Maki Performs His Hit Song ‘Saan?’ On Billboard Philippines Soundwave
The song has over 61 million streams on Spotify.
Pop singer-songwriterSinger-SongwriterA musician who writes and performs their own songs, typically accompanied by guitar or piano. Valued for personal storytelling and authenticity, singer-songwriters form a major part of the Filipino musicGo to Singer-Songwriter Glossary Maki has made his debut on the Billboard Philippines Soundwave stage with a performance of “Saan?” (Where).
The song, which was released in 2023, was his breakout hit. “Saan?” currently has over 61 million streams on SpotifySpotifyA digital music, podcast, and audiobook streaming platform that lets users listen to millions of tracks and shows on demand across multiple devices.Go to Spotify Glossary. His episode follows BINI’s performance of “Pantropiko,” making them the first P-Pop girl group to perform on the show. Episodes of Soundwave are released every Monday on the TikTok account of Billboard Philippines.
The chorus of “Saan?” has become one of the most recognizable hooks in the Filipino music scene, especially after it went viral on TikTok. After the release of “Saan?” he launched his EPEPShort for extended play, a collection of songs longer than a single but shorter than a full album, typically containing three to six tracks. Artists use EPs to introduce theirGo to EP Glossary titled Tanong (Question). It also included his second and third most popular songs, “Kailan?” (When?) and “Bakit?” (Why). Earlier this year, he dropped his first single since Tanong, “HBD.” It now has almost 1 million streams on Spotify.
Upon the release of Tanong, the singer-songwriterSinger-SongwriterA musician who writes and performs their own songs, typically accompanied by guitar or piano. Valued for personal storytelling and authenticity, singer-songwriters form a major part of the Filipino musicGo to Singer-Songwriter Glossary wrote on Instagram, “Behind these pictures are timeless places, people, and memories. moments that someday I may possibly forget what happened but will never forget how it felt. I know I say this a lot (I mean it every single time)…Thank you.”
“I don’t think my words will be enough to express all my gratitude but like what I always say. Wala ako dito kung wala kayo (I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you). Every memory, every photo, effort, song, gift, and letter are kept in a safe place. and I will treasure them forever. Thank you, zushi [the name for his fandomFandomA community of devoted supporters organized around an artist or group, known for shared language, rituals, and collective action. Fandoms drive streaming, voting, and merchandise sales, and Filipino fans areGo to Fandom Glossary]…Lastly, all these blessings came from nobody else but God. That is why all the glory and praises goes back to Him!”
Watch Maki perform “Saan?” on Billboard Philippines SoundwaveSoundwaveA Billboard Philippines media channel focused on audio and music-led content, such as playlists, podcasts, and sonic features. It offers a platform for artists to share their sound, and givesGo to Soundwave Glossary here.