"Feel Good Pilipinas" is a song recorded by

KZ Tandingan Kristine Zhenie Lobrigas Tandingan-Monterde (born March 11, 1992), mononymously known as KZ, is a Filipino singer and rapper hailed as Asia's Soul Supreme. She rose to prominence following her win on the first season of ''The X Factor Philipp ...

and

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. The official track was released on 21 May 2021 by

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and it surpassed 100,000 streams on

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three weeks after of its release. It was produced for ABS-CBN's Summer Special ID 2021.

Composition and lyrics

"Feel Good Pilipinas" is an upbeat song that runs for a total of three minutes and fifty-five seconds. The song is set in common time with a

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of 130 beats per minute and written in the

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. The lyrics were written in

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and

Filipino Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines. ** Filipinos, people who are citizens of th ...

by Lawrence Arvin Sibug and Robert Labayen, composed by Thyro Alfaro and Francis Salazar and translated to full English by Maria Lourdes Parawan.

Background and release

"Feel Good Pilipinas" was first revealed on different social media platforms on 7 May 2021. A week after, the official dance video was released, accompanied by a dance challenge choreographed by

Mickey Perz Michael Richard Perz is a Filipino-Swiss dancer and occasional actor. He is under contract with ABS-CBN and Star Magic. Biography Mickey Perz was born in Vienna, Austria to an Austrian father and a Filipino mother. His mother is from Alcala, P ...

. The lyric video was released on 20 May 2021, via

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. On 4 June 2021, an extended remix version of the track was released via digital download, accompanied by a lyric video uploaded on YouTube, remixed by DJ DLS and it runs for a total of four minutes and twenty-four seconds.

Reception

Justin Alexandra Convento of metro.style cited in her article "Feel Good Pilipinas is the summer-themed anthem that will lift your spirits". Take Off Philippines also cited "this might be one of the great ways to reconnect with family and friends while sharing light and joy during such a tough time" Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila have cited on his article "the song is a summer bop that makes us feel like we can go outside and have fun in the sun".

Promotion

Television

"Feel Good Pilipinas" debuted on

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stage on 16 May 2021, KZ Tandingan and BGYO performed it live together with several Kapamilya artists. The day after, BGYO performed the dance challenge on

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Music video

The music video of "Feel Good Pilipinas" was officially released on 30 May 2021, where it featured various Kapamilya artists and Filipinos all over the world. A week after of its release, it surpassed a million

views.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

. *Lyrics by Robert Labayen, Lawrence Arvin Sibug *English Translation by Maria Lourdes Parawan *Composers: Thyro Alfaro, Francis Salazar *Remixed by DJ DLS *Star Music Digital Production Team **Digital Content Producer: Jaliza Baluyut **Graphics and Cover Art: Andrew Castillo **Digital Support Specialist: Ice Almazan **Head, Digital Content Production: William Garcia *ADProm Team **Head: Jeff Victoria **Specialist: Franz Garcia **Social Media Specialist: Naomi Enriquez *Music Marketing and Promo Head: Jeff Victoria *Digital Music Marketing Team Leader: Naomi Enriquez *Published by Star Songs **Head, Star Songs and New Media: Atty Marivic Benedicto **Officer, Music Publishing: Beth Faustino **Specialist, Music Publishing: Ma. Luisa Ponceca **Digital Publisher: Jam Esquillo *Label Head: Mela Ballano *Creative Director: Jonathan Manalo *Executive Producer: Roxy Liquigan

In popular culture

*On 16 May 2021, a dance challenge was introduced on

, accepted by the Your Face Sounds Familiar Season 3 family and on social media with the hashtag #FeelGoodPilipinas and #FeelGoodPilipinasDance. *On 11 June 2021,

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announced the "Feel Good Pilipinas Global Independence Day Caravan" to be participated by

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Morissette Amon Johanne Morissette Daug Amon-Lamar ( ; born June 2, 1996), known professionally as Morissette and frequently also referred to as Morissette Amon, is a Filipino singer, songwriter, producer and former actress. She first rose to prominence when ...

, Jayda,

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and

Jed Madela John Edward Tiña Tajanlangit (born July 14, 1977), professionally known as Jed Madela, is a Filipino singer, recording artist, songwriter, TV host, entertainer, and occasional actor. He was the first Filipino to win the World Championships o ...

. *In 2022, the song is also used as its closing song for the general commentary program,

Kabayan Manuel Leuterio de Castro Jr. (; born July 6, 1949), professionally known as Noli de Castro, is a Filipino journalist, news anchor and politician who served as the 12th vice president of the Philippines from 2004 until 2010, under President ...

(hosted by Noli de Castro), as its permanent replacement to '' What a Wonderful World''. The latter song was actually sung by

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and

Kenny G Kenneth Bruce Gorelick (born June 5, 1956), known professionally as Kenny G, is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and producer. His 1986 album ''Duotones'' brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artis ...

References

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