BGYO lands a spot on Grammy’s list of ‘Many Sounds of Asian Pop’
P-Pop hitmaker BGYO made it to the prestigious list of Grammy’s bands and artists that best exemplifies the diverse pop Asian sound.
On Friday, May 12, Grammy published a list article titled Get To Know The Many Sounds Of Asian Pop. The site aimed to provide an overview of acts that embody the many facets of Asian music. This is behind the struggle to achieve mainstream success due to what Grammy cited as encountering “stereotyping, exoticism, and othering.”
In the list, BGYO is the sole representative of Filipino sound due to its contribution to promulgating the P-Pop genre. Other acts included are Car, The Garden; Lexie Liu, So!YoON!, PRETZELLE, Baek Yerin, Phum Viphurit, Sexy Zone, Tyson Yoshi, and MIN.
BGYO lands a spot on Grammy’s list of ‘Many Sounds of Asian Pop’
BGYO, composed of Gelo, Akira, JL, Mikki, and Nate, was acknowledged for “redefining” the image of a Filipino boy band. Their dedication as among the carriers of P-Pop sound was hailed in comparison to idol groups in Japan and Korea.
In addition, Grammy took note of BGYO‘s passion which reflected their lyricism. The article narrated, “BGYO‘s lyrics focus on social issues relevant to youth such as self-love, empowerment, and hope.” The list also mentioned the quintet’s milestone as the fifth local artist to emerge on the Billboard Next Big Sound.
Last month, BGYO made headlines following their inclusion in WatchMojo‘s list of rising international bands. The popular YouTube channel quoted, “[their] roots set some sights on international success. [They are] eager to take their culture and signature style worldwide.”
BGYO’s latest release is the album Be Us, which had a live showcase on May 12 at the SM Skydome. The event is in time for their second anniversary of formation.
