Published February 1, 2021, 8:00 AM
This is part of a series of profiles on a new generation of leaders, thinkers, creators, innovators, and trailblazers across many fields in the country. The list is drawn under the theme “What’s Now, What’s New, What’s Next” in celebration of Manila Bulletin’s 121st anniversary as an exponent of Philippine progress.
Ben&Ben: Saviors of OPM?
Who would’ve thought Ben & Ben would hit stratospheric heights and so soon?
Formed in 2015 by twins Paolo Benjamin and Miguel Benjamin Guico, the group immediately captured the attention of local music aficionados starting with “Tinatangi,” which won 2nd runner-up honors and Best Music Video at the 2016 PhilPop Music Festival.They formally changed their name to Ben& Ben and signed with Warner Music Philippines right after.It was then that the duo proved themselves adroit songwriters, going on to release several successful singles in succession.