performance but I never saw them wear them again ever on their million times performing this song live. The dance cover went viral since 2023 and is still to this date going viral for the last 2 years .
Sb19 ballads are top tier.
Honestly subscribed for your SB19 reactions 🙈 We've been waiting for this!!!!!!! You both are so adorable and never fails to make me laugh with your genuine reaction and feelings (especially for Ken❤❤ he is not my bias but definitely the wrecker 😩) congrats on 10k subs! Here's to many more! 🥂
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Gento and I Want You are from the same album. That's why they have the same hairstyle. But when you watch other MVs like Kalakal, visuals are so satisfying. But if you want to see more of Ken/Felip (his true name), you can watch his solo songs. Even is solo cover of Moving Closer is the Wish bus is so satisfying. Right now, I can still remember how Ken said during their debut days that he was not confident with his voice because he said he cannot reach high notes coz here in the Philippines, great singers are known for their high range. That's why, Pablo always encouraged him to sing more and gave him parts that feature his deep voice, his capability to sing high notes and became one of the most iconic parts of their songs.
Anyways, I so love your honest reactions to their songs. They may not be perfect especially in some live videos, but vocals are so satisfying to watch and it shows great improvement from their debut days.
I am just a casual listener before but became an A'tin because of their versatility. Their song ranges from rap, ballads, retro, even techno, etc. They don't just have great vocals and rapping styles but they were first great dancers. They write their songs, before they had their choreographer, it was Stell and Ken who made most of their choreos. Pablo is such a great writer/composer as he wrote most of their songs. Josh, that "the anime hair" 😅 is not just good in rapping and dancing but write songs too (even directed and produced his own songs). Justin (that blond hair guy is not just good for his visuals but also a creative director. (He directed What, Moonlight, Mapa Lyric MV and his own solo MVs). Stell, that heavenly voice (self taught), was a great dancer and choreographer. It's so satisfying to see him dance with such an energy coming from him. And his version of Lion King's "Circle of life" and All by Myself had gone viral.
Their live AAA performance with &Team is a must watch. They performed that song after their issue on the legal status of their name SB19, so after a short hiatus of not being able to use their name, they are so eager to perform (We call it in Filipino as "gigil" to perform).
Their performance also in the famous Japanese show the First Take is one of the most recommended because of the raw vocals and different arrangement they did on Gento and Mapa.
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but Thank you for this RV. I'm happy you are taking notice of Filipino artists, our pride.
As they say Gento is having it's own Gentour as some Kpop artist and more would do a bit of it.
I think AAA (Asia award opening) performance with a bit medley of their other songs or their Anniversary performance last year.
There is a dance rehearsal for this song together with their dancers so it looks like a mega dance crew.
Gento is almost 2 yrs old but hasn't lost its golden touch.
They also performed this at Fox 5 in New York, the 2nd time they guested there.
Yes, gento means like this and also gento. / ginto means gold
SB19 has an incredible lineup of bangers and heartfelt ballads that you absolutely need to check out! I’m so excited to hear your thoughts and reactions to their music. Also, I highly recommend watching their live performances on the Wish Bus-it’s the perfect way to appreciate their amazing vocals and the emotional delivery of their songs. Thank you so much for sharing SB19 content, and I’m looking forward to seeing more.. 😊
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ILAW is a great ballad. They also collabed with the band Ben&Ben for a live version of MAPA. And I think ya'll will appreciate the vocals of both of these.
You can watch and react also to their AAA performance. It's really amazing!!
Thank you for the RV, loving you both. Try to watch Gento and MAPA in First Take, and they have a Collab with &Team in AAA ( Asia Artist Award)
Happy New Year!
Following because of your reviews on sb19 your fun to watch and not afraid to point out something
can't wait for you to discover their ballads.. Maybe try their First Take (Gento and Mapa) and their AAA 2023 performance.. thanks for reacting to the Kings of PPop: Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin 😊
If you want more of their vocals, please check their First Take performance of Gento and Mapa with subtitles.. and would suggest “Ilaw” on wish bus.. but it doesn’t have the subtitles so you might want to watch the lyric video first before the wish bus video.. another highly recommended performance would be Bazinga and Mana on wish bus then once u are done with both videos, would highly suggest their AAA (Asian Artist Awards) performance where they have a collab with &Team 😊 thank you ❤
They're very versatile artists they do a lot of genres like Pop, Ballad, EDM, R&B, and many more. They're also have their own solos you might want to explore them all🫶
This song became the National Anthem because of how good this is 😅
Thank you for supporting PPOP. 😊
Congrats on your 10k subs and counting! 🎉 Gento is a solid song from ppop kings SB19 😊 next Mapa, Tilaluha, Alab! And Gento means like this or gold!
I've been waiting for sb19 reaction aaahhhhkkkk so happy, subscribing for future sb19 rv I love honest reaction go do your thing❤
6:20 yup. With this group you need to see like 5 songs to know EXACTLY how versatile they are and until you watched MAPA, ILAW, LIHAM, Hanggang sa Huli and Tilaluha, I can confidently say you still have A LOT to see to be able to know why they are hailed as the PPOP Kings.
Pls react to Liham and Ilaw by SB19. The lyric videos have english subtitles while their Wishbus performance gave me the chills. They also did Gento and MAPA on The First Take 😁 - another must watch.
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Me too, i love the way josh raps..i call it animated rapping..
I love watching you guy's, thank you for reacting our mahalima. ❤
Gento by SB19 is one of the new dance crazes in The Philippines.
👌👌😆 thanks for RV. NEXT G22!!! I promise you’ll love these Ppop girls they are live powerhouse performers 🔥🔥🔥
Sb19 every song of them if they song live and every live they make same twist they dont make same in a MV or their previous live ... Thats what i like them and we call them the MONSTER OF LIVE AND PPOP KINGS...
Like for example of thier performs live . and we call it was a salvage of thier performance but not dout 100% 😊😊 even they said it was technical deffect but sb19 they full off even 3times they repeat even they make acapellan the song to make good resut in performing for the audince coz they wait until the sb19 to perform and gave them 101% satisfacture😊😊 and thats ATIN no doubt of then how are sb19 so talented..
Thank you so much for your RV and for knowing sb19 who thier are.... Happy new year to all give love and share of love..
2 meanings of "GENTO"
Gold and Like this .. thats why the set up is mining of gold ,
@@Emceyemcey WRONG! GINTO = GOLD
AAA 2023 performance, it's crazy. 🥰
Yes please.. The First Take performances of GENTO and MAPA :) you'll be in for a treat!
Also SB19's MAPA Band version with Ben&Ben
I told you, this fandom is OA 😂
They will support you ❤
The song "Go Up" went viral after their dance rehearsal video was uploaded on Twitter, garnering widespread attention both locally and internationally. Later, "GENTO" became a massive hit, further elevating their fame. Its dance moves also went viral on TikTok, solidifying their popularity along with the success of their other hit songs.
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Next WYAT MV, Bazinga MV & Moonlight MV. Thanks n lookn 4ward.😊
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Live performance we recommend the AAA 2023. You'll gonna laaaavvv ettt🫨🫨🫨😎 there's some turbulence about their group name that time and the AAA was their first performance after settling the chaos So you could really feel their GIGIL (aggressive overwhelming emotion) like ahhhh😬🤨🫨😆
highly recommending these!
Bazinga and MANA on wish bus live
Gento and Mapa on THE FIRST TAKE
by the way MANA and MAPA are both different songs you can say they're are polar opposites
SB19 positions [Current Positions]
Josh; Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Kuya (Oldest)
Pablo; Leader, Main Rapper, Main Composer/Songwriter, Lead Vocalist, Sub-Center, Sub-Dancer
Stell; Main Vocalist, Main Choreographer, Lead Dancer, Center, Sub-Rapper
Ken; Main Dancer, Lead Vocalist, Lead Rapper
Justin; Main Visual, Creative Director, Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Dancer, Sub-Rapper, Bunso (Youngest).
Happy New Year, lovelies!
SB19 performed in GMA network's NYE's celebration. And they did a very wonderfu live performanances of What?, Nyebe, Gento and Crimzone. They were the highlight of the event held in SM Mall of Asia concert grounds and attended by 250K plus people. Hope you can check it out.
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Sorry po but its 70K in the concert grounds (Source: Dobol B TV Jan 1, 2025 Livestream), 250K on youtube and over 500K online po (heard somewhere). Peace.
Hi! I love your RVs on SB19 so far. Gento literally means like this. It is also play on words. It is similar to ginto, which means gold. The song is about persevering in digging deep into yourself to produce the best, they do not stop at the ordinary. It is also a song to haters to reflect on their actions. 🩵
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Your SB19 reaction vids are such a vibe!!
again, you guys are adorable whenever you do reactions 😆😆😆
just an fyi: pablo’s hair has its own following. we LOVE his long hair and especially when it’s in a man-bun 😊😊😊
gento isn’t even a diss /diss/ song. you guys should react to BAZINGA and KALAKAL
and react to WHAT? as well 😊😊😊
watch their other wishbus performances too
p.s. ken always slays, and i’m not ken-biased 😂
edit: anime hair is josh 🤭 and the other blonde is justin
oh and stell was a guest in a DF concert and sang All By Myself 😊😊😊 and of course he /ate/ and left no crumbs.
pablo, stell and justin have pet cats too, ken has a clothing line and josh is a semi-pro gamer
If you want the high notes and jamming watch their songs..."crimzone"-it's talk about blood,sweat and tears(they are hardworking humans)..and the "Bazinga"(their song for the haters nad bashers).. actually they have many great songs..and take note Pablo is the composer.
If I would give my suggestion. SB19 it would be the song "WYAT" (Where You AT).
Both the MV and Wishbus.
Yes! That one!
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GENTO FIRST TAKE performances!! THE 1ST & ONLY PPOP ON "FIRST TAKE"
LIVE PERFORMANCE @ AAA w/ &TEAM
Sb19 "Ilaw"on Wish107.5 next plz it'll surely make u guys cry
We love SB19 not just because of their talents, we also love them a lot because of their personalities. They are so funny and articulate when they speak.I am also a VIP (Bigbang Fandom) for almost 14 years and one of the reason why I got into the zone it's because they are like Bigbang tbh, the attitude, talents, and being a live monsters. And SB19 also mentioned that aside from BTS, their inspiration is Bigbang as well. You could also watch their interviews like Toni Talks, The Juans Podcast with SB1I, Interview with Vice Ganda, Etc. You could also watch their ballad songs. Their music is versatile, they produced and choreo their songs especially when they were just starting. New follower here! ♥ I've already watched them how many times to perform live. I am a concert goer and we hope to see you soon here as well. Thank you for supporting our MAHALIMA ♥
Watch their AAA (Asian Artists Awards 2023) performance, they danced and sang live
They have ballads too check mapa, nyebe, LIHAM , ilaw and maybe check the PAGTATAG CONCERT there's to many to mention 😂😂😂 local and abroad
Gento performance video, The First Take. They also performed this at the Fusion Festival 2023 where there was a tech issue halfway thru and they sang it a capella. It happened twice! They were only able to complete it the 3rd try. Lip sync left the earth that night 😂😂😂
They never lip sync to begin with.😊
@@gigicalub didn't say it they are doing it.
Thank you for the RV ...one of my fav reactor for SB19🥰🥰
They have been called ‘live monsters’. SB19 can sing!!!!!!!!!
I love the double meaning of their songs ..”gento” “mapa” with the songwriter John Paulo Nase aka Pablo ❤
Gento is a slang word in tagalog for like this. but they also refer to Ginto which means GOLD. Pablo is a great or should we all say he is a genius and likes playing with tagalog and english words.
If you're into vocals, you'll love & cry to their ballads.
Wish bus seating arrangement from left to right: ken/felip, justin, stell, pablo, josh
Also I'd like to recommend you react to their Gento- FIRST TAKE performance (as well as MAPA), they made a completely different arrangement and you'll be able to hear their raw voices and the layers when they harmonize.
Pablo has more than 10 cats and Justin, Stell, and Ken are cat lovers as well while Josh has a dog Subscribed and thank you for the rv.
GENTO MEANS LIKE THIS YOUR CORRECT.
Happy New Year! HBD to Kitty. Luv luv luv your reactions. ❤❤❤ Please do more SB19 reactions. The song “ilaw” on wishbus is recommended. It is a ballad with some powerful vocals.